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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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Robert L Elliott III

Robert L Elliott III
Elliott Law Office
501 Denrock Ave
Dalhart, TX 79022
Licensed for 29 years, Robert L Elliott III is a Administrative Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Oklahoma City University School... read more >

Timothy D Salley

Timothy D Salley
Timothy D Salley
PO Box 1071
Dumas, TX 79029
Licensed for 28 years, Timothy D Salley is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Jerod Neil Pingelton

Jerod Neil Pingelton
PO Box 636
Dumas, TX 79029
Licensed for 27 years, Jerod Neil Pingelton is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Tulsa Co... read more >

Rick L Russwurm

Rick L Russwurm
Moore Lewis Russwurm PC
PO Box 718 713 S Bliss Ave Ste 718
Dumas, TX 79029
Licensed for 46 years, Rick L Russwurm is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University Sch... read more >

Thomas C Moore

Thomas C Moore
Moore, Lewis & Russwurm , PC
PO Box 718 713 S Bliss Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
Licensed for 52 years, Thomas C Moore is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Scott Mclaurin Higginbotham

Scott Mclaurin Higginbotham
Moore County Attorney
715 S Dumas Ave # 206
Dumas, TX 79029
Licensed for 29 years, Scott Mclaurin Higginbotham is a Criminal Defense and Local Government Law lawyer who attended ... read more >
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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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