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Best criminal defense attorneys in Houston, ranked.

454 Houston attorneys ranked on Google rating, review volume and profile. Search by name or area, compare, then call the office.

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Downtown 101Heights 60Conroe 50Galleria 35Sugar Land 21The Woodlands 17Westchase 15League City 13Pearland 13Richmond / Rosenberg 12Meyerland 11Clear Lake 9Cypress 8Spring 8Friendswood 8Katy 7East End 7Greenspoint 7Hobby / South Houston 6Spring Branch 5Pasadena 5Baytown 5

Questions

When should I call a criminal defense attorney?

As soon as you know you're under investigation, arrested or charged, and before you talk to police about the case.

Do they handle DWI cases?

Most Houston criminal defense firms handle DWI. Check the services on each listing or ask when you call.

How is this list ranked?

Google rating adjusted for review count (45 points), review volume (30), whether criminal defense is a main focus (10) and profile (15). We only list businesses whose name, Google category or own website shows criminal defense.