Mr. Peter Michael Barrett | Private Law Practice

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About Peter
Peter Barrett, a highly experienced criminal defense attorney, has successfully represented well over 1,000 criminal defendant's cases over the past 13 years. His practice is devoted exclusively to Texas criminal defense, including drug cases, juvenile cases, violence, theft, sex crimes, white collar and federal crimes. He has won acquittals for numerous clients facing serious offenses and minimizing consequences for many others. His expertise includes complex criminal litigation of multiple charges at the state and federal levels
In the field of criminal defense, Peter Barrett maintains a longstanding reputation as one of the finest defense attorneys in Dallas, Texas, pursuing for his clients every possible approach to the charges brought against them. His positive working relationship with colleagues in his field, prosecutors and judges alike, has benefited his clients over a period of many years and has consistently afforded excellent results.
The outcome of any criminal charge or accusation has lifelong consequences for both you and your loved ones. With your future in the balance, it is imperative that you acquire the services of a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Dallas criminal attorney. Dallas criminal lawyer Peter Barrett is dedicated to aggressively supporting your rights with tenacity and diligence and negotiating through all phases of the legal process to achieve for you the most favorable outcome possible.
University of Arizona, B.A. in Economics
St. Mary's University School of Law
Practicing since 1994
Licensed to practice in each of the four Federal Districts in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals, 5th District.
Former President (2005) of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Extensive trial experience, both in State and Federal court.
Has successfully represented numerous law enforcement officers, including the former Sheriff of Rockwell County, as well as an officer alleged to have been involved in the Dallas "Fake Drug" scandal.
Just a sample of the types of Federal matters Peter has successfully defended include: Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, Health Care Fraud and Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics.
Client charged with Murder, acquitted on that charge and subsequently convicted of a lesser offense.
Client charged with Sexual Assault and Rape, facing 20 years in prison, found Not Guilty at trial.
Significant experience defending those accused of serious, large-scale embezzlements.
Numerous clients found Not Guilty at trial when charged with Aggravated Assault (and were facing 2-20 years)
Many clients found Not Guilty at trial after being charged with Aggravated Assault of a Child (and were facing 5-99 years)
Admission
Texas
1994
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Texas Eastern District Court
Texas Northern District Court
Texas Southern District Court
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Texas Western District Court
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