Criminal Defense Attorney

Overview:

Winner of the Dallas Morning News People’s Choice Award for Best DUI / DWI Lawyer in DFW, My Dallas Criminal Lawyer is a growing boutique criminal defense law firm with its primary office in Frisco TX, with additional offices in Dallas and Addison. Our law firm only handles criminal defense cases and our focus centers on a strategy of providing excellent representation and client service.

We offer a collaborative, growth-driven environment where every team member is valued. We’re small enough for your voice to be heard but experienced enough to provide the structure and support you need to thrive. We believe in excellence, ethics, and empathy—both in client work and our workplace culture. If you’re looking to do meaningful work with a team that’s committed to your success, we’d love to talk to you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Case Management: Manage cases from hire date through trial

· Client Representation: Represent clients in bond modification hearings, ALR hearings, plea negotiations in docket, suppression hearings, and trial, providing diligent and compassionate advocacy

· Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments, regularly attending CLEs to stay abreast of developments in relevant laws

· Documentation: Draft legal documents, including pretrial motions and briefs that are clear and impactful

· Discovery Review: Examine the State’s evidence thoroughly with an eye toward finding weaknesses and inconsistencies

· Collaboration: Work closely with senior attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to ensure comprehensive representation and support for clients

· Client Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with clients to inform them about case status, processes, and strategies

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 1 year of criminal law experience, either as an assistant district attorney or criminal defense attorney.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills with a proven ability to empathize with clients
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail in all legal documents and proceedings
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment while demonstrating independence when necessary
• Ability to drive to courthouses throughout the DFW area

Salary: $100,000 - $135,000

Benefits offered: Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person