Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyers
Whether you are facing a criminal accusation or you’ve been arrested, you need to mount the best defense possible. At Varghese Summersett, we know from experience the best defense is a proactive defense. While time can sometimes be a useful tool in our tool belt, the tools available to us early are often the most powerful. Stopping a case or allegation in its tracks is as good as it gets.
At Varghese Summersett we have gathered who we believe are the best criminal defense lawyers in Fort Worth to help you through the most challenging time of your life. The great equalizer when it comes to fighting back is trial experience. So when we put this team together, we weren’t just looking for lawyers we subjectively believed to be the best. Instead, we gathered a team of trial lawyers known for their tenacity and results. We did this because we know that a trial lawyer is always in a better position to get the best possible outcome, whether a case is resolved through negotiation or trial.
Our focus is on providing aggressive, compassionate, and skilled representation for the fight that is to come.
Our Experience as Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys
All of the partners at our firm started their careers as prosecutors. It is not just that we know the State’s playbook; it is that, in many cases, we helped write the playbook. Who better to dismantle a case than someone who knows how to build the best case? That also means we came up through the local bar as the judges and most senior prosecutors were coming up. We have known them and practiced in front of, alongside, or against them for years. All our Partners at our firm have at least a decade of experience, most closer to or over two decades. Three of the Partners at the firm are Board Certified in Criminal Law. Another Partner is Board Certified in Juvenile Law. Together, there is no criminal accusation we cannot defend in the state or federal court.
Why Varghese Summersett
01 Experienced Trial Lawyers
We are trial lawyers who are at home in the courtroom. There’s not a judge we have not practiced in front of in our area. We believe nothing trains a lawyer like going to battle in a courtroom. All of the senior partners at our firm started off as prosecutors. We don’t just know the prosecutors’ playbook; in many cases, we helped write it. That puts us in an unparalleled position to pick their cases apart. We have well over 100 years of combined experience in criminal cases.
02 Exceptional Communication
Providing exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything we do at Varghese Summersett. From the moment a client contacts us, they will notice a difference. We believe in a personalized approach, taking the time to listen and understand each client’s needs and concerns, pairing them with the best attorney for their situation, and tailoring a legal strategy specific to their unique circumstances. Our team is committed to exceeding client expectations, and that starts with effective communication.
03 Results
You would be hard-pressed to find lawyers with a track record like ours. We have obtained acquittals, no-bills, and dismissals on the most serious cases, including murder and sexual assault allegations – even those involving multiple children in a single case. Time and time again, we have persevered and prevailed. Our results have also been reflected in the awards we have won, including the firm being named a DFW favorite by readers of the Star-Telegram and our lawyers being named Top Lawyers by Fort Worth Magazine and being recognized as Super Lawyers.
04 Reviews
Over the last decade, our firm has garnered over 1,100 5-star reviews on Google. We encourage you to take a close look at them. They include reviews from people accused of drug charges to clients accused of causing a death, including an intoxication manslaughter case with multiple individuals who lost their lives. We’ve searched high and low and have not found another attorney or law firm that has had this record of success handling these types of cases.
05 Board Certification
Being Board Certified means you are an expert in your field. Less than 1% of lawyers in Texas are Board Certified Criminal Specialists. At our law firm, Benson Varghese, Anna Summersett, and Letty Martinez are all Board Certified Criminal Specialists. When you bring us on, you have our entire team making sure no stone is left unturned in your defense.
06 State and Federal Defense
Our attorneys handle cases in both state and federal court. We have attorneys licensed in each of the four federal districts in Texas, the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. State and federal cases are very different in how they must be defended and what is at stake.
07 Juvenile Defense
Very few law firms handle juvenile defense matters. Lisa Herrick is a Board-Certified Juvenile Specialist, one of less than 70 in the entire state of Texas and one of only a handful in private practice in North Texas. Her expertise means we can mount an excellent defense to any case regardless of the age of the individual accused. We have defended every manner of juvenile allegation, from assault to capital murder.
Defending Misdemeanors and Felonies in Fort Worth
The biggest distinction between a misdemeanor and a felony is that a felony can lead to imprisonment for more than a year, while a misdemeanor in Texas has a maximum sentence of a year in county jail. Yet we were fighting for far more than your freedom. Our Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys fight for your reputation, the impact a charge or allegation could have on your family, your job, and even the volunteer work you do. Our goals go beyond securing your freedom – although that is a starting point. They extend to making the accusation or charge as little of a disruption in your life as possible and looking for every way to keep a permanent blemish off your record.
We also try to protect you from the collateral or indirect consequences of a criminal charge as much as we try to avoid the direct consequences. Direct consequences can include jail or prison time and steep fines. Indirect consequences can include the loss of valuable rights, such as the right to drive, vote, or bear arms. Employment loss is also a real possibility. Our seasoned criminal defense attorneys will build a personalized defense to protect your future.
Where Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Practice Regularly
We are Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyers who regularly defend cases in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, Johnson, Parker, Wise, and Denton counties. We also travel outside of these counties for significant cases and federal criminal defense cases. For example, we’ve gone to McClennan County, Wise County, Palo Pinto County, Ellis County, Jack County, Montague County, and Williamson County, just to name a few.
Our Goal in Criminal Defense Cases
When a client is facing a criminal charge, our goal is to avoid both the direct and indirect consequences of prosecution. Direct consequences can include jail or prison time, fines, and the seizure of assets. Indirect consequences can include the loss of valuable rights, the ability to keep a professional license, and even the right to vote or bear arms. When it comes to reaching these goals, we have built a reputation for relentless, unwavering criminal defense.
To fight back, you want the best in your corner. Get experienced legal representation today from the criminal defense team at Varghese Summersett. We have built a reputation for relentless, unwavering criminal defense. We have defended hundreds of cases that resulted in dismissals, no-bills, and acquittals. We have more than 1,100 5-star Google reviews and hundreds more universally.
Top Reasons to Hire Our
Criminal Defense Lawyer Team
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Numerous publications have recognized our attorneys as top lawyers, including Super Lawyers, Fort Worth Magazine, 360 West, and D Magazine.
02 Former Prosecutors
The best defense is knowing the offense. All of our senior attorneys are former state or federal prosecutors.
03 100+ Years Experience
We have more than 100 years of criminal law experience. We’ve handled tens of thousands of cases, ranging from theft to capital murder.
04 500+ Jury Trials
We have tried more than 550 cases before state and federal juries in Texas, a staggering number by any measure.
05 500+ Dismissals And No-Bills
We’ve had hundreds of dismissals, no-bills, no-files and acquittals. Our results stem from hard work, dedication and experience.
Representative Practice Areas
A proactive defense is your best defense.
Our team of Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys are former state and federal prosecutors who have become highly regarded criminal defense attorneys. From the first phone call, you will find we are different. Our dismissals, no-bills, and not-guilty verdicts stem from our proactive and relentless approach to criminal defense. Find out why we have been chosen by professionals, athletes, police officers, and even elected officials as the best criminal defense attorneys to represent them.
The best way to find a Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney
Your first instinct may be to Google “best criminal defense attorney” in your quest to find the best Fort Worth criminal lawyer for your case. It’s a good place to start, but you won’t be able to find the best attorney for your case until you talk to them. We offer free over-the-phone and in-person consultations.
When you’re facing a criminal allegation, you’re facing the biggest problem in your life. We get that. We understand that the entire weight of the government and its resources is bearing down on you. It is in that place – between you and the government – where we are proudest to stand. We believe the best arguments – to a jury, judge, or prosecutors – are those that come from the heart. Our ability to make the most effective arguments begins with understanding who you are and what your goals are.
Call Now to Speak a Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer at Varghese Summersett
A criminal conviction could change your life forever, robbing you of your freedom, voting privileges, various types of employment, and other fundamental rights. Our Fort Worth Criminal lawyers are experienced at defending every level of offense, from a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated case to capital murder.
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