2200 Post Oak Blvd 10th floor
Houston, Texas 77056
United States
Michael & Associates is a premium Criminal Defense and DWI defense firm serving the Greater Houston area. Website: https://zealousadvocate.com/criminal-defense/texas/houston/
1111 N Loop W Fwy Suite 1180
Houston, Texas 77008
United States
Houston criminal defense law firm Mary E. Conn & Associates takes pride in its stellar track record. Our Houston criminal justice attorneys will go to the ends of the earth defending our clients in a wide variety of criminal charges, from DWIs to murder. If you have been charged with a crime in the Houston area, call Mary E. Conn & Associates for a consultation. website: http://maryconnlaw.com/
533 Studewood St
Houston, Texas 77007
United States
Being accused of a crime does not automatically make you a criminal, but it can feel that way. Schedule a free consultation with our Houston criminal defense attorney today. Home page
4299 San Felipe, Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77027
houston, texas 77027
United States
CB Trial is a litigation-focused law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with branch offices in Denver and Albuquerque. The firm specializes in three primary areas of practice: commercial litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, healthcare advocacy and litigation, and first-party insurance claims. Mark Callender and Josh Bowlin, the founders of the firm, have amassed extensive litigation experience over the course of more than two decades by trying cases in federal and district courts across.
733 E 12th 1/2 St
houston, texas 77008
United States
Joseph Ruiz after ten years of fighting in countless courtrooms for a big law firm and trying over 325 jury trials, Mr. Ruiz founded the Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC with the mission of expanding access to exceptional, personalized DWI and criminal defense representation to the people of Harris County, and its surrounding counties, at reasonable fees. WEBSITE: https://www.josephruizlaw.com/
440 Louisiana St suite 900
Houston, Texas 77002
United States
Specializing in DWI, Assault, Drug, and Other Criminal Defense Cases
22503 Katy Fwy
Houston, Texas 77450
United States
If you’re dealing with an issue related to family law, such as a divorce, adoption, or child custody, don’t hesitate to come in, and we’ll talk it through. The same goes for criminal defense issues such as DUI, assault, theft, or even drug charges. I am here when you need me, I work with you to make your situation better. For more information contact my firm at Annie Scott’s Law Office and call me today at +1 281-800-5841.
3515 Fannin St
Houston, texas 77004
United States
Hochglaube & DeBorde provides dedicated, aggressive legal representation – the kind of representation that consistently delivers positive results. We are known for our excellent reputation in criminal defense in both state and federal courts from the pretrial investigation phase through trial and post-conviction.
3700 N Main St
Houston, Texas 77009
United States
When your future is at risk, you want to ensure that your Constitutional rights and freedoms are protected by an experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyer. James Alston has over 25 years of experience as a talented and proven trial attorney.
Law Building
Houston, Texas 77008
United States
Neal Davis Law Firm, based in Houston, Texas, handles cases across the state and country. For nearly 20 years, Neal has defended clients in all types of matters, including arguing before the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals and appearing as lead counsel before the U.S. Supreme Court. Before opening his law firm, Neal worked for more than ten years with legendary Texas criminal defense lawyer Dick DeGuerin.
17210 Mercury Dr
Houston, texas 77058
United States
Scott M. Brown & Associates is a Texas Law firm specializing in Divorce, Contested Child Custody & DWI cases. With Offices in Pearland, Webster & Angleton, the attorneys can provide exceptional results in Family Law & Criminal Defense unparalleled by the competition with stellar client reviews. || Website: https://sbrownlawyer.com
3355 W Alabama St
houston, texas 77098
United States
Matt has defended virtually every type of criminal case and enjoys an outstanding success rate. Matt’s methods are aggressive and direct. Due to his experience and background, he can tailor the best defense for each client’s needs. || Address: 3355 W Alabama St, Suite 444, Houston, TX 77098, USA
1221 Studewood St
Houston, Texas 77008
United States
The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp is a criminal law firm built around the basic goal of achieving the most positive results for our Texas clients. Our practice is founded on the principle of combining the undivided attention of a small Houston law firm with the full-service abilities of a large firm.
1545 Heights Blvd Suite 500
Houston, texas 77008
United States
Attorney Ed McClees is a Criminal Trial Lawyer who is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. After two years trying DWI cases as a prosecutor, Ed became the Harris County District Attorney, where he served as chief of the Organized Crime Section, prosecuting cases involving complex organized criminal activities, including Money Laundering, Aggravated Robbery, Theft, Murder, & other major crimes. If you have been charged with a crime or are concerned that you
701 N Post Oak Rd #425
houston, texas 77024
United States
Houston Criminal Lawyers committed to the needs of clients. Former prosecutors. One of the most frustrating and frightening ordeals any one person can go through in his or her lifetime is to be facing criminal charges in the Greater Houston metro area. You are scared because you do not know what to expect, and you are frustrated because you feel like you have nowhere to turn to for help.
So what does a criminal defense attorney actually do? Many people’s conceptions about the job of a defense attorney come from what they see in movies, TV and what they read in fiction-based novels.
How much of popular media’s depiction of criminal defense work is accurate? Well that all depends. Some media outlets do a good job of replicating some of the aspects of the profession, but what you often don’t see are the more “boring” or mundane aspects of the job. Do defense attorneys make brilliant speeches at the ends of trials during their closing arguments? Yes, some attorneys adopt a more bombastic style, but that’s a rarer occurrence than movies like to let on. The truth usually is that there is no closing statement because the case settles way before a trial comes close to occurring.
Criminal defense attorneys deal mostly with the prosecutor that will be trying a case. When a person is arrested by police, it is the area’s prosecutor that decides what charges will be filed against the criminal defendant, or whether that defendant will be charged at all in the first place. Most cases begin with some form an investigation of an allegation against criminal defendant wherein the authorities speak to witnesses and gather evidence. There are multiple directions a case can go after this preliminary investigation. The authorities can decide they need more time and continue to search for evidence or they can seek an indictment.
The initial step in a criminal investigation is often the most crucial. Most cases are made and broken at this stage. It is imperative to have adequate representation from the beginning. That’s where a criminal defense attorney’s duties kick in. Usually, a criminal defendant won’t know that they are under investigation until they are spoken to by police or actually indicted unless there was an arrest made shortly after a crime was alleged.
At this initial stage, not much information other than basic allegations will be made available to the accused which is to say that the criminal defendant may not know how much evidence there is or what witnesses may be saying. This is not to say all criminal defendants need to worry about what a witness might say or that there would be any wrongdoing or guilt assumed, just that a criminal defendant needs to be in the position to understand what is happening as they are unlikely to be the subject of a criminal investigation for no reason.
At this initial stage and throughout the criminal justice process, a criminal defendant needs guidance to know what they should and should not do. Going back to an earlier concept, most people’s knowledge of the criminal justice system is based on what they see on TV. After all, most people are aware that they should not be very talkative at any stage of this process. You may ask yourself why that is?
The simple answer is that everything you say will be scrutinized and if you happen to slightly alter your account of events in any way it may look like you are being misleading or dishonest. It could totally not be the case, people misspeak all the time and say things they do not intend or really mean, so how are you supposed to know what should be said versus what should not be? That’s were having a good attorney comes into play. The attorney is likely to tell you not to talk about the situation and all and will help you fully understand what needs to be said and done if and when you need to speak about the matter.
You will almost definitely know when you need a criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime you need an attorney. If police would like to speak to you about some incident, you most likely should speak to an attorney before answering any questions they may have.
The requirement of a criminal defense attorney does not stop at simple crimes. Do you have a business that is heavily regulated by the local or national government such as waste management or chemicals? If you are in a position of authority and have run afoul of certain regulations you may need to seek out a criminal attorney. Do you own a bar or establishment that serves alcohol? Are you keeping up with licensing requirements? If you are not sure, you likely need to speak with an attorney
Even if you haven’t been accused or arrested, be vigilant and discuss borderline situations with an attorney as soon as you possibly can. Whether it be a legal services clinic, the public defender, help hotline or a private criminal defense attorney, feel free to reach out to a criminal defense attorney if the need arises.
The first thing you need to do is understand the process and determine your means. Often people ask a very crucial question about the ability to pay large amounts for an attorney. People wonder if they need to do this in order to secure successful results. Does the money you spend matter?
This is a complicated matter and depends on many factors including the severity of the charges and your ability to pay. After all, every person’s budget is not the same and all attorneys do not charge the same amounts for their services. However, the stakes of criminal charges often warrant the expense. If you have a major felony allegation on your hands it would only make sense to find the most experienced criminal defense attorney you can find. On the other hand, if you’re dealing with a parking ticket, you may have more options available.
As mentioned above you need to determine what the stakes are. Felony charges come with possibly significant jail time. Misdemeanor charges can also result in jail time , so keep that in mind. Moreover, you will want to find a criminal defense attorney that has dealt with your type of situation before. You need to know what cases the attorney has taken and what the results they have obtained.
Start researching a few local attorneys to see which ones have the most experience in criminal defense. You should also takes steps to see what local criminal defense attorneys think about your selected attorney. Sites like martindale.com and avvo.com provide peer review resources as well as lawyer directories to help narrow your search.
Every state bar association has a disciplinary board that keeps track of all disciplinary actions taken against an attorney in their jurisdiction. These disciplinary actions stem from unethical acts taken by attorney such as misappropriating client funds or unethical practices during their practice of law. While it’s true that there are some attorneys that run afoul of the rules, most do not. You should free to look up the names of any attorneys that you are considering consulting with to see if and what disciplinary actions have been taken against them.
Finally, the easiest step, you need to make an appointment to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. If you have already been arrested you may need assistance in a search. You will get appointed a public defender in the meantime, which is not a problem. They will handle your case appropriately and can later be replaced by one of your choosing.
If you are free to search for an attorney or anticipate an imminent criminal issue, you need to conduct your search quickly. As was discussed earlier, the earlier you can have an attorney with you the better. The defense attorney will be able to explain the process and help you understand what can be a frightening and tense situation.
