AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Austin Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
Practice Area
Reviews
More Filters
Sort by
Language
Years Established
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Austin Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer ... Learn More
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Austin Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

O'Connell West, PLLC

4.6
29 Reviews
  • 505 West 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • O’Connell West, PLLC is a full-service practice, representing and managing all aspects of our clients’ legal issues.When you need an attorney, you probably need advice,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Military Criminal Defense, and 6 more

Hamre Law Firm

5.0
13 Reviews
  • 1104 Nueces Street, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • At Hamre Law Firm PLLC, we understand that being investigated or charged with a crime is an incredibly difficult experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. As... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI/DWI Charges, Assault/Domestic Violence, and 6 more

Daniel Hamre
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Terry & Kelly, PLLC

4.8
21 Reviews
  • 1002 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers

  • You get better, we'll get justice.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCar Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

Trent Kelly
Managing Partner
Compare with other firms

Your legal solution starts here.

Get professional advice by contacting an attorney today.

ADVERTISEMENT

Zinda Law Group

4.7
19 Reviews
  • 8834 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 304, Austin, TX 78759+1 location

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Attorneys Working for You

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 25 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Elizabeth Whited
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 8911 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78759

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced and Trusted Team. Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP is a boutique law firm serving the Central Texas area for over 15 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 23 more

Bertolino LLP

4.7
41 Reviews
  • 823 Congress Ave., Ste. 300, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • WHEN EVERYTHING IS AT STAKE. Career… Livelihood… Reputation… A Defense Firm Representing Professional, Occupational License Holders Throughout Texas

  • Criminal Law LawyersMedical Licensing & Boards, Administrative Law, and 1 more

Shamieh Law

5.0
50 Reviews
  • 3800 North Lamar Blvd, Suite #200, Austin, TX 78756+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • At Shamieh Law, we measure our success by the trust clients place in us and the results we achieve. From Dallas and Austin to Lake Charles and beyond, we help individuals and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accident, and 8 more

Ramez Shamieh
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 1201 Rio Grande, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAssault and Battery, Burglary, and 13 more

Brendan Wood
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Rivas Goldstein, LLP

4.8
19 Reviews
  • 3345 Bee Cave Road, Suite 104, Austin, TX 78746+1 location

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • At Rivas Goldstein, LLP, our attorneys have decades of combined experience to assist clients with many types of health care law issues. We effectively represent health care... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersHealth Care Law

John Rivas
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 509 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 78704

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Amicable if Possible, Aggressive if Necessary.

  • Criminal Law LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 27 more

Scott Anthony Thompson
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 1411 West Ave., Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Arrested? Charged with a crime? Expunge a record? Seriously Injured due to the negligence of others? You deserve a Trial Lawyer with over 30 years experience of JAIL RELEASES,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and 36 more

  • Free Consultation

Steve Gibbins
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 3800 North Lamar, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Our focus is on you. We value our clients, and because we know life can bring a host of challenges, we are here to help you seize opportunities, overcome obstacles, rise to the... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Transactions and Commercial Law, Business Organization, and 20 more

Andrew Russell III
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 605 West 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • An Austin TX Tradition for 30+ Years. We Aggressively Defend Our Client's Rights & Practice Exclusively in Travis County. Hablamos Espanol.

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Practice, Assault and Battery, and 54 more

Aaron Mueller
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Hildreth & Rueda Law

5.0
167 Reviews
  • 1301 Nueces Street, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Our Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Are In Your CornerIf you are facing an arrest for suspicion of drunk driving, theft, drug violations, or any other criminal offense in... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Arson and Property Damage, and 31 more

  • Free Consultation

Compare with other firms
  • 8911 North Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 3150, Austin, TX 78705

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP is a personal injury and business litigation law firm in Austin, TX. Since 1959, our firm has worked to provide quality legal representation... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAirplane Crash Litigation, Aviation Accidents, and 44 more

  • Free Consultation

Robert Alden
Partner
Compare with other firms

FVF Law Firm

4.2
3 Reviews
  • 3101 Bee Cave Road, Suite 301, Austin, TX 78746

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • As a law firm that assists individuals injured in accidents, we at FVF LAW have an established reputation for providing high-caliber legal services to the men and women we serve in... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAutomobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and 9 more

Kelly Gray
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

The Carlson Law Firm

4.1
100 Reviews
  • 135 W Slaughter Lane, Suite A, Austin, TX 78748+19 locations

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • The Carlson Law Firm has been representing and protecting clients since 1976. Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Offshore and Maritime Injury, Product Liability, and Mass Torts.... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Admiralty and Maritime Law, and 36 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Craig W. Carlson
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Rodriguez Law Firm

5.0
53 Reviews
  • 7703 N. Lamar Boulevard, Suite 460, Austin, TX 78752+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Rodriguez Law Firm started as a small legal service. After years of providing our valued clients personal injury assistance and expert legal aid, we had soon become Northern... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and 1 more

  • Free Consultation

Dagoberto Rodriguez
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Mat Rueda Law Firm

4.9
150 Reviews
  • 8133 Mesa Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • When it comes to your representation, the Mat Rueda Law Firm is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards. Se Habla Español

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

Matias Rueda
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Vasquez Law Firm

5.0
1 Review
  • 3020 Tom Miller Street, Austin, TX 78723

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Veteran trial attorneys representing injured men and women across the country.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Auto Accidents, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Scott S. Vasquez
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 1802 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • When you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, we want to be the game-changing weapon

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 5 more

Stange Law Firm, PC

Reviews not shown
  • 3800 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 2003, Austin, TX 78705+23 locations

  • Law Firm with 53 lawyers1 award

  • "Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life"

  • Criminal Law LawyersDomestic Litigation, Divorce, and 100 more

Terry Hamilton
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 500 W. 13th St., Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal, Criminal Defense, and 4 more

Benjamin Gergen
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 1301 Nueces St., Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

Thomas Swain
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Leichter Law Firm PC

4.8
41 Reviews
  • 1602 E 7th St., Austin, TX 78702

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Texas Medical License Lawyer

  • Criminal Law LawyersProfessional Licensing, Medical License Defense, and 80 more

  • Free Consultation

Louis Leichter
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Carrington Smyth PLLC

4.9
108 Reviews
  • 100 CongressSuite 2000, Austin, TX 78701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness, Family, and 14 more

Lauren Smyth
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Evans Family Law Group

4.8
516 Reviews
  • 901 South Mopac Expy., Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Board Certified Austin Family Law Attorney

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 45 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

James W. Evans
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 1000 E. Cesar Chavez, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78702+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Your Trusted Legal Partner in Georgetown, TX - Mark Morales & AssociatesWhen you need legal services in Georgetown, TX, you can rely on the seasoned professionals at Mark Morales &... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DWI, and 30 more

Mark Christopher Morales
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
  • 166 Hargraves Dr., Suite C400 #335, Austin, TX 78737

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Board Certified Criminal Law Texas

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Trial Practice, and 1 more

Joseph A. Turner
Criminal Law Lawyer
Compare with other firms
Ask a Lawyer

Additional Resources

Looking for Criminal Law Lawyers in Austin?

Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

About our Criminal Defense Lawyers Ratings

The average lawyer rating is created by peers based on legal expertise, ethical standards, quality of service, and relationship skills. Recommendations are made by real clients.

CLIENT RECOMMENDED
73 %

1392 Client Reviews

PEER REVIEWS
4.5

6333 Peer Reviews

Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Do I have the right to plead the fifth?

Answered by attorney Mark R. Thiessen
Criminal Law lawyer at Thiessen Law Firm
You can only plead the fifth to prevent self incrimination. But then the DAs could offer you immunity on that charge and compel you to testify.
You can only plead the fifth to prevent self incrimination. But then the DAs could offer you immunity on that charge and compel you to testify.

Is it more important to keep my job or complete my community service if I can't do both?

Cynthia Russell Henley
Answered by attorney Cynthia Russell Henley (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Cynthia Henley
You can hire a lawyer to talk with your judge about the situation and see if you can get an extension of time on the community service.
You can hire a lawyer to talk with your judge about the situation and see if you can get an extension of time on the community service.

How long can someone be in jail on probation violation before seeing a judge?

Cynthia Russell Henley
Answered by attorney Cynthia Russell Henley (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Cynthia Henley
Under the law, they should be taken before a magistrate within 48 although that is violated frequently - especially in smaller counties.
Under the law, they should be taken before a magistrate within 48 although that is violated frequently - especially in smaller counties.