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Bill Wirskye has successfully defended state and federal criminal cases encompassing the full spectrum of criminal offenses from white collar crime cases to violent crime cases. Recent cases include: federal conspiracy, tax fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, federal and state drug possession and trafficking charges, asset forfeiture, grand jury representation, murder, indecency with a child, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, DWI/DUI, check fraud, and prescription drug fraud. Mr. Wirskye has tried over 160 jury trials but is often able to obtain positive results for his clients by persuading law enforcement, prosecutors and grand juries that criminal charges are not warranted.

Mr. Wirskye joined the law firm of Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl after a distinguished career at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office where he quickly became well known for his commanding courtroom presence and his commitment to relentless trial preparation. Mr. Wirskye held several high-level positions in the DA's Office, including Deputy Chief of the Misdemeanor Division where he supervised the trials of all misdemeanor DWI cases and taught young lawyers how to try a DWI case. As a Felony Chief Prosecutor, Mr. Wirskye tried numerous high-profile cases and became widely known as an expert in investigating and trying all types of violent crimes. Mr. Wirskye capped off his government career by serving as the Chief Homicide Prosecutor responsible for the investigation and indictment of all Dallas County Murder and Capital Murder cases. During this time, Mr. Wirskye personally presented over 200 homicide cases to Dallas County grand juries and conducted many complex grand jury investigations.

Mr. Wirskye is a highly sought after speaker and trainer to lawyers and law enforcement throughout Texas. As former Chairman of the Training Committee for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Mr. Wirskye has taught on topics from basic trial advocacy to forensic science. Mr. Wirskye's areas  of expertise include: grand jury representation, opening statements, cross-examination, closing arguments, Motions to Suppress Evidence, search and seizure law (the Fourth Amendment), confession law (the Fifth and Sixth Amendments), challenging eye witness identifications, DNA evidence, fingerprint evidence, trace evidence (blood spatter/hair analysis), and firearm/ballistic evidence.

Mr. Wirskye is Board Certified in Criminal Law and is A-V rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards.

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