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TexasCriminal Defense Lawyers in Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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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Eric D Jensen

Eric D Jensen
6614 S Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75703
Licensed for 45 years, Eric D Jensen is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of La... read more >

Joe K Thigpen

Joe K Thigpen
102 N College Ave Ste 808
Tyler, TX 75702
Licensed for 40 years, Joe K Thigpen is a Estate and Probate Law and Bankruptcy lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Kevin Gant Giddens

Kevin Gant Giddens
Boyd Boyd & Giddens
1215 Pruitt Pl
Tyler, TX 75703
Licensed for 13 years, Kevin Gant Giddens is a Estate and Probate Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Donald Charles Harris

Donald Charles Harris
BHLF, PLLC d/b/a Beard & Harris
110 N College Ave Ste 1600
Tyler, TX 75702
Licensed for 28 years, Donald Charles Harris is a Estate and Probate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Percy Tyrone Beard

Percy Tyrone Beard
BHLF, PLLC d/b/a Beard & Harris
110 N College Ave Ste 1700
Tyler, TX 75702
Licensed for 28 years, Percy Tyrone Beard is a Estate and Probate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Nicholas Lee Everett

Nicholas Lee Everett
Nicholas L. Everett, PLLC
514 Hampton Hill Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
Licensed for 11 years, Nicholas Lee Everett is a Construction Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Denver Sturm Colleg... read more >

Bill D Rosenstein

Bill D Rosenstein
100 E Ferguson St Ste 1104
Tyler, TX 75702
Licensed for 50 years, Bill D Rosenstein is a Health Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Bern A Mortberg

Bern A Mortberg
Law Office of Bern A. Mortberg
4411 Kinsey Dr Ste 827
Tyler, TX 75703
Licensed for 42 years, Bern A Mortberg is a Health Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Suzanne Kirby Perkins

Suzanne Kirby Perkins
Law Office of Suzanne Perkins
1604 Woodlands Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
Licensed for 35 years, Suzanne Kirby Perkins is a Criminal Appellate Law and Appellate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School... read more >

Gary Dean Jackson

Gary Dean Jackson
Jackson Law Offices, PC
PO Box 2229
Lindale, TX
Licensed for 63 years, Gary Dean Jackson is a Estate and Probate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Sara Maynard

Sara Maynard
Smith County Court at Law 2
PO Box 1062
Tyler, TX 75710
Licensed for 28 years, Sara Maynard is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... 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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