The Law Office of John R. Teakell operates from 2911 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75219, focusing exclusively on federal criminal defense and complex white-collar cases throughout Texas and nationwide. John Teakell, a former federal and state prosecutor with over 30 years of experience, has handled thousands of cases from misdemeanors to federal death penalty matters since beginning practice in 1985. Recognized as Top 1% of Criminal Defense Attorneys nationally and voted Super Lawyers for 16 years, Teakell represents professionals and executives facing SEC investigations, federal conspiracy charges, fraud, computer crimes, and other high-stakes matters. Available at (214) 523-9076, the firm handles mail and wire fraud, securities violations, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, identity theft, and drug trafficking cases in federal courts. With recognition from Forbes, Fortune Magazine, and the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top Trial Attorneys in Texas, Teakell personally manages each case rather than delegating to junior associates. The practice extends to gun violations, firearms smuggling, alien smuggling, health care fraud, embezzlement, and forfeitures involving business licenses and assets. Serving clients from offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and throughout federal jurisdictions, the firm provides aggressive trial representation backed by extensive resources and proven courtroom success.
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Dallas
Broden & Mickelsen, LLP maintains offices at 2600 State St, Dallas, TX 75204, providing sophisticated criminal defense representation for complex federal and state cases at both trial and appellate levels, with direct attorney contact available at (214) 720-9552. Partners Clint Broden and Mick Mickelsen, both board certified in criminal law and criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, bring over 60 years of combined experience handling cases nationwide from Hawaii to Maine. The firm specializes in federal crimes including child pornography, computer crimes, sex crimes, drug trafficking, financial fraud, and tax fraud, as well as white-collar offenses, state criminal appeals, and federal criminal appeals, having filed numerous Petitions for Writs of Certiorari with the United States Supreme Court. With remarkable success rates showing only 42.8% of Broden’s federal cases and 50% of Mickelsen’s federal cases ending in conviction compared to the 2022 national average of 90.4%, the firm has earned recognition including Lawyer of the Year from the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and consistent Super Lawyers designation since 2004. Their comprehensive approach includes exhaustive investigation with quality investigators, close client communication throughout representation, and strategic defense development whether pursuing lengthy jury trials, negotiating favorable plea agreements, or handling complicated appeals.
Peter Barrett Criminal Defense operates from 3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75219, with attorney Peter Barrett providing criminal defense services for over 25 years, available at 214-526-0555 for free case consultations. With experience handling thousands of criminal defense cases and over 100 jury trials in state and federal courts, Barrett offers personalized attention where clients work directly with the attorney rather than being treated as case numbers. The firm exclusively handles criminal defense matters including Texas crimes, sexual offenses, white collar crimes, federal crimes, federal drug crimes, and manslaughter, providing full-service representation with every aspect handled in-house. Barrett maintains a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating and AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, with positive working relationships among prosecutors and judges throughout Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Ellis, Kaufman, and Denton Counties. The practice provides tailored representation based on individual needs, utilizing forensic accountants, investigators, and other experts when trials become necessary while often resolving cases without trial through skilled negotiation. As both attorney and advocate, Barrett personally gets to know clients and circumstances, understands all case facts, advises on defenses, creates optimal solutions, and utilizes experienced investigators to support each client’s rights throughout all phases of the criminal justice process.
Hindieh Law, PLLC serves the Dallas-Fort Worth area from offices at 1412 Buckner Blvd and 304 W 12th St, Dallas, TX 75217, with criminal defense attorney Ray Hindieh providing bilingual services to Hispanic and Latino families. A former Assistant District Attorney, Hindieh brings prosecutorial insight to defending DWI/DUI, illegal drugs, family violence, aggravated assault cases, and immigration-related criminal matters throughout Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Johnson, and Grayson Counties. The firm specializes in helping non-citizens navigate criminal charges that could impact immigration status, offering comprehensive crimmigration services to protect what clients have built in the United States. Federal practice areas include drug-related cases, federal probation violations, and illegal reentry charges, while state defense encompasses first-offense DWIs, domestic violence, bonds, and various drug crimes. Recognized by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, Ray Hindieh has built relationships with prosecutors and understands the judicial system’s inner workings. The practice operates Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with 24/7 consultation availability at 214-960-1458, providing Spanish-speaking staff who assist at every step including court proceedings. Known locally as “El Rey” for criminal defense, the firm helps families improve their lives while protecting them from criminal prosecution’s harsh consequences.
Yu, South & Associates is a full-service law firm with a primary focus on U.S. immigration and nationality law, located at 2711 LBJ Fwy, Ste 598, Dallas, TX 75234. The firm can be reached at (972) 994-9988. With a history of serving the international and immigration communities since 1991, the firm provides legal solutions to a diverse clientele including corporations, school districts, and individuals. The immigration practice group, led by Becky Yu, is a highly respected legal team in North Texas. The firm boasts a team with over 100 years of combined experience, licensed in multiple jurisdictions, and offers multilingual support to assist clients from around the world with their legal needs.
In addition to its core immigration practice, Yu, South & Associates offers services in several other areas of law. The firm’s criminal law team provides defense for clients facing criminal charges that may have potential immigration consequences. They also handle contract and business disputes, including entity formation and legal compliance for various business structures. Other practice areas include family law, covering divorce and child custody; estate planning and probate services such as wills and trusts; patent and trademark law; and international trade. The legal team includes experienced attorneys like Brian South, Herbert Joe, and Sarah Bai, who bring a wide range of expertise to provide a one-stop, total solution for their clients’ legal matters.
The Law Office of Luis Miguel Arango Petrocchi, PLLC serves Dallas-Fort Worth from 8500 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 4020, Dallas, TX 75247, offering bilingual criminal defense and immigration law services. Attorney Luis Miguel Arango Petrocchi provides personalized legal support for criminal matters including DWI, assault, robbery, burglary, theft, drug offenses, family violence, public intoxication, probation violations, and expungements throughout North Texas. Having practiced immigration law since graduating from law school, first at a nonprofit then in private practice, the attorney brings passionate advocacy to both criminal defense and immigration cases affecting the DFW community. The firm handles consultations and representation for clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges while also assisting with record clearing through the expungement process. Operating Monday through Saturday by appointment at 469-883-0801, the practice delivers tailored legal strategies ensuring clients are heard throughout their cases and personal needs are met. The attorney works diligently to achieve favorable results in criminal matters ranging from drug possession to violent crimes, offering comprehensive guidance to individuals navigating the Texas criminal justice system while maintaining professional memberships and certifications that demonstrate commitment to legal excellence.
Fellman Law Office P.L.L.C. practices from 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204, with attorney Marc Fellman providing experienced DWI and criminal defense since graduating from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and establishing his Dallas practice. Fellman defends clients against DWI/DUI charges including first offenses with BAC of 0.15% or higher, second and third offenses, felony DWI, and cases involving minors, understanding Texas’s complex DWI laws including superfines, mandatory jail sentences, and Administrative License Revocation proceedings. The firm handles assault, family violence, drug charges, theft, fraud, white collar crimes, and probation violations, with extensive experience challenging field sobriety tests, blood alcohol results, and identifying constitutional violations that lead to dismissals. Having successfully negotiated numerous plea agreements and secured dismissals by identifying unavailable witnesses or police mistakes, Fellman provides aggressive defense strategies while maintaining honest communication about case realities. He assists with occupational driver’s licenses, fights license suspensions through ALR hearings, and appears in court as many times as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes. Born and raised in Dallas, Fellman offers free consultations at (214) 530-2056 for criminal defense representation.
Saputo Toufexis operates from 1845 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201, with attorneys Paul Saputo and Nick Toufexis providing award-winning criminal defense throughout Texas. Available at 888-239-9305, these pure defense attorneys have never worked as prosecutors, dedicating their entire careers over a decade to defending people from government prosecution across more than fifty Texas counties. The firm handles DWI/DUI, drug crimes, assault, sexual assault, murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, white collar federal crimes, and serious felony charges in both state and federal courts including the Northern District of Texas. Saputo, a Duke Law School graduate recognized by D Magazine’s Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, has obtained hundreds of victories including jury acquittals and dismissals while developing groundbreaking defense innovations. Toufexis, a Navy veteran and SMU Law graduate named to Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, brings exceptional trial skills as a recently named partner. The boutique practice represents high-profile clients and handles sensitive matters with discretion, fighting relentlessly against unjust prosecutions through cutting-edge legal tactics, constitutional challenges, and aggressive trial advocacy. They publish industry-leading penal code analysis, train other lawyers, and maintain admission in federal courts across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming.
The Goolsby Law Firm maintains its primary office at 2650 Valley View Lane Building 2, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75234, where Mike Goolsby brings his experience as a former prosecutor and chief prosecutor of the family violence court to criminal defense representation. The firm handles assault and family violence, drug possession and trafficking, gun and firearms charges, probation violations, burglary and theft, DWI, interfering with emergency calls, protection orders, criminal mischief, evading arrest, non-disclosure and expungement, resisting arrest, federal defense, ODL violations, sex crimes, driving on suspended license, and fraud cases throughout Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Collin Counties. Mike Goolsby has been selected as one of America’s Top Lawyers by American Law Society, recognized by National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and featured by D Magazine Best Lawyers in criminal defense. The practice serves residents in Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Denton, Fort Worth, Irving, McKinney, and Plano with free consultations and no obligation discussions about case outcomes. Having formerly served as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County, Mike Goolsby uses his prosecutorial experience to identify weaknesses in the state’s cases while striving for dismissals, acquittals at trial, or favorable plea negotiations. The firm offers 24/7 availability at 214-296-2770 with transparent communication throughout the legal process.
Berlof & Newton, P.C. operates from 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75204, providing criminal defense services throughout Dallas County and surrounding areas, available at 214-827-2800 with free consultations in English and Spanish. Founded in March 2001 by Darrin Berlof and Everett Newton, both solo practitioners who combined their experience to better serve the community, the firm brings 48 years of combined experience handling over 85,000 cases and representing over 37,000 clients. The practice specializes in DWI/DUI defense, criminal cases ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanors, traffic tickets, expunctions, and orders of nondisclosure throughout Dallas County cities including Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Mesquite, Richardson, and extending to Collin County areas like Allen, Frisco, and Plano. With over 20 years handling criminal defense, DWI, and traffic ticket cases in Dallas, the attorneys provide experienced and aggressive representation whether clients face small fines or potential life imprisonment. The firm offers affordable legal help with municipal court and Justice of the Peace court appearances, bail attorney services, driver’s license issues including commercial licenses and occupational licenses. Available for emergency situations and maintaining safety protocols, Berlof & Newton fights for clients every step of the way through the criminal justice process.