Dallas County courts can be unpredictable, and every court has its own rules, prosecutors, and pressure points. You need someone who knows how to navigate that system and achieve success.
We serve Dallas, but our attorneys handle cases in Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, and Ellis Counties.
A criminal conviction could mean life-altering consequences, including:
- Jail time
- Expensive fines
- Probation
- Loss of gun rights
What Are the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction?
Pleading guilty or no contest might seem like a simple way to avoid jail. However, any criminal conviction will damage you in ways you might not initially consider. A conviction could:
- Cause you to lose child custody or visitation rights
- Cost you your job or professional license
- Damage your reputation within the community (for example, if you’re required to register as a sex offender)
- Prevent you from renting an apartment or getting a loan to buy a house
When developing a customized strategy for your case, we will review every possible consequence of a conviction. Our Dallas team knows the key players in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, the Frank Crowley Courthouse, and the surrounding counties. One previously served as President of the Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
But when you hire us, you aren’t just getting the Dallas team. We have teams across the state and meet each day to review case strategies. You’ll get the full force of our entire staff, which includes a former judge, three DWI scientists, and even an ex-FBI agent. These experiences give us insider knowledge of how the prosecutors will approach your case. We leverage this expertise to get you the best possible case outcome.
Our Process: What Happens When You Call Us
We know making a phone call can be intimidating. We’ve optimized our processes to make our consultation calls simple.
Free consultation: Speak with an intake specialist who gathers the facts and gets your paperwork moving. There’s no commitment.
Talk to an attorney ASAP: One of our experienced Dallas criminal lawyers will contact you to discuss legal options.
We get to work immediately: From day one, we can help with bond, jail release (even at night), and pretrial negotiations.
Your defense strategy begins: We build a customized plan that exposes weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Cases We Handle in Dallas
DWI and DUI: We’ve had hundreds of DWI charges dismissed. Our Certified DWI Scientists understand breath and blood testing better than most prosecutors.
We can handle:
- First DWIs
- Second or Third DWIs
- Boating while under the influence
- DUI for minors
- Intoxication manslaughter
Drug charges: From marijuana to fentanyl, we fight all drug charges — possession, manufacturing, or trafficking.
Felony charges: Texas law defines 1,000+ felony offenses. We fight for dismissal, reduction, or acquittal — whatever it takes.
Misdemeanors: Don’t underestimate a misdemeanor. Jail, probation, and fines are all possible. We handle all levels — Class A, B, and C.
Assault and domestic violence: Assault charges can be life-changing. We defend against all types, including domestic/family violence. If charges stem from a misunderstanding, we’ll work to get them dropped.
Probation violations: Facing revocation? We’ve helped many clients keep their freedom and avoid serving complete sentences.
Homicide: From negligent homicide to capital murder, we handle it all. These cases require experience, time, and total dedication — don’t trust your life to an overworked public defender.
Theft and white-collar crimes: Shoplifting, embezzlement, fraud, bad checks—we fight all theft-related charges and challenge the prosecution’s evidence.
Other charges we handle:
- Trespassing
- Burglary
- Evading arrest
- Harassment
- Terroristic threats
- Weapons charges
- Traffic violations
Public Defender vs. Private Criminal Defense Attorney: What’s the Difference?
Public defenders are often overloaded and under-resourced. Many lack trial experience or the time to dig into the details of your case.
At Michael & Associates, you aren’t just hiring a single attorney. You’re hiring our entire team. We take the time to listen to your side of the story and will investigate every possible aspect. We will give your case the attention, preparation, and aggressive strategy it deserves. And we keep you involved. We check in regularly and won’t pressure you to take a deal to close your case. If you want to go to trial, we’re 100% willing to make that happen. You make the final decisions on how to proceed.
Additionally, you need an attorney you trust. You need to feel comfortable providing confidential information. It will ultimately affect your case if you don’t feel comfortable having these conversations with your lawyer.
When your freedom is at stake, don’t settle.
