If you’re looking for the best Texas criminal defense attorneys, then we want to represent you.

When you’re facing criminal charges in Texas, the importance of having a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer is paramount. Attorneys Paul Saputo and Nick Toufexis are Texas criminal defense lawyers who have dedicated their entire legal careers to defending people from government prosecution.

At Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense, we are looking for clients who want to hire the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas.

Our legal expertise and experience in criminal law includes high-stakes trials, appeals, record-clearing matters, and writs of habeas corpus. We practice in both state and federal courts across Texas, and even across the United States.

We have published extensively on topics including new Texas criminal statutes, federal sentencing guidelines, extradition, and constitutional law.

Our history of success includes representation of numerous high-profile clients and notable high-profile victories. We have also disposed of many other cases quietly and out of the sight of the public. No matter the case or the client, we emphatically fight to keep our clients out of Texas jail and out of prison.

All of our lawyers and staff work to achieve early dismissals of our clients’ cases. If the district attorney refuses to dismiss a case, we work to obtain Not Guilty verdicts at trial.

If you are looking for an authoritative Texas criminal defense attorney, call us or book a consultation today.

The Role of a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

We believe the role of a Texas criminal defense attorney to be much more than simply showing up to court. We provide trusted counsel, protect the rights of our clients inside and outside of court, and aggressively advocate for our clients in front of judges and juries.

As Texas criminal defense lawyers, we are responsible for investigating the case, gathering evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, and representing clients in court. But we see ourselves as warriors fighting unjust and corrupt government prosecutions with a history of success and a reputation for tenacity, courage and legal ingenuity

Why You Need a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you’re facing criminal charges in Texas, hiring a criminal defense lawyer should be your top priority. While everyone can be appointed an attorney, the constitutional standard for providing legal representation is quite low – “constitutionally effective” representation. This is a minimum threshold that most people would consider to be practically useless.

The criminal justice system can be more than just complex and difficult to navigate. The system can be unfair, corrupt, fraudulent, opaque, misleading, and destructive. The best criminal defense lawyers do more than just understand the law, the court procedures, and guide you through the process. The best criminal defense attorneys fight back.

From the moment you’re arrested, your rights are at risk. Our Texas criminal defense lawyers can ensure that law enforcement respects your rights and challenge any evidence obtained illegally. We help you get the best possible outcome for your case.

How to Choose a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer: Your Lone Star State Guide

Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer may seem like a daunting task – which is reasonable, given the importance the decision.

You can start by looking at reviews and testimonials, but as everyone knows these days, so much of that can be fake, purchased, or misleading.

It’s important to consider experience, but remember that lots of experience can sometimes lead to stagnation, carelessness, and cynicism.

You should consider reputation, but remember that some of the best criminal defense attorneys challenge the status quo in court, and this can result in them not being very popular.

There’s no magic recipe for what makes the best attorney for your case, so we suggest you talk to the attorneys and get a feel for where their passion lies. Are they passionate about criminal defense or did they just start doing this because they got kicked out of the DA’s office? Whose side is your attorney really on?

We have never worked as prosecutors. We have dedicated our entire legal careers to perfecting the art of Texas criminal defense.

Learn More

Learn more about us or learn more about criminal law in Texas throughout our website.

Do you want to learn more about a particular criminal offense or criminal law statute in Texas? Check out our complete list of Penal Code offenses in Texas.

Or learn more about record clearing on our articles about:

• Expunctions
• Nondisclosures
• Judicial Clemency, and
• Sex Offender Deregistration.

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