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5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Round Rock (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 17 criminal defense lawyers in Round Rock on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

An arrest does not leave much time to shop around. The criminal defense lawyers in Round Rock below hold more than 360 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.7 to a perfect 5.0, and every firm lists a Round Rock office address. What separates them is breadth: some describe a long menu of charges and courtrooms, others a narrower practice, and clients keep coming back to the same word, dismissal.

Short answer: The most-reviewed criminal defense firm here is The Law Offices of Ryan H. Deck (4.9 stars across more than 140 Google reviews), followed by R. Scott Magee, Attorney at Law, PLLC (4.8, more than 70 reviews) and The Law Office of Christian Villanueva (a perfect 5.0 on more than 50 reviews). Fees are not published on these sites, and one Deck reviewer mentions fair pricing and payment options, so ask each office about cost during the free consultation several of them advertise.
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Round Rock Defense Firms at a Glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Law Offices of Ryan H. Deck 4.9 ★ 148 Widest list of charges handled View ›
2 R. Scott Magee, Attorney at Law, PLLC 4.8 ★ 71 Board-certified, bilingual office View ›
3 The Law Office of Christian Villanueva 5.0 ★ 56 Former prosecutor, Round Rock native View ›
4 Perches Law PLLC 4.7 ★ 52 DWI and family-violence cases View ›
5 Law Offices of Nathan O. Ossowski, PLLC 4.9 ★ 36 Out-of-town and payment-flexible clients View ›
5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Round Rock (2026)

The firms, one by one

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Offices of Ryan H. Deck

4.9148 Google reviews

The Law Offices of Ryan H. Deck is a criminal defense practice on North Lampasas Street in Round Rock. Its site calls Deck a board-certified criminal lawyer and lists the charges it handles: DWI/DUI, drug crimes, assault, expunctions, crimes against children, internet crimes, juvenile and sex crimes, theft and white collar cases. A case-results page lists outcomes ranging from a mistrial in a capital murder case to not-guilty findings on theft, DWI and assault charges.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say Deck explains each step of the process and stays available for questions
  • Staff are described as responsive, organized and friendly in their communication
  • One reviewer mentions fair pricing and reasonable payment options
  • A parent describes how the firm handled a case involving their 17-year-old son, which ended with the charges dropped

Worth knowing

  • Google lists office hours Monday to Friday only
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume148 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads on review volume and lists DWI/DUI, drug, assault, juvenile and white-collar work on its own site, which makes it a sensible first call when you are not sure how your case will be classified.

Website+1737-260-7776 Directions

107 N Lampasas St Ste 100, Round Rock, TX 78664

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#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

R. Scott Magee, Attorney at Law, PLLC

4.871 Google reviews

R. Scott Magee, Attorney at Law, PLLC is a Williamson County criminal defense office in the same North Lampasas Street building as Ryan Deck, in a different suite. Its site says Magee is board certified, lists Spanish-language service ("Se Habla Español") and shows a second attorney, Inna Martinez-Aguilar, on the team. The practice list runs from assault, drug and theft cases to felonies, probation violations and a long run of DWI topics such as field sobriety tests and out-of-state DWI.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says Magee got every one of their cases dismissed
  • Clients describe him as responsive and good at laying out the details for the prosecutor
  • Another reviewer with a difficult past record says two of their cases were dismissed
  • Reviewers say he kept them informed as things were happening

Worth knowing

  • Google lists weekday hours only
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume71 · 91st
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong second choice with an unusually detailed DWI section on its site and bilingual service. It sits behind Deck on review volume, not on the quality of what clients describe.

Website+1512-983-1675 Directions

107 N Lampasas St #400, Round Rock, TX 78664

The Law Office of Christian Villanueva logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Office of Christian Villanueva

5.056 Google reviews

The Law Office of Christian Villanueva is a solo criminal defense practice on Rawhide Drive in Round Rock. Its site says Villanueva has practiced as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, grew up in Round Rock, and takes the calls himself rather than routing them through an answering service. Its listed charges include DWI, assault, drugs and felonies, and its work spans Williamson and Travis counties. Google also tags the firm as a personal injury attorney, but its reviews and site text are about criminal cases.

What people praise

  • A reviewer says their case was dismissed before they ever had to appear in court
  • Clients praise clear communication and being kept in the loop on work done behind the scenes
  • Free consultation advice is singled out by a reviewer who did not end up hiring the firm
  • Every one of its Google reviews is five stars

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes the court process moves slowly and patience helps
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating5 / 5
Review volume56 · 79th
Confidenceearly
Recency9 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on a smaller base of reviews. It ranks third on volume rather than on satisfaction, and the free consultation is a low-risk way to test the fit.

Website+1512-619-3114 Directions

1970 Rawhide Dr #204, Round Rock, TX 78664

Perches Law PLLC logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Perches Law PLLC

4.752 Google reviews

Perches Law PLLC is a Round Rock criminal defense firm that says it has defended clients across Central Texas since 2005. Its practice list starts with DWI, assault and family violence, then covers bond hearings, protective orders, grand jury proceedings, plea negotiations, felony and misdemeanor trials and administrative license revocation hearings. The site also describes a deliberate approach: addressing clients by name instead of as "the defendant."

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe cases dismissed, including one only weeks after the court appointed Perches
  • A client who hired him three weeks before trial was happy with the dismissal
  • Gerard Perches is described as following up to make sure clients understood the court's decision
  • Google lists Saturday morning hours as well as weekdays
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume52 · 74th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A defense firm whose site leans toward DWI, assault and family-violence work, with reviews that mention dismissals and trial preparation. Worth a call if bond or a protective order is part of your situation.

Website+1512-788-5166 Directions

1970 Rawhide Dr #204, Round Rock, TX 78681

Law Offices of Nathan O. Ossowski, PLLC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Law Offices of Nathan O. Ossowski, PLLC

4.936 Google reviews

The Law Offices of Nathan O. Ossowski, PLLC is based on Chisholm Trail Road in Round Rock. Its site title describes it as a Round Rock criminal defense attorney serving Central Texas, and the post it displays covers what happens after a family-violence allegation. Google also tags the office as a general practice and real estate attorney, so confirm that your charge is within its day-to-day work.

What people praise

  • Reviewers report cases dismissed and a quicker resolution than they expected
  • One client who lives out of state says the process stayed easy and manageable
  • Another says the attorney was understanding about their financial situation
  • Clients describe clear communication and not being treated like a case number

Worth knowing

  • The site text we could read is a short blog post, so check practice areas with the office directly
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume36 · 62nd
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on the smallest review base here, which is why it ranks last. Reviews are consistently warm, and the out-of-state example suggests it works well remotely.

Website+1512-777-0076 Directions

1 Chisholm Trail Rd Suite #450, Round Rock, TX 78681

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What the scorecards measure

Each number comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the firm, compared with the other Round Rock firms we pulled. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from fifty clients counts for less than a 4.9 from a hundred and fifty. Recency reflects how recently reviews were posted. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the cost of a criminal defense lawyer in Round Rock

None of these firms publishes a fee schedule that we could read, so we are not printing a price table. Cost usually depends on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, whether the case is likely to go to trial, how many court dates it needs, and whether the firm bills a flat fee or in stages. One Deck reviewer mentions fair pricing and payment options, and a client of Ossowski says the attorney was understanding about their finances, so ask each office what payment arrangements it offers.

Williamson County and nearby courts

Every firm here lists a Round Rock address. Magee’s site names Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Liberty Hill and Burnet among the areas it serves, Deck describes representation throughout Williamson County, and Villanueva’s site refers to Williamson and Travis counties. Looking for a criminal defense lawyer near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can call the closest office.

Questions to ask before you hire a defense attorney

  • Have you handled my specific charge in Williamson County courts, and what usually happens?
  • Will you personally handle my case, or will it be passed to another attorney in the office?
  • Is your fee flat or hourly, and what payment arrangements do you offer?
  • What are the next court dates, and what do I need to do before each one?
  • How quickly can I expect a call back when I have a question?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Round Rock firms mention DWI on their websites?

Deck lists DWI/DUI among the charges it handles, Magee’s site has a long DWI section covering felony DWI, field sobriety tests and out-of-state DWI, Villanueva’s description names DWI, and Perches Law puts DWI first on its practice list. The Ossowski site text we could read did not mention it. Texas law calls drunk driving DWI, so use that term when you search.

Do any of these firms handle juvenile cases?

Both Deck and Magee list juvenile crimes on their websites. A Google reviewer of Deck describes the firm’s work on a case involving their 17-year-old son, which ended with the charges dropped.

Do I have to live in Round Rock to hire one of these firms?

Not necessarily. Magee’s site lists Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto and other nearby towns among the areas it serves, and Villanueva’s site refers to Williamson and Travis counties. One Ossowski client says they lived in a different state and found the process easy to manage. Ask each office whether it covers the court where your case sits.

Which of these lawyers advertise a free consultation?

Deck, Magee, Villanueva and Perches Law each mention a free consultation on their websites. The Ossowski site text we could read did not, so ask when you call.

Where to start

Ryan H. Deck is the default pick on review volume and the range of charges listed. Magee is the choice if DWI detail or bilingual service matters, and Villanueva offers a perfect 5.0 on a smaller base. Call two of them before deciding, because a first conversation costs nothing at the firms that advertise a free consultation.

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