Forestburg Criminal Lawyers

Voted "Top Attorneys" 2015 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine.

Gerard Kardonsky is a litigation attorney in the fields of criminal defense (including theft and drug charges, DWI, family violence, sexual offenses, etc.). Gerard has extensive courtroom and trial experience who will work and fight for you and he takes his job very seriously. Call Gerard today to discuss your needs, he is fluent in English and Russian. Gerard Kardonsky started practicing criminal defense in 2009 working for a respected lawyer in Tarrant County, Texas. Gerard Kardonskyis a first-generation Texas native and was raised in the D/FW area. He is a world traveler who understands and respects diverse cultural...

Mike Schneider has built one of the premier family law, divorce, and criminal defense law firms in Fort Worth. Mike and several of his attorneys have made the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers List for Family Law, or Criminal Defense. The attorneys focus on their particular area of law whether it be family law, divorce, child custody, parental visitation, adoption, or criminal defense. If you have a legal need for a family law or criminal law attorney contact the Schneider Law Firm, PC to hire an attorney that focuses on the area of law that you need.

Clay Graham is a criminal defense attorney serving primarily Tarrant and Dallas County. Clay has successfully tried criminal cases ranging from Complex Intoxication Related Offenses, Drug Possession, and Murder. Clay also holds a license as a Registered Nurse in Texas, and is frequently retained to consult in criminal cases to review injury and autopsy evidence, as well as to develop a client's health conditions for the purpose of developing a legal defense to a crime, or to mitigate guilt. Clay served on the Board of Directors for the Innocence Project of Texas from 2010-2011. Clay participated in the...

Attorney Lal Varghese, is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas since 1992. He is still licensed in Kerala, India to practice in any court. He has been practicing as an attorney for the past 31 years, out of which he is been practicing immigration law for the last 17 years in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Lal Varghese is a member of several legal and professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), National Asian...

Graham Norris is a trial lawyer with experience you can trust. As a former prosecutor with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office, Graham has built a strong reputation for passionate advocacy. Graham was honored as the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 attorneys for criminal law, Graham has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, and was recently named one of Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys. When Graham steps into a courtroom, he’s tough, honest, and his opponents know he means business. He is exactly who you need standing next to you. Graham was born and raised...

The Law Offices of Matthew Arnold are dedicated to helping clients who are being investigated, charged, or prosecuted by Federal or State law enforcement authorities. Matthew Arnold served the first ten years of his career as a felony prosecutor in the Dallas and Van Zandt County District Attorney's Offices until opening his private defense practice in 2003. Matthew Arnold has the special skills and experience that are essential when you, or a loved one, is facing this frightening and difficult process. Our law office handles all aspects of your case from investigation through trial and appeal, and we do so...

As a partner at Fears | Nachawati, John manages the firm’s criminal defense and family law practice sections. These courtroom intensive areas of law often carry high stakes for those involved. John enjoys the challenge of arguing his clients’ cases before a judge and jury. Originally from Louisiana, John attended high school at the Culver Academies in Indiana. He attended Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science. After college, John earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. John is licensed to practice in...

I have been practicing law since 2009. The focus of my practice for the last decade has been focused almost exclusively in defense of those accused of criminal conduct or juvenile delinquency. I represent clients in all phases of the process from advisement regarding potential charges through trial, appeal and sealing or expunction of records. I also represent clients regarding post-conviction and parole on a more limited basis. I am licensed to practice in the State of Texas and before the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. ...

Mr. Shipley has devoted his life to the service of others. He has served his community as an emergency medical technician (EMT), a volunteer firefighter, a US Army soldier, a FBI agent and now as an attorney. While serving as a FBI agent for 14 years, Mr. Shipley investigated violations of both state and federal crimes. Mr. Shipley has testified in both state and federal court and is intimately familiar with the judicial process. Mr. Shipley’s skills as an investigator and negotiator give him a strong advantage in resolving legal issues in and out of the courtroom. He has worked with...

University of New Mexico
Director of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Graduation Date: 12/2010
Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University W.P. Carey
School of Business (2006)

Admitted to the Northern, Eastern, Western, & Southern Districts of Texas
Admitted as Creditor’s Agent in 155 bankruptcy courts 100 hours Pro Bono Club

12 years experience. Licensed EMT. Rebel with a Cause.

The founder of his own criminal defense law firm and a nationally recognized lecturer, E.X. Martin, III has been a strong advocate for his clients in Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Metroplex and throughout the surrounding counties for more than 40 years. Mr. Martin has concentrated his law practice entirely in the area of criminal defense, representing people before both state and federal courts.

Mr. Martin graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law with his Juris Doctor in 1972. He is admitted to practice before all of the state courts of Texas as well as before the U.S. District Court...