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Date: November 2, 2026 | Category: Federal Criminal Defense Facing a federal gun charge based on a past conviction or another status can be incredibly challenging, for you and your family. Help and guidance are available. At Tidwell Law Firm, …

Category: Federal Criminal DefenseFor: Texas defendants awaiting federal sentencing and their families Being convicted in federal court can leave you facing an incredibly challenging and uncertain stretch before sentencing. Help is available: at Tidwell Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming …

Category: Federal Criminal DefensePublished: October 2, 2026For: Texas defendants and families facing federal firearm charges Facing a federal firearm charge can be incredibly challenging, particularly when the charge is brought under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). A single § 924(c) count …

Grandparent custody in Texas is one of the hardest things to win in family court, even when one of the child’s own parents is asking the judge to make it happen. That surprises a lot of families. Most people assume …

Published: October 16, 2026Category: Texas Criminal Defense, Assault Being charged after a consensual fight can be incredibly challenging, especially when you believe both people agreed to the confrontation. Help and guidance are available. At Tidwell Law Firm, PLLC, we understand …

Facing a federal criminal charge can be incredibly challenging, particularly when the government presents you with a plea offer before you fully understand the evidence, the potential sentence, or the consequences of signing. Help is available. At Tidwell Law Firm, …

If you're facing a protective order in Texas and worried about losing access to your children, you're likely experiencing one of the most stressful situations a parent can endure. The fear of being separated from your kids, combined with navigating …

Publication date: August 11, 2026Category: Criminal Defense Facing a federal conviction can be an incredibly challenging experience for you and your family. The uncertainty surrounding incarceration, supervised release, employment, finances, and your future can feel overwhelming; however, legal remedies may …

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has gripped the country for a simple reason: it forces an uncomfortable question into the open. When someone commits an unthinkable act while suffering a severe mental health crisis, is that a crime — or a …

Category: Criminal DefenseDate: August 29, 2026Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Facing a federal sentence can be incredibly challenging for you and your family. The rules are complex, the deadlines are strict, and the available options depend on the offense, sentence, …

Can You Appeal a Federal Conviction in the Fifth Circuit? Direct Appeals vs. Section 2255 Motions

Publication date: August 11, 2026Category: Criminal Defense Facing a federal conviction can be an incredibly challenging experience for you and your family. The uncertainty surrounding incarceration, supervised release, employment, finances, and your future can feel overwhelming; however, legal remedies may be available, and the right guidance can make the process

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