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The best lawyers in Austin (2026)
Injury, divorce, criminal defense, DWI and immigration lawyers across Travis County, with every firm's office, phone and practice focus.
Austin's defense and injury lawyers cluster around West Avenue and Guadalupe Street, a short walk from the Travis County courthouses, with other offices in South Austin and along the northwest corridor. We publish a separate guide for each legal problem, and every firm has its own profile page.
Personal Injury lawyers in Austin
All Personal InjuryThe 6 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin (2026)
The best personal injury lawyers in Austin in 2026 include Bonilla Law Firm, a locally owned practice, Glen Larson Law for a wide vehicle practice, Fu…
Read the guide Austin · Car Accident LawyersThe 5 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Austin (2026)
The best car accident lawyers in Austin in 2026 include Sandoval & James for rear-end, hit-and-run and drunk driving crashes, Glen Larson Law and Boni…
Read the guideCriminal Defense lawyers in Austin
All Criminal DefenseThe Best DWI Lawyers in Austin (2026)
The best DWI lawyers in Austin in 2026 include David B. Frank, who cites an appeal over mandatory blood draws, The Hull Firm for BAC challenges and fi…
Read the guide Austin · Criminal Defense LawyersThe 5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Austin (2026)
The best criminal defense lawyers in Austin in 2026 include David B. Frank, who says he's board certified in criminal law, Kevin Bennett for felony an…
Read the guideLawyers by neighborhood and suburb
Pick where you'd rather meet. Each page lists every firm we profile with an office there.
Finding a lawyer in Austin: common questions
How do I check that a lawyer is licensed in Texas?
Use the free lawyer search from the State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer directory. It shows whether a lawyer is licensed in Texas and eligible to practice, along with any public disciplinary history.
How do I get free legal help in Austin?
Start with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (free civil legal services for eligible low-income residents, including in Central Texas) or TexasLawHelp (free plain-language guides and forms for Texas). Legal aid usually depends on income and the type of case, so ask whether you qualify.
Which type of lawyer do I need in Austin?
It depends on what happened, because most lawyers concentrate on a few kinds of case. We publish 6 separate Austin guides by practice area. If you're unsure, our which-lawyer tool will point you to the right one.
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