Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak
“Meaning, he staid in contact, never lied to me, genuinely cared, explained to me my case more than once, had patients with me and my case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston, TX
24 firms listed · all 24 in Houston · 21 open 24/7 · 22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Scheiner Law Group
“I was lucky enough to find Grant's number late at night on a weekend, and he called me back almost immediately and was on my case as soon as the courts were open”
Jack B. Carroll & Associates
“He not only got my case dismissed, but he did so with unwavering compassion and integrity.”
David Smith Law Firm
“Hands down best lawyer I've ever hired, he showed up to court on time and he got me a great offer on my second revocation in brazoria county.”
Farias Law Firm
“They help you understand the process and they make it easy to get through cases.”
Mingledorff Law Firm
“Again in 2014, Mingledorff law exceeded my expectations by getting my vehicle repaired without any fees involved, and then getting me a HUGE settlement that I would have never expected”
The 24 firms listed for Houston, TX defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Houston, TX
All 24 firms we list here are in Houston itself. We have 236 firms in Houston on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 4,389 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 21 are open around the clock and 22 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are assault (5), domestic violence (5), felonies (4), prostitution (4) and criminal mischief (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 21 offer urgent consultations; 15 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 5 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Houston open on Saturdays or Sundays?
22 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
The Law Office of Shahin Zamir
“Hands down the best lawyer in the state of Texas ,if u want your case dismissed without ever stepping in to court you better hire this man best lawyer u can find in Texas , Thank you Mr.”
Drehner Law
“Very knowledgeable, and precise I recommend Shannon Drehner to any & everyone in trouble.”
Strauss Law Firm
“He got me a pretrial diversion, which is the best thing I could have asked for - even better than I could have ever expected out of a theft case like mine”
Law Office of Myron G. Davis
“Davis was excellent in court he worked for me to the fullest”
Enrique Ramirez Law
“Great job and took every necessary step to complete the dismissal on a tough case of mines!”
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Zavala Texas Law
“I have worked with many attorneys in many different capacities and I have never had an attorney work so tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing of his client.”
The Santos Law Firm
“Rest assured you will be in the right hands who will do the most for you and any referrals in need of legal counsel!”
The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp: Houston DWI Defense
“The justice system isn't always fair, but he does his best to come out with winning results and he has dismissed one of my cases with additional help to expunge.”
Schiffer Law Firm
“They communicated extremely well throughout the case and made sure we understood everything we were reading and signing.”
Charles Johnson Law Firm
“They really care about people and not just trying to get rich off us!”
Law Office of Michael H. Pham
“Best attorney in Houston with a very successful track record of winning cases.”
Law Office of Joseph Ruiz
“This results driven office resulted in having two case dismissals for me.”
Lavine Law Firm
“I was falsely accused of a felony while on probation and he went in there and got me 2 dismissals!!!”
The Martinez Law Firm
“He was very professional and tenacious in the court room and his staff was always cordial and responsive.”
The Wadhawan Law Firm
“Therefore, Tony persuaded the judge and all parties to come up with a simple solution to resolve the case after 5 long stressful years!”
Sina Zadeh Law Firm
“Best attorney in Houston, him and his office are very easy to deal with, they are very efficient and had my case dismissed very quickly.”
The White Law Firm
“His communication is always prompt and I don't know what we would have done without him!”
Matt Deluca Law
“He was thorough, detail-oriented, and was quick to answer anytime I had questions or concerns regarding my case.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Houston
- “I highly recommend Nathaniel as a criminal defense attorney, as his knowledge, communication skills and true concern for his client were on display in every interaction.” — client of Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak
- “Charles helped me with my residency application. He always responded promptly and was pleasant to deal with, would definitely recommend him to others.” — client of Zavala Texas Law
- “Very professional, intelligent, and knowledgeable people. Very pleased with the case outcome.” — client of Scheiner Law Group
- “I had the pleasure of having Shannon Drehner as my attorney and she really went above and beyond to make sure I had the best experience possible!” — client of Drehner Law
- “Charles is a very knowledgeable attorney with whom it is a pleasure to work.” — client of Zavala Texas Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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