John R. Teakell

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John R. Teakell
Former federal and state prosecutor, Texas SuperLawyer, ATLA Top 100 in Texas, highlighted in Forbes

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Criminal Defense

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Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

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  • 214-572-1910

  • Law Office of John R. Teakell
    2911 Turtle Creek Blvd.
    Suite 300
    Dallas, TX 75219
    Mobile: 214-572-1910
    Office: 214-572-1910
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After my career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant District Attorney, I was chosen as Texas SuperLawyer for 2005, 2006,2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.... more

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Boris Zinovjevic Gorbis

I endorse attorney Teakell FOR his consistent delivery of high quality legal services to an impressive array of clients. His professional skills and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Boris Gorbis , Beverly Hills (CA), 6 months ago
Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since John R. Teakell was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oklahoma Authorized to practice law 1985 04/14/2010
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1990 05/15/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Counsel at Law Office of John R. Teakell 2003–present
Trial Attorney at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 2000–2002
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Oklahoma City University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater BS - Bachelor of Science 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas American Trial Lawyers Association 2012
Texas Super Lawyer Texas Monthly Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Treasurer Federal Bar Association, Dallas Chapter 2004-present
Member American Bar Association
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Top Five Areas of Potential Criminal Exposure Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Texas Lawyer 2006
Parallel Proceedings - Criminal Charges, Civil Actions and the Fifth Amendment Federal Bar Association Criminal Law Seminar 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Overview of Federal Criminal Defense Federal Criminal Defense 2011
Adam Walsh Act Spring Criminal Defense Seminar 2008
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