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Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 48 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin
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Floyd Clardy
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 50 years of experience
9314 Bill Browne Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
White Collar Crime and Criminal Defense
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
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Timothy Hartley
Rockwall County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 33 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
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George Donald Haslam Jr
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 26 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Workers' Comp
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Paul Thomas Richardson
Collin County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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Barry Bobbitt
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 26 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
South Texas College of Law
Barry serves as partner for Bobbitt Law where he concentrates his focus of practice in the areas of Toxic Tort Injury and Death , Catastrophic Injury and Death , and Pharmaceutical Litigation. Barry is intensely committed to fighting for the rights and dignity of those who are the victims of injustice at the hands of companies and corporate interests. Activities & Affiliations Member : Million Dollar Advocates Forum Speaker: Toxic Law Institute, Inc.'s Litigation...
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John Sickel
Van Zandt County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Practice limited to Criminal Defense. Over 35 Years I have handled everything from traffic tickets to murder successfully. My practice has included being an Assistant District Attorney, elected Criminal District Attorney and Judge Advocate in the Texas Military Forces.
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William Norman Pedersen III
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 23 years of experience
(214) 630-4554
2501 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 380, LB50
#380
Dallas, TX 75219
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Probate
Baylor Law School
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Phillip Wayne Hayes
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 24 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Jeffery Ray Morrow
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(214) 800-2086
8100 John W. Carpenter Freeway
Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75247
White Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
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Nick Toufexis
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(888) 239-9305
1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Suite 1500
DALLAS, TX 75201
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Carl David Medders
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney
(214) 871-4900
Founders Square
900 Jackson, Suite 330
Dallas, TX 75202
White Collar Crime
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Dustan Neyland
Montgomery County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Dustan O. Neyland is a passionate and experienced criminal defense attorney who aggressively fights for the rights of his clients. Dustan is a partner and attorney at Greco Neyland, PC, which represents clients throughout the Houston Metropolitan Area and the State of Texas. Dustan is passionate about making sure the rights of his clients are heard. He believes each person deserves fair treatment, and he works to ensure each client has a fair chance. He represents people in a variety of criminal defense cases, including DWI, drug charges, white collar charges, terrorism charges and weapons offenses. ...
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Benson Varghese
Tarrant County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 14 years of experience
(817) 203-2220
300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
https://www.versutexas.com
https://www.familytexas.com
https://www.versusinjury.com
Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett, one of the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is also a Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction held by less than 1 percent of attorneys in Texas.
Benson is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries. He is often called upon to handle complex cases and has become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas.
Benson has amassed numerous awards and accolades. In 2021, he was elected to serve as the President of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers...
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Rick Cofer
Travis County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Texas - Austin
Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of legal experience. Recognized in 2021 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Rising Star by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following:
- Criminal defense
- Family law and divorce
- Personal injury
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as both a prosecutor and a...
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Bradlee Hines Thornton
Bexar County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
Brad Thornton has over a decade of experience in Criminal Law. He is a former Chief Prosecutor with the 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office. His time spent as a prosecutor has given him valuable experience of how the prosecution will come after you and how to get in their way.
Brad is Board-Certified in Criminal Law – a distinction held by less than .008% of lawyers licensed in the State of Texas. Board-Certification is the only mark of excellence recognized by the state bar and signifies he has shown he has the experience, knowledge, and respect of the local legal community...
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Michael E. Clark
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 41 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Administrative, Business and Health Care
University of Houston - Main Campus and South Texas College of Law
• Very experienced litigator (over 100 jury trials) who teaches trial skills to lawyers and law students
o Representation in False Claims Act cases; Business and Commercial Litigation cases; Health Care Fraud cases; Environmental cases; Securities law cases; Tax cases; Trade Fraud cases; and other complex litigation matters
o Representation in Internal Investigations
o Representation in Corporate Governance matters
• Part-time academic and widely published
• Editor-in-chief of two legal treatises: one about pharmaceutical and medical device law; the other about corporate criminal liability
• Past Chair of the ABA Health Law Section
• Past Chief of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas
• Past Section Chief of the Financial Crimes...
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Alex R. Hernandez Jr.
Travis County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 23 years of experience
(866) 408-2156
9442 Capital of Texas Highway North Aboretum Plaza, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78759
White Collar Crime, Business, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law and University of Houston Law Center
Formerly with the Law Offices of Alex Hernandez, Mr. Hernandez is now CEO of ARH Consulting LLC a National Law Firm; A multi area litigation practice; Federal and State matters in New York, New Mexico, and California Pro Hac Vice (immigration nationally)
With over 20 years of legal experience, Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has represented thousands of clients.
Economist, Author, and Attorney, Alex has worked for several decades getting justice for his clients.
Alex comes from a family of legal professionals, his father was the first Hispanic County judge and is currently the sitting County Court at Law Judge, his mother has been...
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Paul Looney
Waller County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
We Have a History of Winning trials! We are different from other criminal defense firms because of the stellar record of success of Paul Looney who has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with ZERO final convictions.
We have a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges as well as shutting down criminal investigations. We are able to do this because we move quickly, and never stop working.
With us on your side, you are not alone. You have effective support throughout the entire process...
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Russ Hunt Jr.
Williamson County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Stockbroker Fraud
College of Queen Mary and Westerfield
Russell D. Hunt, Jr.'s law practice focuses on the defense of federal and state criminal accusations.
Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000.
Rated "AV-Preeminent" by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell in 2009.
Named a Texas "SuperLawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine since 2008.
President of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2006-2007
President of the Williiamson County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2015-2016
Office in Georgetown or Round Rock since 1996.
Lives in Round Rock
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Aaron Spolin
Dallas County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals and Criminal Defense
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Spolin Law P.C.’s founder, Aaron Spolin, is a former prosecutor and award-winning criminal appeals attorney. He has achieved successful outcomes on hundreds of criminal cases, including numerous dismissals of major felony cases; non-criminal resolutions to complex fraud and insurance fraud defense cases; successful appellate outcomes from various appellate courts; and multiple not-guilty jury verdicts at trial. Innocent Spolin Law clients wrongfully accused of murder and other serious crimes are now free because of his work.
Aaron is the recipient of various awards for his advocacy, including the American College of Trial Lawyer’s Medal for Excellence in Oral Advocacy as well as...
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Penny Wymyczak-White
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 38 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Attorney, Penny Wymyczak-White is an aggressive advocate who believes in meticulous case preparation to provide the most accurate and passionate defense for her clients. She specializes in state criminal defense and handles each of her cases with persistence, passion, and principle.
Penny Wymyczak-White handles all types of criminal defense matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. Unlike other larger criminal defense law firms, she is emotionally invested in every one of her cases, and gives her clients individual, personalized attention. She believes in presenting cases to the grand jury and has had many cases no billed. Ms. White will fight until the...
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Edgardo Rafael Baez
Bexar County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 19 years of experience
(210) 901-5236
700 N. St. Mary's Street
Suite 1400
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
I handle each case personally and I firmly believe that the most effective defense can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust. I believe that every client deserves an attorney who they can pick up the phone and call anytime if they have questions or concerns throughout the case, as well as an attorney who will fight hard to get them the best possible outcome. That is what I'm here to do.
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Mr. Shannon Willis Locke
Bexar County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Shannon Locke is a San Antonio, Texas criminal defense attorney. A former White Collar Crime Prosecutor he has been fighting for his clients accused of crime for the past fifteen years. During his time as a criminal defense attorney he has successfully tried murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and DWI cases.
He believes that a good lawyer is a good problem solver. Your criminal case poses a threat to your livelihood, your family and to your freedom. An aggressive attorney listens to your goals and develops a strategy for achieving those goals while advising you about your risks.
When you come...
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Justin M Sparks
Tarrant County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
( www.sparkslawfirm.com ) Justin Sparks is a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Fort Worth. If you have been accused of committing a crime or are under investigation, it is critical that you seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. Justin Sparks has handled thousands of cases dealing specifically with DWI/DUI, possession, drug crimes, white collar crimes and more. You are going to need an experienced lawyer who will take the time to meticulously investigate your case to find the best possible solution. Justin Sparks will protect and defend your rights starting with extensive pre-trial preparation using experienced investigators and...
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Gerald Harris Goldstein
Bexar County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of...
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Jason Speer English
Travis County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 22 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Jason English grew up in his dad’s personal injury law practice in Tarrant County, graduated from Texas A&M before getting his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Initially, he worked in his father’s firm on personal injury, wills, and probate, as well as, family law cases. Soon thereafter he took his father’s advice and worked as a prosecutor to obtain trial expertise.
Jason English was an Assistant District Attorney with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office in Austin, Texas from 2007-2017. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction over felony offenses. Mr. English was a prosecutor...
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Dean Watts
Nacogdoches County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
SMU Dedman School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University in Washington D.C. Law degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas
Board Certified in Criminal Law from Texas Board of Legal Specialization Over 20 years experience
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Christopher Downey
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Christopher Downey has been recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Houston. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as a both a Texas Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Houston. Mr. Downey lectures throughout the State of Texas on issues related to criminal law and has served as an instructor at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar as well as the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association Top Gun DWI Program. He is licensed throughout the State of Texas as well as in...
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Mary Beth Harrell
Bell County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 26 years of experience
By appointment only No walk-ins
201 West FM 2410
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s...
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Franklin G. Bynum
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Immigration
University of Southern California
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Brent Mayr
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 21 years of experience
(936) 270-8086
1095 Evergreen Circle
Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380
White Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Brent Mayr is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and that has been named to Super Lawyers featured in Texas Monthly for multiple years in a row.
He has represented individuals and organizations charged or placed under investigation in a number of high profile cases and has obtained numerous dismissals and acquittals. He represented an individual charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering as part of a scheme involving the Zeta drug cartel and the American Quarter Horse Racing industry. His client was the only one out of multiple defendants who was acquitted of...
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Jose A. Ceja
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 16 years of experience
2211 Norfolk St. #735
Houston, TX 77098
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Jose A. Ceja has devoted his career to the practice of criminal law and is honored to aggressively defend his clients. He has built a well-deserved reputation for achieving excellent results for clients throughout the Greater Houston area.
He began his career as a prosecutor in Arizona and was quickly promoted to the felony division, prosecuting drug cases.
In 2010, Jose was hired at one of Texas premier criminal defense firms Scheiner law, working closely with one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state.
Mr. Ceja has a proven track record of obtaining outstanding results including dismissals, grand jury "no...
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Mario Del Prado
Bexar County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law
Soon after obtaining his law degree from St.Mary's School of Law in 1986, Mario Del Prado chose to focus his practice on criminal defense. In 1991, Mario and his wife founded Del Prado Law, where they effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Mario is currently a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mario has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial. Mario has been named as a “Texas Super Lawyer”...
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Shawn Moody McDonald
Fort Bend County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(713) 228-2523
77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd. Ste. 230
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
McDonald began his legal career in 2001 as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County where he prosecuted thousands of felony cases ranging from capital murder to minor felony drug cases.
In 2004, McDonald moved closer to home and began prosecuting felony cases in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, which included being an instructor at the Fort Bend County Gus George Law Enforcement Academy as well as teaching at many local police departments.
In 2006, McDonald opened his own Criminal Trial Practice focusing solely on representing clients who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout the great State of Texas....
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John T. Floyd
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Stockbroker Fraud
South Texas College of Law
John T. Floyd is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is rated as a Super Lawyer by the prestigious rating service of Thomson–Reuters, distinguishing him as a lawyer who has attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Floyd takes great pride in leading his premier criminal defense litigation firm, which focuses exclusively on successfully defending Individuals and businesses accused of serious crimes in Houston, throughout the State of Texas and in Federal Court across the United States. Mr. Floyd’s experience, determination, and talent has also earned him...
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Samuel Adamo
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College Of Law
Sam Adamo is a Houston Criminal Lawyer at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm. He is board certified by the State of Texas as a criminal defense specialist. He has received national recognition as a criminal defense attorney, while achieving over a 40% dismissal rate for his clients. Sam Adamo handles all types of criminal cases including, but not limited to: DUI & DWI defense, drug defense, domestic violence & assault charges, sexual assault & sex crimes, federal crimes, murder, and many more. If you have been arrested contact the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm to speak with one of...
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Cynthia Eva Hujar
Bexar County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Cynthia Hujar Orr uses her extensive experience to aid those across Texas facing a range of criminal charges. She is a highly respected member of the criminal defense community and has received numerous awards for her contributions to her field. She is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law, a distinction earned by less than 10% of attorneys. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Cynthia began studying law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. She received her license to practice law in Texas...
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Jonathan Dennis Stephenson
Harris County, TX White Collar Crime Lawyer with 19 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Jon Stephenson is a trial attorney who will fight for you. Jon is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed to practice in Texas courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His aggressive style as a trial attorney stems from vast prosecution experience with Harris County and from years of defending those faced with criminal charges. His fearless style and aggressive attitude have led to success in courtrooms across the State of Texas.
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Jacob Blizzard
Taylor County, TX White Collar Crime Attorney with 13 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Texas Tech University School of Law
Jacob Blizzard stands out in the legal field, recognized for his exceptional skills and profound contributions as an attorney. His unparalleled dedication to the practice of law is demonstrated by his nationally recognized achievements and the professional certification that distinguishes him within the legal community.
Born and raised in the Texas, Jacob Blizzard pursued his dream of becoming an attorney at the Texas Tech University School of Law, where he honed his skills and prepared to leave an indelible mark on the legal world. Post-graduation, he quickly demonstrated his competence and dedication, leading him to become the managing partner at Blizzard...