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TexasCriminal Defense Lawyers in Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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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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 >

Robert M Minton

Robert M Minton
PO Box 1688
Henderson, TX 75653
Licensed for 59 years, Robert M Minton is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

J Paul Nelson

J Paul Nelson
Nelson Law Office
PO Box 934
Henderson, TX 75653
Licensed for 38 years, J Paul Nelson is a Estate and Probate Law and Family Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Allison Ann Biggs

Allison Ann Biggs
Allison Biggs, Attorney at Law
1501 Old Nacogdoches Rd
Henderson, TX 75654
Licensed for 21 years, Allison Ann Biggs is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Nicholas Eli Bennett

Nicholas Eli Bennett
PO Box 44
Henderson, TX 75653
Licensed for 6 years, Nicholas Eli Bennett is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Michigan State University C... read more >

Allen Wade Ross

Allen Wade Ross
Rusk County DA
115 N Main St Rm 302
Henderson, TX 75652
Licensed for 31 years, Allen Wade Ross is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of... 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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