All cases are different; All lawyers are different. At Vitz Law, we understand the difference and the importance of each client’s story. We don’t run a case-mill at Vitz Law. It’s not a game of volume for us. We don’t believe in proclaiming to be experts and we don’t blog, advertise, or promote ourselves primarily to get people’s money. Whether you’ve been injured, or charged with DWI, murder, or a traffic ticket, you’ve got a unique life experience that can be told by a lawyer who cares, and understands what you’ve been through. And that’s what makes the difference for any judge or jury.
Tony Vitz has over 23 years of courtroom experience. He has been training consistently since 1999, when he attended the legendary Trial Lawyer’s College in Wyoming; a select group of lawyers from across the country that specializes in helping people. This training has given him tools to learn his client’s stories and enables him to effectively share them with the jury.
Practice areas
An opinion crime that is touched by politics and misleading propaganda.
34 years
for the most part, a criminal defense lawyer should also be a trial lawyer.
34 years
Litigation is about telling true stories
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1988 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association | Past President | 1999 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Warrior Trial Lawyer's College | First Work Weekend at The Ranch | 2007 |
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | Try Cases, Have Fun, Win More! | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College | 1999 | |
South Texas College of Law | 1988 | |
Texas Tech University | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Rusty Duncan | Jury Selection | 2014 |
Advanced Trial Skills | Direct Examination | 2013 |
TLC Annual Meeting | Psychodrama | 2013 |
Auto Collisions | Engaging the Jury using Psychodrama | 2011 |
Trial Lawyer's College July 2011 | Staffed Week Two, Skills Training | 2011 |
Psychodrama | Psychodrama for Lawyers | 2011 |
Interpersonal Dynamics | Trial Skills | 2010 |
Jolly Rogers | Expunctions, Non-Disclosures, and Juvenile Sealing | 2010 |
Beaumont, Texas | Jury Selection | 2007 |
Tyler, Texas | Jury Selection | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Carolynn's Case | Not Guilty |
State v. John Doe | Not Guilty |
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Perry Hicks, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I met Tony at the Trial Lawyer's College in 2011. He was one of my favorite instructors. We have since helped each other work up cases. I have great respect for Tony as a lawyer and even more respect for him as a person.
Mark Griffith, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is the guy you want on our side when the government has their cross hairs on you. Incredible trial attorney. Passionate, effective and relentless in the pursuit of justice for his clients. I recommend this lawyer 100%.
Perry Hicks, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I met Tony at the Trial Lawyer's College in 2011. He was one of my favorite instructors. We have since helped each other work up cases. I have great respect for Tony as a lawyer and even more respect for him as a person.
Mark Griffith, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is the guy you want on our side when the government has their cross hairs on you. Incredible trial attorney. Passionate, effective and relentless in the pursuit of justice for his clients. I recommend this lawyer 100%.
Gene Sera, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. There are attorneys that like to follow the standard formula. They ask the same questions and come to the same standard conclusions. Tony is not your ordinary lawyer. He will ferret out the necessity of any case and capitalize on weaknesses in the evidence and in the states witnesses. You have to see guys like Tony in action to appreciate his talent. I whole heartedly endorse him for criminal matters in Texas.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
John McCraw, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tony has a very unique way of connecting with the jury person to person in a very authentic way. If you have a criminal case that will have to be tried to a jury, he has the "it" that is often the difference between a guilty and not guilty verdict. This man can try a case and truly cares for his clients and their families. Lin McCraw
John Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
A Super Trial Lawyer. Excellent teacher of trial skills. I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Palmer, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tony Vitz is very well known in Collin and Denton counties. He teaches courses that educate younger attorneys and experienced attorneys alike on new developments in criminal defense. He is a true fighter and works very hard for his clients. I have a lot of respect for Mr. Vitz and would feel confident that anyone accused of a crime who hired Mr. Vitz would get a good and rigorous defense.
Jason Van Dyke, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tony Vitz is as tough as they come for criminal defense. I strongly endorse him.
Frank Sellers, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have never met a lawyer that cares more about his clients than Tony. He knows how to get to the heart of the matter like none I have ever seen. Clients looking for a true trial lawyer that will tell their story in a way the jury understands would be lucky to have a lawyer like Tony.
Mark Thiessen, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tony is one of the few real trial lawyers out there. He gets it. It's not about the facts of the case, it's about what really happened and telling your client's story. Any client would be lucky to have a real, actual trial lawyer fight for them. Hire Tony, he'll give you everything he's got.
Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Vitz is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you.
Heather Barbieri, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Vereeke, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 25, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Tony is one of the best criminal lawyers in North Texas. He's been to Gerry Spence's ranch for indepth trial skill training that turns a good lawyer into a great lawyer. I've seen him in action doing psychodrama with clients to get to what the client's real story is about. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a client to Tony.
James Girards, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kenneth Levinson, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 29, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tony is one of the most talented lawyers in the country. He is passionate about helping his clients. Tony is also a respected teacher who has helped hundreds of trial lawyers improve their skills. I highly recommend him.
Rebecca Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated, passionate and cares about his clients and his cases.
Danny Easterling, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tony Vitz is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer in North Texas. I do not hesitate to refer him to any client in his area who needs trusted counsel on his side. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Cowen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tony is a dedicated advocate who works tirelessly for his clients.
Rachel Montes, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 21, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tony is an absolute formidable force in the courtroom. The reason why is that he is not only a tenacious litigator, leaving no stone unturned, but he also deeply cares about his clients and recognizes the difficult situations they find themselves in. He cares about the person first. Its not often you can put complete trust in someone to take care of your life and liberty. Tony is that person. Without hesitation i highly recommend Tony.
John Higgins, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I certainly recommend Tony to anyone who needs a lawyer in his area. He cares a lot about what he does, and employs some of the best practices a lawyer can have.