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TexasCriminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Texas, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Texas should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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James Patrick Whalen

James Patrick Whalen
6500 International Pkwy Suite 1700
Plano, TX 75093
Licensed for 29 years, James Patrick Whalen is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Edwin Youngblood

Edwin Youngblood
Law Office of Edwin J Youngblood
8101 Boat Club Rd Ste 240
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Licensed for 42 years, Edwin Youngblood is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Aaron C Graham

Aaron C Graham
Law Office of A. Clay Graham, P.C.
4500 Airport Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Licensed for 16 years, Aaron C Graham is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Harmony Mary Hill Schuerman

Harmony Mary Hill Schuerman
Law Office of Harmony M. Schuerman
909 W Magnolia Ave Ste 6
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Licensed for 16 years, Harmony Mary Hill Schuerman is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of... read more >

Tracie Erica Kenan

Tracie Erica Kenan
Kenan Law Firm P.C.
4710 Airport Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Licensed for 21 years, Tracie Erica Kenan is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Tulane University Law School... read more >

Kerry Xavier Yanez

Kerry Xavier Yanez
CANAS & FLORES, PLLC
1441 N Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Licensed for 28 years, Kerry Xavier Yanez is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Jeffrey David Boncek

Jeffrey David Boncek
Jeffrey D. Boncek - Attorney at Law
5601 Bridge St STE 300
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Licensed for 23 years, Jeffrey David Boncek is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Jeffrey Scott Hoover

Jeffrey Scott Hoover
Law Office of Jeff S. Hoover
800 W Weatherford St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 21 years, Jeffrey Scott Hoover is a Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of... read more >

George Dewayne Huston

George Dewayne Huston
The Huston Firm, P.C.
100 E 15th St Ste 620
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 23 years, George Dewayne Huston is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Courtney Corinne Miller

Courtney Corinne Miller
Manual Diaz Law Firm
4444 South Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Licensed for 19 years, Courtney Corinne Miller is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School ... read more >

Victor Amador

Victor Amador
Victor Amador, Attorney at Law
777 Main St Ste 600
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 30 years, Victor Amador is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended New York University School of Law... read more >

Eloy Sepulveda

Eloy Sepulveda
LAW OFFICES OF ELOY SEPULVEDA
603 E Belknap St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 56 years, Eloy Sepulveda is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texa... read more >

Gerard Kardonsky

Gerard Kardonsky
Robinson & Kardonsky, P.C.
1340 S. Main St. #110
Grapevine, TX 76051
Licensed for 15 years, Gerard Kardonsky is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Florida, Levin College of Law... read more >

Kyle A Whitaker

Kyle A Whitaker
Kyle Whitaker, Atty at Law
4320 W Vickery Blvd Ste A
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Licensed for 31 years, Kyle A Whitaker is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Paul M. Hebert Law Center - Louisiana Stat... read more >

Jerry L Wood

Jerry L Wood
1301 Ballinger St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 42 years, Jerry L Wood is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Patrick Timothy Curran

Patrick Timothy Curran
2101 Moneda St
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Licensed for 28 years, Patrick Timothy Curran is a Criminal Defense and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer... read more >

Daniel K Hagood

Daniel K Hagood
Daniel K. Hagood PC
3710 Rawlins St Ste 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Licensed for 43 years, Daniel K Hagood is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Knox Fitzpatrick

Knox Fitzpatrick
Law Offices of Knox Fitzpatrick PC
500 N Akard St Ste 2150
Dallas, TX 75201
Licensed for 46 years, Knox Fitzpatrick is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Jeffrey M Mix

Jeffrey M Mix
3650 Lovell Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Licensed for 22 years, Jeffrey M Mix is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Daniel Clayton Hernandez

Daniel Clayton Hernandez
Law Office of Daniel Hernandez
701 W Belknap St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 23 years, Daniel Clayton Hernandez is a Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School... read more >

Harold Johnson

Harold Johnson
Law Offices of Harold V Johnson PC
3624 W Vickery Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Licensed for 28 years, Harold Johnson is a Criminal Defense and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer who attended Texas A&M University Sc... read more >

Daniel Layne Young

Daniel Layne Young
Law Office of Daniel Young
3901 Race St
Fort Worth, TX 76111
Licensed for 34 years, Daniel Layne Young is a Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Lisa Mullen

Lisa Mullen
The Mullen Law Office
2525 Ridgmar Blvd # 500
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Licensed for 37 years, Lisa Mullen is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Al Zachary Lazarus

Al Zachary Lazarus
1110 E Weatherford St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 19 years, Al Zachary Lazarus is a Criminal Defense and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School o... read more >

Sarah K. Fox

Sarah K. Fox
McCathern, PLLC
3710 Rawlins Street Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Licensed for 14 years, Sarah K. Fox is a DUI / DWI and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law... read more >

Bryan Mac Morris

Bryan Mac Morris
Law Office of Mac Morris
7600 San Jacinto Place Suite 200-D
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 29 years, Bryan Mac Morris is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Julya Billhymer

Julya Billhymer
Law Office of Julya Billhymer
1660 S University Dr Ste 1153
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Licensed for 25 years, Julya Billhymer is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Caroline Amelia Simone

Caroline Amelia Simone
Simone Legal, Inc.
101 S Woodrow Ln Ste 102
Denton, TX 76205
Licensed for 18 years, Caroline Amelia Simone is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Kyle Marshall Gibson

Kyle Marshall Gibson
Licensed for 9 years, Kyle Marshall Gibson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Paul Nicholas Saputo Jr

Paul Nicholas Saputo Jr
Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC
1845 Woodall Rodgers Fwy Suite 1500
Dallas, TX 75201
Licensed for 12 years, Paul Nicholas Saputo Jr is a Criminal Defense and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer who attended Duke Law Schoo... read more >

Harry Newman Harris III

Harry Newman Harris III
2245 N Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Licensed for 38 years, Harry Newman Harris III is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Ed Gail Jones

Ed Gail Jones
1319 Ballinger St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 29 years, Ed Gail Jones is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Louis D. Brandeis School of Law - University o... read more >

Mitchell Slate Miers

Mitchell Slate Miers
700 NE Loop 820 Ste 216
Hurst, TX 76053
Licensed for 17 years, Mitchell Slate Miers is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Deandra Michelle Grant

Deandra Michelle Grant
Hamilton Grant PC
3300 Oak Lawn, Ste. 700
Dallas, TX 75219
Licensed for 31 years, Deandra Michelle Grant is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida College of Phar... read more >

Santiago Salinas Jr

Santiago Salinas Jr
Santiago Salinas, Attorney at Law
4408 Mike Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Licensed for 45 years, Santiago Salinas Jr is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Edward Eugene Castillo

Edward Eugene Castillo
Saenz-Garcia Law PLLC
1500 N Main St Ste 150
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Licensed for 22 years, Edward Eugene Castillo is a Criminal Defense and Health Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

John Gilmer Johnson

John Gilmer Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
4420 W Vickery Blvd Ste 104
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Licensed for 23 years, John Gilmer Johnson is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Kevin Blake Ross

Kevin Blake Ross
Law Office of Kevin B. Ross, P.C.
8150 N. Central Expy., Suite 601
Dallas, TX 75206
Licensed for 23 years, Kevin Blake Ross is a Federal Crimes and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Oklahoma College of Law... read more >

Paul Previte

Paul Previte
Law Office of Paul Previte
6200 Airport Freeway
Haltom City, TX 76117
Licensed for 30 years, Paul Previte is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St Mary's University of San Antonio School of L... read more >

Brian Wayne Salvant

Brian Wayne Salvant
The Salvant Law Firm
610 E Weatherford St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 26 years, Brian Wayne Salvant is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Loyola University New Orleans College of... read more >

Lanhon Odom

Lanhon Odom
421 E Hickory Suite 102
Denton, TX 76201
Licensed for 36 years, Lanhon Odom is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Jennifer Rebecca Jackson

Jennifer Rebecca Jackson
Licensed for 17 years, Jennifer Rebecca Jackson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Kassie Lea Anncollins Petrie

Kassie Lea Anncollins Petrie
Licensed for 9 years, Kassie Lea Anncollins Petrie is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Peter Michael Barrett

Peter Michael Barrett
Peter Barrett
3300 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75219
Licensed for 30 years, Peter Michael Barrett is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St Mary's University of San Antonio Sc... read more >

Thomas J Lochry

Thomas J Lochry
Thomas J. Lochry, P.C.
900 Jackson St Ste 750
Dallas, TX 75202
Licensed for 47 years, Thomas J Lochry is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Larry Edwin Reed

Larry Edwin Reed
7345 Monterrey Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Licensed for 44 years, Larry Edwin Reed is a Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Harold Hagen

Harold Hagen
Jackson & Hagen
100 W Oak St Ste 302
Denton, TX 76201
Licensed for 34 years, Harold Hagen is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Oklahoma College of ... read more >

Bruce A Ashworth

Bruce A Ashworth
bruce ashworth attorney
2214 Park Springs Blvd
Arlington, TX 76013
Licensed for 42 years, Bruce A Ashworth is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Tex... read more >

Brian Matthew Bouffard

Brian Matthew Bouffard
Department of Defense, Military Commissions Defense Organiza
909 W Magnolia Ave Ste 6
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Licensed for 21 years, Brian Matthew Bouffard is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended Duke Law School... read more >

J Craig Jett

J Craig Jett
Burleson, Pate & Gibson, LLP
900 Jackson St Ste 330
Dallas, TX 75202
Licensed for 47 years, J Craig Jett is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Certification

TBLS Board Certification in Criminal Law - The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) certifies lawyers as specialists in Criminal Law if they have substantial experience, involvement, competence, and training in this specialty area of practice.


The TBLS defines the term "criminal law" to include "misdemeanor and felony crimes, arrest, detention, plea bargains, jury and non-jury trials (for individuals 17 years of age or older)."



Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

TCDLA has a proud history of supporting and educating criminal defense lawyers in the the state while advocating for the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas are active within this organization.


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