A criminal charge — even a misdemeanor — can follow you for the rest of your life. Beyond the immediate threat of jail time, fines, and probation, a conviction creates a permanent record that affects employment, housing, professional licenses, and firearm rights for years to come. At the Law Office of David Lanehart, we provide aggressive, strategic representation to people facing criminal charges across Lubbock and the surrounding West Texas counties.
Why Early Representation Matters
The decisions made in the first hours and days after an arrest often shape what happens months later. Statements given to police, missed deadlines, and uninformed plea discussions can damage a case before it ever reaches a courtroom. Working with a criminal defense attorney early gives you the best chance to protect your rights, your record, and your future.
Criminal Cases We Defend
Our defense practice represents clients facing the full range of criminal allegations under Texas law, including:
- Drug possession, distribution, and trafficking
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and related offenses
- Assault, aggravated assault, and family violence charges
- Theft, shoplifting, and property crimes
- Burglary and robbery
- Weapons and firearms offenses
- Probation and parole violations
- Juvenile offenses
- Texas Tech student conduct and disciplinary matters
- Misdemeanor and felony appeals
- Federal criminal matters in the Northern District of Texas
Whatever the charge, our approach starts the same way: a careful review of the police report, the arrest circumstances, and every piece of evidence the State intends to use.
How the Law Office of David Lanehart Can Help
We challenge unlawful searches and seizures, attack identification procedures, scrutinize forensic evidence, and pursue every available defense strategy under Texas law. Where appropriate, we also pursue diversion programs, deferred adjudication, and alternative sentencing options that can keep a record clean.
Contact the Law Office of David Lanehart Today
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Lubbock or anywhere in West Texas, contact the Law Office of David Lanehart immediately for a confidential consultation. The earlier we get involved, the more options we typically have to protect your rights and your future.
