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Mark Kelly
Texas City, TX Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
-Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. -Former Assistant Criminal District Attorney. -Thirty-one (31) years experience. -Free Consultation.
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Shari Goldsberry
Texas City, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Appeals, Family and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Shari Goldsberry is a dedicated attorney with expertise in various legal areas, including family law, who offers cost-effective legal counsel while prioritizing client respect and positive resolutions with minimized litigation costs. She has served as trial counsel, managed complex civil litigation, written appellate briefs, and represented clients in appellate court. Additionally, Shari is a compassionate advocate for at-risk children, collaborating with Child Protective Services to safeguard their rights and voices. Her impressive qualifications include Texas Board Certification in Family Law and being consistently selected as a Super Lawyer for the past seven years.
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Cris Rasco
Texas City, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business, Construction, Consumer and Personal Injury
Twenty five years trying cases in Texas. Simply put, I get results for my clients. www.crascolaw.com
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Donald George Legrand Jr
Texas City, TX Attorney with 44 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College Of Law
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Michael L. Aldous
Santa Fe, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Consumer and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Jonathan A. Zendeh Del
Galveston, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Hire a Galveston Lawyer for a Galveston Case. Our family has been on the island for almost 200 years.
As a founder of Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC, Galveston attorney Jonathan Zendeh Del has in-depth experience in both civil and criminal cases.
Jonathan has worked on both sides of complex issues, including representing insurance companies in complex personal injury litigation. He currently focuses his practice on DWI/DUI defense, criminal defense cases, and plaintiff personal injury matters. He also serves as local trusted counsel for out-of-town firms who can benefit from a familiar face in the courtroom.
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Gratia "Grace" P. Schoemakers
HOUSTON, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Washington University School of Law, Washington University School of Law, Washington University School of Law, Maastricht University, Faculty of Law and Maastricht University, Faculty of Law
With over 15 years of legal experience, Gratia goes to great lengths to ensure that every one of her clients, no matter the challenges they face, receives the compassion and respect they rightfully deserve. She is committed to personally guiding you through your legal journey, infusing it with her distinctive personal approach, empathy, and unwavering values.
Gratia has assisted numerous clients in crafting their Trusts & Estate Plans, adeptly represented them in both uncontested and contested Probate cases, and provided invaluable support in matters such as Divorce, Paternity, Visitation, Child Support, and Adoption cases. Furthermore, Gratia boasts extensive experience as a...
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Rob Musemeche
Webster, TX Attorney with 36 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Your family's well-being is my priority. As a board-certified family law specialist, trust my years of legal experience to handle your case with skill and compassion.
Born and raised in Houston, I have strived to build a boutique litigation practice focused on contested custody matters and high net worth divorce cases, often with significant business interests and complex marital property characterization scenarios. There are about 112,000 lawyers licensed to practice law in Texas. I am one of only 798 in the entire state who have been recognized and certified as a specialist in the area of Family Law. And, after...
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Michael Patrick Doyle
Galveston, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationInternational, Maritime and Personal Injury
University of Texas - Austin
Mike’s trial practice includes the representation of plaintiffs in maritime personal injury, international and trans-national personal injury, including work and holiday injury claims, and insurance bad faith. Mike is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow in the National College of Advocacy of the American Association for Justice. Mike has obtained many multi-million dollar verdicts, judgments, and settlements. Mike obtained a B.A. in History at the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University Of Texas School Of Law. Mike has also completed coursework in marine insurance, international...
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Patrick Mason Dennis
Galveston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Maritime, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Texas - Austin
Patrick obtained a B.S. in Political Science at The University of Houston, where he graduated summa cum laude. At The University of Houston, Patrick was active in the Spirit of Houston Marching Band and supporting Cougar Athletics.
Patrick received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with Honors. Patrick practiced litigation at Vinson & Elkins in Houston for three years before joining Doyle LLP in 2007. Patrick was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2004 and the Arizona Bar in 2012.
Patrick’s trial experience includes successfully serving as first chair trial attorney of a Jones Act/Maritime...
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Brett Christiansen
Galveston, TX Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
For your Probate, Estate Planning and Business Legal Needs call Brett at (409) 228-0965. Schedule a free consultation. Virtual options available. www.brett.law
Brett Christiansen is the Managing Shareholder/Partner at Christiansen PLLC | The Chris Law Office. His practice areas are PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING and BUSINESS. His probate practice encompasses all facets of probate – with a will and intestate (without a will). The primary focus of his family practice is agreed divorce and other agreed family matters; collaborative divorce and pre and post marital agreements. His business practice centers on commercial contracts with an emphasis...
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Luis Stephen Baez
Galveston, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
When you step into court you don't want to be alone. You need someone who's been there and done that. Prosecutors know if your lawyer is afraid of going to trial. We prepare every case to be ready for trial if the time comes. This approach helps us get the best result for your case during negotiations with the government.
I was born and raised in Houston and helping people navigate the criminal justice system is what I do every day. As the Trial Bureau Chief...
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Paul Danziger
Alvin, TX Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos
Northwestern University
Paul Danziger is a leading advocate for mesothelioma victims nationwide. As a co-founder of Danziger & Dellano, he and his team have recovered over $1 billion for their clients and helped thousands of asbestos victims and their families. The firm is dedicated to helping those affected by mesothelioma and can often recover compensation for their clients in as little as 60 days without having to file a lawsuit.
He has been involved in a number of high-profile cases that have garnered media attention, including coverage in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Houston Chronicle, and on CNN.
Notably, one...
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Daniel R. Bacalis
Dickinson, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
Daniel Bacalis is a Certified Family Law Specialist that founded his firm almost 40 years ago. Since 1981, he has helped numerous families with their divorces, family law, and estate planning matters. His practice focuses on providing committed efforts through negotiation and mediation techniques in order to achieve a positive solution for his clients.
To setup your FREE consultation with the Experienced Texas Family Law Attorney, visit online or call 817-498-4105 (Hurst) / 409-392-1511 (Galveston).
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Daniel Allen Krieger
League City, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Houston - Main Campus
I have argued a case in front of the Texas Supreme Court. I recently won a case affecting DWI cases across the State in front of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
I’ve handled literally hundreds of criminal cases. I trust juries. I go into every case my firm takes on assuming we will have to try the case to a jury. This preparation very frequently leads to dismissal of the case. I have tried over 60 jury trials, with the vast majority leading to a not guilty verdict for my client.
In 2017, I tried 17 jury trials, leading to...
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James Tittle
League City, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
James Tittle has been practicing law for over 10 years. He was a Cum Laude honors graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Mr. Tittle also graduated with honors from Stephen F. Austin where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. While working on his degrees Mr. Tittle also became a certified flight instructor. However, aviation has taken a backseat to his law practice.
Since becoming a lawyer, James Tittle has handled a wide range of legal issues. Mr. Tittle specializes in Probate, Estate Planning, and Personal Injury/Car Accidents. However, our office handles a wide range of...
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Ryan Zapalac
League City, TX Attorney with 7 years of experience
(832) 390-2949
2600 South Shore Blvd.
Ste. 300-82
League City, TX 77573
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
The University of Texas School of Law
As a Texan with a large family, a passion for travel and entrepreneurship, familiarity with the ins and outs of moving and renting, and experience with the "dark side" of probate when family members pass without any estate plan, I built Zapalac Law Firm, PLLC, around my own history: we focus on landlord/tenant law, estate planning, probate, business creation and administration, and real estate transactions. In short: Family, Home, and Business.
These ideas are more closely related than they seem. People rent or own property, they operate businesses, they save wealth for the next generation and, inevitably, they pass away and...
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Mark Oxford
League City, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, Consumer, Family and Immigration
Western Michigan University and Western Michigan University
Attorney Mark Oxford, founder of the Oxford Law Firm, is licensed to practice law in California, Texas and Minnesota. At the firm, our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation to all of our clients. We handle all cases, no matter how small or large the business, corporation or legal problem. We offer our legal service in English, Arabic language and Russian language. Attorney Oxford, a former civilian employee of the United States Department of Defense, has J.D. degree in law with concentration on Administrative Law, an M.A. degree in National Security and Counter-Terrorism, and an LL.M.degree...
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Scott Krist
Houston, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Texas School of Law
The owner and lead trial lawyer for Houston's The Krist Law Firm, P.C. I bring twenty-five years of legal experience to the state of Texas where I represent individuals in serious accident and injury cases. I have won some of the largest recoveries within the state and have earned numerous awards over the years. My areas of practice include wrongful death, commercial trucking accidents, defective product, automobile accidents and other types of injuries.
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Tad Nelson
Galveston, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Owner of a boutique criminal and DWI defense firm that lives by the saying, "Big city experience, small town values." A firm that is more concerned with it's clients, our client's family, and our client's peace of mind during the process than the fee the client pays. It is a privilege to represent our clients in court and protect their rights. We also serve our clients in family and divorce law. Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson.
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Brittany Allysse Holcombe
League City, TX Attorney with 5 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Belmont University College of Law
Bri is a licensed attorney in both the states of Tennessee and Texas, practicing family law. She is a Houston native who graduated from Baylor University, in Waco, Texas, and Belmont University College of Law, in Nashville, Tennessee. Bri practices at Hunt Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Katy, Texas. Prior to joining the firm, Bri served as a Law Clerk and Associate Attorney for a family law firm in Greater Houston.
Bri is a compassionate listener, taking the time necessary to discuss her client’s needs. Bri has the ability to connect with clients on a personal level while educating her clients about...
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Alton C. Todd
Galveston, TX Attorney with 53 years of experience
Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
Alton C. Todd has more than fifty years of experience fighting for the citizens of Friendswood, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University in 1968 before going on to get his juris doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1971.
He spent the first part of his career working for an insurance defense firm, which gave him a unique insight into how these companies structure their arguments and strategies. This allows him to build a stronger defense for the accident victims he fights for today.
Alton quickly moved to the plaintiff’s side of personal injury...
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Margaret Elaine Tucker
League City, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family
South Texas College of Law
Margaret is a family law attorney, passionate about helping her clients shape their future. She understands that when someone hires an attorney, it can be a daunting and emotional experience. Margaret takes the time to explain the process, listen to the client, and then guides them in finding the best possible outcome. As a trained mediator, Margaret has successfully used her powerful negotiation skills to reach strong resolutions outside the courtroom. Mindful that a settlement outside of trial is not always possible, she has experience zealously advocating for her clients in the courtroom to achieve the desired results.
After graduating from...
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Kaylee Jene Rush
League City, TX Attorney
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Kaylee Rush grew up in rural east Texas and attended undergraduate university at the University of Texas at Arlington before settling in Houston, where she attended law school at South Texas College of Law Houston. While in law school, Kaylee earned multiple academic honors including the Dean's Merit scholarship and several CALI awards and participated in the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. Kaylee also completed a 2-year state district family court clerkship as a law student.
Prior to law school, Kaylee discovered her passion for serving her community as a reporter for a small local newspaper, finding that the media we...
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Melody Rae Poole
League City, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Immigration
University of Houston - Main Campus
Melody Poole is a solo immigration attorney in Galveston County, who enjoys helping clients in their journey to the US, be it temporary or permanent, whether joining family or pursuing opportunity. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center and University of Texas at Dallas. In addition to helping clients navigate complex immigration laws, Melody is passionate about enriching the law as a profession. Melody is the appointed 2022-2024 Chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s Grievance Oversight Committee and previously served six years on a District Grievance Panel. She is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation,...
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Charles Mudd
Houston, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Communications, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Securities
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Charles Lee Mudd Jr. is the founder and principal of Mudd Law, located in Chicago, Illinois, Park City, Utah, and Houston, Texas. He focuses his practice on a wide range of business legal issues, including transactional and litigation matters involving intellectual property, Internet law, and emerging technology. Mr. Mudd and his firm serve a diverse group of clients, including local, national, and international individuals and businesses. Mr. Mudd received a B.A. in philosophy and a Master of Arts in political science from Purdue University and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law....
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Greg Enos
Webster, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
Attorney Greg Enos, has over 38 years of legal experience and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Enos handles divorce and child custody cases in Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria County, Texas. Greg speaks at legal seminars on family law educating attorneys and judges. He also publishes legal directories and a legal newspaper that are widely used and read by Houston area attorneys and courts. Greg Enos is a respected leader of the legal profession working to improve family courts.
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Kimberly Amelia Hegwood
Houston, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
South Texas College Of Law
Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996 and passed the Bar in 1997. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.
Kim started her own law firm in...
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John Zaid
Houston, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
South Texas College Of Law
Houston personal injury attorney John K. Zaid is dedicated to helping people who have suffered serious personal injuries and/or death and assisting families that have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle collision, car accident, workplace injury, dog bite or any other personal injury accident, attorney John K. Zaid is here to offer aggressive and relentless representation combined with personal one-on-one attention.
Attorney John K. Zaid is active among his peers in the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, The American Association for Justice, American Bar Association,...
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Brian Elliott White
Houston, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
South Texas College Of Law
Attorney Brian White represents injured persons in personal injury matters. Brian has a very good reputation as a skilled trial attorney who will work tirelessly for his clients. Brian White is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only about 5% of Texas lawyers are board certified. Brian has obtained significant trial verdicts as well as settlements on behalf of clients across the United States. The firm is located in Houston, Texas and handles significant personal injury cases across Texas.
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David C. Adams
League City, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family
South Texas College of Law
David believes that an effective family law practice is about putting clients first and maintaining relationships. David graduated from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2011 summa cum laude, with a degree in History. Prior to practicing law, David taught high school public speaking, history, and debate for several years. While teaching, David earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.
As a former high school history teacher and debate coach, David believes the right arguments are just as important as remembering that every client’s needs are different, every client’s story is different, and every story needs an...
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Joseph Richard Gutheinz Jr.
Friednswood, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Joe Gutheinz is licensed to practice law in ten courts, including the Texas Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th, 10th and 11th Circuits; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a former Commissioner on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, a Former Commissioned Member of the Texas State Council on Sex Offender Treatment and a Former Commissioned Member on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Advisory Committee on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments. As a college instructor, he has taught over 200 graduate and...
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David L. Thornton
Friendswood, TX Attorney with 48 years of experience
(281) 810-9687
699 S. Friendswood Drive
Suite 105
Friendswood, TX 77546
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
As the founder of the Law Offices of David L. Thornton, Galveston County lawyer David L. Thornton offers legal counsel in family law and personal injury cases. Since 1976, he has been licensed to practice as an attorney. He is also a certified mediator who received meditation training at Harvard Law School. On four occasions, Mr. Thornton has been selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers®. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Association for Justice and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. For a free case evaluation, contact his firm today.
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Wilfried Schmitz
Houston, TX Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College Of Law
Wilfried P. Schmitz is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and received this certification in 2000. He has practiced law for over 30 years after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.
Mr. Schmitz is a fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
He is licensed to practice law in all State...
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John D Pascoe
Friendswood, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(713) 829-4317
1414 S. Friendswood Dr., STE 120
https://www.johndpascoe.com
Friendswood, TX 77546
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
John D. Pascoe is a licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. John completed law school and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in two and half years, from Florida Coastal School of Law. Previous to law school, John attended Texas Christian University (TCU) for his undergraduate degree majoring in English and minoring in History. John D. Pascoe has been actively engaged in several areas of the legal industry.
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
State Bar of Texas, Admitted 2013
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American Bar Association
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Benton Sullivant
Galveston, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
St. Mary's University
Ben is experenced in complex criminal matters. Trial experience in DWI, Intoxication Manslaughter, Intoxication Assault, Drug Possession, Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Family Violence, Theft, Forgery, Credit Card Abuse and others.
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Elena Jan Smith
League City, TX Attorney
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Elena is a Texas native. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law Houston. She began working at the Hunt Law Firm as a law clerk while she was a law student and was thrilled to join to accept a full-time attorney position after being licensed.
She is a dedicated advocate who skillfully guides clients through difficult times with compassion and empathy. Her goal is to support my clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, while explaining the law in a way that is accessible and easy-to-understand. She helps clients find reasonable solutions to...
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Schuyler Rockwell Reidel
Galveston, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and International
William H. Bowen School of Law
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Gabe Perez
Galveston, TX Attorney
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law and University of Oklahoma
Gabe Perez is an associate attorney at Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC. Gabe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Gabe earned his Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University’s College of Law and was a visiting student at the University of Oklahoma School of Law.
During his time at UTEP, Gabe was a Senator-at-Large for the Student Government Association, a member of the UTEP Men’s Division 1 Track & Field Team, and a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Gabe excelled in college track and field and was part of two...
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Mark Anthony Diaz
GALVESTON, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Mark Diaz has been aggressively defending the rights of Texans for over fifteen years. A 1998 graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law who obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, Mark concentrates his practice solely in the area of criminal defense. He is admitted to practice law in all Texas state courts as well as federal court in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Mark is a seasoned litigator who has tried every kind of criminal defense case.
Mark understands that being charged with a crime is an emotional and personal challenge. He...