Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney
Award-Winning Advocacy
To Protect Your Freedom
A criminal conviction is something that can affect you for the rest of your life. Attorney Peter Barrett can help you avoid or minimize those consequences and maximize your chances for a positive outcome. With an award-winning Dallas criminal defense lawyer on your side, you can feel confident about how to make the best use of your legal options.
Often our cases are resolved without the necessity of a trial. However, if trial is your best option, we have handled well over 100 jury trials in state and federal courts.
Peter Barrett is not just your attorney, he is your advocate. Our firm aggressively supports each of our clients’ rights and can negotiate on your behalf throughout all phases of the process. You are not just a case number to us – you are a valued client.
Attorney Barrett’s personalized approach includes:
- Getting to know you and your circumstances personally
- Understanding all the facts of your case
- Advising you of any defenses
- Creating the best possible solution
- Utilizing experienced investigators on your behalf
When the law is stacked against you, it isn’t always fair. From the moment you hire us and through the resolution of your case, we fight to give you the best chance for an excellent outcome.
What Sets Attorney Barrett Apart?
Full-Service Criminal Defense Firm
Our team exclusively handles criminal defense matters, and we will handle every aspect of your case in-house.
Tailored Representation
You work directly with our attorney who personalizes each case based on a client’s individual needs.
Legal Guidance For Trials
Often our cases do not result in a trial. However, if trial is in the best interest of our client, attorney Barrett has handled over 100 jury trials in state and federal courts.
The Resources To Defend You
Should your case have to go to trial, our firm can associate a team of forensic accountants, investigators and other experts to ensure we’re providing you with the most thorough representation.
Personalized Service Tailored To Your Specific Needs
Each case is different for every client. Unlike some firms where clients don’t have much say in how their case will go, Peter Barrett gives each of his clients the time and space they need to explain what happened and how they want to proceed. If negotiating with prosecutors will help you reach the best outcome for your situation, Peter Barrett has a proven history of excellent results. If we need to fight the charges in trial, we know how to effectively prepare and execute a successful case strategy.
In the field of criminal defense, Peter Barrett maintains a long-standing reputation as one of the nation’s preeminent criminal attorneys. His positive working relationship with colleagues in his field – prosecutors and judges alike – has earned him a 10.0 “Superb” Avvo rating and an AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Our long list of positive client reviews speaks to our ability to secure your best outcome. We leave no stone unturned when seeking favorable resolutions for our clients.
Put Our Experience To Work For You
If you’ve been accused of a crime or arrested, do not hesitate to contact Peter Barrett. We’ve been defending clients in the Dallas area and throughout Texas for over 25 years and have the experience you need when you are facing the potentially harsh penalties of a criminal conviction. Whether you are facing trial in Texas courts or need a strong defense against a federal criminal charge, our attorney has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the criminal justice system. We have experience handling cases throughout Dallas, including Collin County, Tarrant County, Ellis County, Kaufman County, and Denton County. To schedule a consultation, contact the firm at (214) 526-0555 or send us a message online.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
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