Heather J. Barbieri

Heather J. Barbieri

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Frisco, TX
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense

17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 70%

Sex Crimes, Assaults, Domestic Violence, Internet Sex Crimes

70%
Criminal Defense 30%

Board certified - Criminal Law. Focuses on criminal trial and appellate advocacy including: Drug Charges, Juvenile Crimes, False Accusations, Felony, Federal Charges, Misdemeanor Charges Defense Lawyers, DUI/DWI, and Athletes and High Profile Clients

26 years | 1,000 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Barbieri Law Firm

17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX, 75034

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Heather J. Barbieri's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by D Z | November 14, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

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

One of the best attorneys in the state...worth every penny

Heather Barbieri gets unbelievably GOOD results for her clients. She often wins acquittals and gets cases dismissed, even when the case doesn't look good for the client. Defense attorneys are not miracle workers, but she's as close as it gets. And she's honest and does not charge too much, only what ...is necessary to defend her clients. If you want great results and you are in need of criminal defense, I strongly recommend Ms. Barbieri.

Posted by Zach | January 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney for Investment

Heather and her team did a dynamite job with my case. I can't believe I have a brand new lease on life now because of them. I was reluctant at first, even though I had a really good feeling about them from my initial consultation. I'm so grateful I went all in. It was worth it. They are just so passi...onate and dedicated and have a great strategy for winning.

Posted by Frances | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lifesaver

I hired the Barbieri Law Firm because she was simply the best attorney. She refused to stop fighting for me and my family in the midst of a very difficult and overwhelming case. Thank you. You literally saved my life (my freedom!) and I have a second lease on life and a second chance thanks to the in...credible work and not guilty verdict Heather and her team did for me. I highly recommend hiring the Barbieri Law Firm and Ms. Barbieri.

Posted by Larry | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

2nd Time's a Charm

The most important decision I ever had to make was what attorney to hire for a serious situation I was facing. Unfortuantely, the first time I hired one I made a mistake. I listened to all the BS and false promises he made to me. He took my money no problem but wasn't getting anything done and after ...over a year came to me and said we should just plea out my case and serve time. I am innocent! I happen to be waiting for my attorney in the court room - he was late - and Ms. Barbieri was there for one of her clients. She was amazing. She was joking and hanging out with the DA before they got started but as soon as the judge came in she turned it on. She sounded so good and convincing and the judge approved her request. The DA went from smiling to mad - I could see her. I saw Ms. Barbieri fight more for her client in 10 minutes than my attorney did for me in 11 months. Afterwards I asked the baliff who she was and he told me Heather Barbieri and said she is the best attorney in Texas. I didn't need any more convincing. Thank God I found her.

Posted by Dee | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Decision Ever

10/11/2018 Heather Barbieri and Katherine Devlin, was the best thing I could have asked for in my lawsuit. They are truly professional and they took the time to CARE! Care for my well being, care about my family and care about my outcome. I was very worried about the process because I had never b...een accused of something, they took the time to help me understand (the good, the bad and the ugly). After meeting with Heather and Katherine I was able to calm down and sleep. My case was dismissed and I walked away knowing that I hired the right law firm and the best lawyers! Thank You for helping me and my family!!

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Heather J. Barbieri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vanita Parker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a knowlegable and well experienced trial lawyer. Her years of experience make her an excellent attorney in criminal defense."

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Jeremy Rosenthal

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather goes full throttle at everything and never quits. She expects more of herself than any client expects of her. This is what makes her the best."

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Kyle Therrian

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a leader among lawyers. She defends her clients from multiple vantage points with the skill required to achieve results in the toughest of criminal cases."

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Paul Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heather was my mentor up in Wyoming and in Huntsville Texas. She helped me work up a cross on a complex sex case. The end product was amazing! I was grateful to learn from such a skilled trial lawyer. She is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the country and I would recommend her to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney."

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Troy Burleson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Barbieri is a very talented attorney. I have know her for several years and have had trials with and against her. She is very smart and talented and I endorse her work 100%."

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Scott Edgett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Heather! Heather has earned a solid reputation throughout Texas for effectively representing individuals accused of serious crimes. Prosecutors truly fear her. She has the necessary reputation, knowledge, and experience to eliminate or minimize the consequences of the government's accusation. She is a very effective and skilled litigator who has the guts to stand up to the government and their accusations to demand evidence, not simply an accusation. You can never go wrong with Heather!"

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Gary Peak

Litigation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is an incredible attorney representing folks, and getting the two word verdict, "not guilty" very, very often in one of the toughest places to defend a case, Collin County. Heather is an excellent attorney who I am proud to endorse."

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David Carlson

Litigation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is a top-notch attorney."

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heather is one of the most talented litigators in the State of Texas. I value this lawyers opinion, and find myself calling her when I need assistance. Every time I have referred a client to Heather they rave about her ability. I would not hesitate in referring a friend or family member to this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Richter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heather is an exceptional lawyer. Her knowledge of the law, passion for defending her clients, and likeability make her well-suited to represent the citizen accused."

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Thomas Pavlinic

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heather is an exceptionally talented attorney whom I have had the pleasure to work with on past cases."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is an outstanding lawyer, i have watched her presentations on a number of occasions and i always walk away with a sense of awe at her talents."

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Richard Ryczek

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of training with Heather at the Trial Lawyers College. Very few lawyers are dedicated enough to attend this month-long, intensive program. Heather has consistently attended the week-long graduate seminars. Not only is she dedicated, but she is one of the more talented lawyers in the group. I also had the pleasure of trying a very difficult case with her, and Heather is one of the most prepared and highly skilled lawyers that I have ever known. I recommend Heather without hesitation."

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Joel Hudson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is an excellent criminal defense lawyer who is well-known in the legal community. She is a tenacious litigator who is not afraid to take a case to trial, when necessary."

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Kenneth Levinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is one of the most talented trial lawyers in the country. She is extraordinarily dedicated to her clients and is very effective in advocating on their behalf. Any client contemplating hiring Heather would be well advised in having her in their corner. Moreover, she is a wonderful person and has the highest ethical and professional standards."

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Rachel Montes

Unknown lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Heather through a professional association. Her legal skills are superior, are only matched by the level of caring she gives to every person who is lucky enough to hire her. I have watched her work and she gives of herself tirelessly. She is truly a diamond in the rough and someone who I would not hesitate to recommend, or hire."

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Derk Wadas

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Paul Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Edgett

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Marquardt

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Richter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Pavlinic

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Vitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Levinson

Personal injury lawyer

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Rachel Montes

Personal injury lawyer

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Derk Wadas

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2025

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2025

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2025

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2024

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2024

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2024

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2024

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2023

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2023

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2023

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2023

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2022

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2022

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2022

Top Lawyers in North Texas, Frisco Style

2022

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2022

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2021

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2021

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2021

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2021

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2020

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2020

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2020

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2017

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2015

Percy Foreman - Lawyer of the Year, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2013

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2012

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2010

10.0 Rating, AVVO

N/A

Best Series of Articles - Criminal Law, Dallas Bar Association

N/A

3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Plano, TX, Three Best Rated

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Founding Attorney, Barbieri Law Firm

2008 - 2010

Associate Board Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Executive Committee Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Nominating Committee

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

Honorable Curt B. Henderson, Inn of Courts

Fellow

2022 - 2023

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2020 - 2021

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Vice-President

2019 - 2020

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Second Vice-President

2018 - 2019

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2017 - 2018

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Secretary

2017 - 2018

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Criminal Defense Lawyers Project

Chair

2012 - 2019

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member

2009 - 2009

Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child

Not guilty of all charges by Jury

Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

Not guilty of all charges by Jury

Indecency With a Child By Sexual Contact

Result: ACQUITTED BY JURY AFTER PROCEEDING TO TRIAL. NO JAIL

Indecency by Contact with a Child

Result: Not guilty of all charges by Jury

Aggravated Robbery

7 years deferred adjudication. NO JAIL.

Evading Arrest With a Vehicle

2 years deferred adjudication. NO JAIL.

Assault Family Violence, Causing Bodily Injury

Dismissed. NO JAIL.

Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

Upon defense submitting argument, client was “no-billed” by grand jury (indictment refused)

Aggravated Assault & Child Endangerment

Result: Upon defense submitting argument, client was “no-billed” by grand jury (indictment refused)

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Education

1997

Texas Wesleyan University

Juris Doctor

1994

Kansas State University

BS in Criminal Justice with Pre-Law emphasis

Speaking Engagements

2018

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Waco Seminar

Course Director: Unleashing Your Inner Beast

2018

Story Exploration Through Psychodrama

Course Director, Psychodrama, Round Top, Texas, 2018

2017

Opening Statement Seminar

Faculty

2017

Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program

Faculty

2017

Beating the Drum for Justice

Course Director, CDLP’s Beating the Drum for Justice, Tyler, Texas, 2017

2017

Beating The Drum For Justice

Course Director

2016

Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Defense Seminar

Sexual Assault-Cover to Cover

2016

Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Defense Seminar

Course Director

2016

Maine Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

Sexual Assault Defense

2016

Defending Those Accused of Sexual Assault

Course Director

2016

Beating the Drum for Justice

Course Director

2016

3-Week College

Faculty

2015

Prairie Dog Seminar

Jury Selection in Child Sexual Assault Cases

2014

Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Defense Seminar

Course Director

2014

Criminal Defense Seminar

Course Director

2010

Survival Tactics - Temple, TX

Ethics - Going to the Movies

2010

Criminal Trial Skills

Closing Arguments

2009

Survival Tactics - Granbury TX

Ethics in the Law

2009

Criminal Trial and Advocacy Skills

Closing Argument and Demonstration

2008

Criminal Defense Trial College

Closing argument

Publications

2025

Barbieri Law Firm Case Results

2025

Barbieri Law Firm Reviews & Testimonials

2025

Barbieri Law Firm Blog

2025

Barbieri Law Firm In The News

2008

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Hybrid Representation

2008

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes Judicial Profile

Languages

English

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