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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lakeway, TX: 2026 rankings

165 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lakeway: The Law Office of Kevin Bennett, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 627 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Stephen T. Bowling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 165.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, 621 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 165 ranked after The Law Office of Kevin Bennett; ranked #21.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

165 Lakeway criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 165 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in Austin ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in Austin

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Kevin Bennett725.0★ (627)Austin, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Stephen T. Bowling715.0★ (366)Austin, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Smith & Vinson Law Firm704.9★ (391)Austin, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4The Law Office of David Reed705.0★ (300)Austin, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Lance Kennedy Law705.0★ (228)Austin, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Dunham & Jones694.7★ (459)Austin, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Trey Porter Law695.0★ (139)Austin, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Law Office of Zachary Bidner695.0★ (146)Austin, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Gunter, Bennett & Anthes, PC694.9★ (173)Austin, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10David D. White & Associates Criminal Defense694.9★ (167)Austin, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 165 criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Stephen T. Bowling

    Based in Austin, 16 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 366 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 366 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    816 Congress Ave Ste 950, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for Stephen T. Bowling(512) 599-9000

  5. #5 Lance Kennedy Law

    Based in Austin, 16 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 Congress Ave Ste 500, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for Lance Kennedy Law(737) 324-7540

  6. #6 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Austin, 16 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 459 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 459 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    512 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(512) 777-7777

  7. #7 Trey Porter Law

    Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    901 S MoPac Expy Bldg.1, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78746
    View profile for Trey Porter Law(512) 201-4381

  11. #11 Gordon Law PLLC

    Based in Austin, 15 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    600 W 28th St Ste 106A, Austin, TX 78705
    View profile for Gordon Law PLLC(512) 200-9333

  13. #13 Winters & Chidester

    Based in Georgetown, 25 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Cooperative Way #205, Georgetown, TX 78626
    View profile for Winters & Chidester(512) 961-4555

  14. #14 Blackburn Betts PLLC

    Based in Austin, 15 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    605 W 14th St, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for Blackburn Betts PLLC(512) 478-9898

  16. #16 McKinney Vos PLLC

    Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9600 Great Hills Trl Suite 150W, Austin, TX 78759
    View profile for McKinney Vos PLLC(512) 457-8991

  17. #17 O'Connell West, PLLC

    Based in Austin, 15 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    505 W 12th St #200, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for O'Connell West, PLLC(512) 547-7265

  24. #24 Baeza Law, PLLC

    Based in Austin, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    902 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for Baeza Law, PLLC(512) 298-4555

  25. #25 Dan Wannamaker

    Based in Austin, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13809 Research Blvd Ste 500, Austin, TX 78750
    View profile for Dan Wannamaker(512) 236-9929

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #26

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 165 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hines & Holub Law654.4★ (76)15 mi

How we ranked Lakeway criminal defense lawyers

We scored 165 Lakeway criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lakeway data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lakeway?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Lakeway, TX is The Law Office of Kevin Bennett with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 627 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stephen T. Bowling (#2) and Smith & Vinson Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 165 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Lakeway?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 165 criminal defense lawyers serving Lakeway, TX. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway are open 24/7?

53 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Office of Kevin Bennett (#1), Stephen T. Bowling (#2) and Smith & Vinson Law Firm (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway work on weekends?

60 of 165 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Kevin Bennett (#1), Stephen T. Bowling (#2) and Smith & Vinson Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lakeway criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 165 rated criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. The Law Office of Kevin Bennett has the most, 627 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Lakeway count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Lakeway city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway, TX charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Lakeway, TX ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Lakeway?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Lakeway

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 165 criminal defense lawyers serving Lakeway.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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