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Criminal defense lawyers · Houston, TX

Which Houston criminal defense lawyers does Claude recommend?

We asked Claude 1 question about criminal defense lawyers that a person in Houston might ask, with web search on, the week of Nov 9, 2026. Here is who it named, and how that changed from the week before.

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Asked the week of Nov 9, 2026

Who Claude named

The first week we asked, so there is nothing to compare with yet. Ranked by how many answers named them, then by how early.

Claude didn't name any specific business this week.

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“Who is the best criminal defense lawyer in Houston?”

There isn't one objectively "best" criminal defense lawyer in Houston. The right choice depends on your charge, your budget, and the court where the case will be heard. My search turned up a few names that rate well on review sites:

- Andrew Sullo has by far the most reviews on Avvo, with 1,873 reviews. - Mekisha Jane Walker has a 5.0 rating and 279 reviews on Avvo. - Christopher Downey is described by Justia as Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and he is also listed as a Texas Super Lawyer.

I couldn't confirm from these listings whether each lawyer's practice is currently open and taking cases. Please check that before you call.

How to choose: 1. Look for board certification in criminal law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. 2. Pick someone who regularly handles your type of charge, such as DWI, drug, assault, or federal cases. Federal cases need a lawyer who practices in federal court. 3. Read recent reviews, not just the star rating. 4. Ask for a consultation. Many offices offer a free or low-cost first meeting. 5. Ask who will actually handle your case and how the fees work. 6. Check the lawyer's disciplinary record with the State Bar of Texas.

If you tell me your charge and your situation, I can suggest what to look for in a lawyer.

claude-sonnet-5-5 · asked Nov 10, 2026

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Once a week we ask Claude (Anthropic's assistant) the same fixed questions a person in each city might type, with web search turned on and set to that city, and we ask it to check the web before it answers. We use Claude's API, the version developers build on, so an answer in the Claude app on your phone can differ. These answers were asked the week of Nov 9, 2026.

We show what Claude said, word for word, and count who it named. Besides the question, we ask Claude only to check current information and to list the businesses it named at the end of its answer, which is how we count them. We don't rank anyone ourselves, nobody pays to appear, and our own clients get no special treatment: if a competitor of theirs is named, it's on the list.

AI answers can be wrong. Claude can name a business that has closed or misdescribe one, and we haven't checked each name. Treat this as a record of what Claude says, not a recommendation from Kalydron.

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