Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys

Criminal Defense Attorneys Board-Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Standing as the Voice of Reason to Protect and Defend the Accused

The Houston criminal defense attorneys at Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., aggressively defend the constitutional rights of the accused. Our team of former prosecutors and former DA's are all board-certified specialists in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We fight to protect our clients at every stage of their criminal case.

We handle federal and state felony and misdemeanor cases in Texas. Contact our Houston law office as soon as you believe you are being investigated, or after your arrest. We respond promptly to all calls: 713-222-9141.

Assault and Domestic Violence

Domestic battery is a serious charge that many people don't really understand. It's now up to the State—they will prosecute regardless of your spouse’s wishes. Conviction for domestic abuse can have many unexpected consequences. We defend people facing charges of:

• family assault
• domestic violence
• violation of a protective order
• injury to a child
• child endangerment or abandonment
• injury to the elderly
• spousal battery

DWI/DUI Drunk Driving

Too often people pulled over for drunk driving think they have no defense, so they plead guilty. This is a serious mistake. There may be DWI defense strategies we can use to challenge the field test or breath test. Don't risk license suspension or revocation. Contact a DWI defense lawyer at Stradley, Chernoff & Alford if you are charged with:

• driving while intoxicated (DWI)
• driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs
• driving on a suspended license

Sex Offenses

All sex crime charges are extremely serious. Conviction carries the threat of mandatory lifetime registration as a sex offender. Get immediate and strong defense, particularly if accusations are being made by a child. If Children’s Protective Service has become involved, do not make any statements without legal defense. Your Stradley, Chernoff & Alford attorney will be by your side during any police investigation.

• sexual crimes involving children, such as sexual assault, indecency, soliciting a minor, incest
• possession of child pornography
• indecent exposure
• public lewdness
• prostitution and solicitation
• failure to register as a sex offender
• bigamy

Drug Charges

• drug possession (marijuana, meth, crack, heroin, illegally obtained prescription drugs)
• drug transporting and delivery
• drug conspiracy
• obtaining drugs by fraud
• liquor violation, such as furnishing alcohol to a minor

Theft and Property Crimes

• fraud charges: bank fraud, wire fraud, welfare fraud, Social Security fraud
• computer hacking or illegal access
• burglary or robbery
• burglary of a motor vehicle, auto theft
• theft by check
• forgery or fictitious ID
• counterfeiting
• credit card abuse
• theft of mail
• shoplifting
• Medicare and Medicaid fraud

Juvenile Crimes

• underage drinking
• destruction of property
• serious or violent crimes

Probation Violations

Learn more about related topics such as:

• Criminal procedure
• Federal procedure
• Search and seizure

When the stakes are high, put the defense team at Stradley, Chernoff & Alford on your side. Contact our Houston law office.

You can talk to one of our lawyers for free: Call 713-222-9141
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