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TexasCriminal Defense Lawyers in Lee County, 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 Lee 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 Lee 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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Wesley Thad Keng

Wesley Thad Keng
Law Office of Wesley T. Keng, P.C.
PO Box 758 657 E Austin St Ste 758
Giddings, TX 78942
Licensed for 21 years, Wesley Thad Keng is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of... read more >

Mitchell Ray Bearden

Mitchell Ray Bearden
PO Box 123
Dime Box, TX 77853
Licensed for 43 years, Mitchell Ray Bearden is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas Sc... read more >

Jessie Craig Cowgill

Jessie Craig Cowgill
1434 Co Rd 323
Lexington, TX 78947
Licensed for 54 years, Jessie Craig Cowgill is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Michelle Huhn Weiser

Michelle Huhn Weiser
Weiser Law Firm, PLLC
176 S Montgomery Ave
Giddings, TX 78942
Licensed for 28 years, Michelle Huhn Weiser is a Estate and Probate Law and Business Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School... read more >

Forrest L Sanderson III

Forrest L Sanderson III
Lee County Attorney's Office
200 S Main St Ste 305
Giddings, TX 78942
Licensed for 39 years, Forrest L Sanderson III is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of ... read more >

Martin Jarratte Placke

Martin Jarratte Placke
Lee County Attorney
200 S Main St Ste 305
Giddings, TX 78942
Licensed for 34 years, Martin Jarratte Placke is a Juvenile Defense and Local Government Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... 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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