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?
- Free Consultations — No cost to discuss your case
- Flexible Payment Plans — Law loan access and easy in-house payment options
- 50 Years of Combined Legal Experience — Including 2 former prosecutors and 1 former elected judge
- Available 24/7 — Including weekends. Call (903) 533-9000 any time
Our attorneys know how Smith County prosecutors think — because two of them were prosecutors. That experience on both sides of the courtroom is a direct advantage for every client we represent.
What to Do If You’ve Been Arrested in Tyler, TX
Being arrested is overwhelming. The decisions you make in the first 24 to 48 hours can significantly affect the outcome of your case. Do not speak to police without an attorney present. Do not assume the charges will be dropped on their own. Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
Under the Texas Penal Code, criminal charges range from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felonies — each carrying different consequences for your record, your freedom, and your future. The sooner you have experienced legal counsel, the more options you have.
Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler TX — Practice Areas
Murphy & Baker handles the full range of criminal defense cases in Smith County and throughout East Texas. Our practice areas include:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) — First offense through felony DWI, including cases involving BAC over .15, open container, and DWI with a child passenger
- Assault & Domestic Violence — Misdemeanor assault through aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Drug Crimes & Possession — Possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges across all controlled substance schedules
- Theft Crimes — Petty theft through felony theft and robbery
- Probation Violations — Representation at MTR hearings to protect your probation status
- Felony Crimes — State jail felonies through first-degree felonies
- Misdemeanor Crimes — Class A and Class B misdemeanor defense
- Juvenile Offenses — Defense for minors charged in the Texas juvenile justice system
Serving Tyler, TX and All of East Texas
We are headquartered in Tyler, Texas and handle cases across Smith County and all surrounding counties. Whether your arrest originated in Tyler, Canton, Athens, Gilmer, Quitman, Longview, Jacksonville, or Henderson — we can help.
For a full list of the counties and cities we serve, visit our Areas We Serve page.
Understanding Your Rights as a Criminal Defendant in Texas
Every person charged with a crime in Texas has constitutional rights — including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to a fair trial. The State Bar of Texas recommends consulting with a licensed attorney before making any statements to law enforcement or entering any plea.
At Murphy & Baker, we make sure you understand all available options before any decision is made. We don’t pressure clients into plea deals. Our goal is always dismissal or reduction first.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Criminal Defense Attorney Now!
If you or someone you know has been arrested in East Texas, do not wait. The sooner you contact us, the more we can do for your case.
- Call us 24/7 at (903) 533-9000
- Email us law@murphybaker.com
- or visit us at 215 N College Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
