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North Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys
25+ Years Experience
10k Charges Dismissed
Former Tarrant & Dallas County Prosecutors
500+ 5 Star Reviews
Serving North Texas
If you have been arrested in North Texas—whether by the Dallas Police Department, Fort Worth PD, or a Tarrant County Sheriff—you are facing some of the most aggressive prosecution teams in the state. The legal landscape here is unique; a strategy that works in Harris County might fail in the strict courts of Collin or Denton County.
At Texas Criminal Defense Group, we know what you’re going through. The fear. The uncertainty. The worry. We’ve helped hundreds of people facing charges in Dallas and Fort Worth navigate these exact same concerns.
Our deep experience in these courthouses means we know how to fight for every advantage, whether that’s diversion, dismissal, or winning at trial.
Dallas County's main criminal courthouse
Tarrant County's main criminal courthouse
"We build your defense with one goal: getting your life back.
Focused expertise in high-stakes criminal defense across North Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas law enforcement, including the specialized DWI task forces in Dallas and Fort Worth, are cracking down on drunk driving. A conviction here can mean a suspended license, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record.
We explore every available option to protect your record—from challenging the legality of the stop and the reliability of field sobriety tests, to negotiating for deferred adjudication or a reduction to reckless driving.
If you are facing a 3rd DWI or Intoxication Assault, the stakes are prison time. We challenge the blood draws, the field sobriety tests, and the “reasonable suspicion” for the stop to keep you free.
All Charges
Whether you were stopped on I-35 with a controlled substance or are facing manufacturing charges in a suburb like Plano or Arlington, Texas drug laws are unforgiving.
Even a trace amount (less than 1 gram) is a State Jail Felony punishable by up to 2 years in a state jail facility. We fight illegal searches and seizure issues to suppress the evidence against you.
While some counties are relaxing marijuana enforcement, in Texas the possession of THC wax, oils, or any extraction is a felony. Do not assume your charge is minor.
Protect Your Future
In North Texas, an accusation alone can ruin your life. Prosecutors in Dallas and Tarrant Counties aggressively pursue sex crimes, often seeking long prison sentences and lifetime registration.
From “he said, she said” scenarios to complex forensic cases, we work to expose the truth and protect you from the sex offender registry.
We understand the nuances of age-gap defenses (affirmative defense where actors are within 3 years of age) and how to apply them to protect young clients.
Real stories from real clients who trusted us with their futures.
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers at your disposal. Our goal is always to get your case dismissed, and we use our large docket and experience to your advantage in that regard.
At Texas Criminal Defense Group, cost-of-trial is always included in our fees should that be an advantageous route for your case, and our dedication to the pursuit of Justice shows in over 500 5-star reviews from our hundreds of satisfied clients.
Common questions about criminal defense in North Texas
Potentially. Our attorneys fight to challenge the validity of the traffic stop, the accuracy of breath or blood tests, and the procedures law enforcement followed during your arrest. We look for weaknesses in the state’s case that can lead to a dismissal or “Not Guilty” verdict at trial.
A first offense is typically a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. However, if your BAC was 0.15 or higher, it becomes a Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail). We work to minimize these consequences through strategic defense, negotiation, and—when necessary—trial.
While the laws are the same state-wide, prosecutors in both Dallas and Fort Worth are aggressive when it comes to drug charges. Tarrant County (Fort Worth) is known for particularly strict plea bargain policies, often requiring us to prepare every case for trial to secure favorable outcomes. Dallas prosecutors are similarly tough, especially on repeat offenders and higher-level charges. In both counties, having an attorney ready to fight—not just negotiate—is critical to protecting your future.
Yes. Under Texas law, THC concentrates (wax, oil, dabs) are Penalty Group 2 substances. Possession of any amount is a felony, not a misdemeanor like leafy marijuana.
Yes, and it happens frequently in North Texas courts. Prosecutors in Dallas and Tarrant Counties aggressively pursue convictions based solely on an accuser’s testimony, even without physical evidence. You cannot rely on the “truth” alone to save you; you need a defense team that knows how to dismantle an accuser’s story. We aggressively cross-examine witnesses, expose inconsistencies, and attack the credibility of the allegations in front of a jury to ensure your side of the story is the one they believe.
Because the consequences of losing are permanent. Prosecutors in North Texas often seek maximum prison sentences and lifetime registration for sex offenses. They do not back down easily. You need a team that is not afraid to stand up to the state and take your case all the way to a verdict. We prepare for war from Day 1, signaling to the prosecution that we are ready to fight for a “Not Guilty” verdict in the courtroom.
This is a brief hearing at which the judge informs the individual of the charges against them and allows them to enter a formal plea to the charges: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In most cases, an individual should plead not guilty to give their Dallas criminal defense attorneys a chance to develop defenses and strategies to fight the charges.
If the two sides cannot reach an acceptable plea agreement, the judge will schedule the case for a trial. The trial proceeds with: Selection of the jury, Presentation of evidence by the prosecution (witness testimony, photos, recordings), Presentation of evidence by the defense, and Closing arguments. Following the trial, the jury will meet to determine the guilt or innocence. The jury must issue a unanimous verdict. If they return a “not guilty” verdict, the defendant is free to leave.
The state is already building its case against you. You need a team that moves faster and fights harder.
