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Criminal Defense Lawyers in League City, TX: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in League City: Tad Law | League City Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyer, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 230 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Dunham & Jones, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 331.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Sullo & Sullo, 6,847 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 331 ranked; ranked #2.

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

331 League City criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 104 are open 24/7, 142 open Saturdays and 127 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 331 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in League City 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 League City at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Tad Law | League City Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyer694.9★ (230)League CityOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Sullo & Sullo684.9★ (6,847)Houston, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Dunham & Jones664.8★ (890)Houston, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Vaughn Law PLLC665.0★ (328)Houston, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Walker Law Office655.0★ (265)Houston, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Office of Michael H. Pham654.8★ (537)Houston, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Law Office of David A. Breston654.8★ (649)Houston, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Thiessen Law Firm654.9★ (534)Houston, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Enrique Ramirez Law, PC654.8★ (166)Houston, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak655.0★ (186)Houston, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 331 criminal defense lawyers in League City, 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 Sullo & Sullo

    Based in Houston, 25 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 6,847 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 6,847 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    2020 Southwest Fwy #300, Houston, TX 77098
    View profile for Sullo & Sullo(713) 839-9026

  3. #3 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Houston, 25 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 890 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 890 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2323 S Shepherd Dr #1400, Houston, TX 77019
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(713) 999-9999

  4. #4 Vaughn Law PLLC

    Based in Houston, 24 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    917 Franklin St #400, Houston, TX 77002
    View profile for Vaughn Law PLLC(281) 851-1909

  5. #5 Walker Law Office

    Based in Houston, 24 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    917 Franklin St #550, Houston, TX 77002
    View profile for Walker Law Office(713) 228-2611

  8. #8 Thiessen Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 27 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 534 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 534 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    733 E 12th 1/2 St SUITE 200, Houston, TX 77008
    View profile for Thiessen Law Firm(936) 255-2782

  14. #14 The Martinez Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 23 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 324 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 324 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2617 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
    View profile for The Martinez Law Firm(713) 242-1779

  18. #18 Sina Zadeh Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 25 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    713 Booth St, Houston, TX 77009
    View profile for Sina Zadeh Law Firm(832) 545-9790

  19. #19 Michael & Associates

    Based in Houston, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2200 Post Oak Blvd 10th floor, Houston, TX 77056
    View profile for Michael & Associates(713) 322-3965

  20. #20 Kubosh Law

    Based in Houston, 25 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 3,611 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 3,611 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1619 Lubbock St, Houston, TX 77007
    View profile for Kubosh Law(713) 222-0880

  22. #22 Ayson Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1235 N Loop W #1020, Houston, TX 77008
    View profile for Ayson Law Firm(832) 558-2587

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 331 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in League City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26DuBose Defense | Lawyer Coby DuBose635.0★ (93)24 mi
27Law Office of Michael D. Mercer634.9★ (117)24 mi
28Mark Diaz & Associates - Criminal Defense Lawyers634.8★ (115)22 mi
29Omar Saman Law634.9★ (120)24 mi
30Strauss Law Firm635.0★ (85)24 mi
31L. Garza Law Firm PLLC635.0★ (192)23 mi
32Drehner Law635.0★ (111)26 mi
33The Huff Law Firm635.0★ (138)28 mi
34Collin Evans Law, PLLC635.0★ (68)24 mi
35Locke Law Firm634.9★ (13)10 mi
36Texas Criminal Defense Group634.9★ (88)24 mi
37Cory Roth Law Office634.9★ (308)26 mi
38Walker and Taylor, PLLC634.9★ (152)3 mi
39Blass Law PLLC635.0★ (64)24 mi
40C.L. Swisher Legal Group634.9★ (75)24 mi
41John Reed, Attorney At Law635.0★ (5)4 mi
42Roberts Criminal Law635.0★ (47)21 mi
43Galveston Criminal Defense and DWI Attorneys634.9★ (67)23 mi
44The Saman Law Firm PC635.0★ (86)27 mi
45Napier Law Firm625.0★ (87)28 mi
46Law Office of Amanda Skillern, PLLC625.0★ (50)24 mi
47Charles Johnson Law Firm624.6★ (135)24 mi
48Greco Neyland, PC624.9★ (108)29 mi
49LaVine Law Firm Criminal Defense Lawyers - Houston Office624.8★ (158)29 mi
50Law Offices Of Sean R Darvishi624.9★ (110)29 mi

Also serving League City

20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving League City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adamo & Adamo Law Firm4.7★ (73)24 mi
Attorney at Law2.7★ (7)In League City
Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers4.4★ (22)In League City
Chernoff Law4.6★ (68)24 mi
Dinah J Mueller Attorney at Law4.5★ (10)In League City
Fuhr Law Firm4.9★ (30)In League City
Hunt Law Firm, PLLC4.9★ (53)In League City
Kathleen M. McCumber Attorney at Law P.C.3.9★ (15)In League City
Keith Gross Law Office4.5★ (13)In League City
Law Office of Javairia Syed, PLLC5.0★ (18)In League City
Natalie C. Holt Law5.0★ (5)In League City
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys5.0★ (149)In League City
Scheiner Law Group4.8★ (79)25 mi
Scott M. Brown & Associates5.0★ (75)In League City
The Karenko Law Firm PLLC4.5★ (69)In League City
The Law Office of Philip M. Gommels4.7★ (93)24 mi
The Veenstra Law Firm P.L.L.C.4.4★ (14)In League City
Thomson Dunkel Law PLLC4.4★ (9)In League City
Tylka Law Center4.6★ (85)In League City
Zapalac Law Firm, PLLC4.5★ (31)In League City

How we ranked League City criminal defense lawyers

We scored 331 League City 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 League City 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 League City: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in League City?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in League City, TX is Tad Law | League City Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyer with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 230 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sullo & Sullo (#2) and Dunham & Jones (#3) follow. We ranked 331 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in League City?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 331 criminal defense lawyers serving League City, TX. 1 of them is based in League City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in League City are open 24/7?

104 ranked criminal defense lawyers in League City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tad Law | League City Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyer (#1), Dunham & Jones (#3) and Vaughn Law PLLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in League City work on weekends?

142 of 331 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 127 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tad Law | League City Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyer (#1), Sullo & Sullo (#2) and Dunham & Jones (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do League City criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 331 rated criminal defense lawyers in League City is 4.8★, with a median of 43 reviews. Sullo & Sullo has the most, 6,847 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 League City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the League City 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 League City, 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 League City, 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 League City?

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 League City

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 331 criminal defense lawyers serving League City.

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