Toby Shook is known as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas having tried over 300 jury trials. After an unprecedented career with the Dallas District Attorney's Office, where he earned a reputation as being one of the nations top prosecutors, Toby Shook entered private practice to represent citizens accused of all criminal wrongdoing by both State and Federal authorities.
Throughout his career, Mr. Shook has been recognized by his peers as being one of the top criminal lawyers in the nation He was selected by D Magazine as one of Dallas' Top Criminal Defense Attorneys 2007 and 2008. In the Fall of 2007, Mr. Shook was voted as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine. Mr. Shook was selected as a "Super Lawyer" by his peers in Texas Monthly for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The Texas District and County Attorneys' Association awarded Mr. Shook its inaugural "Lone Star Award" recognizing him as the best prosecutor in the State in 2002. He was also awarded the "Go-To Prosecutor" by Texas Lawyer Magazine in 2002.
Mr. Shook's vast trial experience encompasses every type of crime in the penal code from DWI, theft, assault, murder, sex crimes, drug offenses, and organized crime. Mr. Shook earned a reputation as being an aggressive trial lawyer known for his relentless preparation, skillful cross-examination and passionate argument. He has lectured nation wide on cross-examination, closing argument, case preparation, jury selection, and capital murder. Mr. Shook's broad experience gives his clients a tremendous advantage during police investigation, grand jury investigation, plea negotiations, and trial.
With over twenty years experience with the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Shook rose to the rank of Chief of the Felony Trial Division and has tried some of the most high-profile cases in Dallas County history including the Texas Seven prison escapees, serial killer Charles Albright, the AMC Grand killer, and was assigned the Darlie Routier prosecution team.
Over the years, Mr. Shook has been featured on many national network shows including: Court TV, A&E's American Justice, Cold Case Files, 48 Hours, HBO's Autopsy, Current Affair, and Texas Lawyer.
Recent Results:
2007 Dallas CEO charged with DWI 2nd involving an accident. Case reduced to lessor misdemeanor offense of Obstruction of a Highway and given probation.
2007 Police Officer charged with Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case was "No Billed" by the Rockwall Grand Jury.
2007 Foreign visitor while on vacation investigated for Negligent Homicide and Failure to Stop and Render Aid. Case was rejected by the District Attorney's Office.
2007 Plano teenager charged with Aggravated Assault, stabbing with a knife. Case was rejected by Collin County District Attorney's Office.
2007 McKinney Business woman charged with Assault. Case was dismissed.
2007 Houston area business man charged with Indecency with a Child in Dallas County. Found Not Guilty at trial.
2007 Richardson Engineer arrested for Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer. Case was "No Billed" by Grand Jury.
2007 Garland man charged with two cases of Indecency with a Child. Felonies were dismissed and case plead to misdemeanor.
2007 Plano Office manager investigated for Embezzlement. Case was "No Billed: by Collin County Grand Jury.
2007 Desoto man arrested for family violence assault. Case was rejected by the District Attorney's office.
2007 Grand Prairie man indicted for Federal Charges of Inter-State theft. Federal Prosecutors initially offered 3 years prison time. Defendant granted federal probation.
2007 West Texas teacher charged with Improper Relationship between Educator and Student. Case was dismissed by Parked County District Attorney's Office.
2008 SMU Law Student filed on for Assault. Case was rejected by the Dallas County District Attorney's office.
2008 Son of prominent Dallas Business owner arrested for felony theft. Case was "No Billed" by Dallas County Grand Jury.
2008 Dallas CPA arrested by Mesquite Police for Family Violence. Case was reduced to Class C Misdemeanor
2008 Dallas Salesman arrested for felony offense of Assault of Security Guard. Case rejected by District Attorney's Office.
2008 Dallas College student arrested for Aggravated Assault. Able to get case reduced to Misdemeanor at grand jury. Case was later dismissed.
2008 Retired Rockwall engineer arrested for felony offense of Deadly Conduct by Rockwall County Sheriff's Office. Case reduced to Misdemeanor offense of Terroristic Threat. Case was later dismissed.
2008 Richardson College student investigated for Sexual Assault. Convinced police to drop charges.
2008 Dallas bartender charged with two cases of Aggravated Assault. The District Attorney originally offered 4 years. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given one year probation.
2008 Dallas Real Estate Broker investigated by the FBI for Mortgage Fraud. Prosecution declined.
2008 Dallas Accountant investigated for Indecency of a child. Case was dropped by police.
2008 Plano Financial advisor arrested for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case reduced to Misdemeanor at Grand Jury. Case was later dismissed.
2008 Euless man investigated for the charge of Murder. Case was No billed by a Tarrant County Grand Jury.
2008 Dallas Accountant investigated for Indecency of a Child. Case was dropped by police.
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