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TexasCriminal Defense Lawyers in Waco, 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 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 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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Zachary Boswell Brown

Zachary Boswell Brown
Patricia Ferguson & Associates, LLC
815 W 5th St
Clifton, TX 76634
Licensed for 8 years, Zachary Boswell Brown is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Joseph Manders Jr

Joseph Manders Jr
1227 Overlook Ct
Whitney, TX 76692
Licensed for 36 years, Joseph Manders Jr is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Paul M. Hebert Law Center - L... read more >

Gregg William Hill

Gregg William Hill
PO Box 1096
Hillsboro, TX 76645
Licensed for 38 years, Gregg William Hill is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mississippi College School of Law... read more >

Chareka Marchelle Gadson

Chareka Marchelle Gadson
Gadson Law Group, PLLC
P.O. Box 11247
Killeen, TX 76547
Licensed for 15 years, Chareka Marchelle Gadson is a Consumer Law and Family Law lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texa... read more >

Sterling Alan Harmon

Sterling Alan Harmon
McLennan County CDA
219 N 6th St Ste 200
Waco, TX 76701
Licensed for 34 years, Sterling Alan Harmon is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Scho... read more >

Matthew Gerald Wright

Matthew Gerald Wright
Diaz & Wright, PLLC
PO Box 522
Rosebud, TX 76570
Licensed for 15 years, Matthew Gerald Wright is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University Scho... read more >

James Everett Coleman

James Everett Coleman
Barina Law Group, PLLC
2207 Birdcreek Dr
Temple, TX 76502
Licensed for 9 years, James Everett Coleman is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Howard Rene Fomby Jr

Howard Rene Fomby Jr
The Fomby Law Firm
410 Downing St
Belton, TX 76513
Licensed for 15 years, Howard Rene Fomby Jr is a Consumer Law and Business Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Luz Danielle Bolong

Luz Danielle Bolong
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District
100 E Central Texas Expy
Killeen, TX 76541
Licensed for 7 years, Luz Danielle Bolong is a Construction Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Harvard Law School... read more >

Nicholas J Gaunt

Nicholas J Gaunt
PO Box 2142
Belton, TX
Licensed for 15 years, Nicholas J Gaunt is a Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School... read more >

Stephanie Wilson Johnson

Stephanie Wilson Johnson
Martin Showers Smith & McDonald LLP
62 W Elm St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
Licensed for 24 years, Stephanie Wilson Johnson is a Estate and Probate Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Timothy Vaughn Daniel

Timothy Vaughn Daniel
Brett H. Prichard, P.C.
660 W FM 2410 Rd
Bell, TX 76548
Licensed for 18 years, Timothy Vaughn Daniel is a Family Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Brent Thomas Sykora

Brent Thomas Sykora
Brett H. Pritchard, Attorneys at Law
1201 S W S Young Dr c
Killeen, TX 76543
Licensed for 20 years, Brent Thomas Sykora is a Criminal Defense and Administrative Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of... read more >

Frank Antonio Cimino

Frank Antonio Cimino
The Frank Cimino Law Firm
306 N Fort Hood St
Killeen, TX 76541
Licensed for 21 years, Frank Antonio Cimino is a Health Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Buckley Heath

Buckley Heath
Buck Major Law Office
3110 Magnolia Blvd
Temple, TX 76502
Licensed for 47 years, Buckley Heath is a Elder Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Katherine Theresa Betzler

Katherine Theresa Betzler
Barrett & Betzler, PLLC
205 M-B Industrial Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
Licensed for 13 years, Katherine Theresa Betzler is a Estate and Probate Law and Family Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Schoo... read more >

Brett Hawkes Pritchard

Brett Hawkes Pritchard
Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard
1201 South W S Young Drive Ste A
Killeen, TX 76543
Licensed for 25 years, Brett Hawkes Pritchard is a Estate and Probate Law and Business Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School... read more >

Carol Ann Benningfield

Carol Ann Benningfield
Carol A. Benningfield, Attorney at Law
PO Box 2572
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Licensed for 45 years, Carol Ann Benningfield is a Estate and Probate Law and Probate lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of... read more >

Brittany Lea Lannen

Brittany Lea Lannen
Lannen Law, PLLC
PO Box 438
Valley Mills, TX 76689
Licensed for 15 years, Brittany Lea Lannen is a Business Law and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of ... read more >

Thomas Lee Young

Thomas Lee Young
Law Offices of Thomas L. Young, PLLC
400 Nola Ruth Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Licensed for 7 years, Thomas Lee Young is a Business Law and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Liberty University School of Law... read more >

Julio Ceasar Colon

Julio Ceasar Colon
P.O. Box 340
Killeen, TX 76540
Licensed for 13 years, Julio Ceasar Colon is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas Scho... read more >

Daniel A Corbin

Daniel A Corbin
Corbin & Associates
603 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
Licensed for 41 years, Daniel A Corbin is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School o... read more >

Mack Bryon Barnhill IV

Mack Bryon Barnhill IV
Law Office of M. Bryon Barnhill P.L.L.C.
1002 Arbor Park Dr Ste 101
Belton, TX 76513
Licensed for 29 years, Mack Bryon Barnhill IV is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Nathaniel C Opara

Nathaniel C Opara
331 Indian Trail Ste 101
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Licensed for 7 years, Nathaniel C Opara is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Janna Lynn Gustafson

Janna Lynn Gustafson
Law Office of Janna Gustafson
PO Box 2432
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Licensed for 30 years, Janna Lynn Gustafson is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Christopher M Wohleb

Christopher M Wohleb
Bell County Attorney's Office
1822 Waterbury Ct
Temple, TX 76502
Licensed for 31 years, Christopher M Wohleb is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Bryan Franklin Russ Jr

Bryan Franklin Russ Jr
District Judge 82nd
PO Box 75
Marlin, TX 76661
Licensed for 41 years, Bryan Franklin Russ Jr is a Estate and Probate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of La... read more >

E Wayne Bachus

E Wayne Bachus
321 N Main St
Temple, TX 76501
Licensed for 47 years, E Wayne Bachus is a Elder Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Shana Ann Quast Einhorn

Shana Ann Quast Einhorn
Bell County Attorney's Office
1201 Huey Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Licensed for 16 years, Shana Ann Quast Einhorn is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law ... read more >

Adam Joseph Soorholtz

Adam Joseph Soorholtz
Bell County Attorney's Office
PO Box 1127
Belton, TX
Licensed for 13 years, Adam Joseph Soorholtz is a Local Government Law and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University... read more >

Laura Denise Hubbard

Laura Denise Hubbard
Texas Office of the Attorney General - CSD
3011 Saulsbury Dr
Temple, TX 76504
Licensed for 8 years, Laura Denise Hubbard is a Local Government Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of La Verne Colleg... read more >

Brandon Shawn Belt

Brandon Shawn Belt
Coryell County Attorney
210 S 7th St
Gatesville, TX 76528
Licensed for 25 years, Brandon Shawn Belt is a Local Government Law and Family 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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