Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys

Do you need a Texas criminal defense lawyer?

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. From the moment you’re being questioned or placed under arrest, your rights and your freedom are at risk.

Whether you’re under investigation or facing charges, you need a skilled attorney you can trust.

While everyone is entitled to a court-appointed attorney after they’re arrested, the standard for the court-appointed lawyers is the minimal “constitutionally effective” representation. This standard could also be considered practically useless.

The best criminal defense lawyers do more than just understand the law and the court procedures to “guide you” through the process…

…the best criminal defense attorneys fight back.

If you’re facing criminal charges, hiring a criminal defense lawyer should be your top priority. Your freedom, your future—and sometimes your life—may be on the line. You deserve a lawyer who will fight relentlessly for your best interests.

But how do you pick the right attorney? It’s hard, especially if you aren’t an attorney yourself or you don’t know how the criminal justice system works. And there’s no one attorney who’s right for everyone.

Learn more about why clients looking for the best criminal defense attorneys in Texas have chosen us.

Choose your criminal defense lawyer wisely.

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, but we suggest you deeply consider where your attorney’s loyalties lie. 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?

Are you looking for the best criminal defense attorney?

At Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense, we are looking for clients who want to hire the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas. Keep reading to learn why those clients have hire us, and why you should, too.

Some lawyers put people in jail. We’ve spent our entire careers keeping people out.

Our clients do not want to hire a former prosecutor. They want to hire someone who’s always fought for the accused.

When you’re facing criminal charges in Texas, you don’t want to be second-guessing which side you’re lawyer is really on. We know how the prosecutors think because we fight them every day. We know what goes on behind closed doors, and we know how they operate.

We’ve made it our mission to be the best, most aggressive, and skilled criminal defense attorneys in the state of Texas. We’ve never stood with the government. We stand with you, and only you.

Pure defense. No prosecution history. Just relentless advocacy for your freedom. Attorneys Paul Saputo and Nick Toufexis have dedicated their entire legal careers to defending people from government prosecution and clearing their names.

Our reputation speaks for itself.

Don’t take our word for it. Look at our reviews. Look at the awards we’ve won. Look at our results and our history of success.

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 fight to keep our clients out of government custody.

We train other lawyers. We publish the industry-leading penal code analysis, updated ever legislative session. Lawyers read what we write, judges do too. Even prosecutors read our publications!

Interested in our analysis? Check our our comprehensive penal code analysis – written and updated by hand, without the use of AI, every year since 2015. We have also published extensively on topics including federal sentencing guidelines, extradition, and constitutional law.

Our legal expertise and experience in criminal law includes high-stakes trials, appeals, record-clearing matters, and writs of habeas corpus.

We practice across the entire state.

We have represented clients in trial matters across more than 50 counties in the state of Texas.

Practicing across Texas means more courtroom experience, more trial time, and a deeper understanding of how to win in a wide range of cases. It shows commitment, versatility, and the drive to go wherever clients need strong representation. No matter where your charges are, you deserve a lawyer who’s battle-tested statewide.

We have represented clients in not just state courts, but also federal courts. And not just in Texas – we’ve been admitted in federal courts in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and even Wyoming! Our clients seek us out from across the country.

Our vision of the top criminal defense attorney representation

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

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