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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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Winston Earle Cochran Jr

Winston Earle Cochran Jr
PO Box 2945
League City, TX 77574
Licensed for 45 years, Winston Earle Cochran Jr is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texa... read more >

Johnathan D. Silva

Johnathan D. Silva
J.D. Silva & Associates, PLLC
9307 Broadway St Suite 303
Pearland, TX 77584
Licensed for 9 years, Johnathan D. Silva is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Te... read more >

Shamim Ebrahimi

Shamim Ebrahimi
The Law Practice of Shamim Ebrahimi
440 Louisiana St. #800
Houston, TX 77002
Licensed for 13 years, Shamim Ebrahimi is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer... read more >

Donivan W. Flowers

Donivan W. Flowers
The Flowers Law Firm, PC
100 E. Ferguson Suite 916
Tyler, TX 75702
Licensed for 20 years, Donivan W. Flowers is a Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution lawyer who attended University of Houston Law ... read more >

Ned William Barnett

Ned William Barnett
The Law Offices of Ned Barnett
8441 Gulf Fwy Ste 210
Houston, TX 77017
Licensed for 37 years, Ned William Barnett is a Sex Crimes and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Mark Meisinger

Mark Meisinger
Law Office Of Mark Meisinger
4131 N Central Expressway Suite 680
Dallas, TX 75204
Licensed for 19 years, Mark Meisinger is a Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime lawyer who attended Creighton University School of Law... read more >

Alma Garcia-Rivera

Alma Garcia-Rivera
The David A. Breston Law Office
405 Main Street, Suite 1050
Houston, TX 77002
Licensed for 13 years, Alma Garcia-Rivera is a Immigration Law and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Christopher Matthew Buckalew

Christopher Matthew Buckalew
Looney & Conrad, P.C.
11767 Katy Freeway Suite #740
Houston, TX 77079
Licensed for 11 years, Christopher Matthew Buckalew is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan University... read more >

Paul J Smith

Paul J Smith
Law Office of Paul J. Smith
926 Chulie Drive
San Antonio, TX 78216
Licensed for 39 years, Paul J Smith is a Criminal Defense and Legal Malpractice lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Mark Forest Underwood

Mark Forest Underwood
Underwood Law Office
2530 W White Ave Ste 200
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 17 years, Mark Forest Underwood is a Criminal Defense and Employment Law lawyer who attended Pepperdine University School of L... read more >

Edgar . Baez

Edgar . Baez
The Law Office of Edgardo R. Baez, Jr.
300 Convent St #1330
San Antonio, TX 78205
Licensed for 19 years, Edgar . Baez is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas Southern University... read more >

Denton Bryan Lessman

Denton Bryan Lessman
Law Office of Denny Lessman
100 N 6th St Ste 702
Waco, TX 76701
Licensed for 21 years, Denton Bryan Lessman is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Baylor University... read more >

Mimi Coffey

Mimi Coffey
The Coffey Firm
4700 Airport Fwy Ste B
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Licensed for 29 years, Mimi Coffey is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Robert Sterling Guest

Robert Sterling Guest
112 South Bois D Arc Street
Forney, TX 75126
Licensed for 21 years, Robert Sterling Guest is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of La... read more >

Eric Steven Labovitz

Eric Steven Labovitz
Labovitz Law Firm
5840 Interstate 20 W Suite 138
Arlington, TX 76017
Licensed for 15 years, Eric Steven Labovitz is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Matthew David Sharp

Matthew David Sharp
The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp
1221 Studewood St
Houston, TX 77008
Licensed for 18 years, Matthew David Sharp is a DUI / DWI and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Sch... read more >

Andrew J Anderson

Andrew J Anderson
ANDERSON LEGAL GROUP, P.C.
5209 Heritage Ave Building 2, Suite 200
Colleyville, TX 76034
Licensed for 24 years, Andrew J Anderson is a Divorce and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Justin Thomas Surginer

Justin Thomas Surginer
Law Office of Justin T. Surginer
8831 Long Point Rd Ste 401
Houston, TX 77055
Licensed for 15 years, Justin Thomas Surginer is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texa... read more >

James Edd Wooldridge

James Edd Wooldridge
James Edd Wooldridge, Attorney & Counselor at Law
600 S. Tyler Street Suite 1704
Amarillo, TX 79101
Licensed for 25 years, James Edd Wooldridge is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of L... read more >

Jeffrey Carl Brashear

Jeffrey Carl Brashear
410 West Grand Parkway South
Katy, TX 77494
Licensed for 17 years, Jeffrey Carl Brashear is a Criminal Defense and Alternative Dispute Resolution lawyer... read more >

Eduardo Xavier Escobar

Eduardo Xavier Escobar
Reese & Escobar, L.L.P.
417 Saint George Street 2nd Floor
Gonzales, TX 78629
Licensed for 21 years, Eduardo Xavier Escobar is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended Saint Mary's University School of ... read more >

Margaret Emily Johnson-liu

Margaret Emily Johnson-liu
Office of State Prosecuting Attorney
PO Box 13046
Austin, TX
Licensed for 23 years, Margaret Emily Johnson-liu is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended The University of Te... read more >

Sharrard Owens

Sharrard Owens
J.D. Silva & Associates, PLLC
9307 Broadway St Suite 303
Pearland, TX 77584
Licensed for 11 years, Sharrard Owens is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. John's University School of Law... read more >

Aaron Alan Herbert

Aaron Alan Herbert
The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert
8330 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 550
Dallas, TX 75243
Licensed for 22 years, Aaron Alan Herbert is a Motor Vehicle Accidents and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Oklahoma College of ... read more >

George Bruce Dombart

George Bruce Dombart
Law Office of George B. Dombart
310 S. St. Mary's St., Suite 1910 Tower Life Building
San Antonio, TX 78205
Licensed for 22 years, George Bruce Dombart is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer... read more >

Shane Peter Phelps

Shane Peter Phelps
The Law Office of Shane Phelps, P.C.
400 N Washington Ave
Bryan, TX 77803
Licensed for 37 years, Shane Peter Phelps is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of ... 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 >

Tyrone C Moncriffe

Tyrone C Moncriffe
Tyrone C. Moncriffe & Associates
1001 Texas St Ste 720
Houston, TX 77002
Licensed for 41 years, Tyrone C Moncriffe is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Te... read more >

Scott Erik Edgett

Scott Erik Edgett
The Edgett Law Firm, P.C.
101 E Park Blvd Ste 1001
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 16 years, Scott Erik Edgett is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova Southeaste... read more >

John C Ginn

John C Ginn
Smith Mcdowell Ginn
315 South Gilmer
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Licensed for 35 years, John C Ginn is a Personal Injury and Family Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... 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 >

Derk Allan Wadas

Derk Allan Wadas
Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas, & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C.
700 Central Expressway Suite 550
Allen, TX 75013
Licensed for 20 years, Derk Allan Wadas is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Vermont Law School... read more >

Richard Bruce Tharpe

Richard Bruce Tharpe
Bruce Tharpe Law Office
1120 E 10th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
Licensed for 35 years, Richard Bruce Tharpe is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Bryan Hoeller

Bryan Hoeller
Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC
Mallick Tower, 101 Summit Avenue, Suite 101
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 16 years, Bryan Hoeller is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Eric Gruetzner

Eric Gruetzner
Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy
5700 Granite Pkwy #200
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 22 years, Eric Gruetzner is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Michael Allbee

Michael Allbee
Allbee Law Firm
426 West Chambers Street
Cleburne, TX 76033
Licensed for 13 years, Michael Allbee is a Motor Vehicle Accidents and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Kansas School of ... read more >

Christopher Castro

Christopher Castro
The Castro Law Office, PLLC
310 S St. Mary's St Suite 920
San Antonio, TX 78205
Licensed for 5 years, Christopher Castro is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Louis Elias Lopez

Louis Elias Lopez
Louis E Lopez, Jr.
416 N Stanton St Ste 400
El Paso, TX 79901
Licensed for 31 years, Louis Elias Lopez is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

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 >

Steven J Lieberman

Steven J Lieberman
Steven J. Lieberman
1001 McKinney St Suite 1600
Houston, TX 77002
Licensed for 35 years, Steven J Lieberman is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Juan Luis Guerra Jr

Juan Luis Guerra Jr
Juan L. Guerra, Jr. & Associates, PLLC
4101 Washington Ave. 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77007
Licensed for 20 years, Juan Luis Guerra Jr is a Federal Crimes and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Texas Southern University ... read more >

Austin M. Hagee

Austin M. Hagee
Austin Hagee Law Firm
120 Austin Hwy #103
San Antonio, TX 78209
Licensed for 8 years, Austin M. Hagee is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Alyse Ferguson

Alyse Ferguson
1001 20th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 18 years, Alyse Ferguson is a Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan School of Law ... read more >

John C. Mallios

John C. Mallios
John C. Mallios & Associates
114 N Rogers Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Licensed for 45 years, John C. Mallios is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern K... read more >

Troy Perry Burleson

Troy Perry Burleson
The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 207
Frisco, TX 75034
Licensed for 18 years, Troy Perry Burleson is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Southern Methodist University, Dedman Sc... read more >

Randall Blair Isenberg

Randall Blair Isenberg
Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg
4303 N Central Exp
Dallas, TX 75205
Licensed for 45 years, Randall Blair Isenberg is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Nelson Starbranch Ebaugh

Nelson Starbranch Ebaugh
Nelson S. Ebaugh, P.C.
3730 Kirby Dr Ste 1200
Houston, TX 77098
Licensed for 26 years, Nelson Starbranch Ebaugh is a Business Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgetown University Law Center... read more >

Robert Edward Luttrell III

Robert Edward Luttrell III
The Law Office of Robert E. Luttrell III
4 E Chambers St
Cleburne, TX 76031
Licensed for 21 years, Robert Edward Luttrell III is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Tulane University Law School... read more >

Robert Keates

Robert Keates
Keates Law Firm
901 Mopac Expressway South Building 1, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78746
Licensed for 15 years, Robert Keates is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Rajeev Sunkara

Rajeev Sunkara
Varghese Summersett
300 Throckmorton St. Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Licensed for 10 years, Rajeev Sunkara is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... 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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