Michael J. Uhl

Michael J. Uhl

also known as Mike Uhl

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 40 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

2515 Mckinney Ave Ste 1400, Dallas, TX

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

White Collar Crime 75%

I have extensive experience in the white collar crime area. I was a supervisor at the U.S. attorney's office and I teach White Collar Crime at SMU Dedman Law School. I have received several awards and recognition in the White Collar Crime area and enjoy an excellant reputation in this specialty.

33 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

I have extensive experience in federal and state criminal law.

38 years | 10,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl, LLP

2515 Mckinney Ave Ste 1400, Dallas, TX, 75201-7600

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Michael J. Uhl's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

Michael J. Uhl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Earl Dobson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Uhl is easily one of the brightest and most dedicated Criminal Defense attorneys I have ever known. He is experienced, honest, and truly cares about his clients. He is someone that I feel completely comfortable recommending, as he is someone that I myself consult when I have questions. I respect him as a colleague and am proud to endorse him as an attorney."

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Neil Pask

Federal crime lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a well respected authority on Federal Criminal Law. He's definitely someone I would recommend to anyone charged with a federal offense."

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Toby Shook

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike Uhl since we were prosecutors together. He is a great trial lawyer. He is an expert in white collar crime and federal matters."

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Earl Dobson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, D Magazine

2015

SuperLawyer, Texas SuperLawyer

1996

Federal Prosecutor of the Year, Dallas Crime Commission

1995

Various, Department of Justice

Work Experience

1993 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University School Of Law

1990 - 2004

Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney Office

1985 - 1990

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Dallas Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Various Federal and State cases

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Education

1985

Southern Methodist University

Speaking Engagements

2009

Fort Worth Securities Exchange Commission Seminar

Securities Fraud

2009

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

White Collar Fraud

Languages

English

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