Criminal Defense

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Midland and Odessa

Being arrested in West Texas can be a terrifying experience and a conviction can lead to a lengthy prison sentence and substantial fines. Regardless of the outcome of the case, there could also be long lasting harm to your reputation. By having the attorneys at Navarrete and Schwartz, P.C. at your side, your freedoms will be protected.

We have extensive experience defending clients against the following criminal charges:

• Assault
• Burglary
• Domestic Violence
• DWI/DUI Defense
• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• Sexual Assault

Know Your Rights

We believe that anyone who is accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty and act as aggressive advocates for each client. Remember: if you are arrested or being questioned in connection with a crime, you have the right to remain silent, and the right to be represented by an attorney. Don't talk to the police or anyone else before your speak to the criminal defense attorneys at Navarrete and Schwartz.

Building a Criminal Defense

We will develop a thorough criminal defense strategy and help you successfully navigate the criminal defense system. Our approach starts by understanding the unique circumstances of each case and weighing the strength of any evidence. In order to determine all the relevant facts, we will obtain and review the police report, interview all relevant witnesses and seek out hidden evidence or unknown witnesses. It is crucial to uncover proof of your innocence and bring other mitigating factors to the surface.

The criminal defense attorneys at Navarrete and Schwartz have considerable experience in all phases of pre-trial investigation, conducting discovery and preparing legal motions. At trial we are highly skilled at questioning and cross examining witnesses. We will fight for an acquittal by presenting any evidence of your innocence or reasonable doubt, as well as by offering alternative theories of the crime. While we are committed to prevailing at trial, we may also move to have the charges reduced, depending on the circumstances. In the event of a conviction, we will continue to aggressively advocate for you if there are grounds for an appeal.

Dedicated Legal Advocates

For over 15 years, Navarrete and Schwartz, P.C. has provided superior legal representation to individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges in West Texas.  We are talented negotiators and highly skilled trial attorneys who work diligently to ensure our clients have fair trials and achieve successful outcomes. Over our many years of practice, we have built a reputation with prosecutors, the judiciary and state and local law enforcement authorities for having legal knowledge and integrity.

We are well versed in current state and federal criminal law and have a proven ability to successfully resolve matters involving charges for all types of offenses. If you have been arrested, are being investigated, or facing criminal charges, call our office today at (432) 279-1479 for a consultation.

Located in Midland, Texas the law firm of Navarrete and Schwartz, P.C. serves clients in Odessa located in Ector County and we also provide services to residents in Andrews, Martin, Howard, Winkler and Crane Counties.