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An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Texas may also make an oral argument to the judge or judges deciding the appeal.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for an appellate case, keep in mind that strict timelines often apply to appeals.


Most criminal appellate attorneys in Texas charge flat fees for direct appeals and post conviction cases.


Many of the top appellate attorneys devote a significant portion of their practice to this niche area of the law.


Appellate law in the criminal justice system also includes federal habeas petitions and post-conviction motions for illegal sentences, ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct.


Many of the top criminal appellate lawyers in the United States belong to The Council of Appellate Lawyers. The CAL is the first and only national appellate bench-bar organization.

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Clay S Conrad

Clay S Conrad
Looney & Conrad, P.C.
11767 Katy Freeway Suite 740
Houston, TX 77079
Licensed for 28 years, Clay S Conrad is a Criminal Appellate Law and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of L... read more >

Rachel Maureen Taft

Rachel Maureen Taft
Varghese Summersett
300 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 8 years, Rachel Maureen Taft is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Michael James Ritter

Michael James Ritter
Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
8000 I-10 Ste 1600
San Antonio, TX 78230
Licensed for 14 years, Michael James Ritter is a Criminal Appellate Law and Appellate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas Schoo... read more >

Ian T. Perez-Routledge

Ian T. Perez-Routledge
Law Offices of David Sloane
933 W Weatherford St Suite 203
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 3 years, Ian T. Perez-Routledge is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Mitchell Ryan Nolte

Mitchell Ryan Nolte
Gibbs Nolte Robison Rose PLLC
2780 Virginia Pkwy Ste 401
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 28 years, Mitchell Ryan Nolte is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

David A Breston

David A Breston
Law Office of David A. Breston
1820 West Bell Street Suite 1050
Houston, TX 77019
Licensed for 27 years, David A Breston is a DUI / DWI and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Phillip Wayne Hayes

Phillip Wayne Hayes
3300 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75219
Licensed for 25 years, Phillip Wayne Hayes is a Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Steve Gebhardt

Steve Gebhardt
Townsend, Gebhardt & Eppes, PLLC
500 Main St #640
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 19 years, Steve Gebhardt is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College School of Law... read more >

Dustan Orlando Neyland

Dustan Orlando Neyland
Greco Neyland, PC
900 Rockmead Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
Licensed for 12 years, Dustan Orlando Neyland is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Oklahoma City University School of La... read more >

Christian Carl Samuelson

Christian Carl Samuelson
The Samuelson Law Firm
955 Gemini St
Houston, TX 77058
Licensed for 27 years, Christian Carl Samuelson is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Michael J. Brown

Michael J. Brown
Michael J. Brown, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer
123 North 6th Street
Alpine, TX 79830
Licensed for 55 years, Michael J. Brown is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Texas... read more >

Patrick T Peranteau

Patrick T Peranteau
Masson & Peranteau, PLLC
310 S Saint Marys St Suite 1290
San Antonio, TX 78205
Licensed for 37 years, Patrick T Peranteau is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Susan E Anderson

Susan E Anderson
Law Office of Susan E. Anderson
3500 Maple Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75219
Licensed for 29 years, Susan E Anderson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Amie Augenstein

Amie Augenstein
Gale Law Group, PLLC
525 Clifford Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Licensed for 11 years, Amie Augenstein is a Criminal Defense and Employment Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Jason Tyler Larman

Jason Tyler Larman
Family and Appellate Law, PLLC
PO BOX 1005
Midlothian, TX 76065
Licensed for 14 years, Jason Tyler Larman is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Christopher Gale

Christopher Gale
Gale Law Group
525 Clifford Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Licensed for 29 years, Christopher Gale is a Criminal Defense and Employment Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

George Alexander Napier

George Alexander Napier
The Napier Law Firm, PLLC
300 West Davis St Suite #450
Conroe, TX 77301
Licensed for 12 years, George Alexander Napier is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Paul M. Hebert Law Center... read more >

Patrick L. Hancock

Patrick L. Hancock
Law Offices of Patrick L Hancock
1800 McCullough
San Antonio, TX 78212
Licensed for 36 years, Patrick L. Hancock is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Eric J. Benavides

Eric J. Benavides
Benavides & Serrano, PLLC
2180 North Loop West STE: 310
Houston, TX 77018
Licensed for 16 years, Eric J. Benavides is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Jonathan Lowe

Jonathan Lowe
The Lowe Law Office, PLLC
1901 Central Drive Suite 700
Bedford, TX 76021
Licensed for 10 years, Jonathan Lowe is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Brandon W. Barnett

Brandon W. Barnett
Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC
209 W. 8th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 18 years, Brandon W. Barnett is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended George Washington University School of L... read more >

Katherine A Drew

Katherine A Drew
600 Commerce St Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75202
Licensed for 46 years, Katherine A Drew is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Robyn Nance

Robyn Nance
Freeman & Nance, PLLC.
2403 Line Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106
Licensed for 17 years, Robyn Nance is a Drug Crimes and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Kenneth W Mullen

Kenneth W Mullen
Law Office of Kenneth W. Mullen, P.C.
211 S Rusk Street Suite 101
Weatherford, TX 76086
Licensed for 36 years, Kenneth W Mullen is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Stephen P Karns

Stephen P Karns
Law Office of Stephen P. Karns
6116 N Central Expy Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75206
Licensed for 30 years, Stephen P Karns is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's Law School... read more >

Brian Alan Bolton

Brian Alan Bolton
The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy
1308 Teasley Ln #116
Denton, TX 76205
Licensed for 22 years, Brian Alan Bolton is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan University School of Law... read more >

Jason Kercheval

Jason Kercheval
Price & Price
101 Simonton
Conroe, TX 77301
Licensed for 13 years, Jason Kercheval is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The Judge Advocate General's Legal Cen... read more >

Christopher Peng

Christopher Peng
Law Office of Christopher Peng
319 S. Flores, Ste #107
San Antonio, TX 78204
Licensed for 14 years, Christopher Peng is a Immigration Law and Commercial Real Estate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Schoo... read more >

Vic Feazell

Vic Feazell
Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C.
3302 W. Waco Dr.
Waco, TX 76710
Licensed for 45 years, Vic Feazell is a Marijuana Law and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

John Russell Phenix

John Russell Phenix
Phenix & Phenix P.C.
118 South Main PO Box 1005
Henderson, TX 75653
Licensed for 40 years, John Russell Phenix is a Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Joshua S Hill

Joshua S Hill
4615 SouthWest Fwy Suite 600
Houston, TX 77027
Licensed for 19 years, Joshua S Hill is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

George McCall "Mac" Secrest Jr

George McCall
Bennett & Secrest PLLC
1545 Heights Blvd Ste 800
Houston, TX 77008
Licensed for 47 years, George McCall "Mac" Secrest Jr is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Sc... read more >

Shannon Boyd Flanigan

Shannon Boyd Flanigan
Flanigan Law Firm
207 N Main St Suite C
Bryan, TX 77803
Licensed for 28 years, Shannon Boyd Flanigan is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Jack Vernon Strickland Jr

Jack Vernon Strickland Jr
Law Office of Jack V. Strickland
909 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 53 years, Jack Vernon Strickland Jr is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Tex... read more >

Paul Gregory Stuckle

Paul Gregory Stuckle
Stuckle & Associates, PLLC
1001 20th St
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 41 years, Paul Gregory Stuckle is a Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended Mercer Law School - National Crimina... read more >

Andrew Deegan

Andrew Deegan
Andrew Deegan, Attorney at Law
108 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 11 years, Andrew Deegan is a DUI / DWI and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended University of Mississippi School of Law... read more >

Stephen T. Bowling

Stephen T. Bowling
Stephen T Bowling: DWI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
816 Congress Ave, Suite 950
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 11 years, Stephen T. Bowling is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Franklin Pierce Law Center - University of New Hampshir... read more >

P. Micheal Schneider

P. Micheal Schneider
Schneider Law Firm, PC
400 E Weatherford St Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 18 years, P. Micheal Schneider is a DUI / DWI and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan University School of Law... read more >

Amber Renee Spurlock

Amber Renee Spurlock
Tad Nelson & Associates
820 E Main St
League City, TX 77573
Licensed for 17 years, Amber Renee Spurlock is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Judith Kay Mattern

Judith Kay Mattern
Law Offices of Judith Mattern Hearn
305 S Rusk St
Weatherford, TX 76086
Licensed for 28 years, Judith Kay Mattern is a Criminal Defense and Immigration Law lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan University School of... read more >

Cory Krueger

Cory Krueger
Hensley Krueger LLP
2211 Norfolk St Suite 211
Houston, TX 77098
Licensed for 18 years, Cory Krueger is a Probate and Estate Planning lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Jason Andrew Duff

Jason Andrew Duff
Willeford, Duff & Council, PLLC
PO Box 11 2615 Lee St Ste 11
Greenville, TX 75401
Licensed for 17 years, Jason Andrew Duff is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Oklahoma City University... read more >

Patrick Karl Short

Patrick Karl Short
The Law Firm of Patrick Short
603 White Hills Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
Licensed for 40 years, Patrick Karl Short is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended California Western School of Law... 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 >

Jose Antonio Ceja

Jose Antonio Ceja
Ceja Law Firm, LLC
2211 Norfolk St Ste 735
Houston, TX 77098
Licensed for 15 years, Jose Antonio Ceja is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended James E. Rogers College of Law - Universit... read more >

Bart Craytor

Bart Craytor
Lesher & McCoy
126 W. 2nd St
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
Licensed for 31 years, Bart Craytor is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Oklahoma City University College of Law... read more >

Elizabeth Christy Jack

Elizabeth Christy Jack
Varghese Summersett PLLC
300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 33 years, Elizabeth Christy Jack is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Baylor University... read more >

Brett Evan Ordiway

Brett Evan Ordiway
Udashen Anton
8150 N Central Expy Ste 101
Dallas, TX 75206
Licensed for 13 years, Brett Evan Ordiway is a Criminal Appellate Law and Appellate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School ... read more >

Mitch Monthie

Mitch Monthie
Varghese Summersett
300 Throckmorton Street Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 8 years, Mitch Monthie is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Fort Worth... read more >

Hilario Ricky Hernandez

Hilario Ricky Hernandez
J.D. Silva & Associates, PLLC
9307 Broadway St Suite 303
Pearland, TX 77584
Licensed for 7 years, Hilario Ricky Hernandez is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas Southern Un... read more >
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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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