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Robert Floyd

Palo Pinto County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 49 years experience

(940) 325-7511 103 SE 9th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Criminal, Divorce and Family

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Reed Ryan Wainwright

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(817) 550-6085 200 Palo Pinto St.
Suite 101
Weatherford, TX 76086

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Entertainment & Sports and Estate Planning

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The Law Office of Reed Wainwright was established in April of 2004 in Weatherford, Texas. Reed is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Alabama. The practice has focused primarily on criminal defense and driver's license suspensions. Since its inception, more that 1,000 different clients have been represented with some clients having multiple cases. The philosophy of the legal practice is to provide excellent customer service and to handle each legal matter in a way that we would want our own case treated. It is the belief of the Law Office of Reed Wainwright that the most rewarding aspect...

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Jayson Nag

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience

(817) 617-7555 123 Dallas Avenue, #103
Weatherford, TX 76086

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Family

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

(817) 900-2823 1030 North Davis
Arlington, TX 76012

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Edwardo Meza

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(817) 255-0687 105 N Brazos St
Weatherford , TX 76086

Criminal, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury

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Anne M. Calabria

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(817) 599-5490 102 Palo Pinto Street, Suite A
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal

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Fred Barker

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 43 years experience

(817) 594-8409 118 W Columbia St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal

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Mac Smith

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 44 years experience

(817) 596-5533 111 York Ave
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Randy Myers

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(817) 613-8900 201 Fort Worth Hwy
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal

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John Lewis Forrest Jr

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience

(817) 594-8409 118 W Columbia St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family

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John Mathew Hall

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience

(817) 341-4446 211 S Rusk St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce

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William Henry Cantrell Jr

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience

(817) 594-1807 124 N Main St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning

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Kathleen Therese Catania

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(817) 598-6124 117 Fort Worth St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal

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Soraya Elsa Joslin

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(817) 598-6124 117 Fort Worth St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal

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Melissa Suzanne Mozingo

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(817) 594-0664 109 York Ave
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile

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Robert Duboise

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(817) 598-6124 117 Fort Worth Hwy
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal

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Martha Nan Akers

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(817) 596-5265 206 Houston Ave
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family

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Roger Phillips

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience

(817) 599-9993 211 S Rusk St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Natalie Geraldine Mu

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience

(817) 594-5428 206 Houston Ave
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile

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Douglas Emerson

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience

(817) 341-9393 105 York Ave
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal and DWI

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Jennifer Simko Hamilton

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience

(817) 599-7151 808 S Waco St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DWI and Divorce

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Tommy Carlton Wise

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience

(817) 599-4136 211 N Main St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce

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Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Christy Jack is a nationally recognized trial attorney who has handled thousands of criminal cases during her 25-year legal career — first as a prosecutor and now as a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney. She has tried more than 200 cases before a jury, ranging from sexual assault to capital murder. Nationwide, there are few who have her level of experience handling death penalty cases.

Prior to becoming a partner at the Fort Worth defense firm of Varghese Summersett, Christy served as a prosecutor for more than two decades in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. She was highly regarded by...

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Justin M Sparks

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience

(817) 334-0300 603 East Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University

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( www.justinsparkslaw.com ) Justin Sparks is a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Fort Worth. If you have been convicted of committing a crime or are under investigation, it is critical that you seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. Justin Sparks has handled thousands of cases dealing specifically with DWI/DUI, possession, drug crimes, white collar crimes and more. You are going to need an experienced lawyer who will take the time to meticulously investigate your case to find the best possible solution. Justin Sparks will protect and defend your rights starting with extensive pre-trial preparation using experienced investigators and...

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Leticia Elva Martinez

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal

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Leticia “Letty” Martinez is a board certified criminal law specialist who has extensive experience handling state and federal criminal cases, specifically allegations of sexual abuse of adults and children, intoxication-related offenses and violent crimes.

Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Letty established a name for herself as both a state and federal prosecutor. She began her service as a misdemeanor prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office but quickly moved up the prosecutorial ladder. Over the next decade, she served in almost every unit and division within the District Attorney's Office, including Juvenile, Crimes Against Children, Gang and Family...

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Anna Summersett

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton, Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University

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Anna Summersett is Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This means she has achieved the highest designation possible for a criminal defense attorney, and she has been recognized as one of very few attorneys who can call themselves experts in the area of criminal law.

Anna Summersett is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has personally handled over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to Capital Murder.

As a partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, Anna primarily handles State Criminal Cases from post-arrest investigation through jury trial. She is rated a top attorney in client satisfaction.

Anna graduated from Baylor University...

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Steven Jumes

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime
The University of Texas School of Law

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Steve Jumes is a state and federal criminal defense attorney and a board certified criminal law specialist. Prior to joining Varghese Summersett PLLC, Steve was a state and federal prosecutor. His work in the federal government included handling complex civil and criminal asset forfeiture litigation. Steve is considered one of the nation's leading asset forfeiture attorneys. He has testified before lawmakers about this complex area of law and is regularly contacted by news media for commentary on the subject.

An attorney's attorney, Steve is also regularly called upon by other attorneys throughout the country who find themselves in the crosshairs of...

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Deandra M Grant

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(972) 943-8500 855 Texas Street
Suite 120
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University

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AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant’s practice is focused on DWI defense in Texas. A graduate of Trinity University and SMU’s School of Law, she is a national speaker on DWI law and science and the co-author of The Texas DWI Manual, Texas DWI: Truth & Consequences and Surviving Your Texas DWI. Deandra is a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She was the first attorney in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam. In addition, she has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and...

(972) 943-8500 800 E. Campbell Road, Ste. 110
Richardson, TX 75081

(972) 943-8500 6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 500C
Dallas, TX 75206

(972) 943-8500 1420 West Exchange Parkway, Suite 180C
Allen, TX 75013

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Tanya Sue Dohoney

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton St.
Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Criminal

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Tanya Dohoney is Of Counsel for Varghese Summersett PLLC, bringing a unique skill set and decades of wisdom and experience to the firm. Tanya is a dual board certified attorney, a designation accomplished by very few other criminal law attorneys in Texas. She is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law and Criminal Appeals, which means she is a specialist in both areas.

Prior to becoming an Of Counsel attorney for Varghese Summersett, Tanya spent 26 years of her legal career as a senior appellate attorney for the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. She has handled...

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Deborah Ann Bankhead

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Criminal and DWI
Texas A&M University School of Law

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Deborah Bankhead is an associate with Varghese Summersett, a criminal defense firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. Deborah represents individuals charged in state criminal court with both misdemeanors and felonies, including DWI, drug offenses, assault, robbery and theft. A second-generation attorney, Deborah is knowledgeable, well-prepared and known for going the extra mile for clients to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Benson Varghese

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law

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Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries.

Benson is often called upon to handle complex cases. He has also become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas. He has been named a Top Lawyer by Fort Worth Magazine, a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine, and a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, among others.

Benson received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University, before obtaining...

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Rachel M. Taft

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience

(817) 203-2220 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Criminal
Texas A&M University School of Law

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Rachel Taft is an associate at Varghese Summersett, a boutique criminal defense firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. Rachel primarily assists with state and federal criminal defense matters, including DWI and drug offenses. She also oversees the majority of the firm's expunctions and nondisclosures. Rachel is strategic, conscientious and well-versed in complex aspects of criminal law.

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Bradley Clark

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience

(817) 332-7739 101 Summit Ave
Suite 1020
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Juvenile

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Born and raised in Fort Worth, when I was young, I decided that I wanted to do something where I can serve the underdog. My Law degree is from Baylor University. It is important when preparing a defense that I understand the individual and the influences in their lives that may have contributed to their particular conduct. Our dedication has given The Clark Law Firm a solid reputation for success in the courtroom, as well as our integrity, professionalism, and aggressive representation that keeps your needs and best interests at the forefront of everything we do. My job is...

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Lindsay M Kinzie

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(817) 993-9249 209 W. 8th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law

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Lindsay Kinzie is Of Counsel with the criminal defense firm of Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas.

(817) 482-6770 204 S. Main St. #195
Keller, TX 76248

(817) 993-9249 1701 W. Northwest Hwy
Suite 100
Grapevine, TX 76051

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John W. Robinson

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience

(817) 241-2700 206 Houston Ave.
Weatherford, TX 76086

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets

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John Robinson is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has enjoyed Board Certification in Criminal Law since 1998. His Board Certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguished accomplishment that only one in ten Texas attorneys attains. That Certification indicates that John has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in his representation of clients accused of committing crimes. John Robinson is relentlessly committed to the protection of the constitutional rights of every client. For that, John is respected throughout Dallas County and surrounding Counties. His experience in preparation, negotiation,...

(817) 583-8392 1300 Summit Ave.
Ste 650
Fort Worth , TX 76102

(817) 583-8392 2216 S. Cooper St.
Arlington , TX 76013

(214) 438-0150 4131 N. Central Expy.
Ste 860
Dallas, TX 75204

(817) 583-8392 1901 Airport Freeway
Bedford, TX 76021

(817) 583-8392 2220 S. Cooper St.
Arlington , TX 76013

(214) 438-0150 1000 Belt Line Rd.
Ste 210
Carrollton, TX 75006

(817) 583-8392 4747 S. Hulen St.
Ste 100
Fort Worth , TX 76132

(817) 583-8392 2229 N. Main Street
Fort Worth , TX 76164

(817) 583-8392 2304 W. Bardin Rd.
Ste 200
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

(214) 438-0150 1515 N. Town East Blvd.
Ste 228
Mesquite, TX 75150

(214) 438-0150 660 N. Central Expy.
Ste 290
Plano, TX 75074

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Christopher M. Lankford

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 4 years experience

(817) 870-9803 1020 Macon Street
Suite 17
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Baylor Law School

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Prior to founding the Lankford Law Firm, I was a managing partner at the Law Offices of Lankford & Knapp. I founded the Lankford Law Firm in order to focus exclusively on criminal defense and to allow myself the flexibility to serve a broader range of clients. In 2014, I was named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association. I take pride in fighting for individual's rights, freedom, and protecting them from the harsh consequences of the criminal justice system. I am a member of the State...

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Jessica Phillips

Parker County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(817) 583-8419 206 Houston Ave.
Weatherford, TX 76086

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University

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Jessica Phillips was born in Hutchinson, Kansas but quickly moved to Texas with her family and was raised in Irving, Texas. She attended Irving High School and then went on to Austin College. While at Austin College, Jessica studied business administration and was also a member of the Kangaroo varsity volleyball team. After graduation, Jessica moved to Fort Worth, Texas and attended Texas Wesleyan School of Law (now Texas A&M School of Law). Since being licensed in 2013, Jessica has focused primarily on family law as well as estate planning and probate. Jessica’s family law experience includes divorce, child...

(817) 583-8419 1901 Airport Freeway
Bedford, TX 76021

(817) 583-8419 1300 Summit Ave.
Ste 650
Fort Worth , TX 76102

(817) 583-8419 2220 S. Cooper St.
Arlington , TX 76013

(214) 438-0150 660 N. Central Expy.
Ste 290
Plano , TX 75074

(214) 438-0150 4131 N. Central Expy.
Ste 860
Dallas , TX 75204

(817) 583-8419 2216 S. Cooper St.
Arlington , TX 76013

(214) 438-0150 1000 Belt Line Rd.
Ste 210
Carrollton, TX 75006

(817) 583-8419 4747 S. Hulen St.
Ste 100
Fort Worth , TX 76132

(817) 583-8419 2229 N. Main Street
Fort Worth , TX 76164

(817) 583-8419 2304 W. Bardin Rd.
Ste 200
Grand Prairie, TX 77052

(281) 771-1690 18333 Egret Bay Blvd.
Ste 333
Houston, TX 77058

(214) 438-0150 1515 N. Town East Blvd.
Ste 228
Mesquite, TX 75150

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Brandon Wilson Barnett

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(817) 993-9249 209 W. 8th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School and Texas Tech University School of Law

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Brandon Barnett is an award-winning Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer. His practice is exclusively focused on criminal defense in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Mr. Barnett is also a Reserve Military Judge and an adjunct law professor.

(817) 482-6770 204 S. Main St. #195
Keller, TX 76248

(682) 747-6654 1701 W. Northwest Hwy
#100
Grapevine, TX 76051

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Jeffrey Charles Kennedy

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience

(817) 605-1015 201 Main Street, Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University

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Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney Jeff C. Kennedy represents individuals accused, charged, or under investigation for criminal matters ranging from misdemeanor charges to the most serious felony offenses. With over 20 years of legal experience in defending clients charged with criminal offenses, criminal defense lawyer Jeff C. Kennedy has the experience, knowledge, expertise, and proven record to provide clients with the best possible defense of criminal charges. Our goal in every criminal case is to fully investigate every aspect of the case, develop an effective and aggressive defense strategy, and achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

(817) 605-1010 9133 Belshire Drive
North Richland Hills, TX 76182

(817) 605-1012 303 W Abram St
Arlington, TX 76010

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Ashley S Gilmore

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience

(817) 993-9249 209 W. 8th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

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Ashley Gilmore is a criminal defense attorney with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Her practice includes all felony and misdemeanor offenses in Tarrant County. Prior to joining Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, Mrs. Gilmore served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, handling misdemeanor and felony cases before judges and juries.

(817) 482-6770 204 S. Main St. #195
Keller, TX 76248

(682) 747-6654 1701 W. Northwest Hwy
#100
Grapevine, TX 76051

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Brandon Fulgham

Tarrant County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(817) 877-3030 115 W 2nd St
#201
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law

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Brandon Fulgham is a former Tarrant County and Collin County Prosecutor. As such, he held the following positions: felony prosecutor, grand jury prosecutor, misdemeanor prosecutor and misdemeanor court chief prosecutor (Collin County). While employed at the Tarrant County and Collin County District Attorney's office Mr. Fulgham tried over 75 jury trials in both district and county courts. Mr. Fulgham has also tried numerous cases to a judge, and presented hundreds of cases to the grand jury. At Fulgham Law Firm P.C. you will find a Fort Worth criminal lawyer who is aggressive and experienced in handling criminal cases.

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