Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in McAllen, TX

17 firms listed · all 17 in McAllen · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Villalobos Law Firm

Villalobos Law Firm

4.9 122 reviews
“Iliana Villalobos and the whole team were such a great help with my case.”
Se habla españolServes Rio Grande Valley, TexasBBB ASince 2014
8701 N 23rd St
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Patino Law Firm

Patino Law Firm

5.0 111 reviews
“Very with the service i really recommend this law firm great service and personal.”
Free consultationSe habla españolOpen 24 hoursSince 2013
1802 N 10th St
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Garcia & Garcia Attorneys at Law

Garcia & Garcia Attorneys at Law

4.7 57 reviews
“He's Helped me accomplish something amazing I've obtained my legal permanent residency.”
Since 2010
2504 Buddy Owens Blvd
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Law Office of Zelene Zaleta

Law Office of Zelene Zaleta

5.0 36 reviews
“I am absolutely delighted to express my highest satisfaction with the decision to work with Attorney Zelene Zaleta for my adjustment of status matter.”
AILA memberSe habla españolServes United States, international locationsSince 2023
1305 E Nolana Ave Ste A
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Espinosa Law Firm

Espinosa Law Firm

4.8 66 reviews
“Mr Espinoza, Angel and Melissa were always available with excellent attitude, explained in detail step by step and my case was resolved very smoothly.”
Virtual consultationsSince 2008
4300 N McColl Rd
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Tijerina Law Firm

Tijerina Law Firm

4.8 23 reviews
“He was professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain every step of the process.”
Free consultationServes Rio Grande Valley, San Marcos, AustinOpen 24 hours16+ yearsSe habla español
515 Pecan Blvd
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The 17 firms listed for McAllen, 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: McAllen, TX

All 17 firms we list here are in McAllen itself. The firms on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 2,248 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "communication". 3 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are car accidents (3), criminal defense (3), divorce (3), child custody (2) and family law (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 19 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 6 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 17 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. 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.

Do any criminal law firms listed for McAllen offer free consultations?

8 of the 17 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.

The Sanchez Law Firm

The Sanchez Law Firm

4.4 105 reviews
“Sergio and his team were very professional, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire process.”
Since 2007
6400 N 10th St Suite 30
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Valdez, Monarrez & San Miguel

Valdez, Monarrez & San Miguel

4.2 38 reviews
“Lawyers with extensive experience and above all, HONEST in their activity as legal professionals.”
Free consultation3 attorneysSe habla españolServes United StatesSince 2020
207 N 15th St
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David R. Cantu Attorney At Law

David R. Cantu Attorney At Law

4.9 26 reviews
“Cantu and the front office personnel make me feel very comfortable and they keep me informed often about my case”
Virtual consultationsSe habla españolServes TexasFree consultationSince 2015
10113 N 10th St Suite H
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The Christopher P. Cavazos Law Firm

The Christopher P. Cavazos Law Firm

4.9 77 reviews
“Was understanding, honest, quick to the point, and very knowledgeable in his field.”
Since 2016
4417 N McColl Rd
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Law Office of Rolando Cantu

Law Office of Rolando Cantu

4.1 6 reviews
“From start to finish, he guided me, answered every question, and always returned my calls quickly.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2021
515 Pecan Blvd
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Carlos H. Ochoa Attorney At Law

Carlos H. Ochoa Attorney At Law

4.8 15 reviews
“He communicated clearly, promptly addressed all my concerns, and guided me through a complex legal process with confidence and ease.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolServes McAllen, Rio Grande ValleySince 2019
10113 N 10th St Suite B
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The Law Office of Aaron Fonseca

The Law Office of Aaron Fonseca

4.9 24 reviews
“Billing was always transparent and clearly explained, which gave me peace of mind during a very important and emotional process.”
Free consultationServes Edinburg, McAllen +2Since 2016
10125 N 10th St C
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Law Office of Patricia A. Rigney

Law Office of Patricia A. Rigney

5.0 1 review
“I have collaborated with her on various cases, both federal and state matters, and have always been impressed with her work.”
Texas Bar since 2005Serves TexasSince 2013Se habla español
1416 Dove Ave W
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Law Offices of Hugo Piña

Law Offices of Hugo Piña

4.0 20 reviews
“It has given us very high hopes and it is the best price we found and it is very well recommended”
Since 2015
601 S 12th St
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Ballesteros Gonzalez Law

Ballesteros Gonzalez Law

Since 2014Cash only
3900 N 10th St #980
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Law Office of Angel Davila

Law Office of Angel Davila

3.4 1 review
“If you want the best DA to defend you call Angel Davila, he helped me and he can and will help you to thank you Angel for everything”
Se habla españolServes McAllen, Hidalgo County, TexasFree consultationSince 2018
4014 N 22nd St
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in McAllen

  • “The staff is very pleasant & the attorneys are very professional & considerate in handling each case to their full potential.” — client of Espinosa Law Firm
  • “My experience with this firm was very pleasant as they handled my legal matter very professionally.” — client of Garcia & Garcia Attorneys at Law
  • “Villalobos Law firm did everything possible to get the case taken care of and get the outcome that we wanted and we are extremely pleased with the results.” — client of Villalobos Law Firm

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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