Heather J. Barbieri

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Heather J. Barbieri

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Frisco, TX
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime ... +4 more

17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Heather

Biography

20 + Years of success helping clients. Board Certified. Passionate, committed fighter for YOU!

Satisfied Clients. Years of Success. Free Consultation. Accountable to Clients. Best Team in Texas

Proven Strategy for Success for Clients. Highly Regarded as Best Sex Crimes Attorney in State.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 40%

Sex Crimes, Assaults, Domestic Violence, Internet Sex Crimes

40%
Criminal Defense 31%

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

27 years | 1,000 cases

31%
Domestic Violence 10%

Defense for domestic violence allegations with a focus on protecting your rights, record, and future. We handle sensitive cases with discretion and a strategic approach.

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

Defense for fraud, embezzlement, and financial crimes. Led by a former prosecutor, we bring strategic insight to complex investigations and high-stakes cases.

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

Strategic DWI defense focused on protecting your license, record, and future. We challenge testing methods, procedures, and evidence to build strong defenses.

5%
Expungement 2%

Clear your record and move forward. We help clients pursue expunctions and nondisclosures to protect employment, housing, and future opportunities.

2%
Sexual Harassment 2%

Defense against sexual harassment allegations with a focus on protecting your reputation, career, and future. Led by a former prosecutor, we bring strategic insight to sensitive cases.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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

barbierilawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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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 Marti | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Compassionate Fighter - save my life!!

I initially hired an attorney for a very serious allegation my significant other was facing. He charged a lot of money and talked even more. But after nearly 2 years on the case, nothing was happening. Then he kept trying to convince us to take a plea that involved a lot of jail time. One day we were... up at the courthouse for a hearing. There was a lawyer before us who was up there doing an amazing job of fighting for her client. I was impressed by her passion and conviction, espeically considering how low energy our attorney was in comparison. When her time before the judge was over (she won whatever she was fighting for that day), I asked the bailiff who that attorney was. He said it was Mrs. Heather Barbieri. That evening I went home and researched her and was blown away by her webiste and her experience. I think what did it for me was how much she actually teaches other lawyers how to do their jobs across the country. We met with her a few days later and I was even more impressed. WHile it was very frustrating to feel like we wasted two years and a lot of money on the first attorney, I am will never regret the decision to hire Mrs. Barbieri and her law firm. It was the best decision I ever made. We went from facing several years in prison to successfully the charges and getting our lives back! She has amazing reserach and investigative ability. She did more work on our case in the first three weeks than the first attorney did in nearly two years. She was suggesting ideas and strategies in the very first meeting that I hadn't heard from the other attorney in the whole time we worked with him. Heather is the best! I would recommend her to anyone. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, there is no question who I am hiring.

Posted by Laura | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

She Rescued My Life!

I'm not a really religious person, but I believe that God brought Heather into my life. I was accused of something which I didn't do. It was very serious and I was facining very serious charges and potentially 30 years in federal prison. Heather not only is the best - she knows the best. She brough...t in the best investigators and the best expert witnesses to help me. They all told me that I was very fortunate to have her as my attorney, that they work with attorneys all over the country and she is the best. That gave me a lot of faith. They were right! We won. I have my life back now. Looking back I was in such a place of despair and Heather and her team got me out of it. She has such a fire and passion and confidence each step along the way. If you are every facing a serious legal problem, I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my life!

Heather Barbieri and her associate attorney Kathrine are amazing people and even better attorneys. Heather is very professional and knows the laws. I went to her in the darkest time of my life. Falsely accused of a crime that I did not commit. Heather stood by my side and backed me up through the who...le process. She fought for my life as if it were her own. If anyone out there is ever in need of a caring, compassionate and professional attorney Heather Barbieri is the only one that I would ever recommend!

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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

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Rachel Montes

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Derk Wadas

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2025

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2025

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2025

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2025

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2024

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2024

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2024

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2024

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2023

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2023

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2023

Best Lawyers, D Best Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2021

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2021

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2021

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2020

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly

2020

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2019

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2019

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

10.0 Rating, AVVO

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

10.0 Rating, AVVO

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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