Murphy & Baker Law Firm: Your Choice for Winning Criminal Defense in Texas

At Murphy and Baker, our primary goal as your criminal defense attorneys is to get your case dismissed or reduced so you can have your arrest record, fingerprints, and mugshot removed from public records. We believe everyone deserves experienced and affordable legal representation when facing criminal charges in Texas.

Why Choose Murphy and Baker?

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Law loan access or Easy In-house Payment Plans
Winning Criminal Defense Lawyers
Available 24/7, including weekends: Call (903) 533-9000

We are headquartered in Tyler, Texas and handle cases in the Smith County area and all surrounding counties. Whether your arrest originated in Tyler, Canton, Athens, Gilmer, Quitman, Longview, Jacksonville or Henderson, we can help.

Why Choose Us

Years Combined Legal Experience

Former Prosecutors

Former Elected Judge

Our Attorneys

Joseph D. Murphy and Joel P. Baker, the esteemed attorneys and shareholders of the firm, bring extensive experience and a strong commitment to justice to their practice. With decades of combined specializations in criminal and juvenile defense, they have built a reputation for vigorous advocacy and personalized client care. Their leadership ensures that every client receives top-tier legal representation, grounded in a deep understanding of the law and a steadfast dedication to protecting clients' rights and interests. Learn More

Joseph D. Murphy

Partner

Joel P. Baker

Partner

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Areas We Serve

Smith County
Gregg County
Upshur County
Wood County
Van Zandt County
Henderson County
Cherokee County
Rusk County

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What Our Clients Says

Veronica Story

The staff at Murphy and Bakers law firm are courteous, professional and friendly. I highly recommend Joel Baker to anyone who is seeking consultation for...

Aaron Wilson

I would recommend this firm to anyone. They have worked very hard to help resolve my case recently. They are definitely worth the money. They...

Belinda Short

Murphy & Baker have helped me out on more than one occasion. Their attentiveness and quick response time was fantastic! They took care of the...

Jade Lazare

Joe and Joel are equally amazing individuals and exceptional attorneys. They will fight vigorously for you or a loved one. They are very affordable, and...

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The entire staff is nice, very professional and everyone is extremely knowledgeable. Thanks for your services.

Mrs Mobley

Honesty and Integrity best describes Murphy Baker Law Firm. I would definitely recommend this team. The staff is attentive, knowledgable, and extremely professional. They do...

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I had a good experience. Sound advice. Really helpful.

Melanie Baker

The attorneys at Murphy & Baker Law Firm truly care about your case and fight hard for the best outcome!

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