Burkeville White Collar Crime Lawyers

Spolin Law P.C.’s founder, Aaron Spolin, is a former prosecutor and award-winning criminal appeals attorney. He has achieved successful outcomes on hundreds of criminal cases, including numerous dismissals of major felony cases; non-criminal resolutions to complex fraud and insurance fraud defense cases; successful appellate outcomes from various appellate courts; and multiple not-guilty jury verdicts at trial. Innocent Spolin Law clients wrongfully accused of murder and other serious crimes are now free because of his work. Aaron is the recipient of various awards for his advocacy, including the American College of Trial Lawyer’s Medal for Excellence in Oral Advocacy as well as...

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of...

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...

Christopher Downey has been recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Houston. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as a both a Texas Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Houston. Mr. Downey lectures throughout the State of Texas on issues related to criminal law and has served as an instructor at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar as well as the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association Top Gun DWI Program. He is licensed throughout the State of Texas as well as in...

I've obtained dismissals on over 1000 criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. After working on my craft at a large law firm for nearly a decade, I founded my own boutique DWI and criminal defense law firm, taking on fewer clients in order to form closer attorney-client relationships. I take pride in providing personalized, responsive customer service and obtaining the best outcomes possible for my clients. If you or a loved one are caught in the unfortunate position of being prosecuted for alleged criminal wrongdoing, call me today...

Soon after obtaining his law degree from St.Mary's School of Law in 1986, Mario Del Prado chose to focus his practice on criminal defense. In 1991, Mario and his wife founded Del Prado Law, where they effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Mario is currently a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mario has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial. Mario has been named as a “Texas Super Lawyer”...

Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of...

Attorney Jason Horton has been a trial lawyer in Texas and Arkansas since 2003. He earned his B.A. with honors from Texas Lutheran University, where he was also the starting running back on the football team, and obtained his J.D. with honors from Texas Tech School of Law.
Jason started his legal career as an associate attorney at a civil law firm in Texarkana, where he handled a wide range of cases, from criminal law and personal injury to business litigation and class action lawsuits. In 2010, he formed Jason Horton Law.
Jason has successfully handled cases in state and federal courts...

I have been practicing criminal law and procedure exclusively for the past twenty one years, first as a criminal prosecutor for six years and, as a defense attorney since 2005. I have been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2011, and devote my practice to the defense of others. I have been selected as every year since 2017 as a Texas Super Lawyer in Criminal Law.

McDonald began his legal career in 2001 as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County where he prosecuted thousands of felony cases ranging from capital murder to minor felony drug cases. 

In 2004, McDonald moved closer to home and began prosecuting felony cases in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, which included being an instructor at the Fort Bend County Gus George Law Enforcement Academy as well as teaching at many local police departments.

In 2006, McDonald opened his own Criminal Trial Practice focusing solely on representing clients who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout the great State of Texas....

David Scoggins was born in Dallas, Texas and has been a lifelong Texan. He graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and thereafter graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. He immediately obtained his license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Texas and shortly thereafter was licensed in the Federal Courts of the United States. In 1981, David Scoggins commenced the practice of law in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex and has resolved over 6,000 criminal cases. He has represented citizens accused in...

Don Flanary serves as a passionate defense attorney to those facing criminal charges in the San Antonio area and across the State of Texas. He believes that attorneys should serve as more than just counselors to those in difficult situations, but that they are obligated to fight tirelessly for the futures of every client, no matter how challenging the situation may seem. With a decade of legal experience, Don Flanary has taken on a variety of both state and Federal charges in Bexar County, TX. Some of these charges include misdemeanors, felony drug charges, white collar crimes, and federal...

As a former Senior Chief Felony Prosecutor and State District Trial Judge with over 40 years of experience, attorney Randy Isenberg is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and was selected for inclusion in the list of “Texas Super Lawyers” for the year 2006 printed in Texas Monthly Magazine a Thomson Reuters service, and selected for inclusion in the list as a Top Texas Lawyer in 2006 and 2007 by a Thomson Reuters service. He is also board-certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is certified as a Criminal Defense Advocate by the...

As principal at The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp, Matthew D. Sharp is dedicated to serving clients in the greater Houston area and throughout the state of Texas. He focuses his practice of law in the area of criminal law. He accepts a wide variety of cases, including DWI charges, theft and property crimes, drug-related charges, weapons, white collar crimes, assault/battery, prostitution crimes, sex crimes defense, federal defense and other criminal cases.

Mr. Sharp graduated with his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University of...

I started my law career as an assistant district attorney at the District Attorney's Office in El Paso County, Texas. After almost three years of prosecuting cases, I switched sides and joined the El Paso County Public Defender's Office. Although I loved my work as a deputy public defender, I decided to become a solo practitioner in 2016. My goal is to continue advocating for the accused in El Paso as an experienced trial lawyer who genuinely cares for my clients, works tirelessly, and achieves results. Defense Language Institute (Russian) BA Texas A&M University 2003 JD Washburn University School of Law 2010 Assistant...

Robert J. Fickman is a Top Rated Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer. 38+ Years Experience. He is dedicated and fights hard to obtain the best possible results for his clients. Robert provides personal attention to each client. He is dedicated and experienced in handling all criminal matters. Robert Fickman has defended the accused for more than 38 years. He defends people from all walks of life, both in State and Federal Court. He has successfully defended people on charges ranging from DWI to Murder. He has also successfully defended people in Federal Court on a variety of charges ranging from healthcare...

With more than 40 years of experience as a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Van Hilley confidently represents individuals from across Texas who have been charged with criminal offenses. He has diligently served as a respected member of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley through many complex and high profile cases, ranging from misdemeanor drug crimes to felony white collar fraud offenses. His many awards and leadership roles have made him an esteemed member of the legal community. In addition to practicing law throughout Texas courts, Mr. Hilley also is licensed to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit and...

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...

Frequently found atop lists of the top attorneys in his state, Christopher Lewis is a trial attorney based in Dallas, Texas. He is recognized by past clients and peers alike for his considerable experience and contribution to numerous areas of criminal defense and personal injury law. He possesses both an Avvo 10/10 rating and AV Preeminent rating by Martingdale Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating awarded for the combination of skills and experience in the law. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Evangel University, where he majored in both government and psychology. He was also a four-year letterman for his...

Colby Vokey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving on active duty from 1988-2008. After graduating from Texas A&M University and being commissioned as a Marine Officer, he served as an artillery officer for several years, including a combat tour during Operation Desert Storm, where he earned the Combat Action RIbbon. Selected for the law education program, he attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor with Distinction. He spent the remainder of his Marine Corps career as a Marine lawyer as both a prosecutor and defense counsel....

As a former federal prosecutor, Dan has an insider's knowledge of the tactics used by and resources available to federal prosecutors. He has used this knowledge and his over 33 years of trial experience to independently and successfully defend board chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, doctors, lawyers, CPAs, entrepreneurs, preachers, companies, and individuals embroiled in complex white collar criminal cases. He has been involved in numerous high-profile bank fraud, securities fraud, health care fraud, antitrust, IRS tax and corporate fraud cases. He successfully obtained acquittals in an indictment brought by Whitewater Independent Counsel Ken Starr and took President Bill Clinton's testimony in...

Walker Fults represents a select clientele of individuals who have been charged with crimes in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding metroplex areas. He treats every case as if it will go to trial. Taking an aggressive approach at the outset allows him to uncover every detail that could contribute to a positive outcome for his clients’ cases. Whereas some lawyers settle on the prosecutor’s terms, Walker Fults has successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts at trial and had cases dismissed outright. Walker Fults doesn’t stop working for his client until he’s gotten the absolute best result.

Before opening his own law...

The Haggard Law Firm is headed by Houston, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Carl Haggard, former Misdemeanor and District Court Chief Prosecutor with a lengthy tenure in the Harris County DA’s office. For over three decades, Carl Haggard has maintained the utmost integrity. He is a strong advocate for his clients, respected by Harris County Judges and Prosecutors alike.

Jason English grew up in his dad’s personal injury law practice in Tarrant County, graduated from Texas A&M before getting his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Initially, he worked in his father’s firm on personal injury, wills, and probate, as well as, family law cases. Soon thereafter he took his father’s advice and worked as a prosecutor to obtain trial expertise. Jason English was an Assistant District Attorney with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office in Austin, Texas from 2007-2017. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction over felony offenses. Mr. English was a prosecutor...

Juan Carlos is an intuitive legal advocate who represents Texas clients in both State and Federal courts. Before graduating from St. Mary’s Law School, Juan Carlos was a decorated police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C.. After graduation and before his 5th year of practicing law, Juan Carlos was appointed as a Bexar County Criminal District Court Magistrate Judge. These dynamic experiences and compassionate approach to service round out his ability to connect with juries and successfully secure not-guilty verdicts in a variety of criminal defense cases. Renowned for his passion in the courtroom, Juan Carlos...

Mr. Presti focuses his practice on litigation, primarily in the areas of personal injury, immigration, criminal and civil disputes. Mr. Presti has represented clients all over the great state of Texas. Mr. Presti has tried over 25 cases to jury verdict in counties such as Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Harris, Hood, Lamar, and Titus. Mr. Presti is a champion for the underrepresented and underserved parts of the community. He has a track record of winning substantial recoveries for his clients and has successfully negotiated and resolved hundreds of cases for his clients.

As a former state and federal prosecutor, I have tried over 100 jury trials from DWI to Capital Murder at the state level, to complex drug, money laundering, and white collar crime cases at the federal level.

James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.

James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...

Fred Dahr is a Houston-based criminal lawyer who represents clients in criminal litigations from misdemeanors and felonies to appeals, writs of Habeas Corpus, and clearing record cases in state and federal courts. He has won dismissals or acquittals for clients charged with different assault cases, aggravated robbery, driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, theft, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Jon O’Toole has always had a passion for helping people in their times of trouble. When he opened his practice as a Collin County defense attorney he used this passion as a guiding principle. Jon knows being charged with a crime can make you feel alone in the world and he wants to be their to walk with you through this most trying of times. Jon O’Toole knew he wanted to work in criminal defense when he went to law school and the day after he passed the bar exam he was in a court room in Hunt county as...

Experienced federal criminal trial lawyer. A former federal prosecutor in Texas. Exclusively practicing in federal criminal court. Lead counsel in hundreds of federal criminal cases. Specializes in mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, health care fraud, conspiracy, and cryptocurrency violations. Extensive experience in federal forfeiture matters, having handled hundreds of forfeiture matters over 25 years. Served as Asset Forfeiture Chief at the United States Attorney's Office. Representing clients involved in cryptocurrency businesses since 2015. Attorney Spencer is also practicing in white collar crimes defense, and cryptocurrency compliance. Client focused. Results focused.

My name is Richard R. Alamia. I have been practicing law since 1977. I offer free consultations and also accept payment plans. My general practice consists of criminal law (State and Federal), family law, immigration, & civil lawsuits.

Chris Perri is an award-winning criminal defense attorney dedicated to getting the best possible outcomes for his clients. With over 15 years of experience practicing criminal defense in Austin and all over Texas, Chris Perri has successfully helped clients win trials, overturn wrongful convictions, get cases dismissed, and expunge records. He’s had successful outcomes in a variety of areas, including: Appeals, DWI and DUI in Austin, Writs, Assault, Family Violence, Drug Possession, Theft, Expungements, Cyber Crimes, and more.

Through personalized, compassionate, and client-focused service, Chris Perri will protect your rights and prepare a vigorous defense that ensures the best possible...

Stephen C. Barrera was raised in Wilson County, Texas. After obtaining a B.A. in Philosophy at U.T.S.A., he attended St. Mary's Law School. During law school, Stephen made the Dean's List, wrote for The Scholar, St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and interned for United States Fifth Circuit Judge Emilio Garza. Stephen was also awarded 1st place and Best Speaker during the St. Mary's Law School 1L Moot Court Competition. Stephen's law career began at the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani, where he worked in the firm's trial section. In 2008, Stephen started his own practice...

Mr. Halstead is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He began his legal career over 25 years ago as a prosecutor for Bexar County, Texas. He received his B.A. from Texas A&M University and J.D. degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. For 14 years Woody represented the State of Texas as a prosecutor in thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to murders and concluded his prosecution career as the First Assistant for the Bexar County D.A.’s Office. During his legal career, Woody also worked part-time...

Ashkan "Ash" Mehryari is a criminal defense attorney who quickly earned a reputation for being one of the best attorneys in DFW. In his first felony trial, after moving to recuse a district judge for being unfair, he obtained an acquittal for his client in trial with the subsequent judge. He continued to build on this reputation through the years and obtained a full acquittal following a Capital Murder charge in 2020.

Over the years, Ash earned countless awards; however, the greatest testament to his practice is the source of his clients. In addition to former clients, he receives numerous referrals...

Ryan is a seasoned and successful trial attorney who practices almost exclusively in criminal defense. Ryan has secured verdicts of NOT GUILTY in cases with very serious charges ranging from Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assaults, and felonies, as well as misdemeanor cases. Ryan has both the reputation for and the experience of trying difficult cases. His skill in trial allows him to come up with the best strategies for his clients, giving them the best opportunity to succeed. Ryan is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of legal specialization since 2021. This distinction is held...

James Twine was born in Fort Hood, Texas, and after a childhood in New Jersey, he settled with his family in Cedar Park, Texas, in 1993. He holds a Leander High School diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, a Masters in Public Administration from Texas State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before embarking on his legal career, James's diverse experiences included proofreading at the Texas State Senate, underwriting for an insurance company, and writing for a local business paper. He also worked as a clerk in the Williamson County District Clerk’s...

In 1988, Christine Martino Del Prado received her J.D. from St.Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Soon after graduating, Christine chose to focus her legal career on criminal defense with cases that involve DWI, domestic violence, drug violations, felonies, misdemeanors, and more. Today, she is a founding partner of Del Prado Law, where she and her husband effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Christine is currently a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in San Antonio" by Scene in SA Magazine for the...