Successful Dallas, Texas, Criminal Defense Law Firm

Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl LLP is a full-service criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout the state of Texas, and across the nation. We have defended clients in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, and Oklahoma.

Our attorneys are admitted to practice in all Texas state and federal courts. They also admitted before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (5th Circuit) and the United States Supreme Court.

Wherever you are from, whatever your situation, our firm has the skill and experience to effectively manage your criminal defense matter:

White Collar Crime

Our white collar crime lawyers have extensive experience defending corporations and executives charged with, or under investigation for fraud and embezzlement, including criminal matters involving state, federal, tax, SEC, IRS, and other governmental agency investigations.

We have successfully handled cases involving:

• Medicare and Medicaid fraud
• Bank fraud
• Mortgage / subprime lending fraud
• Securities fraud
• Healthcare fraud
• Tax fraud

Federal Criminal Defense

As former federal prosecutors, our attorneys understand how to prepare a defense for a federal criminal matter, as well as the tactics the government will use to try to obtain a conviction. In addition, we are very familiar with the federal sentencing guidelines, including the Standard for Sentencing in a post-Booker era. We know how to advocate for the lowest possible sentence.

Tax Violations

Our firm has the experience, skill and knowledge to effectively handle most tax violation cases. We handle both criminal tax liability  and civil tax liability proceedings.

Computer Crimes

Internet fraud and other computer crimes are one of the fastest growing segments of criminal prosecutions. Our firm has the ability to effectively investigate and defend clients charged with computer crimes in state and federal court.

Identity Theft

Identity theft crimes are receiving increased attention from law enforcement officials. Our firm has the experience and resources to represent those charged with identity theft.

Drunk Driving

Our attorneys have tried hundreds of DWI/DUI cases collectively. In fact, lawyers at our firm have often trained the attorneys prosecuting DWI suspects. We have the knowledge and experience to aggressively defend those charged with a DWI and the skill to manage the consequences of a conviction.

Property Crimes

Robbery, theft, burglary and larceny all refer to the illegal taking of property. Our attorneys have represented numerous people falsely accused of property crimes. We understand how to prepare a defense and how to protect the rights of our clients.

Domestic Violence

Restraining orders, orders of protection and convictions for domestic assault can have sweeping consequences. Our attorneys have significant experience investigating and defending people accused of domestic violence.

Weapons Violations

We have handled weapons violations cases ranging from unlawfully carrying a weapon to charges related to carrying a gun into an airport, school, courthouse or other places where weapons are prohibited.

Drug Crimes

From misdemeanor drug possession to federal drug conspiracy charges, a conviction on a drug charge can have lifelong consequences. We are committed to aggressively defending the rights of people charged with state and federal drug crimes.

Homicide

Capital murder, murder and manslaughter are among the most serious criminal offenses. We know the tactics used to convict people, and we have the skill to effectively represent people facing murder and homicide charges.

Sex Crimes

Society often convicts people charged with sex crimes before they ever set foot in a courtroom. Our attorneys are committed to ensuring that people charged with sex crimes receive an aggressive defense and a fair trial.

Expunctions and Non-Disclosures

A criminal charge can remain part of the public record even after a person has been found not guilty of the crime. Our lawyers routinely handle expunctions and non-disclosures for clients who have been exonerated in criminal matters.

Federal Appeals

Our firm has extensive experience in the state and federal appeals process and can give an independent evaluation of the trial record for those considering an appeal.

Commercial Litigation

In addition to criminal defense matters, we handle all types of complex commercial litigation and business disputes. We serve as trusted legal counsel from the pre-litigation stage all the way through a final resolution.

Contact our Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

Contact the criminal defense attorneys at Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl LLP regarding any state or federal criminal defense matter. Our attorneys represent clients in the state of Texas, as well as nationally. We can be reached by phone at 214.504.1133 or online through our Contact Us page.