--- title: "Criminal Defense SEO Houston: Rank in Google, Cited by AI" description: "Criminal Defense SEO in Houston: which criminal defense lawyers AI names, who ranks in Google's top 10, and how to get your firm into both." url: https://www.llmreach.ai/industries/criminal-defense-seo-houston updated: 2026-10-30 publisher: LLMReach, a US-based SEO and GEO agency --- > LLMReach is a US-based SEO and GEO agency that gets brands ranked in Google and cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini. Criminal Defense SEO - Houston # Criminal Defense SEO in Houston: Rank in Google and Get Cited by AI Rank in Google and get named by ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. Our DUI lawyer SEO Houston work covers both searches, done for you, backed by a guarantee. [See if AI names your firm](https://www.llmreach.ai/industries/criminal-defense-seo-houston#book) The short answer ## How does criminal defense SEO work in Houston? It works in two parts: ranking in Google and getting named by AI. When we asked AI for the best criminal defense lawyer in Houston, it named 14 criminal defense lawyers, and none of them appeared on Google's first page. We build both, so your firm shows up wherever Houston clients search for a defense lawyer. Google's first page for that search showed 8 results. Our own data ## What AI names vs what Google shows. AI named 14 criminal defense lawyers in Houston. Google's first page for the same search has 8 results: 6 criminal defense firm sites and 2 other pages. None of the 14 criminal defense lawyers AI named are among them. Google Maps showed 3 criminal defense lawyers; 1 of them was also named by AI. What AI named All 14, from ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity 1. Neal Davis ChatGPT, Perplexity 2. Christopher Downey ChatGPT, Perplexity 3. Grant Scheiner ChatGPT 4. Paul Doyle & Associates Gemini 5. Cogdell Law Firm Gemini, Perplexity 6. The Law Offices of Jed Silverman ChatGPT, Gemini 7. Bennett & Bennett Gemini, Perplexity 8. Vinas & Graham, PLLC Gemini 9. Thiessen Law Firm ChatGPT, Gemini 10. David Breston Perplexity 11. Tyler Flood Perplexity 12. David Smith Perplexity 13. Stephen Stewart Perplexity 14. Mark Donnelly Perplexity Who Google ranks First page, same search 1. federal-lawyer.com Firm 2. houstonlawyer.com Firm 3. facebook.com Other 4. ganzdefenselaw.com Firm 5. sharpcriminalattorney.com Firm 6. quora.com Other 7. americanspcc.org Firm 8. hdfirm.com Firm Who's on Google Maps Same search 1. Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys PLLC 2. Dunham & Jones 3. Thiessen Law Firm We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity "best criminal defense lawyer in Houston" and searched Google for the same words. Each Google result was classified as a business site, a directory or ranking, or other. AI names were matched to Google results by business name, website domain or initials, and each match was checked. LLMReach measurement (DataForSEO), 2026-10-28. What it means ## Three things this tells you. * ### Ranking does not mean being named Strong Google positions do not carry over to AI answers by themselves. Your firm needs its own work to earn mentions, separate from the work that moves rankings. * ### No firm owns every channel yet Not one criminal defense lawyer was named by all three AI tools. Consistent presence across ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity is still open ground for your firm to take. * ### Repeat names are the exception Few criminal defense lawyers are named by more than one assistant. Steady mentions across many sources make an assistant repeat a name. The Citation Stack ## Five parts, done for your firm 1. ### Prompt and keyword research We map how Houston clients ask for DUI and criminal defense help. [Explore AI Prompt Research](https://www.llmreach.ai/services/ai-prompt-research) 2. ### Technical optimization We fix site errors that stop Google and AI reading your pages. [Explore technical SEO](https://www.llmreach.ai/seo-services/technical-seo) 3. ### Content We publish practice pages and answers AI tools want to quote. [Explore on-page SEO](https://www.llmreach.ai/seo-services/on-page-seo) 4. ### Reddit authority We build real presence where Houston defendants and families ask questions. [Explore Reddit Marketing](https://www.llmreach.ai/services/reddit-marketing-agency) 5. ### Visibility tracking We track rankings and AI citations against your own baseline. [Explore AI Visibility Tracking](https://www.llmreach.ai/services/ai-visibility-tracking) About an hour a week from you. [See all our SEO services](https://www.llmreach.ai/seo-services) Free AI Audit ## See the exact prompts buyers ask AI in your category. 30 minutes, live walkthrough, no deck. [See if AI names your firm](https://www.llmreach.ai/industries/criminal-defense-seo-houston#book) FAQ ## Criminal Defense SEO in Houston: questions owners ask. ### How long does DUI lawyer SEO in Houston take? Expect the first 90 days to set the foundation and show early movement in AI citations. Google rankings usually build more gradually. Our guarantee is measured at 90 days against your own baseline. ### What is included in the work? The full Citation Stack, done for you. That covers research, technical fixes, content, community presence and reporting. Your firm spends about an hour a week on it, mostly reviewing and approving. ### How do you measure results? We record your baseline of AI citations first, then track the same prompts through ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. You see rankings and citations in regular reports, compared to where you started. ### How do you compare to a local Houston agency? We are a US-based SEO and GEO agency that does both jobs, ranking and AI citations, as one service. Our guarantee is at least 30% more AI citations in 90 days, or work continues at no charge. Free AI Audit ## Find out whether AI names your firm in Houston. You leave knowing where your criminal defense firm is missing from AI answers, what is causing it, and which changes would matter first, whether we work together or not. What to expect 1. Audit Before the call, we run the questions your customers ask through ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini. 2. Map On the call, we show you where competitors are cited and you are not, and what's causing it. 3. Decide An honest read on whether the Citation Stack fits. If it doesn't, you'll hear it on the call. Don't see a time that works? Email Karim directly: [contact@llmreach.ai](mailto:contact@llmreach.ai) --- Source: https://www.llmreach.ai/industries/criminal-defense-seo-houston Free AI audit: https://www.llmreach.ai/#book - Our research: https://www.llmreach.ai/research - AI search statistics: https://www.llmreach.ai/ai-search-statistics