Franklyn Mickelsen Jr.

Franklyn Mickelsen Jr.

also known as Mick, Mickelsen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

2600 State St, Dallas, TX

About Franklyn

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

I am a partner at Broden, Mickelsen, Helms & Snipes LLP. I am Board certificated in Criminal Law and Criminal Appeals. I represent clients at all stages of law.

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Criminal Defense 50%

I am Board Certified in Criminal Law, representing clients for Federal crimes throughout the nation, and state crimes in Texas.

36 years | 1,000 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Broden & Mickelsen

2600 State St, Dallas, TX, 75204

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Franklyn Mickelsen Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Jeff | July 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest

Mr. Mickelson was very helpful when an individual affiliated with my company but not employed by me was prosecuted for Medicare fraud. He listed to my case and gave me honest advice when he let me know that I likely did not need to hire him and thank God he was right. I don't think all attorneys wou...ld have shown that kind of integrity, maybe even most would have simply seen an easy paycheck. I hope I never need his services but I would call him again if I thought I did.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF CRIMINAL ATTORNEY, MICK MICKELSEN IS THE ONE!

My Family were referred to Mick Mickelsen by another attorney. From day one we met Mick, we felt he knew what he is doing!! Most of all I appreciate his honesty, diligence, professionalism and his extent knowledge of the law! He is a great attorney with great tactics. What I also appreciated was that... he always responded with timely manner, even when I texted him after hours! We won the case and We are grateful to him. Every penny spent on Mick was worth it! Highly recommend Mr. Mickelsen!!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

We hired Mick to help in a legal situation in our family. He knows the law and how to get things done! Mick was always prompt to answer any calls, emails, texts and had a way to explain the law and processes where we could understand it. Mick is meticulous and detailed as well as diligent. He is an a...dvocate for the client and family! We were able to receive a favorable outcome! Highly recommend, if you need a great attorney!

Posted by j | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stronly recommended!

Mick represented my brother recently (2015-early 2016). I can't thank him enough how he handled my brother's case. Mick was very knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and responsive. Whenever I called or texted him for questions or concerns regarding my brother, he was very prompt to get back to... me. If you need a criminal lawyer, he is THE ONE! Don't waste your time & money on those lawyers who are only interested in your money without professionalism. My family and I have been grateful to him for his HELP!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2015

Superb defense attorney

Mick Mickelsen represented me in a federal criminal trial and won an acquittal verdict. It was a complicated trade secret case and Mick took the time to understand the technical details and was able to quickly parse the important case relevant facts from the trivial information. Mick's performance ...in court was superb. Quite different from his usual soft spoken demeanor, once he gets in the court he is very sharp and aggressive. No details escaped his attention when it came to cross examining witnesses. His logic is flawless and his arguments are strong. I had a defense team of three wonderful attorneys and I give all of them credit for winning the acquittal verdict. However I believe Mick's direct examination of myself was probably the most important piece of evidence that the jury considered. Mick was able to lay out all the facts clearly and simply in front of the jury despite the fact the prosecutor kept bringing up smoke screens and irrelevant facts. So if you are innocent of the crime you are accused of, then let Mick fight for you in court. Mick is one attorney I know that believes in justice and believes in keeping the innocent out of prison.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine

2011

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2000

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Broden & Mickelsen

1992 - 1998

Assistant Attorney, Dallas Federal Public Defender

1990 - 1992

Criminal Defense Attorney, Smith & Fawer, LLC

Associations

1998 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

1998 - Present

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Theft of Trade Secrets from Texas Instruments

Not Guilty

Robbery

Aquittal

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Education

1990

Georgetown University Law Center

J.D.

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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