Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Dallas Area

Stalcup Law provides over 30 years of experience and knowledge to represent and counsel our clients in their personal and business affairs. Our client’s interest is our highest priority. We advocate, negotiate, mediate, and litigate to achieve the greatest advantage four client’s cause.. Brett Stalcup graduated cum laude from Texas Tech University with a degree in finance. He went on to graduate from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984 and began his law career working for the legendary Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade.. In 1989, he went into private practice as a criminal defense lawyer. He was recognized as a leading criminal defense lawyer in 1990 after successfully litigating high profile cases such as the murder case against Dana McIntosh.. Brett was one of the founding attorneys that developed the recovery defense, a noncriminal disposition strategy, for drug and alcohol related offenses. He has in-depth knowledge of the law and the specifics of the various accredited recovery programs. He also has an understanding of the human characteristics of substance abuse and addiction. He provides each client and the client’s family with recommendations for specific accredited treatment while he prepares a strong presentation that shows the program benefits to the court.. Many of his recovery defense cases involve juvenile and young adult offenders. These cases often involve parents who are stressed to the point of divorce. Brett offers his clients more than legal advice; he offers them counseling by sharing his life experience and wisdom. Over time, as wayward youth replace their self-destructive habits with success oriented life skills and families were reconciled, Brett defined a vision for a new organization. He founded Discovery Training, a life skills organization, that he has since passed the torch on.. In 2008, he was recognized as a leading family law attorney and coach. During this time, he has practiced business law and has successfully litigated complex business, condemnation, and oil & gas cases. In one condemnation case the client was awarded $1.65 million, two times the original Texas Department of Transportation offer.. He is a respected presence in the Texas courts and provides each client facing criminal prosecution with personalized services.. In early 2014 Brett published his first book Push, that reveals some of the life lessons he’s learned in his years of practicing law.. Brett is a man of integrity and heart. He has his client’s best interest in mind and champions their case all of the way.

Sean Daredia attended SMU Dedman School of Law as a Dean’s List Scholar.. After law school he practiced Criminal Defense, handling all types of serious felonies throughout the state of Texas.. He later worked as a Prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Daredia tried worked with law enforcement agencies across the state, and learned what tactics the prosecution will use.. Sean Daredia also spent time working as a Supervising Federal Attorney with the United States Small Business Administration. He investigated fraud and financial crimes during his tenure there, which provided him with the knowledge to handle a wide variety of financial crimes in state and federal court.. As a defense attorney Sean Daredia has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases. He has successfully defended clients charged with, Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Assault, Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Intoxication Assault, and numerous other serious felonies.

Mike Goolsby is a criminal defense attorney serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. His goal is always to get your case dismissed. He is a former Assistant District Attorney and served as a chief prosecutor with the District Attorneys office, so he knows the system. Mike has been practicing law since 1994 as a prosecutor and now a defense attorney, so he has an understanding of the Texas state and federal court systems that most lawyers only dream of. He works aggressively for his clients in negotiations and trials to get the best outcome for every client he represents. Mike believes everyone deserves an experienced attorney to protect his clients’ constitutional rights. Call us for all of your criminal defense issues.

I serve as partner for Bobbitt Law where I concentrate my focus of practice in the areas of Toxic Tort Injury and Death, Catastrophic Injury and Death, and Pharmaceutical Litigation.. I am intensely committed to fighting for the rights and dignity of those who are the victims of injustice at the hands of companies and corporate interests.

I received my Juris Doctor degree in 1996 and was licensed to practice law that same year. Being a criminal defense attorney requires an intelligent individual that can cope with heavy responsibilities and deal effectively and courteously with all types of people. I feel that I possess these attributes and have shown over the years that I am among the best in several fields, including the legal field.. I focus on criminal defense with some work in the immigration law area that is related to criminal defense. By concentrating in these areas, I avoid spreading myself too thin and have been able to achieve a high level of competency in the criminal defense field. I have handled hundreds of criminal cases from low end misdemeanors (Class B and above) to the most serious of felonies.. I am authorized by the Texas Supreme Court to practice law in the state of Texas. I am also authorized to practice in the United States Supreme Court and in the Federal Court of the Northern District of Texas. I am a member of the State Bar of Texas College which requires continuing legal education well above what is normally required. I am also a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association , the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Rockwall County Bar Association.

I am a former police officer and drug recognition expert which gives me insights to your case that very few attorneys have. I use my experience to find the flaws in the prosecutors case. I continue my education by being a member of the National Colelge of DUI Defense where I am a member of the national impaired driving committe. I am a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Assocation. I also teach other attorneys how to dismantle drug DUIIs at trial by teaching a course that is based on my experience as a drug recognition expert and my trial experience as an attorney.

Hi, I am Jeneba Barrie. I attended the University of Houston undergrad and received my law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University.. In my decade-long legal career, I’ve worked as a prosecutor, ensuring that justice was served. I have tried cases ranging from criminal trespass to murder, dismissed cases that lacked merit, and guided families through the hardest times of their lives with compassion, empathy, and understanding.. These values are rooted in my own personal experiences, having faced the unsolved loss of a family member.. As a defense attorney, I vigorously advocate for my clients, ensuring their constitutional rights are protected at every step of the way.. If you're caught in a bind in federal or state court, please give my office a call so we can discuss your options.

Friendly, tough, persuasive, ethical, compassionate - very experienced trial attorney, mediator, negotiator as well as courtroom lawyer who enjoys working with, and helping, people. State and federal court.  Arbitrations before FINRA, AAA, other alternative dispute resolution procedures.  Board Certified - Civil Trials, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1994).  Texas Super Lawyer (2014-16).  AV - Preeminate Rated, Martindale Hubble.

Douglas was born in Warren, Ohio and was raised in western Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh, where he attended Mount Pleasant Area High School. After high school, Douglas enlisted in the United States Army and served for four years receiving the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Douglas received an honorable discharge after completing his full term of service and relocated to Austin, Texas.. After attending law school, Douglas worked at Barbri, an organization specializing in assisting law students in studying and passing the state bar examination. In addition to being licensed to practice law in the state of Texas, Douglas sat and passed the Oklahoma Bar during this time. Afterwards, Douglas opened his own law practice, The Law Office of Douglas E. Huff in Dallas, Texas where he represented clients charged with various misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses.. In 2013, Douglas accepted a position with the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office where he worked diligently as the lead attorney in many DWI trials and other misdemeanors. Additionally, Douglas has assisted numerous clients through plea negotiations, led many evidentiary hearings, and prepared and took part in felony trials.. Douglas joined the The Law Offices of Deandra M. Grant, PC in 2016.  In 2021 Douglas became a Partner at Deandra Grant Law.

As a lawyer, Wes enjoys helping his clients tell their story to the court, jury or public. He invests his time and efforts to narrate your facts in front of the ultimate decision makers, the jury. He not only wants to tell your story bur, to uncover it. That is what makes him different that other lawyers. Wes is also a 20+ year seasoned investigator. He currently is Chairman of the Board for Bearden Investigative Agency, Inc., a 50-year-old, second generation private investigative agency. He is a frequent lecturer for several professional associations and has appeared on multiple local and national news networks. Being a leader in the investigative community for years, Wes has served on several professional boards. In 2020, Wes was elected as president of the National Council of Investigative and Security Services, Inc. He is a member of multiple bar associations and and the Texas Bar College.

About:. Mr. Bridge works primarily with criminal defendants facing anything from DUII to Measure 11 Felonies.. Case Examples:. Client charged with Measure 11 Sex Offense with a presumptive prison sentence if convicted. Client denied the allegations and demanded a trial. At trial, Mr. Bridge argued that the allegations were unsupported by the evidence and his client was acquitted of all charges.. Client charged with DUII - Controlled Substance. Mr. Bridge was able to quickly determine that the state's allegation of intoxication was not supported by the evidence. At trial, Mr. Bridge was able to show that his client was not intoxicated and his client was acquitted by the judge.. Client charged with a driving-related offense. After analyzing the case, Mr. Bridge was able to determine that the stop of his client was unlawful. At a suppression hearing, Mr. Bridge successfully argued his theory resulting in his client's case being dismissed.. Disclaimer:. The facts of your case may differ from the facts referenced as "case examples." The examples provided are just that; examples. Your experience and outcome may differ from those cases. Each case is unique and each set of facts must be analyzed on the merits of those particular facts.

A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa Alabama Ms. Weathers was admitted to the Alabama Bar in May 1989. Her legal experience has spanned several disciplines including criminal law, family law, estate litigation, intellectual property, and as a general practitioner. However, since graduating from law school, she has practiced primarily in Criminal Law as an Assistant District Attorney for six years and as a defense attorney since that time. Ms. Weathers has tried in excess of 100 felony jury trials and many misdemeanors and juvenile trials. Serving as a prosecutor Ms. Weathers worked tirelessly to protect victims of crime and punish the offender. She received advanced training as a prosecutor at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois, and at the National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina. Following her service as a prosecutor, Ms. Weathers went into private practice and devoted herself to the effective representation of citizens accused of criminal offenses and general practice. She has taught college-level classes in Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, and Civil Procedure. In 2007 Ms. Weathers opened her private law office for the representation of clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Ms. Weathers is committed to providing superior professional legal representation to clients in need of legal services and treating the client with respect and professional courtesy.

"A lawyer you can trust" - Jasmine Crockett. I was blessed enough to experience running for the office of District Attorney at the age of 28. While I wasn't victorious, I was successful. I smoothly transitioned into private practice after the campaign was completed.. I believe that I am truly walking in my purpose as an attorney and as such am a zeolous advocate in every case that comes across my desk.  I am passionate about my clients, family, and community.  Below is a list of some of my civic activities.. Past member of Junior League Texarkana. Top 40 under 40 (Four States Living Magazine)Leadership SBOT (State Bar of Texas) in 2010I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and serve as the Primary Campus Advisor to the Undergraduates at SAU, Magnolia. Past Member of the Customer Service and Performance Subcommittee (The National Bar Association)I am a member of Texarkana Young Lawyers Association and while under the leadership of Attorney Shivali Sharma, I served as the social chair and worked on various local projects which netted the affiliate various awards. The association received TYLA’s First Place-Small City Comprehensive Award of Achievement, the Arkansas Bar Association’s Outstanding Bar Association Award, and the American Bar Association’s Second Place-Small City Comprehensive Award. Some of the projects that I have participated in are:Texarkana’s first Young Lawyer Practicum Program, The Domestic Violence Prevention Valentine Program with distribution of "Ending the Violence: How to Obtain A Texas Protective Order," rollout of the Legal Guide for Cancer Patients at the local Race for the Cure, creation of Texarkana Kids Law Library provided to two local schools, local Judicial Dinner*, New Lawyer Reception, Vote America, restaurant night benefiting the local Boy’s & Girl’s Club, Watersprings Ranch Orphanage Halloween Party, and attorney volunteer days with Harvest Texarkana, Teen Court of Texarkana, Local Affiliate Newsletter*, and Running WJ Ranch.My favorite project to date is VOTE AMERICA - where we inform high school students about the history of voting in America and ultimately register eligible students to vote.