A murder conviction carries the most severe penalties of any crime, with the potential to lose your freedom for the rest of your life, or even be put to death. We understand how terrifying it is to face charges that could lead to this. Securing the right lawyer — one with the experience and resources to assemble the most effective defense possible — truly can be a life-or-death decision.

Attorney John Hunter Smith knows how to put together an A+ defense. Named among the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Mr. Smith is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He is also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Trust him to listen to your perspective, investigate and research every aspect of your case, and find experts and witnesses to ensure that the jury sees you as someone deserving of their sympathy and understanding.

Whether the charge is capital murder, murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide, our firm will aggressively fight for your best outcome.