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    Lubbock Criminal Defense
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    Serving Lubbock and beyond Defense Attorney Lubbock

    If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative to begin building your defense right away. Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and complicated, which is why you need a seasoned criminal defense lawyer on your side. At King Law, P.C., we understand the challenges you face.

    We can provide comprehensive legal support and build a defense strategy that is tailored to your situation. We will assess every aspect of your case, develop a strong defense, and protect your rights at every turn. We recognize the impact criminal charges can have on your life and will work diligently to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

    There’s too much at stake to delay. Call our firm at (806) 370-7800 to see how a criminal defense attorney can help.

    What Clients Say About Their Defense
    5.0 200 Reviews
    • l
      "So thankful for their team"
      So thankful for their team. They kept me updated all through the way.
      leah pinto
    • D
      "Got My Case Dismissed"
      She’s a savage and got my case dismissed.
      Dustin Pequeno
    • T
      "My case had a great outcome"
      My case had a great outcome; the case was dropped and closed.
      Teresa Sanchez
    • D
      "Outstanding Representation Start to Finish"
      This firm handled my case with a level of skill, strategy, and genuine care that exceeded every expectation I had walking in.
      Dobson Munoz
    • V
      "We couldn’t be more happy"
      Everyone we encountered at the law office was helpful and accommodating with their time to walk us through this situation.
      Valina Hamilton
    • W
      "She is a juggernaut of an attorney"
      Five stars is honestly not enough for Kayla Staley and her amazing staff that kept me up-to-date, well-informed, and gave me a sense of relief.
      Wess
    • F
      "She Stood Beside Me When My Future Was on the Line"
      Kayla Staley is absolutely one of the best attorneys I have ever met.
      Frost
    • W
      "Kayla Staley and King Law Firm Changed My Life"
      Kayla never stopped pushing forward and never stopped believing in my case.
      Wesley Phelps
    • A
      "They Were Absolutely Amazing"
      They were beyond nice and so helpful and informative; they even called the courts for me themselves to understand my situation better!
      Aubri Kehoe
    • J
      "A Complete Professional"
      She is highly competent and a very effective defense attorney while being empathetic and a skilled listener.
      Jeff Peanick
    • k
      "I Cannot Recommend Them Enough"
      They were so kind and empathetic; I truly appreciated their attention to detail.
      kayla Ware
    • L
      "King Law Far Exceeded Expectations"
      They explored all avenues and left no stone unturned, all while explaining everything to us, who really were clueless.
      Laurie Manning
    • J
      "She Was Amazing"
      Very satisfied with Kayla and this firm!
      James Greene
    • A
      "Kayla Was Awesome"
      She was always ready to listen and be there for us all.
      Amanda Sandoval
    • M
      "Best lawyer in town, hands down"
      Best lawyer in town, hands down. She treated me right and talked to me when needed.
      Michael Rando
    • N
      "They Are Amazing"
      They are amazing; I told Miss Kayla I would give them 10 stars if it was possible.
      Niki Blak
    • R
      "Kayla Staley Is the Best Attorney in Lubbock"
      She's who I tell all my friends to hire because she fights for each case and works hard for every single client.
      Richard Wilczak
    • M
      "He genuinely cares about his clients"
      He made me feel like a person who mattered, not a problem to be handled.
      Makayla Bedford
    • D
      "Megan Went Above and Beyond"
      Megan went above and beyond on my case and got me great results!
      David Rennels
    • P
      "Kayla Got My Case Closed"
      Kayla got my case closed and got me the best deal on my case.
      Playboy Bobby
    • D
      "Megan Gower Is an Excellent Lawyer"
      Professional, responsive, and got me the best deal I could realistically get.
      Danny
    • S
      "Kayla did an excellent job with my case."
      Kayla made it super easy and did an amazing job at making sure I understood everything that was going on.
      Sarah Waddle
    • S
      "Extremely Helpful, 10 Out of 10"
      They were amazing during our time of need and extremely helpful.
      Shannon Heard
    • I
      "Kayla cares."
      Kayla cares. She took her time to read over documents.
      Ivy Pineda
    • G
      "10/10 experience, Megan was a huge help"
      10/10 experience, Megan was a huge help and very good at communication.
      Gherimyah Stewart
    • G
      "I can't recommend him highly enough."
      Michael was a tremendous help to us!
      Greg Garrison
    • B
      "Kayla Went ABOVE AND BEYOND"
      Kayla went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me and my case, and got it completely dismissed!
      Brooke Harlan
    • C
      "She was nothing short of amazing."
      She fought hard for me and didn't just take any plea deal that they threw at her, but really fought for me.
      Cody Judkins
    • S
      "Super satisfied with her knowledge and work ethic."
      She was able to get my mom’s bf case dismissed and even reached out afterward to see how they were doing.
      Snow Villanueva
    • J
      "Exceptional representation throughout my case"
      Attorney Megan Gower went above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome, helping me avoid severe penalties and unnecessary time served.
      Joe Garza
    So thankful for their team
    So thankful for their team. I got everything I needed dismissed. They kept me updated all through the way.
    leah pinto
    Got My Case Dismissed
    Miss Gower was professional, punctual, respectful, and affordable. She was straightforward and honest about possible outcomes regarding my case. She’s a savage and got my case dismissed. Highly recommend. Thanks, Miss G.
    Dustin Pequeno
    My case had a great outcome
    Meagan Goer was my attorney in my case, which had a great outcome; the case was dropped and closed. I would recommend Ms. Goer to my family and friends. Client Teresa Sanchez
    Teresa Sanchez
    Outstanding Representation Start to Finish
    ★★★★★ Outstanding representation from start to finish. This firm handled my case with a level of skill, strategy, and genuine care that exceeded every expectation I had walking in. Kayla deserves special recognition. Beyond her sharp legal mind, she took the time to counsel me during moments when the process felt overwhelming and isolating. She treated me like a person, not a case file—and at a time when I felt shunned by the situation I was in, that humanity meant everything. The team told me from day one that they had my back, and they delivered far beyond that promise. My case was ultimately dismissed, and the burden I had been carrying for months was finally lifted. If you need legal representation that combines technical excellence with genuine compassion, look no further. I recommend this firm without reservation to anyone navigating the legal system.
    Dobson Munoz
    We couldn’t be more happy
    We couldn’t be more happy with the service and assistance we got during this difficult time. Everyone we encountered at the law office was helpful and accommodating with their time to walk us through this situation. Everything was handled with speed and care!
    Valina Hamilton
    She is a juggernaut of an attorney
    Five stars is honestly not enough for Kayla Staley and her amazing staff that kept me up-to-date, well-informed, and gave me a sense of relief with compassion and their knowledge in the legal system. Mr. Tony and Mrs. Hope were just outstanding and a pleasure to work with. This past year has been one of the most stressful times of my life. I was facing serious charges, court appearances, and constant uncertainty about my future. Through all of it, Kayla never backed down and never stopped fighting for me. She is hardworking, confident, extremely knowledgeable, and always prepared. Every conversation I had with her made me feel more confident because I knew she was taking my case seriously and putting in real effort behind the scenes. Yesterday, everything finally came to an end when Kayla called me at the end of the day to let me know she had been preparing all day for trial and we were gonna be fine. But then she told me my situation had greatly improved, because my felony charges were and my probation revocation issue was thrown out or were not be pursued. I truly believe her dedication and preparation played a huge role in that result. The entire office was respectful, professional, and understanding during a very difficult time in my life. I will always be grateful for the way they treated me. At the same time, the professionalism in hard work, they so prove to me I had made the right decisions. And the outcome shows that clearly she knows what she's doing. She is a juggernaut of an attorney I'm thankful. She was by my side and had my back. Kayla Staley is absolutely someone you want in your corner when your future is on the line.
    Wess
    She Stood Beside Me When My Future Was on the Line
    There are moments in life where you find out who is really willing to stand beside you when everything is on the line. For me, that person was Kayla Staley. For over a year, I lived under an unbelievable amount of stress dealing with felony charges, probation issues, court dates, and the fear of losing everything I had worked for. Most people will never understand what that kind of pressure does to someone mentally and emotionally. Kayla never folded under that pressure. Not once. She fought for me tirelessly. She prepared for trial. She stayed confident when I was exhausted. She answered calls, explained things clearly, and treated me with respect and dignity the entire way through. She made me feel like I actually mattered and that my case mattered. After a long and unbelievably stressful time, Kayla called me at the end of the day after we had fully prepared ourselves for trial and told me I was not going to have to go through it after all. She had handled everything. The charges were dismissed, the application to revoke was thrown out, and in that moment it honestly became one of the best days of my life. The entire experience was emotionally overwhelming, but through every second of it, I never lost confidence in her. Even when we were preparing for trial, I truly believed we were going to win because of how hard she fought, how prepared she was, and how much faith she had in my case. Kayla Staley is absolutely one of the best attorneys I have ever met. She stood beside me when my future was on the line, and I will never forget that. Kayla is young, hungry, brilliant, and absolutely fearless. She is the definition of someone building a name for herself the right way: through hard work, integrity, preparation, and results. I can honestly say I trust her with my future, and that is not something I say lightly. She has earned my respect for life. Thank you, Kayla. Truly.
    Frost
    Kayla Staley and King Law Firm Changed My Life
    Kayla Staley and King Law Firm changed my life, plain and simple. For over a year, I lived with the stress of serious criminal charges hanging over my head. It affected every part of my life mentally, emotionally, and financially. Through it all, Kayla never stopped pushing forward and never stopped believing in my case. She worked tirelessly preparing for trial, stayed in constant communication, and treated me like a human being instead of just another client. You can tell she genuinely cares about the people she represents. Yesterday, the felony charges against me were dismissed, and my application to revoke probation was also thrown out. That outcome means everything to me and my future. Kayla is one of the most determined and hardworking attorneys I have ever met. Even early in her career, she already carries herself with the confidence and skill of someone far beyond her years. I will continue to retain her as my attorney moving forward because she has earned my trust completely. Thank you again to Kayla and everyone at King Law Firm for standing beside me when it mattered most.
    Wesley Phelps
    They Were Absolutely Amazing
    I cannot say enough good things about them, but specifically Megan. They were absolutely amazing. They made me feel better about my entire situation and acted as a safe/comfort zone. They were beyond nice and so helpful and informative; they even called the courts for me themselves to understand my situation better! Can’t recommend them enough!!!!!!!
    Aubri Kehoe
    A Complete Professional
    Kayla Staley at King Law P.C. is a complete professional. She is highly competent and a very effective defense attorney while being empathetic and a skilled listener. I highly recommend Kayla!
    Jeff Peanick
    I Cannot Recommend Them Enough
    King Law had easy and clear communication throughout the entire process. They were so kind and empathetic; I truly appreciated their attention to detail. I cannot recommend them enough.
    kayla Ware
    King Law Far Exceeded Expectations
    King Law was the public defense appointed to my daughter. I was nervous at first; I haven't had very good experience with public defense attorneys. King Law far exceeded expectations. Michael King and his team (Hope, and I'm sorry I don't remember the young man's name) were awesome. They kept us informed of everything going on and all of our options, with possible outcomes in a bad situation. In the end, they explored all avenues and left no stone unturned, all while explaining everything to us, who really were clueless how this all worked and all the procedures and steps. And they always seemed happy to help, even accommodating for my time difference of 2 hours. We are very pleased with the outcome and grateful beyond words for all of the effort and care they took in handling our daughter's case. We will be forever grateful. We hope we never need their services again, but if in a situation where we need legal representation, we will definitely be reaching out to King Law. Thank you.
    Laurie Manning
    She Was Amazing
    I hired Kayla Staley to represent me, and she was amazing. She was very communicative and informative, ultimately winning my case. Very satisfied with Kayla and this firm!
    James Greene
    Kayla Was Awesome
    Kayla was awesome. She was always ready to listen and be there for us all. She rocks! I give her 10 ⭐️.
    Amanda Sandoval
    Best lawyer in town, hands down
    Best lawyer in town, hands down. She treated me right and talked to me when needed. Let me know exactly what was going on at all times. Thank you. Will recommend.
    Michael Rando
    They Are Amazing
    They are amazing; I told Miss Kayla I would give them 10 stars if it was possible. Thank y'all for everything you do; y'all mean the world to me!
    Niki Blak
    Kayla Staley Is the Best Attorney in Lubbock
    Kayla Staley is the best attorney in Lubbock. She's who I tell all my friends to hire because she fights for each case and works hard for every single client.
    Richard Wilczak
    He genuinely cares about his clients
    I can’t say enough good things about Michael King. He helped me through my third DWI case, and because of his work, I was able to avoid jail time. That alone speaks volumes about his skill and experience. But what really sets him apart is how much he genuinely cares about his clients. He didn’t treat me like “just another case.” He took time to talk to me, guide me, and even gave me life advice that no other lawyer has ever offered. He made me feel like a person who mattered, not a problem to be handled. He was professional, responsive, and truly went above and beyond for me during one of the hardest times in my life. If you’re looking for an attorney who is not only excellent at what he does but also compassionate and supportive, this is the one you want on your side. I’m incredibly grateful for everything he did for me. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs someone in their corner!
    Makayla Bedford
    Megan Went Above and Beyond
    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Megan and Hope were so helpful and always so nice. Megan went above and beyond on my case and got me great results! She wasn't there mingling with the other lawyers; she sat beside me and walked me through everything. She did her job to perfection!! Thank you, Megan, you're the absolute best!!
    David Rennels
    Kayla Got My Case Closed
    Kayla got my case closed and got me the best deal on my case, was a very big blessing, and the front desk people are friendly and helpful when Kayla isn’t around. High recommended.
    Playboy Bobby
    Megan Gower Is an Excellent Lawyer
    Megan Gower is an excellent lawyer. Professional, responsive, and got me the best deal I could realistically get. Very thankful for the outcome and the effort put into my case.
    Danny
    Kayla did an excellent job with my case.
    Kayla did an excellent job with my case. The outcome I got was way better than I could have ever expected. She was able to get my case dismissed, which was fantastic. Especially since I have never gotten into this type of trouble before, I had no idea what I was going to do and how to go about it. Kayla made it super easy and did an amazing job at making sure I understood everything that was going on. She answered every question I had and then some. If I ever needed to, I would definitely use King Law and Kayla again.
    Sarah Waddle
    Extremely Helpful, 10 Out of 10
    They were amazing during our time of need and very informative and extremely helpful. 10 out of 10 recommend.
    Shannon Heard
    Kayla cares.
    Kayla cares. She took her time to read over documents and wrote a lengthy letter to the prosecutor. Charges were dropped because of it. I believe Kayla will be an inspiring lawyer.
    Ivy Pineda
    10/10 experience, Megan was a huge help
    10/10 experience, Megan was a huge help and very good at communication. She’s also a Red Raider (as am I) so much thanks to her, we all help each other out here. If a legal issue ever is to come up again she will be the first to get a call, thanks again for getting my issues dismissed.
    Gherimyah Stewart
    I can't recommend him highly enough.
    Michael was a tremendous help to us! I can't recommend him highly enough. He was able to interact with local law enforcement and get us a favorable outcome. I am very glad to know him in case I ever need help in the future.
    Greg Garrison
    Kayla Went ABOVE AND BEYOND
    Kayla went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me and my case, and got it completely dismissed! If you’re in search of an amazing attorney who actually cares about you and your case, I highly recommend Kayla and her team!
    Brooke Harlan
    She was nothing short of amazing.
    Kayla was appointed to me by Lubbock County as my public defender in a DWI case that I recently had. I didn't have high hopes going into it, because... well, we all know the rap that public defenders get. Anyways, throughout the entirety of my case she was nothing short of amazing. She kept in close contact with me, kept me well informed, she was very empathetic and understanding of my situation, and didn't judge me. Long story short, she got the charges dropped, and my case dismissed. She fought hard for me, and didn't just take any plea deal that they threw at her, but really fought for me. I will forever be grateful for the services that she rendered me, when she didn't need to. I would 100 percent recommend her to anybody in need of an excellent attorney.
    Cody Judkins
    Super satisfied with her knowledge and work ethic.
    Had such a great experience with Megan and the staff. She was very helpful and sweet, and she made sure my mom understood everything she was doing to help. She was able to get my mom’s bf case dismissed and even reached out afterward to see how they were doing. Super satisfied with her knowledge and work ethic. Thank you for all that you did, Megan, we greatly appreciate it. I also have to say the kindness we experienced with her receptionist was amazing. He was always so sweet and kind to my mother and I. I would definitely recommend King Law if you need assistance.
    Snow Villanueva
    Exceptional representation throughout my case
    King Law provided exceptional representation throughout my case. Attorney Megan Gower went above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome, helping me avoid severe penalties and unnecessary time served. She was thorough, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my case from start to finish. I’m especially grateful for the extra effort Megan and the team showed during a difficult time—they truly treated me with respect and care. I highly recommend King Law and Megan Gower to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective defense attorney.
    Joe Garza
    Why Choose King Law, P.C.

    At King Law, P.C., we are dedicated to skillfully defending your rights across Texas. Led by Attorney Michael King, a former federal defender, we provide experienced representation in both state and federal courts. We focus on personalized legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.

    Why Choose Us:

    • Extensive experience in both state and federal defense
    • Free case reviews for potential clients
    • Highly rated professional conduct on Avvo
    • Proven track record in defending various criminal charges
    • Commitment to informed and passionate advocacy
    • Experience You Can Trust

      Led by renowned federal defender Michael King.

    • Free Case Evaluation

      Understand your defense strategy from the start.

    • Top-Rated Legal Representation

      Recognized for excellence on platforms like Avvo.

    • State and Federal Expertise

      Proven success in both court systems throughout Texas.

    Meet Our Skilled Team at King Law, P.C.

    At King Law, P.C., our dedicated team, led by Attorney Michael King, is committed to providing exceptional criminal defense services throughout Texas. With a unique background as a former federal defender, Attorney King brings unparalleled insight into both state and federal court systems, ensuring our clients receive informed and passionate advocacy. We offer personalized legal strategies for a variety of criminal charges, aiming for the most favorable outcomes. Our clients value the initial free case review, which helps demystify their defense options early on. With top ratings from Avvo and a focus on professional conduct, we stand ready to defend your rights with dedication and expertise.

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