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Thomas Duncan Ashworth
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Thomas Ashworth is a criminal defense attorney practicing in North Texas who was recently named one of D Magazine's Best Lawyers Under 40. Mr. Ashworth spent 11 years as an Assistant District Attorney, rising to the rank of Chief Felony Prosecutor before entering private practice in 2019. During that time, he tried over 100 misdemeanor and felony jury trials including DWI, drug possession, sexual assault, and capital murder. Mr. Ashworth has also been an invited speaker throughout Texas on topics such as Forensic Evidence, Firearms, and Trial Advocacy, and spent three years serving on the Licensing Advisory Committee for the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Mr. Ashworth graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from The Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Lewis & Ashworth, PLLC
101 E. Park Blvd, Suite 230, Plano, TX, 75074
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Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Trustworthy and knowledgable
I was recommended to contact Thomas Ashworth as a defense attorney. I reached out to him over the phone and met with him. Mr. Ashworth was trustworthy and extremely professional as well as diligent throughout the entire process. Having had experience on the prosecution side, his knowledge was extreme...
Thomas Duncan Ashworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Thomas is an excellent lawyer. He honed his skills as a talented trial lawyer as an Assistant District Attorney for 11 years. As a criminal defense attorney he aggressively defends his clients and routinely gets excellent results."
"I have recommended two of my best civil clients to Thomas Ashworth. He has handled both of my clients' criminal matters with professionalism and thoroughness. I will continue to recommend him to my clients."
"Tommy is an incredible trial lawyer and is very well connected in Collin County. I endorse this lawyer."
"Thomas is a very skillful and talented attorney. His experience, knowledge, and judgment set him apart as a truly exceptional advocate."
"I have known Thomas for almost 15 years. I have worked with him and against him on various criminal matters. He has represented both the state and defendants and has excelled on both fronts. He maintains his contacts with the district attorney's office (especially in Collin County), which will greatly benefit his clients. He is capable in all areas of criminal law--including DWIs and white collar matters. I fully endorse his work."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
2021
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Lewis & Ashworth, PLLC
2008 - 2019
Assistant District Attorney, Collin County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2019 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Education
2008
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D.
2005
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Criminal Fringes of Construction Law
Criminal Fringes of Construction Law
2019
Establishing Innocence or Guilt
Panel Discussion
2019
Civil Law Seminar
When Criminal Discovery Meets the Civil File
2018
TDCAA Forensics Seminar
Discovery Issues in the Forensic Lab Setting
2018
Annual Criminal and Civil Law Update
Discovery Issues in Criminal Cases
2018
Advanced Criminal Law Conference
Working with Audio and Video in Trial
2017
Advanced Criminal Law Conference
Working with Audio and Video in Trial
2016
State Bar of Texas Investigators' Conference
Investigating Unauthorized Practice of Law
2016
Advanced Criminal Law Conference
Working with Audio and Video in Trial
2015
Collin County Bench Bar Conference
Trial Advocacy
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Is it possible for me to just get a fine for marijuana under 2 ounces??
25 Apr 2022
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Im on felony probation can own a CO2 bb gun?
24 May 2021
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What are the lesser charges to Man-Del CS Pg 2 or 2A 4g=400gs as listed in Section 481.113 of the Texas Health and Safety code?
08 Dec 2020