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Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Texas

What Is Considered a Federal Crime in Texas?

In the United States, a federal crime is any act that the U.S. federal legislation has deemed illegal.

Since criminal law exists at both the federal and the state levels, a "federal crime" is one that is prosecuted under federal criminal law, rather than under the state's law. Most crimes in the United States are at the state level, but federal prosecution does occur.

Here at The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC we are uniquely qualified to handle federal criminal cases and we have had great success defending these crimes on both the state and federal level. Texas criminal defense Attorney Alex R. Hernandez is licensed in Federal court to handle Federal criminal defense.

Only a handful of lawyers actually have licenses in Federal court. Alex is licensed in both the Southern District of Texas which includes:

  • Victoria
  • Corpus Christi
  • Brownsville
  • Galveston
  • McAllen

He is also licensed in the Western District of Texas which includes:

  • San Antonio
  • Del Rio
  • Waco
  • Midland
  • Pecos
  • Alpine
  • Austin


Do you have a Federal criminal case? Call The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC to speak with a Texas federal defense attorney. We are available by phone 24/7 for a free case review!



Types of Federal Crimes Cases That We Handle

Here at the firm, we have extensive experience defending against even the most austere federal crimes. We feel there is no charge too serious for us to handle. We handle these criminal accusations throughout all Texas federal courts and we stand ready to protect your rights both inside and outside of court.

Our Texas criminal defense lawyer handles a wide range of federal cases including:

  • Arson
  • Kidnapping
  • Counterfeiting
  • Espionage
  • Child Pornography
  • Human Trafficking
  • RICO
  • Tax Fraud
  • Terrorism

Hire an Award-Winning Texas Trial Lawyer

At The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC we know and understand how the federal criminal justice system works. These cases are generally more complex and there is definitely more on the line when it comes to building a solid defense strategy for court.

Many criminal defense law firms are not equipped to handle these types of cases because there is no substitution for federal courtroom experience. Our legal team has been serving clients since 2001 and we are driven to produce the results you need. If you have been accused of a federal offense don't waste any time.



Get a trusted federal criminal defense lawyer on your side. Contact us today for a free consultation.



Our attorneys are here to help in most areas of law. Call us today to discuss your legal matter.

Learn More About Our Team

  • avvo 10.0
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Rue Ratings Best Attorney
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association
  • Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Award
  • American Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

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