Rusty Hardin, Jr.

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

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Fort Worth, Texas

9+ years experience

Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Contact Information

713-652-9000

https://www.rustyhardin.com/our-team/rusty-hardin/

Five Houston Center, Suite 2250 1401 McKinney Street Houston TX US

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Bio

As a Criminal Defense: White-Collar attorney in Texas, Rusty Hardin, Jr. is committed to client advocacy. Hardin, Jr. brings the benefit of 9 years to clients facing Criminal Defense: White-Collar issues. Hardin, Jr. is committed to providing personalized attention and strategic counsel to each client. As a Texas attorney, Hardin, Jr. brings both skill and dedication to every case.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Texas

State Capital

Austin

Highest Court

Texas Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Typical Consultation

$150-$350

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$600/hr

Fee Model Notes

Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Houston (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Houston (2019)
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law
Best Lawyers, rated in Commercial and Criminal Defense: White Collar, 2016-2025
Benchmark Litigation Star, 2013-2022, 2024
Recipient, Texas Bar Foundation, Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, 2024
Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2024
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2022-2024
Named to Chambers Global Guide - Band 1 in USA Litigation: Trial Lawyers, 2024
Paul Stallings Civility and Ethics Award from the Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates (TEX-ABOTA), 2023
Named to the Lawdragon Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, 2021-2023
Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2023
Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2009, 2011, 2018, 2020-2023
Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2011, 2016-2023
Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year Houston area Criminal Defense: White Collar, 2019
Named a “Lion of the Texas Bar” by Texas Lawbook, 2015
Named a “Trial Ace” by Law360, 2015
Texas Lawyer Lifetime Achievement award, 2015
Named one of “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America,” National Law Journal, 2013
Recipient, Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, Lifetime Excellence in Advocacy Award, 2013
Ranked nationwide by Chambers USA in Litigation: Trial Lawyers
Ranked by Chambers USA among top Texas lawyers in both General Commercial Litigation and White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2011, 2016-2025
Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
Lifetime Achievement Membership among America’s Top 100 Attorneys
"Prosecutor of the Year," State Bar of Texas, 1989
"Go-To Lawyer" for Civil Defense Litigation, Texas Lawyer, 2002
"Attorney to Hire When You’re in Trouble," Houston Chronicle, 2003
"Houston’s Top Lawyers," H Texas magazine, 2006
"Go-To Lawyer" for Commercial Litigation, Texas Lawyer, 2007
Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2007
Named one of "The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter-Century," Texas Lawyer, 2010
Named one of "The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America," National Law Journal, 2013
Named a "Trial Ace" by Law360, 2015
Named a "Lion of the Texas Bar" by Texas Lawbook, 2015