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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 Gillespie County, 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 Gillespie County, 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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Kerry Brett Shew

Kerry Brett Shew
Brett Shew Law
Licensed for 12 years, Kerry Brett Shew is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended California Western School of Law... read more >

Thomas Paul Carnes

Thomas Paul Carnes
Thomas P. Carnes, Attorney & Mediator
968 Braeutigam Rd
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 32 years, Thomas Paul Carnes is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Christopher Stephen Barnett

Christopher Stephen Barnett
Chris S. Barnett, P.L.L.C.
150 E Main St Ste 304
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 16 years, Christopher Stephen Barnett is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Scho... read more >

Patrick M Dooley

Patrick M Dooley
Patrick M. Dooley, P.C dba THE DOOLEY FIRM
414 W Main St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 45 years, Patrick M Dooley is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Cheryl Crenwelge Sione

Cheryl Crenwelge Sione
Law Office of Cheryl Crenwelge Sione
55 Tumbleweed Trail Ste C
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 31 years, Cheryl Crenwelge Sione is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of... read more >

Tamara Schmidt-keener

Tamara Schmidt-keener
1220 W Austin St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 27 years, Tamara Schmidt-keener is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Eddie L Laughlin

Eddie L Laughlin
Law Offices of Ed L. Laughlin
516 Admiral Heights Blvd
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 42 years, Eddie L Laughlin is a Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Sara Lynne Neel

Sara Lynne Neel
The Neel Law Firm
405 W Live Oak St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 13 years, Sara Lynne Neel is a Real Estate Law and Family Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Steven Allen Wadsworth

Steven Allen Wadsworth
Gillespie County Attorney's Office
125 W Main St Rm L41
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 31 years, Steven Allen Wadsworth is a Local Government Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas Sc... read more >

Stacie Hawkins Keeble

Stacie Hawkins Keeble
Gillespie County Attorney's Office
125 W Main St Rm L41
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Licensed for 17 years, Stacie Hawkins Keeble is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... 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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