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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Seguin, TX: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Seguin: Seymour & Vaughn, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Hull Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 43.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway, 397 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked after Seymour & Vaughn; ranked #2.

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

43 Seguin criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 43 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Seguin 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 Seguin at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Seymour & Vaughn684.9★ (450)New Braunfels, 13 mi awaySatTop score
2The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway684.9★ (397)San Marcos, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3The Hull Firm675.0★ (110)San Marcos, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Law Offices of Scot Courtney664.8★ (83)San Marcos, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Smith & Vinson Law Firm655.0★ (45)San Marcos, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Bill Troy Law - Criminal Defense655.0★ (50)Seguin——
7JRL Law Defense Lawyers645.0★ (10)SeguinSat · Sun—
8Richard Ursha, Attorney at Law P.L.L.C.644.8★ (33)San Marcos, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9A-Copa Bail Bonds644.8★ (16)New Braunfels, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Citizen Defense, PLLC615.0★ (20)San Marcos, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—

All 43 criminal defense lawyers in Seguin, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Seguin

    Based in New Braunfels, 13 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    140 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  2. Based in San Marcos, 23 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Uhland Rd Ste 106, San Marcos, TX 78666
  3. Based in San Marcos, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    144 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
  4. Based in San Marcos, 20 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1920 Corporate Dr #A102, San Marcos, TX 78666
  5. Based in Seguin

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1009 W Court St, Seguin, TX 78155
  6. Based in New Braunfels, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2969 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  7. Based in San Marcos, 22 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    108 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
  8. Based in San Marcos, 22 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    604 W Hopkins St Ste A, San Marcos, TX 78666
  9. Based in New Braunfels, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2111 S I-35 South Frontage Rd Ste 2106, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  10. Based in New Braunfels, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    Located above the Downtowner, 208 S Castell Ave #201, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  11. Based in San Antonio, 27 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4210 Havenrock, San Antonio, TX 78259
  12. Based in San Marcos, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1913 Dutton Dr #305, San Marcos, TX 78666
  13. Based in Seguin

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    109 W Court St #108, Seguin, TX 78155
  14. Based in New Braunfels, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1067 FM306 #201, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  15. Based in San Marcos, 22 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–7 PM
    Address
    108 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
  16. Based in Canyon Lake, 22 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  17. Based in San Marcos, 22 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
  18. Based in San Marcos, 21 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    608 S Guadalupe St Ste 103, San Marcos, TX 78666
  19. Based in San Marcos, 22 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 E Hopkins St #200, San Marcos, TX 78666
  20. Based in New Braunfels, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    457 Landa St Ste h, New Braunfels, TX 78130

All 43 criminal defense lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Seguin, ranks 26 to 43
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Lance Turnbow574.7★ (15)21 mi
27Cofer & Connelly575.0★ (67)22 mi
28Law Offices Of Victorea D. Brown563.7★ (27)20 mi
29San Antonio's Ticket Fighters544.4★ (7)30 mi
30Lovorn Law Firm, PLLC534.9★ (86)13 mi
31Traeger, Ricks & Little, PLLC524.9★ (50)13 mi
32The Law Offices of John Green524.9★ (92)22 mi
33Law Offices of Darren Lee Umphrey, PLLC504.8★ (26)16 mi
34Law Office of Frank B. Suhr504.4★ (28)13 mi
35Derek Israel Law, PLLC505.0★ (5)27 mi
36HGC Law Firm PLLC504.7★ (100)30 mi
37The Law Offices of Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC474.1★ (39)23 mi
38The Mohr Law Firm, PLLC464.6★ (21)30 mi
39Jones Sullivan PLLC464.1★ (26)26 mi
40Law Offices of Bell & White464.1★ (21)29 mi
41Craig F. Young451.5★ (8)22 mi
42Sherrod Law Offices452.5★ (8)20 mi
43Burklund Hollis W444.1★ (11)28 mi

Also serving Seguin

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 Seguin
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
De La Garza Kimberly4.0★ (23)In Seguin
Finch Patricia A3.9★ (15)In Seguin
Gaytán Law Firm, PLLC5.0★ (19)In Seguin
Jandt Elizabeth C5.0★ (3)In Seguin
Kenny Perez Law-Personal Injury Lawyer5.0★ (1)In Seguin
Koehler Law Firm5.0★ (1)14 mi
Lackey Law Firm, PC5.0★ (2)13 mi
Law Office of Douglas J. Kappmeyer3.4★ (35)In Seguin
Law Office of James S. Frost4.5★ (2)In Seguin
Law Office of Robert Dittman5.0★ (10)In Seguin
Morales Law Office1.0★ (1)22 mi
Nieto Sam S5.0★ (4)In Seguin
Precious Tobias Stout5.0★ (11)In Seguin
Raetzsch LawIn Seguin
Stephen D Finch Law Office PC4.7★ (7)In Seguin
Texas Horizons Law Group5.0★ (111)In Seguin
The Law Firm Of Douglas G. Montgomery5.0★ (1)22 mi
The Law Office of Ruben James Reyes, PLLC4.8★ (46)In Seguin
The Law Offices of Sam H. Lock5.0★ (2)In Seguin
The Old Law Firm, P.C.4.7★ (3)In Seguin

How we ranked Seguin criminal defense lawyers

We scored 43 Seguin 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 Seguin 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 Seguin: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Seguin, TX is Seymour & Vaughn with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway (#2) and The Hull Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 43 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Seguin?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 43 criminal defense lawyers serving Seguin, TX. 3 of them are based in Seguin; 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 Seguin are open 24/7?

9 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Seguin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Hull Firm (#3), Law Offices of Scot Courtney (#4) and Smith & Vinson Law Firm (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Seguin work on weekends?

14 of 43 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Seymour & Vaughn (#1), The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway (#2) and The Hull Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Seguin criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 43 rated criminal defense lawyers in Seguin is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Seymour & Vaughn has the most, 450 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 Seguin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Seguin 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 Seguin, 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 Seguin, 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 Seguin?

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 Seguin

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 43 criminal defense lawyers serving Seguin.