Ellis County Criminal Lawyers

I practice Criminal Law, Family Law, DUI/DWI, and Personal Injury Law in Texas State and US Federal Courts. Navarro and Ellis Counties and this area of Central Texas has been home to my family for over 130 years. I pride myself in being a 5th Generation Navarro County Resident. I work hard for my clients and put their wishes first. Success, Aggression, and Common Sense is what you get when you hire me to be your attorney. I don't have any time to play with your life and the problems you are dealing with because...

Family Law Mediator
Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator
Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine 2013-2019
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Former Texas Lawyers for Texas Veteran volunteer
Extensive Jury Trial experience in Family, Criminal, Juvenile, and CPS cases

Having ridden shotgun with clients on hundreds of family law and criminal law cases, I know it's important to have a lawyer you trust. Your lawyer will give you guidance and advice through some of the toughest times of your life, so that person should be someone you are confident in. I believe that every case and every client deserves a unique solution. There are no "cookie cutter" answers in...

I take immense pride in providing professional service to my clients. My office is dedicated 100% to the practice of criminal defense in Texas State courts. I value my clients' constitutional rights and will fight to protect them. My goal is to conduct a vigorous defense of my clients' cases in order to vindicate or mitigate their particular situation, thereby promoting justice through the practice of law.

My law practice consists of helping people who find themselves in difficult legal situations. Prior to opening my law practice, I was a prosecutor for approximately 10 years. Neither myself, nor any other attorney, can guarantee a specific result. However, I will devote as much attention to your case as it takes in an effort to achieve a favorable outcome. I will tell you what you need to know, even though it may not be what you want to hear. I will communicate with you as often as necessary to make sure you understand your options and approve the course...

Paul specializes in tax controversy and disputes between tax collection entities, like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or State and Local Tax (SALT) agencies, and individuals, corporations, and businesses.

Other areas of practice include criminal law, family law, immigration law, transactional law, and wills and probate. Paul also does appellate work.

Paul is admitted to practice in all state courts of Texas, including the Supreme Court of Texas, as well as the Federal Northern District of Texas Court, the Federal Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, the United States Tax Court, the United States Immigration Court, and the United States Immigration...

When Your Reputation and Finances Are at Stake, Invest in the Best! Investing in your defense: While our fees may be higher than some, consider it an investment. For professionals and businesses facing complex tax controversies or white-collar criminal charges, a misstep can be crippling. You need more than just an attorney; you need a fierce advocate, a seasoned strategist, and a proven winner. Why Choose Jeff Trevillion, Jr.? *Unmatched Expertise: With over 15 years of experience navigating the labyrinthine world of tax law and white-collar defense, Jeff Trevillion has a deep understanding of the challenges you face and a relentless pursuit of...

Christy Jack is a nationally recognized trial attorney who has handled thousands of criminal cases during her 25-year legal career — first as a prosecutor and now as a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney. She has tried more than 200 cases before a jury, ranging from sexual assault to capital murder. Nationwide, there are few who have her level of experience handling death penalty cases.

Prior to becoming a partner at the Fort Worth defense firm of Varghese Summersett, Christy served as a prosecutor for more than two decades in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. She was highly regarded by...

Dallas and Plano criminal lawyer J. Michael Price II and his criminal defense team have successfully defended a vast assortment of criminal matters including drunk driving, possession of drugs and other controlled substances, narcotics sales, theft, white-collar fraud, conspiracy, computer crimes, and sex offenses.

Mike Price was born in North Carolina in 1970. He moved to Sherman, Texas, in 1973 and graduated from Sherman High School in 1988. Mike completed his undergraduate studies at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated cum laude in 1992. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Southern Methodist University School of Law...

https://www.versutexas.com https://www.familytexas.com https://www.versusinjury.com Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett, one of the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is also a Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction held by less than 1 percent of attorneys in Texas. Benson is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries. He is often called upon to handle complex cases and has become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas. Benson has amassed numerous awards and accolades. In 2021, he was elected to serve as the President of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers...

Paul Saputo is an award-winning Texas criminal defense attorney. Mr. Saputo leads the Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC team along with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Toufexis. The firm is dedicated to defending clients inside and outside of court. Mr. Saputo has obtained numerous victories in state and federal courts across the country, including over thirty different state courts, and the Federal District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas and Western District of Oklahoma. The Saputo Law Firm has been consistently awarded AVVO's Client Choice Award since its founding, delivering...

**Over 36 Years Criminal Defense Experience** ** Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1989** Our law firm in Fort Worth Texas is driven with one simple goal in mind and that is to deliver the best possible result on every case we represent. We know that for every criminal case that we pursue, there is a human being that is dependent on us for defending his or her rights, freedom and future wellbeing. This type of an understanding is the foundation of any successful attorney-client relationship. Everyone should be deserving of a lawyer that they feel comfortable working...

I am proud to be the Chief of the Family and Criminal Law sections at Guest and Gray. Our family law team is the highest-rated local firm in Rockwall and Kaufman County. We have the most family lawyers and the largest staff of any local family law firm. That means we have the resources to protect our clients and achieve their goals in domestic litigation.

Litigation involving children is among the most stressful for our clients. We understand how difficult this process can be, that's why we are proud to have the best track record for client satisfaction, just read...

Lisa Herrick is a partner at Varghese Summersett, where she specializes in juvenile law. Herrick is board certified in juvenile law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - a designation held by only 65 attorneys in the state of Texas and three in Tarrant County. Prior to going into private practice as a defense attorney, Herrick served as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for eight years. While at the DA’s Office, she was assigned to the juvenile division, which handles cases involving youth under age 17. There, she developed a passion for juvenile law. “I have handled every...

Bryan Hoeller is the managing partner of Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC, one of Fort Worth’s highly-rated boutique criminal law firms. Under his guidance, the law firm has served thousands of clients facing DWI and criminal charges in Tarrant County, Texas, from misdemeanor DWI's to serious felony charges (drug possession charges, aggravated assault, sex crimes, and domestic violence offenses). Note: we are only handling new Tarrant County, Texas cases. Bryan Hoeller received his JD from the University of Texas School of Law, as well as his Business Degree (Accounting) from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his bar admission for...

I became an attorney as a "second career," though it was always a first love and a goal for me. I practice strictly criminal defense because that is where my passion lies, focusing on all aspects of criminal law--trials, appeals, and habeas work. I have a strong faith that I am where I am because that is where I am supposed to be.

When you are arrested by the police, you have the right to be angry, but most of all, you have the right to hire a Board Certified defense attorney like Micah Belden and fight back. Call me at 903-744-4252 and start fighting your case today!

Get your case dismissed! I am a former Assistant District Attorney and have a perfect "10" rating with the prestigious attorney rating agency, AVVO. Also voted best criminal defense lawyer in D Magazine. My primary goal is to seek dismissal of your case, get an acquittal at trial, and negotiate to reduce your charge. I will strive to protect your rights in court by thoroughly reviewing your case, listening to concerns and working for a favorable result in your case. Mike has been practicing criminal law since 1994 as a prosecutor and now a defense attorney, so he has an...

Leticia “Letty” Martinez is a board certified criminal law specialist who has extensive experience handling state and federal criminal cases, specifically allegations of sexual abuse of adults and children, intoxication-related offenses and violent crimes.

Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Letty established a name for herself as both a state and federal prosecutor. She began her service as a misdemeanor prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office but quickly moved up the prosecutorial ladder. Over the next decade, she served in almost every unit and division within the District Attorney's Office, including Juvenile, Crimes Against Children, Gang and Family...

Daniel Clancy is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, and the United States, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Daniel Clancy is a Dallas criminal defense lawyer that represents individuals charged with criminal offenses in both State Court, and Federal Court, using his years of courtroom experience to gain excellent results. From the simplest misdemeanor crime to the most complex felony crime, Daniel Clancy provides high quality representation, striving constantly
to take care of the needs of all his clients.

The majority of Daniel Clancy’s cases involve:
White...

Todd Shapiro is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Plano TX. He is a partner at The Shapiro Law Firm, where he practices with his father, Howard Shapiro. The firm focuses on all matters pertaining to family law and criminal law. The Shapiro Law Firm has been a fixture in DFW for over 40 years.

AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner at Deandra Grant Law. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio and SMU Dedman School of Law, she is a national speaker on DWI law and science and the co-author of the annually updated book, The Texas DWI Manual (James Publishing). Deandra is a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and was trained as an operator and maintenance technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000. Deandra has certificates in Forensic Chromatography: Theory...

Mr. Mickelsen is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, an independent evaluation which identifies a lawyer with "very high to preeminent legal ability". He was also voted by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" in criminal defense in 2004 - 2014. In his six years at the Federal Public Defender's Office, Mr. Mickelsen acquired extensive experience in virtually every kind of federal criminal case, including numerous high profile "white-collar" cases. In 1998, Mr. Mickelsen left the public defender's office to form the partnership of Broden & Mickelsen. Broden & Mickelsen represents clients in federal courts throughout...

Steve Baker is an associate at Varghese Summersett, where he handles North Texas criminal cases, primarily out of Dallas, Collin, and Tarrant counties. Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as a federal judicial clerk, a prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and spent time in private practice. During his legal career, he has handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from DWI to murder to white collar crimes. His experience, coupled with a deep knowledge of the law, allows him to craft the best defense strategy for our clients and achieve remarkable results.

Brandon Barnett is an award-winning Fort Worth criminal defense and family lawyer. His practice is exclusively focused on criminal defense and family law in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Mr. Barnett is also a Reserve Military Judge and an adjunct law professor.

Ray Hindieh has dedicated his legal career to helping Hispanic & Latino families in the community whose loved ones face criminal prosecution, crimmigration, DWI, and family violence. He is known for aggressively litigating on behalf of his clients to achieve a prompt resolution of their case with the very best outcome. Using advanced trial presentation strategies, Ray is very effective at educating and persuading a jury of the merits of his client’s case.

Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney Jeff C. Kennedy represents individuals accused, charged, or under investigation for criminal matters ranging from misdemeanor charges to the most serious felony offenses. With over 25 years of legal experience in defending clients charged with criminal offenses, criminal defense lawyer Jeff C. Kennedy has the experience, knowledge, expertise, and proven record to provide clients with the best possible defense of criminal charges. Our goal in every criminal case is to fully investigate every aspect of the case, develop an effective and aggressive defense strategy, and achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a DWI Arrest. While other lawyers "advertise" expereince I will show you how my trial experience of over 100 trials can help in your case. My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my almost 20 years of practice...

Anna Summersett is Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This means she has achieved the highest designation possible for a criminal defense attorney, and she has been recognized as one of very few attorneys who can call themselves experts in the area of criminal law.

Anna Summersett is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has personally handled over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to Capital Murder.

As a partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, Anna primarily handles State Criminal Cases from post-arrest investigation through jury trial. She is rated a top attorney in client satisfaction.

Anna graduated from Baylor University...

Prior to founding the Lankford Law Firm, I was a managing partner at the Law Offices of Lankford & Knapp. I founded the Lankford Law Firm in order to focus exclusively on criminal defense and to allow myself the flexibility to serve a broader range of clients. In 2014, I was named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association. I take pride in fighting for individual's rights, freedom, and protecting them from the harsh consequences of the criminal justice system. I am a member of the State...

Robert Huseman is a partner at Varghese Summersett, a top criminal defense firm based in downtown Fort Worth. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, Robert served as a prosecutor for the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office for 18 years. Before that, he was an experienced Houston homicide detective who investigated more than 200 murders. All told, he has more than 30 years of experience in the criminal justice system - knowledge and skills that he now uses to aggressively defend people accused of crimes.

Sharon M. Easley is a skilled divorce mediator and family law attorney. Having more than 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Easley vigorously works to help her clients resolve their legal goals without suing each other, without fighting, and without expensive lawyers. Located in Plano, Texas, Sharon offers free consultations to potential clients. For peaceful and affordable mediation services, call 469-406-4320.

EXPERIENCE: For nearly 13 years, I have focused on representing clients in a variety of complex cases involving immigration law, criminal defense and family law. I have successfully helped thousands of clients over the years with extremely difficult cases.

RESULTS DRIVEN: Our goal is always to get you the best result possible. We don't make guarantees of a particular outcome, but what we do guarantee is that we will aggressively pursue every legal avenue possible as we fight for you.

OUR DIFFERENCE: I take pride in every person that entrusts me with their legal matter. For that...

Kathryn “Katie” Heflin is an associate at Varghese Summersett, where she aggressively defends clients accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses in North Texas. Before joining the criminal defense firm, Katie served more than six years as a prosecutor at the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, where she handled hundreds of cases and had more than 30 jury trials. She now uses that experience and insight to aggressively defend clients accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses. Katie has handled just about every kind of case, ranging from DWI to capital murder. She is tough, tenacious and devoted to achieving the...

( www.sparkslawfirm.com ) Justin Sparks is a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Fort Worth. If you have been accused of committing a crime or are under investigation, it is critical that you seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. Justin Sparks has handled thousands of cases dealing specifically with DWI/DUI, possession, drug crimes, white collar crimes and more. You are going to need an experienced lawyer who will take the time to meticulously investigate your case to find the best possible solution. Justin Sparks will protect and defend your rights starting with extensive pre-trial preparation using experienced investigators and...

WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS & PRICE MATCH, WHEN POSSIBLE. 214-445-6336 My clients rely on me to be approachable, responsive, efficient & effective. My goal is to get your life back to normal with an emphasis on getting the charge you’re facing off your record. You deserve aggressive, vigorous & experienced advocacy. Call me at 214-445-6336 or send me an email, kgt@kgtlaw.com.

Mr. Howard is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. He had litigated several hundred cases to Texas judges and juries. He has secured excellent verdicts for his clients and recovered over a million dollars in damages for injury victims. He has been certified in Gas Chromatography for DWI blood testing.

Colleyville and Fort Worth DWI Lawyer Lindsay Truly is a Partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC. She is an experienced DWI trial attorney and former Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Prosecutor) in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Lindsay has handled thousands of misdemeanor criminal cases and has tried over 50 misdemeanor criminal trials, including criminal jury trials for DWI, Theft, Resisting Arrest, Assault, and Criminal Trespass. Lindsay also has valuable experience handling hundreds of Felony Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases. As a prosecutor Lindsay was responsible for reviewing and presenting Felony DWI’s before the Grand Jury. This...