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George Milner, III developed a prolific reputation as a trial lawyer at a very young age. He began his career under District Attorney John Vance and proved his courtroom ability from the beginning. Milner tried his first jury trial the first day he was licensed to practice law. Milner faced the legendary Randy Taylor in that trial, which lasted more than a week. In the end, Milner won. He continued this hard hitting approach and had no fear of trying the hard cases.
In early 1994, Milner left the District Attorney’s Office to join his father, George Milner, Jr., and began defending those accused of the same offenses he’d prosecuted. Ironically, Milner was hired to represent some of the same people he’d prosecuted. One stated, “It didn’t take me long [in the first trial when you prosecuted me] to realize I needed you as my lawyer.” During his tenure as a prosecutor, Milner developed close friendships with many law enforcement agents. They liked his aggressive courtroom style. And, as has been the case, many officers themselves came under criminal accusation. A saying became well known in the law enforcement community, “If you’re in trouble, call Milner.” Now, over eight years later, Milner has represented approximately two dozen state and federal law enforcement officers. And, with one exception, every single case resulted in either acquittal, dismissal or a No-Bill by the Grand Jury.
Milner has lectured numerous times throughout the State of Texas and outside Texas. He is a well sought lecturer on a variety of criminal trial topics, particularly the areas of cross-examination and voir dire. A trial court bailiff once joked, after Milner’s jury selection, “Milner has already won this trial and the prosecutors don’t even know it.”
He has also represented many attorneys, as well. He has been called many times by prominent civil firms to assist in civil suits which have raised criminal liability issues. Milner has also been retained by civil firms to represent their clients or employees of their clients who have come under criminal accusation. These firms, knowing a criminal conviction would destroy their civil suits, turned to Milner.
Milner’s notoriety has increased exponentially during his young career. He has appeared nation-wide three times on Court TV to give his insight and opinions concerning pending litigation. He has been named two times to lists of Dallas’ Best Lawyers in D Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine recently named him a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the filed of white-collar criminal defense. He is rated A-V by Martindale-Hubbell, a multi-volume national listing of attorneys. The rating means, Legal Ability: Very High to Preeminent; and Very High Ethical Standards.
Unlike most trial lawyers, Milner represents individuals on appeal. Although the odds of appellate reversal in state or federal court are heavily against the citizen, Milner has had considerable success in the appellate arena. He won the first appeal he ever did and began to think winning on appeal was to come as naturally as winning in the courtroom. But, even Milner came to realize the odds and the political environment make it difficult to achieve the same success rate on appeal. This drove home the belief which Milner, and most great criminal defense attorneys know, you must win in the trial court if you’re going to win at all.
Milner was a member of the Law Review and graduated law school summa cum laude. He won four scholarships for academic achievement and was a member of two national moot court teams. He was a Merit Scholar, member of the Order of Barristers and won five American Jurisprudence awards. He is presently a Director of both the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association and the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association. He is admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court, U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
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33 years
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
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Posted by Matt | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend George Milner for anyone in need of a dedicated and knowledgeable defense attorney. Originally charged with a DWI, his expertise and connections with the Tarrant County DA office led to the charge being reduced to a non alcohol related charge with deferred adjudication. His attenti...
Posted by Luis | February 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Hiring George has been a great choice. He is not only an excellent attorney, but a great person who gave us peace of mind throughout the entire process. And of course, we won!. Best wishes from Spain.
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Hiring Attorney George Milner III was the best person I could have chosen. This is my first time being in the situation and many times through the process I felt flustered, overwhelmed, and just lost. This only lasted briefly because of Attorney Milner and Rebecca, his paralegal. The responses were a...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Milner and his team did a great job guiding me through the DWI process and optimizing my outcome. I appreciated his quick response on questions and personalized approach!
Posted by Caleb | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Feeling both grateful and impressed by the performance of the Milner team. I highly recommend them !
"I have been an attorney for over 47 years. During that time I have served in the capacity as a Judge , prosecutor and attorney. In all that time I have never met a more polished and articulate criminal defense attorney than George Rankin Milner III. I state that without reservation, whatsoever. Ironically, the finest attorney I had ever met before George was his father! I can unequivocally state that George has surpassed his father's brilliance which I never thought I would ever say about any other attorney. I am extremely proud to endorse George Rankin Milner III!."
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"George Milner is a fantastic criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer. I have referred many clients to him on Dallas County cases and he has done a great job for them. He is ethical, hardworking and trustworthy and treats clients like they are family not just “clients”. You can’t do better than George Milner for criminal defense in state and federal cases."
"George is an excellent criminal defense attorney who works very hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
"Mr. Milner is about the best trial lawyer around Dallas. His courtroom demeanor and charisma make him a winner on the toughest cases. He is a member of one of the best law firms in Dallas. George is a frequent lecturer at criminal law seminars and is one of the leaders in the practice of criminal defense."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Fellow, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Best in Dallas, Dallas Observer
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2023 - Present
Partner, Milner Wayne
2009 - Present
Dallas Bar FoundationFellow
1994 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - 2007
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationDirector
1997 - 2014
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationDirector
1992
J.D. summa cum laude