Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

500 W 2nd St suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Ben “Mr. Dismissal” Michael is the founder of Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, premier white-glove criminal defense firm committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients across Texas. With a team boasting over 400 years of combined legal experience, Michael & Associates has successfully handled thousands of cases—securing dismissals, reductions, and acquittals in both misdemeanor and felony matters statewide. The firm’s reputation for excellence is backed by an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a perfect 5-star rating on Google, earned from more than 700 client reviews across all locations. Unlike most defense firms that rely on just one or two attorneys, Michael & Associates offers a powerhouse team of 20+ defense lawyers - all who work together to beat your charges.

Criminal Defense Law

604 E 4th St ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

As a Fort Worth criminal defense attorney, Cody Cofer has successfully defended hundreds of clients in Texas and federal court. He is a former prosecutor and gained terrific experience during his appointment as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Northern District of Texas. Cody loves fighting for his clients against the government. His reputation and passion for criminal defense have led to positions and invitations allowing him to serve as a professor, mentor, and instructor to lawyers and law students. His trial experience includes practically every kind of criminal charge: sex trafficking, drug conspiracy, murder, theft, DWI, and white-collar crimes. He has argued appeals in state and federal court, including the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Fort Worth Second Court of Appeals; and the Fifth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. Meet with Cody to talk about your Tarrant County or Federal criminal case, and to ask about his more than 15 years as a criminal trial attorney. Aside from courtroom advocacy and his appellate practice, Cody values educations and helping others develop as attorneys. In addition to working as an adjunct professor, he regularly teaches, presents, and instructs at continuing education seminars. He is married to his law school sweetheart. They have two wonderfully sweet, smart, and beautiful children. When Cody is not working, he is hiking with his family, coaching kids’ sports, training for a powerlifting meet, or reading a good book. Staying busy keeps him out of trouble. More importantly, Cody agrees with renowned jury consultant Robert B. Hirschhorn that to be a better lawyer, you need to work to be a better husband, a better father, and a better friend.

Criminal Defense Law

723 Main Street, Texarkana, 75502, United States

www.texarkanacriminaldefenseattorney.com

Criminal Defense Law

1018 Preston, Floor 7, Houston, TX 77002

Dick DeGuerin made his reputation handling tough cases, something he does to this day. He started as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in 1965, and moved to Butler Binion, a prominent civil firm, in 1968. In 1970, while Dick was still an associate at Butler Binion, federal authorities charged well known criminal-defense lawyer Bob Tarrant with illegal possession and sale of machine guns. Bob, who was colorful to say the least, had a collection of every Thompson model ever made. Dick knew and respected Bob from his time as a prosecutor and volunteered to assist Percy Foreman who was leading the defense. During the trial, Percy told Dick to “come see me when this is over.” He did. Dick sought Jack Binion’s counsel about the job Percy offered, and the advice was simple: “You’re a damn fool if you don’t take it.” When Dick took the job, Percy Foreman was already the man to see if you were in serious legal trouble. In a 1952 Houston murder trial, Percy contended that the elected Harris County Sheriff and a Texas Ranger beat a confession out of the defendant. The Sheriff and the Ranger were present when Percy gave his closing argument accusing them of the misconduct. After the not-guilty verdict was read, the Sheriff and the Ranger jumped the bar and assaulted Percy in the courtroom. Upon leaving the hospital shortly thereafter, Percy said “I harbor no malice toward these poor, misguided minions of the law.” The 1964 Florida trial of Candace Mossler was covered nationwide and solidified Percy’s courtroom reputation. She was acquitted of her husband’s murder in a case that was ahead of its time in subject matter and defensive approach. Dick left Foreman & DeGuerin in 1982 with Lewis Dickson, and they formed DeGuerin & Dickson. They continued the tradition of their former firm, aggressively representing their clients’ interests. That tradition remains.

Criminal Defense Law

701 N Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77024, USA

Dustan Neyland is an experienced defense attorney who has tried many types of cases to a jury. After completing law school, Dustan moved back to Texas and was hired as an Assistant District Attorney by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. After prosecuting for the state and learning how the state builds a case against the accused, Dustan left the District Attorney’s Office and opened the law firm of The Law Offices of Dustan Neyland. Dustan has over 10 years of working in law enforcement and criminal justice. He has worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Oklahoma City University Police Department, the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office, and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He has taken the skills that he learned from working for the State and uses those skills to effectively defend his clients. Dustan personally conducts his own investigation of his clients’ cases by interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, and visiting the crime scenes.