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Whether you are facing a criminal accusation or you’ve been arrested, you need to mount the best defense possible. At Varghese Summersett, we know from experience the best defense is a proactive defense. While time can sometimes be a useful tool in our tool belt, the tools available to us early are often the most powerful. Stopping a case or allegation in its tracks is as good as it gets.

At Varghese Summersett, we have gathered what we believe to be the best criminal defense lawyers in Fort Worth to help you through the most challenging time of your life. The great equalizer when it comes to fighting back is trial experience. So when we put this team together, we weren’t just looking for lawyers we subjectively believed to be the best. Instead, we gathered a team of trial lawyers known for their tenacity and results. We did this because we know that a trial lawyer is always in a better position to get the best possible outcome, whether a case is resolved through negotiation or trial.

Our focus is on providing aggressive, compassionate, and skilled representation for the fight that is to come.

Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our Experience as Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys

All of the partners at our firm started their careers as prosecutors. It is not just that we know the State’s playbook; it is that, in many cases, we helped write the playbook. Who better to dismantle a case than someone who knows how to build the best case? That also means we came up through the local bar as the judges and most senior prosecutors were coming up. We have known them and practiced in front of, alongside, or against them for years. All our Partners at our firm have at least a decade of experience, most closer to or over two decades. Three of the Partners at the firm are Board Certified in Criminal Law. Another Partner is Board Certified in Juvenile Law. Together, there is no criminal accusation we cannot defend in the state or federal court.

Our Office Location

Varghese Summersett is located in the heart of Fort Worth at 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76102. We are on the 7th floor of the One City Place building, which many Fort Worth natives remember as the Tandy Center. You can find us on Throckmorton Street, just past Third Street.

Varghese Summersett is at the heart of Fort Worth’s bustling legal district just steps away from the iconic Sundance Square Plaza. The firm’s prime downtown location places it within a five-minute walk of both the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center and the Eldon B. Mahon Federal Courthouse, making it perfectly situated for any courtroom battle. This strategic position, only three blocks from the historic Tarrant County Courthouse allows the firm’s legal team to serve clients efficiently and effectively. The office’s location in a modern high-rise offers commanding views of downtown Fort Worth while providing convenient access to parking options.

How to Get Here

Get Directions to Varghese Summersett

Driving Directions

From the North (Denton, Alliance, Saginaw)

  1. Take I-35W South toward Fort Worth.
  2. Merge onto TX-280 Spur toward Downtown.
  3. Continue straight, then take the exit toward Taylor Street.
  4. Turn right onto Taylor Street.
  5. Turn right onto 3rd Street or 4th Street.
  6. Turn right onto Throckmorton Street.
  7. One City Place will be on your right.

From the South (Burleson, Crowley, Mansfield)

  1. Take I-35W North toward Fort Worth.
  2. Merge onto I-30 West toward Abilene.
  3. Take Exit 15A and merge onto Houston Street northbound.
  4. Turn right onto 3rd Street or 4th Street.
  5. Turn right onto Throckmorton Street.
  6. One City Place will be on your right.

From the East (Arlington, Grand Prairie, Dallas)

  1. Take I-30 West toward Fort Worth.
  2. Use Exit 15A and merge onto Houston Street northbound.
  3. Turn right onto 3rd Street or 4th Street.
  4. Turn right onto Throckmorton Street.
  5. One City Place will be on your right.

From the West (Weatherford, Aledo, Benbrook)

  1. Take I-30 East toward Fort Worth.
  2. Use Exit 12B for Forest Park Blvd.
  3. Turn right onto Forest Park Blvd.
  4. Turn left onto W. 5th Street.
  5. Turn right onto Throckmorton Street.
  6. One City Place will be on your right.

Building Access

Once you arrive at the One City Place building, take the elevators to the 7th floor. Our office is located in Suite 700. If you have any trouble finding us, feel free to call our office at (817) 203-2220, and we will be happy to assist you.

Areas We Serve

We regularly handle criminal cases throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding areas in Tarrant County. This includes:

  • Arlington
  • Bedford
  • Burleson
  • Colleyville
  • Fort Worth
  • Grapevine
  • Haltom City
  • Keller
  • Mansfield
  • North Richland Hills
  • Richland Hills
  • Saginaw
  • Sansom Park
  • Southlake
  • Trophy Club
  • Watauga
  • Westlake
  • Westover Hills

Arrest Rates in Tarrant County Cities

Based on the information published by Tarrant County, the highest arrest rates in Tarrant County are depicted in the map below by red circles and include East and Southeast Fort Worth.

High arrest rates

Depicted in red.

Fort Worth (central area) Areas immediately east and southeast of Fort Worth

Medium arrest rates

Depicted in blue.

Northern parts of the county, including areas like Keller, Watauga, and North Richland Hills. Western areas near Lake Worth and Saginaw. Some areas south of Fort Worth.

Low arrest rates

Depicted in green.

Northeastern parts of the county, including areas like Grapevine and Southlake. Some areas east of Fort Worth, including parts of Arlington. Portions of south of Fort Worth.

Very low arrest rates

Depicted in yellow.

Far northern areas of the county. Some areas on the western edge of the county. Scattered rural or less populated areas throughout the county.

Arrests in Tarrant County

Volunteer Opportunities in Tarrant County

Giving back to the community is important to us. Here are some local organizations where you can volunteer your time:

  • Tarrant Area Food Bank: Help fight hunger by volunteering at the food bank.
  • SafeHaven of Tarrant County: Support victims of domestic violence by getting involved with this vital organization.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star: Mentor a child and make a difference in their life.
  • Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth: Provide comfort and support to families with sick children.

Local Organizations We Trust and Support

At Varghese Summersett, we believe in supporting our community. We are proud to work with and support the following local organizations:

  • Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCCDLA): TCCDLA supports the rights of the accused and provides resources for defense lawyers in Tarrant County.
  • Trinity Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity believes in providing a hand up, not a handout. The homeowners work side by side with volunteers to build a home for their families.
  • Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce: We actively participate in and support our local chamber to help promote economic growth in Fort Worth.

Why Varghese Summersett

01 Experienced Trial Lawyers

We are trial lawyers who are at home in the courtroom. There’s not a judge we have not practiced in front of in our area. We believe nothing trains a lawyer like going to battle in a courtroom. All of the senior partners at our firm started off as prosecutors. We don’t just know the prosecutors’ playbook; in many cases, we helped write it. That puts us in an unparalleled position to pick their cases apart. We have well over 100 years of combined experience in criminal cases.

02 Exceptional Communication

Providing exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything we do at Varghese Summersett. From the moment a client contacts us, they will notice a difference. We believe in a personalized approach, taking the time to listen and understand each client’s needs and concerns, pairing them with the best attorney for their situation, and tailoring a legal strategy specific to their unique circumstances. Our team is committed to exceeding client expectations, and that starts with effective communication.

03 Results

You would be hard-pressed to find lawyers with a track record like ours. We have obtained acquittals, no-bills, and dismissals on the most serious cases, including murder and sexual assault allegations – even those involving multiple children in a single case. Time and time again, we have persevered and prevailed. Our results have also been reflected in the awards we have won, including the firm being named a DFW favorite by readers of the Star-Telegram and our lawyers being named Top Lawyers by Fort Worth Magazine and being recognized as Super Lawyers.

04 Reviews

Over the last decade, our firm has garnered over 1,100 5-star reviews on Google. We encourage you to take a close look at them. They include reviews from people accused of drug charges to clients accused of causing a death, including an intoxication manslaughter case with multiple individuals who lost their lives. We’ve searched high and low and have not found another attorney or law firm that has had this record of success handling these types of cases.

05 Board Certification

Being Board Certified means you are an expert in your field. Less than 1% of lawyers in Texas are Board Certified Criminal Specialists. At our law firm, Benson Varghese, Anna Summersett, and Letty Martinez are all Board Certified Criminal Specialists. When you bring us on, you have our entire team making sure no stone is left unturned in your defense.

06 State and Federal Defense

Our attorneys handle cases in both state and federal court. We have attorneys licensed in each of the four federal districts in Texas, the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. State and federal cases are very different in how they must be defended and what is at stake.

07 Juvenile Defense

Very few law firms handle juvenile defense matters. Lisa Herrick is a Board-Certified Juvenile Specialist, one of less than 70 in the entire state of Texas and one of only a handful in private practice in North Texas. Her expertise means we can mount an excellent defense to any case regardless of the age of the individual accused. We have defended every manner of juvenile allegation, from assault to capital murder.

Defending Misdemeanors and Felonies in Fort Worth

The biggest distinction between a misdemeanor and a felony is that a felony can lead to imprisonment for more than a year, while a misdemeanor in Texas has a maximum sentence of a year in county jail. Yet we were fighting for far more than your freedom. Our Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys fight for your reputation, the impact a charge or allegation could have on your family, your job, and even the volunteer work you do. Our goals go beyond securing your freedom – although that is a starting point. They extend to making the accusation or charge as little of a disruption in your life as possible and looking for every way to keep a permanent blemish off your record.

We also try to protect you from the collateral or indirect consequences of a criminal charge as much as we try to avoid the direct consequences. Direct consequences can include jail or prison time and steep fines. Indirect consequences can include the loss of valuable rights, such as the right to drive, vote, or bear arms. Employment loss is also a real possibility. Our seasoned criminal defense attorneys will build a personalized defense to protect your future.

Where Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Practice Regularly

We are Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyers who regularly defend cases in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, Johnson, Parker, Wise, and Denton counties. We also travel outside of these counties for significant cases and federal criminal defense cases. For example, we’ve gone to McClennan County, Wise County, Palo Pinto County, Ellis County, Jack County, Montague County, and Williamson County, just to name a few.


Our Goal in Criminal Defense Cases

When a client is facing a criminal charge, our goal is to avoid both the direct and indirect consequences of prosecution. Direct consequences can include jail or prison time, fines, and the seizure of assets. Indirect consequences can include the loss of valuable rights, the ability to keep a professional license, and even the right to vote or bear arms. When it comes to reaching these goals, we have built a reputation for relentless, unwavering criminal defense.

To fight back, you want the best in your corner. Get experienced legal representation today from the criminal defense team at Varghese Summersett. We have built a reputation for relentless, unwavering criminal defense. We have defended hundreds of cases that resulted in dismissals, no-bills, and acquittals. We have more than 1,100 5-star Google reviews and hundreds more universally.

Top Reasons to Hire Our Criminal Defense Lawyer Team

Award Winning 01

Numerous publications have recognized our attorneys as top lawyers, including Super Lawyers, Fort Worth Magazine, 360 West, and D Magazine.

02 Former Prosecutors

The best defense is knowing the offense. All of our senior attorneys are former state or federal prosecutors.

03 100+ Years Experience

Our team of Fort Worth criminal defense lawyers have more than 100 years of criminal law experience. We’ve handled tens of thousands of cases, ranging from theft to capital murder.

04 500+ Jury Trials

We have tried more than 550 cases before state and federal juries in Texas, a staggering number by any measure.

05 500+ Dismissals And No-Bills

Our Fort Worth criminal defense attorney have secured hundreds of dismissals, no-bills, no-files, and acquittals. Our results stem from hard work, dedication, and experience.

A proactive defense is your best defense.

Our team of Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys are former state and federal prosecutors who have become highly regarded criminal defense attorneys. From the first phone call, you will find we are different. Our dismissals, no-bills, and not-guilty verdicts stem from our proactive and relentless approach to criminal defense. Find out why we have been chosen by professionals, athletes, police officers, and even elected officials as the best criminal defense attorneys to represent them.

The best way to find a Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney

Your first instinct may be to Google “best criminal defense attorney” in your quest to find the best Fort Worth criminal lawyer for your case. It’s a good place to start, but you won’t be able to find the best attorney for your case until you talk to them. We offer free over-the-phone and in-person consultations.

When you’re facing a criminal allegation, you’re facing the biggest problem in your life. We get that. We understand that the entire weight of the government and its resources is bearing down on you. It is in that place – between you and the government – where we are proudest to stand. We believe the best arguments – to a jury, judge, or prosecutors – are those that come from the heart. Our ability to make the most effective arguments begins with understanding who you are and what your goals are.

Call Now to Speak to a Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyer at Varghese Summersett

A criminal conviction could change your life forever, robbing you of your freedom, voting privileges, various types of employment, and other fundamental rights. Our Fort Worth Criminal lawyers are experienced at defending every level of offense, from a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated case to capital murder.

Schedule a consultation with us today.


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