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Joyce Stevens
Arlington, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(817) 478-1033
4381 W. Green Oaks Blvd.
Suite #108
Arlington, TX 76016
Juvenile, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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Brandon Wilson Barnett
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
The George Washington University Law School and Texas Tech University School of Law
Brandon Barnett is an award-winning Fort Worth criminal defense and family lawyer. His practice is exclusively focused on criminal defense and family law in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Mr. Barnett is also a Reserve Military Judge and an adjunct law professor.
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Lisa Herrick
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Suite 700
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Free ConsultationJuvenile and Criminal Defense
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Lisa Herrick is a partner at Varghese Summersett, where she specializes in juvenile law.
Herrick is board certified in juvenile law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - a designation held by only 65 attorneys in the state of Texas and three in Tarrant County.
Prior to going into private practice as a defense attorney, Herrick served as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for eight years. While at the DA’s Office, she was assigned to the juvenile division, which handles cases involving youth under age 17. There, she developed a passion for juvenile law.
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Luke Williams
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Luke Williams is a founding partner of Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Williams previously served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Lubbock, Texas. He is a tested trial attorney with a proven track record of excellent results for his clients. His practice areas include criminal defense and personal injury law.
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Jason Heath Howard
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Mr. Howard is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. He had litigated several hundred cases to Texas judges and juries. He has secured excellent verdicts for his clients and recovered over a million dollars in damages for injury victims. He has been certified in Gas Chromatography for DWI blood testing.
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Jeff Hampton
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Houston - Main Campus
Fort Worth criminal defense attorney who fights to win. With years of experience as a prosecutor for Tarrant County before I became a defense attorney, I can anticipate a prosecutor's strategy and fight aggressively in court to defend you against criminal charges. Call me today to schedule a free and confidential criminal case evaluation at (817) 877-5200.
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Colin McLaughlin
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Colin McLaughlin is a principal partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC and is a former Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) and experienced trial attorney. Colin is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Note: we are only accepting new criminal and DWI cases in Tarrant County, Texas only.
Colin's goal is to get the best outcome on your case and will fight to protect your rights, your future, and your freedom. His leadership has helped Hoeller Mclaughlin PLLC obtain over 250 5 star reviews in Google alone.
Colin has over 15 years of experience dealing...
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Andrew Martin Miller
Fort Worth , TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Martin Miller has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law since 1993. That Board Certification mark of excellence and distinguished accomplishment that Martin has enjoyed is attained by only one in ten Texas attorneys, and indicates that Martin has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in criminal law cases. Admitted to the Texas bar in 1987, Martin began his legal career at the Dallas County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney. He prosecuted cases ranging from the simplest misdemeanors to capital murder cases. He has had more...
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Myra Camille McCluer Gildner
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
SMU Dedman School of Law
Cami Gildner is a criminal defense lawyer in Tarrant County, Texas. She is a solo practitioner with the Law Offices of Cami Gildner. She is also Of Counsel with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth. Cami served for 10 years as a prosecutor with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. She has tried over 120 jury trials in both felony and misdemeanor courtrooms. She has extensive knowledge of how criminal cases are investigated by law enforcement and how they are prosecuted by the State. During her tenure as a prosecutor...
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Andrea Townsend
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
Andrea Townsend attended Texas A&M University and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2000. She then graduated from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2003. Throughout her career as an attorney, Andrea has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in multiple counties throughout the North Texas area, including the Grayson County Attorney’s Office, Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, Denton County District Attorney’s Office, and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Andrea handled thousands of criminal cases as a prosecutor, with offenses including driving while intoxicated, assault, sexual assault of a child, stalking, aggravated robbery, and murder. While...
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Taylor Scott Ferguson
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
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James Warren St. John
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
My family has proudly practiced law in Texas since 1896. My great-grandfather, James C. Wilson, was a United States District Judge in the Northern District of Texas for 32 years. My grandfather and uncles were also attorneys. My brother practices law in Houston.
With an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, I have a different perspective regarding police investigations and their ability to get the “facts” right. I know where to find faults in their investigations, which ultimately aids me in the representation of my clients.
With over 30+ years of experience in criminal defense, I know how to get the best result...
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David Sloane
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
The Law Offices of David Sloane is a legal office dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. Founding lawyer, Attorney Sloane, has been practicing law for over 20 years, and has experience as a former police lieutenant. With this unique background, he has a different perspective on criminal matters than other lawyers do. Mr. Sloane is also a member of the National College of DUI Defense, and he is known for his high-quality defense work in DWI and marijuana cases. He has instructed police recruits on the proper...
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Felipe Osvaldo Calzada
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile
Mr. Calzada's office is conveniently located directly across from the Tarrant County Juvenile Court House. His practice mainly consist of Juvenile Criminal Defense and Adult Criminal Defense. His Juvenile practice includes sealing of juvenile records. He has lectured at State Juvenile conferences on sealing of juvenile records. Mr. Calzada was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas. He received his Bachelorâs degree from The University of Texas at Brownsville and his law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He has practiced law since 1999. He and his staff are bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Stephen David Handy
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(817) 284-2264
6519 E Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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Paul Micheal Schneider
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(817) 850-9955
400 East Weatherford Street, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Mike Schneider has built one of the premier family law, divorce, and criminal defense law firms in Fort Worth. Mike and several of his attorneys have made the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers List for Family Law, or Criminal Defense. The attorneys focus on their particular area of law whether it be family law, divorce, child custody, parental visitation, adoption, or criminal defense. If you have a legal need for a family law or criminal law attorney contact the Schneider Law Firm, PC to hire an attorney that focuses on the area of law that you need.
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Gregory Burke Westfall
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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Anthony Green
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
933 W. Weatherford St.
Suite 201
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Juvenile, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
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Brian John Willett
Arlington, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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Brad Shaw
Fort Worth, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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Sherry R Armstrong
Hurst, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I am a top-notch criminal defense attorney. As a former prosecutor, I spent countless years in the courtroom and litigated thousands of misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile criminal cases, including DWI, assault, robbery, theft, murder, child sex crimes, gun crimes, and narcotics offenses, among others. You need someone who will fight for you. Your concerns are my concerns. Your issues are my issues. I'll guide you through tough times and fight for your rights and interests. I'm passionate about my cases and clients and will represent you with determination, professionalism, and class.
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Justin Barrett Wilson
Frisco, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
The Justin Barrett Wilson Law Firm stands strong with our clients when they face crisis brought on by DWI and domestic violence legal matters. With over a decade of courtroom experience, we fight vigorously to defend the rights, liberties, and reputations of our clients in courts throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. If you, or someone you care about, has been arrested or is currently under investigation for a criminal charge, call the Frisco-based criminal defense attorneys who truly care about seeking justice for you in the present and preserving a clean reputation for you in the future....
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Mr. J. Michael Price II
Plano, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Dallas and Plano criminal lawyer J. Michael Price II and his criminal defense team have successfully defended a vast assortment of criminal matters including drunk driving, possession of drugs and other controlled substances, narcotics sales, theft, white-collar fraud, conspiracy, computer crimes, and sex offenses.
Mike Price was born in North Carolina in 1970. He moved to Sherman, Texas, in 1973 and graduated from Sherman High School in 1988. Mike completed his undergraduate studies at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated cum laude in 1992. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Southern Methodist University School of Law...
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Daniel Patrick Clancy
Dallas, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Daniel Clancy is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, and the United States, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Daniel Clancy is a Dallas criminal defense lawyer that represents individuals charged with criminal offenses in both State Court, and Federal Court, using his years of courtroom experience to gain excellent results. From the simplest misdemeanor crime to the most complex felony crime, Daniel Clancy provides high quality representation, striving constantly
to take care of the needs of all his clients.
The majority of Daniel Clancy’s cases involve:
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Robert Sterling Guest
Plano, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
6010 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
I am proud to be the Chief of the Family and Criminal Law sections at Guest and Gray. Our family law team is the highest-rated local firm in Rockwall and Kaufman County. We have the most family lawyers and the largest staff of any local family law firm. That means we have the resources to protect our clients and achieve their goals in domestic litigation.
Litigation involving children is among the most stressful for our clients. We understand how difficult this process can be, that's why we are proud to have the best track record for client satisfaction, just read...
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Kristin R. Brown
Dallas, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I became an attorney as a "second career," though it was always a first love and a goal for me. I practice strictly criminal defense because that is where my passion lies, focusing on all aspects of criminal law--trials, appeals, and habeas work. I have a strong faith that I am where I am because that is where I am supposed to be.
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Madolyn García Falone
Dallas, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Baylor Law School
Not just a lawyer, Madolyn is a counselor at law. She knows the law, but she makes a particular effort to know her clients. Clients facing criminal charges often feel distraught, angry, or vulnerable– they need a source of strength and guidance. Madolyn is client-oriented and prides herself on being accessible and responsive, treating every client as though they are her only client. Diablita Criminal Defense clients engage with the Attorney herself, not an endless cycle of assistants and paralegals. When clients call, Madolyn answers.
While Madolyn is accommodating with clients, she’s unflinching with the State. Her powerful courtroom presence and...
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Todd Donald Shapiro
Plano, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
Todd Shapiro is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Plano TX. He is a partner at The Shapiro Law Firm, where he practices with his father, Howard Shapiro. The firm focuses on all matters pertaining to family law and criminal law. The Shapiro Law Firm has been a fixture in DFW for over 40 years.
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Scott E Edgett
Plano, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. distinguishes itself from other local law firms because we work via the Team Approach. When you hire The Edgett Law Firm, P.C., you do not just receive one attorney helping you with your case. You will have an entire Team fighting for you.
Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett with The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. is a dedicated Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law attorney serving Collin County and Denton County with offices in McKinney, Plano and Prosper. Scott has been advocating for clients for over 22 years...
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Jeffrey Grass
Dallas, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Health Care
Florida State University College of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law
For more than 20 years, Attorney Jeffrey C. Grass has committed his life to safeguarding the rights and futures of those who have been accused of crimes. Due to his steadfast commitment to judiciary work, Attorney Grass has representation clients before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas. His successes have led him to an inclusion among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as the 10 Best for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Before founding the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass, he served as...
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Joy N Obiselu
DALLAS, TX Juvenile Law Attorney
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Joy Obiselu is the managing partner at Obi Legal Group (OLG) and an experienced trial lawyer primarily practicing in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex including but not limited to Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant County. Joy Obiselu was born and raised in New Jersey where she attended Montclair State University. Soon after graduating from the university, she attended the great Thurgood Marshall School of Law located in Houston, Texas for law school. In law school, she was an active member of the student body as well as involved in the law school’s journal.
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John Anthony "Tony" Ross Jr.
Denton, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Texas A&M University School of Law
John Anthony Ross, Jr., or “Tony” as he is known among friends and colleagues, is a Top-Rated trial attorney in Denton County.
Ross Law Offices is different from other firms. Each and every one of Mr. Ross’s clients is a top priority, and our primary goal is to give that client the time and attention they need and deserve. Once retained, you will be working directly with Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross personally handles every docket setting, court hearing, pre-trial motion, consultation, client status meeting, and any other aspect which may arise with your case, including jury trial. At Ross Law Offices,...
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Jason Lee Van Dyke
Denton, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Collections, Consumer and Criminal Defense
Stetson University College of Law
Mr. Van Dyke was born in Troy, Michigan and moved to Texas in 2001 to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Dallas (B.A. - Politics - 2003). He matriculated to Stetson University College of Law in January of 2004 and earned his Juris Doctor and a certificate of concentration in advocacy in 2006. He was returned to Texas and was admitted to the bar on February 8, 2007 (having passed the bar examination the summer prior to his graduation from law school).
Since becoming licensed, Mr. Van Dyke has served as general counsel for numerous companies in the credit...
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Sarah Coco Morris
Denton, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
SMU Dedman School of Law
During Law School, Sarah spent two semesters in SMU’s Criminal Defense Clinic handling over 120 misdemeanor cases in Dallas County and overseeing other student attorneys as a Clinic Chief. She took the Texas State Bar Exam and received her license to practice in 2012.
Since being accepted to the Texas State Bar, she has handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases in multiple Counties including: Denton, Dallas, Collin, and Tarrant. Sarah began her own practice September of 2016 at her Denton Office. She is often referred to as “Coco” by her fellow Denton attorneys. Sarah has had a considerable amount...
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Allen Michael Ayers
Plano, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile and Criminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. I have 8 years of experience in criminal law, and have extensive experience defending criminal allegations with a particular focus on sexual assault.
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Hunter Biederman
Frisco, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Florida
I am a DWI trial attorney who focuses my practice on DWI defense. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Collin County, I have handled hundreds of DWI cases from the side of a prosecutor. I have also handled DWI 2nd's, Felony DWI's, Intoxication Assault, and even Intoxication Manslaughter cases. . . Very few attorneys can say that.
The knowledge I have gained is absolutely crucial in order to effectively present a defense for someone charged with DWI or an Intoxication offense.
I graduated from the University of Florida with Honors, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida School of...
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Waren Price
Frisco, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southern Methodist University
Waren Price has successfully represented the people of north Texas for more than 20 years. His experience includes the prosecution and defense of all types of state criminal cases and the defense and prosecution of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He now maintains a trial practice dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and their families. He does not represent corporations or the government. He represents people just like you.
Mr. Price has a track record of great results for his clients. He takes great pride in this record of accomplishments and wants the same for you in your...
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Kenneth Mullen
Weatherford, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
With experience in both State and Federal courts, Kenneth W. Mullen is capable and dedicated to all areas of criminal defense, ranging from driving while intoxicated to serious felonies. His legal ability and easy going personality will put you at ease and allow you to gather the information you will need to have a solid understanding of your situation and what to expect during the pendency of your case. Kenneth W. Mullen also has extensive experience in juvenile court, including certification to stand trial as adult and determinate sentencing proceedings.
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Manny Haddad
Dallas, TX Juvenile Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Haddad Law Firm is devoted to putting our client's needs first. We focus on two areas of law: criminal defense and personal injury. Clients come to us for help at a time when they need it most, after a recent arrest or being injured in an unexpected accident. Criminal charges and injuries from an accident can have lifelong consequences and must be handled properly before it's too late. That's why we take our responsibility of defending against criminal charges and pursuing injury claims very seriously. More importantly, we recognize that every case is unique and can have different consequences for...
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Bria Nicole Larson
Midlothian, TX Juvenile Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Family Law Mediator
Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator
Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine 2013-2019
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Former Texas Lawyers for Texas Veteran volunteer
Extensive Jury Trial experience in Family, Criminal, Juvenile, and CPS cases
Having ridden shotgun with clients on hundreds of family law and criminal law cases, I know it's important to have a lawyer you trust. Your lawyer will give you guidance and advice through some of the toughest times of your life, so that person should be someone you are confident in. I believe that every case and every client deserves a unique solution. There are no "cookie cutter" answers in...