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Persia Pourabbas
Euless, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Persia is a Dallas native, born and raised in Plano, Texas. After graduating from high school, she went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin and fulfilled her dream of becoming a Longhorn. There, she double majored in History and Sociology and earned her Bachelor of Arts from UT in 2012. She then went on to attend law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Persia passed the Texas bar exam in 2016 and began practicing soon after. In 2017, she was admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas as well....
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Wesley Chad Muniz
Euless, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Wesley Muniz is a San Antonio attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Mr. Muniz represents injured individuals in motor vehicle accidents.
Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Muniz worked for several firms in the San Antonio area.
Mr. Muniz received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University.
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Michelle Lyn Poblenz
Irving, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
When clients seek my assistance, it is often during challenging and uncertain times in their lives. They come to me in search of guidance and clarity, wanting to understand what they can expect throughout the legal process. My primary objective is to lend an empathetic ear and offer comprehensive support, guiding them step by step through the complexities of their situation. With 25 years of experience, I firmly believe that honesty is paramount when dealing with such weighty matters, so I adopt a transparent approach with my clients, ensuring that all the cards are laid on the table. Even in...
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Ricky Recordo Robinson Jr.
Euless, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
Mr. Robinson is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm.
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Casie Rivas
Sherman, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
I am realizing my dream. At five years old, I decided to be a lawyer and since then, I never wanted to do anything else. The law is my element- where I feel comfortable, confident, and bold. It challenges me to think beyond the accepted limits and boundaries and pushes me toward constant improvement. Over the last decade, I have been blessed to work with some of the best lawyers and greatest corporate families in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, including more than six years in-house with Texoma Medical Center and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I was born and...
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Mary Coones
Denison, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas A&M University School of Law
I am a Sherman native. I have lived the very large majority in my life in Sherman. I have also lived in Austin, Irving, Pilot Point, and now, Bells.
After graduating from the University of Texas, at Austin, I worked for 2 years. My first job, out of college, was as an assistant front desk manager, at a hotel, in Dallas. In my second year after graduation, I worked at a personal injury law firm. This was when my passion for fighting for the rights of the injured began to grow.
Over the next 3 years, I attended law...
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Jane M. Gekhman
Frisco, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
I see myself as not only an attorney but a counselor at law. I recognize the needs of my clients and make sure those needs are taken care of first-hand. I proactively review each client’s specific circumstances and actively focus on moving towards a good resolution. I want to help people close certain chapters in their lives to allow an opportunity for new chapters to be opened for them. I believe that my focused approach helps to avoid a more drawn-out process and avoids the necessity of higher attorney’s fees.
I know that your case is very important to...
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Bridget M. Eyler
Irving, TX Attorney with 28 years of experience
(214) 540-7750
511 East John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 500
Irving, TX 75062
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Criminal Defense and Health Care
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Bridget Eyler is an experienced and aggressive trial attorney. She is highly knowledgeable in occupational and professional license defense and health care law cases e.g. nursing license defense, physician license defense, pharmacy license defense and many other health care occupations license defense cases. She is also experienced in criminal defense, as well as many other areas of law.
Bridget has successfully handled hundreds of cases throughout her legal career. Throughout her legal career, Bridget has gained an expertise with health care law and health care professionals.
In 2008, Bridget was employed as a Corporate Compliance Manager...
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Carmiann S. Céspedes
Dallas, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Tax
University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
I offer services in U.S. immigration law worldwide and divorce cases in Puerto Rico. In my immigration practice I dedicate my days to helping couples obtain K1 visas and their corresponding adjustment of status. Waivers (601A), removal of conditions petitions and naturalization procedures are also part of my daily work. I also have hands on experience with employment based immigration as for example, TN and H1B visas. Additionally, I have extensive experience handling U visa petitions. I have helped thousands of people worldwide in their cases in USCIS and U.S. Embassies and Consulates. In my practice in Puerto Rico I...
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Aimee Hess
Streetman, TX Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationEnergy and Real Estate
SMU Dedman School of Law
Aimee serves clients throughout all of Texas. She concentrates her practice in the areas of oil and gas law (exclusively representing land owners and mineral owners in connection with testing agreements, surface agreements, oil and gas leases and pipeline or access easements), commercial real estate and water law. “One of the things I am passionate about”, Aimee says, “is assisting mineral and surface owners to make informed decisions about the future of their land and mineral assets, and in being good stewards of their land, both for themselves and for their heirs”.
Aimee was born in Lincoln, Nebraska....
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Johnny Brown
Sherman, TX Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Houston - Main Campus
Brown University 1985 BA with Honors.
Bates College of Law (Houston) 1988.
After thirty years of hammering insurance companies in Texas, I chose to live the dream and move to Maui, Hawaii. Texas is tough, and so are the court systems. But I was a winner there, and I'll bring a sharply honed set of skills to bear on your case here in Hawaii. I'm a tough, smart trial lawyer with the resources to file your case and win it. I'll hire experts on liability and damages. I'll cross examine the hell out of the opposing witnesses....
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Christopher Abel
Flower Mound, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Baylor Law School
Chris Abel is an experienced, professional criminal defense attorney that focuses on protecting the citizens of Denton County and Tarrant County from unlawful and overzealous arrests. If you or someone that you know has been arrested or charged with a crime, let Chris Abel defend your rights and fight for you. What Separates Chris Abel from Others Chris Abel graduated from Baylor Law School and was a moot court semifinalist in the appellate advocacy track. As a law student he argued in front of nine appellate judges, and out of 75 teams in the competition Mr. Abel was...
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Adam Steele
Euless, TX Attorney with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Attorney Adam Steele, is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence, licensed in Oklahoma. Adam's legal journey is marked by a robust and diverse professional background, coupled with an exceptional academic foundation.
Graduating from the University of California Law San Francisco in 2021, Adam has cultivated a rich portfolio of experience. He has worked as a policy researcher for a United Nations' non-profit organization and the Space Generation Advisory Council. His early career included a pivotal role as a summer legal clerk at a labor and employment law firm, where he contributed directly to the 2018 Instacart labor code violation class...
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Stephen D. Colbert
Flower Mound, TX Attorney with 51 years of experience
Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Oklahoma College of Law
At Colbert Law Group PLLC, we understand that taking on legal challenges can be daunting, and we are here to help. Our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your rights and options. We promise to provide consistent commitment and dedicated assistance so that you can rest assured knowing that you are in good hands.
At Colbert Law Group PLLC, we have been representing clients in Texas and Oklahoma since 1992. Our experienced team will work with you one-on-one to ensure that your rights are protected and that you...
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Bria Nicole Larson
Midlothian, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
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...
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Callie Cole Dodson
Grapevine, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
Callie Cole Dodson practices Family Law in Tarrant and surrounding counties in North Texas. She is focused on handling divorce, child custody, modification of child custody, child support, contested terminations and adoptions, protective orders, and any other facet of family law cases. Ms. Dodson is proud to be known among lawyers and judges for her integrity, honesty, and preparedness in the courtroom. Ms. Dodson has a background in psychology and uses that to inform her cases, and is honored to fight for and protect her clients and their families, either through contested litigation, mediation, or settlement agreements. Ms. Dodson...
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John Burton
Grapevine, TX Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
John R. Burton has been practicing law in Fort Worth and North Texas since 1994. He was born and raised in Tarrant County, Texas. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Arlington and got his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. After law school John moved back home and went to work practicing law. Because of his parents' hard work, John was the first in his family to get to go to college and the first to earn a professional degree. His upbringing has motivated John to spend his...
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Whitley Whitaker
Euless, TX Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Whitley Whitaker, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is an accomplished individual with a strong academic background. Graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors from Arlington Heights High School, Whitley excelled in dance and was a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school, she was an Arlington Heights Yellow Jacket Scholar.
In 2018, Whitley graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Texas State University in San Marcos. During her undergraduate years, she actively participated in organizations such as the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta...
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Ryan Strobel
Euless, TX Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Attorney Ryan Strobel is a pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence. With a BS in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Arkansas and a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Ryan brings a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise to his practice.
Throughout his time at McCormick Lawrence, Mr. Strobel has consistently received praise from clients. He ensures that clients receive prompt attention and updates on their cases, instilling confidence and trust in his representation. Mr. Strobel’s negotiation skills further enhance his ability to advocate effectively for his clients' interests. Whether engaging with...
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Adam Kielich
Bedford, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
2205 Martin Drive, Suite 200-K
Bedford, TX 76021
Employment and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Front Range Injury Attorneys helps people across Colorado get compensated for personal injury claims caused by someone else's negligence. We help clients with car accidents and other auto collisions, slip and fall injuries, product liability claims and workers' compensation. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you.
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Sharon Fulgham
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Since 2004, Sharon has been practicing law in the Lone Star state. In that time she has:
served as a partner at the biggest firm based in Fort Worth
worked alongside some of the best lawyers in the state
been named a SuperLawyers (a Thompson Reuters Service) Rising Star, 2012-2018
been named a Fort Worth Magazine Top Attorney 2016-2017
started the Fulgham Hampton Law Group
litigated matters in both Texas state and federal courts
If you work with Sharon, you will quickly discover that she works hard to keep clients in the loop about their case, with clear lines of communication and personalized legal services. Before she...
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Chris G Newsom
Southlake, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law and Duke University School of Law
Chris Newsom has engaged in a tax planning and controversy, business transactions, estate planning and non-profit organizations law practice since 1995. He has been Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2005. He has counseled businesses and individuals on federal and state tax issues. Chris has advised clients on "choice of entity" issues and formed all types of business entities. He has represented taxpayers in audits and disputes with the IRS and Texas Comptroller. He has represented companies in numerous mergers and acquisitions by preparing the various agreements and state filings. He has prepared...
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Jonathan "Jack" Walters
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
Texas A&M University School of Law
I am licensed to practice law in all Texas State courts and in the United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts. I handle personal injury cases on behalf of injured individuals and wrongful termiantion cases on behalf of terminated employees. I have handled auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and other personal injury cases during my career as a personal injury trial lawyer. I have also handled discrimination and wrongful termination cases based on age, race, sex, disability, national origin, and retaliation cases as a wrongful termination attorney.
During my legal career I have...
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Rich Hyde
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Rich Hyde is a trial lawyer and the founder of Hyde Trial Tribe, a personal injury law firm focusing on litigation, specifically in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death.
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Geno E. Borchardt
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
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Yadira L Zepeda
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Yadira Zepeda is from the Rio Grande Valley where she earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science, a minor in Psychology, and a Social Studies Composite. Prior to practicing law, Yadira taught History in the South Texas public school system, and interned with the 13th District Court of Appeals and the 360th District Court Judge in Tarrant County. After graduating from law school near the top of her class, Yadira Zepeda went on to practice Immigration where she has since handled an extensive number of cases amounting to over 2000 and counting. Being a first...
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Jerry Wood
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
Jerry Wood has been practicing law for over 35 years. He has dedicated his entire career to criminal defense work, including taking over 100 criminal cases to trial. Jerry is familiar with the criminal procedures and courts in many areas outside of the western Fort Worth metro area, including Weatherford, Cleburne, Decatur, Graham, Mineral Wells, Granbury, Stephenville and Jacksboro.
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Jim Zadeh
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Jim Zadeh is a sole practitioner who gives each of his clients the attention they deserve. He has more than 25 years of experience in many areas of the law, including: Wrongful Death, Personal Injuries, Work Injuries, Denial of Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, and Sexual Harassment
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Clint Davis
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
600 Bailey Avenue
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Texas A&M University School of Law
Clint Davis is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Underwood Law Firm in Fort Worth, Texas. Clint has nearly a decade of experience in estate planning, probate, guardianship cases, and civil and business litigation. Clint has made it his goal to guarantee that individuals in Texas can depend on him to safeguard their families and organizations.
With future planning, Clint understands that everybody's legacy is individually unique. Clint works with clients to create custom estate plans that best address people's issues. His objective with every arrangement is to assist clients with leaving their legacy while ensuring heirs avoid lengthy, painful...
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John Michael Cummings
Fort Worth, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Mr. Cummings is a founder at the law offices of Anderson & Cummings that focuses his practice primarily in the area of personal injury law. John has a proven track record of success, which has been acknowledged by his AV Rating status from Martindale-Hubbell (an honor given to less than 1% of trial lawyers) as well as his awards as a Texas SuperLawyer® from 2003 to present and "Best Lawyers In America®". Mr. Cummings has also negotiated record setting punitive damages recoveries that have gained international exposure. If you require the services of a highly skilled personal injury attorney in...
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Christopher Edward Stoy
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Chris Stoy is a founding partner at Hutchison & Stoy, PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Stoy is a Fort Worth native. Mr. Stoy spent the first part of his career defending insurance companies. He now uses that knowledge to help people who have been injured by the negligence of other people or companies. Mr. Stoy has tried numerous cases in state and federal court and has handled many multi-million dollar cases. If you need help with a personal injury matter, contact Chris Stoy at (817)820-0100 or visit his website at http://www.warriorsforjustice.com
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Marc Christopher Lenahan
Dallas, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The Lenahan Law Firm serves only those who were severely injured or lost a loved-one to wrongful death. Marc Lenahan is a severe personal injury attorney only. Mr. Lenahan was named to the list of "100 Top Trial Lawyers" in Texas for 2007 & 2008 by the American Trial Lawyers Association, named a "Super Lawyers - Rising Star" for 2009, appointed to the Advisory Board of the National Crime Victims Bar Association for 2008 & 2009, has a Perfect 10.0 rating from AVVO.com, and was named a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. If you've lost...
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Ami J. Decker
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Proven, experienced Fort Worth family lawyer that will provide professional legal help with issues related to divorce, including collaborative law divorce, child custody, child support, custody disputes, adoptions, as well as wills and trusts. Ms. Decker has been selected by her peers as a Fort Worth, Texas Best Attorney for the past two years, call her today to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs.
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Timothy Hoch
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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William Sullivant
Gainesville, TX Attorney with 62 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Graduated University of Texas BA 1961; Graduated University of Texas Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence 1963; admitted to practice by Supreme Court of Texas 1963; served: as Cooke County Attorney 1965-71; as District Attorney, 235th District 1971-72; as State Representative, 23rd District, 1973-1981; as President Cooke County Bar Association. 1968; as member of State Bar of Texas District 14-B Grievance Committee 1995-2001; Member College of the State Bar of Texas 1988 to present; earned highest rating (AV) Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory; Managing Partner Sullivant Law Firm, LLP in Gainesville, TX 1977 to present.
Bill's Legal Assistant is Lynn Haverkamp.
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Jose Angel Robles Jr
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas A&M University School of Law
An Air Force Veteran with four tours in the Middle East, Joe Robles Jr graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's in New Media Design in 2013 and a Juris Doctor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2018. During his time in academia, Joe focused much of his efforts on activism; such as serving philanthropies to educate the minority youth, lobbying efforts to support immigration reform, and assisting with rebuilding efforts in low-income areas. These distinct accomplishments earned him the “Mean Green” Student Unity Award in 2012, an honor given to the student who promotes the most...
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William Mason
Cleburne, TX Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
I was Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1990. I worked as a prosecutor in Dallas County and Johnson County. Since 1995, I have maintained a criminal defense law practice. I have had over 100 jury trials.
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Steve George Gebhardt
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Steve Gebhardt is a graduate of TCU, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Marketing in 2001. He graduated from the South Texas College of Law in 2005. In law school, Steve was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship for his high grades. Steve was also named as a “Top Attorney” in 2015 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, and he served as the legal advisor for UCC Weekday School from 2011 through 2014. As a former felony prosecutor Steve tried over 100 criminal jury trials in Tarrant County Texas including capital murder, murder, and sexual assault. Steve tried...
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Kara Carreras
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas A&M University School of Law
I worked in the Dallas County crime lab (SWIFS) after graduating from college. I worked as a DNA Technologist in the Forensic Biology department. Part of my job included testifying as a Forensic Biology expert in court. After three years of working at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences I decided to attend law school with the purpose of being a lifetime prosecutor. Although I enjoyed being a prosecutor, my work in criminal defense is where I belong. I became part of an elite group of criminal defense attorneys when I became Board Certified by the Texas Board...
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Jonathan Lowe
Bedford, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Baylor Law School
Jonathan Lowe is a board certified criminal defense attorney. As a former felony prosecutor for over 8 years, he is in a unique position to know what the government is thinking when it comes to prosecuting cases, which allows his clients to know what a good plea deal is, or when it is time to go to trial and fight for their rights. He has a successful track record with over 80 jury trials.
Jonathan graduated from college from Texas A&M University, studying business management. He graduated magna cum laude and decided to expand his interests into competing in triathlons....