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South Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys
25+ Years Experience
10k Charges Dismissed
Former Harris County Prosecutors
500+ 5 Star Reviews
Serving South Texas
If you have been arrested in South Texas—whether by the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriffs, or in a community like Huffman—you are facing a legal system known for its complexity and volume. Harris County alone files more criminal cases than almost any other jurisdiction in the nation.
At Texas Criminal Defense Group, we know what you’re going through. The fear. The uncertainty. The worry about your job, your family, your future. We’ve helped hundreds of people facing charges in Houston and the Gulf Coast region navigate these exact same concerns.
Our deep experience in the Harris County Criminal Justice Center and Fort Bend and Montgomery counties means we know how to fight for every advantage—whether that’s diversion, dismissal, or winning at trial.
Harris County's main criminal courthouse
Fort Bend County's main criminal courthouse
"We build your defense with one goal: getting your life back.
Focused expertise in high-stakes criminal defense across South Texas
Houston-Galveston
South Texas law enforcement, including the specialized DWI task forces in Houston and Pasadena, are cracking down on drunk driving. A conviction here can mean a suspended license, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record.
We explore every available option to protect your record—from challenging the legality of the stop and the reliability of field sobriety tests, to negotiating for deferred adjudication or a reduction to reckless driving. Harris County’s Pretrial Intervention (PTI) program may be an option for qualifying first-time offenders, which can lead to dismissal and expunction.
If you are facing a 3rd DWI or Intoxication Assault, the stakes are prison time. We challenge the blood draws, the field sobriety tests, and the “reasonable suspicion” for the stop to keep you free.
All Charges
Whether you were stopped on I-45 with a controlled substance or are facing manufacturing charges in a suburb like Sugar Land or Huffman, Texas drug laws are unforgiving.
Even a trace amount (less than 1 gram) is a State Jail Felony punishable by up to 2 years in a state jail facility. We fight illegal searches and seizure issues to suppress the evidence against you.
While Harris County has implemented policies to divert some misdemeanor marijuana cases, possession of THC wax or oils remains a felony in Texas. Do not assume your charge is minor.
Protect Your Future
In South Texas, an accusation alone can ruin your life. Prosecutors in Harris and Fort Bend Counties aggressively pursue sex crimes, often seeking long prison sentences and lifetime registration.
From “he said, she said” scenarios to complex forensic cases, we work to expose the truth and protect you from the sex offender registry.
We understand the nuances of age-gap defenses (affirmative defense where actors are within 3 years of age) and how to apply them to protect young clients.
Real stories from real clients who trusted us with their futures.
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers at your disposal. Our goal is always to get your case dismissed, and we use our large docket and experience to your advantage in that regard.
At Texas Criminal Defense Group, cost-of-trial is always included in our fees should that be an advantageous route for your case, and our dedication to the pursuit of Justice shows in over 500 5-star reviews from our hundreds of satisfied clients.
Common questions about criminal defense in South Texas
Potentially. Our attorneys fight to challenge the validity of the traffic stop, the accuracy of breath or blood tests, and the procedures law enforcement followed during your arrest. We look for weaknesses in the state’s case that can lead to a dismissal or “Not Guilty” verdict at trial. Harris County’s Pretrial Intervention (PTI) program may also be an option for qualifying first-time offenders—if accepted and you complete the requirements, your case can be dismissed and expunged.
A first offense is typically a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. However, if your BAC was 0.15 or higher, it becomes a Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail). We work to minimize these consequences through strategic defense, negotiation, and—when necessary—trial.
Yes. We know Houston traffic can make travel difficult, and legal matters are urgent. We are criminal lawyers offering virtual consultations in Houston and the surrounding areas. You can speak to an attorney via video or phone today to start your defense strategy immediately without leaving your home.
Drug enforcement in smaller communities like Huffman or Tomball can be stricter than in downtown Houston. Deputies in these areas often enforce “zero tolerance.” We defend clients across the entire Greater Houston area and know how to handle cases in the outlying Justice of the Peace and County courts.
Yes. Under Texas law, THC concentrates (wax, oil, dabs) are Penalty Group 2 substances. Possession of any amount is a felony, not a misdemeanor like leafy marijuana.
When looking for the best criminal lawyer in Harris County for drug charges, look for board certification and a track record of suppression hearings. You need a lawyer who challenges how the drugs were found (the search), not just the fact that they were found.
This is a brief hearing at which the judge informs the individual of the charges against them and allows them to enter a formal plea to the charges: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In most cases, an individual should plead not guilty to give their South Texas criminal defense attorneys a chance to develop defenses and strategies to fight the charges.
If the two sides cannot reach an acceptable plea agreement, the judge will schedule the case for a trial. The trial proceeds with: Selection of the jury, Presentation of evidence by the prosecution (witness testimony, photos, recordings), Presentation of evidence by the defense, and Closing arguments. Following the trial, the jury will meet to determine the guilt or innocence. The jury must issue a unanimous verdict. If they return a “not guilty” verdict, the defendant is free to leave.
The state is already building its case against you. You need a team that moves faster and fights harder. Whether you are in downtown Houston, Huffman, or anywhere in the Gulf Coast region, Texas Criminal Defense Group is ready to stand between you and the prosecution.
