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Biography
I am board certifed in both criminal law and criminal appellate law and have 25 years of experience defending those accused. I represent clients in state court throughout Texas and clients in Federal Court throughout the United States.
I have been ranked as one of Texas' Super Lawyers by Texas Monthly Magazine and one of Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in D Magazine.
I am a past Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association and life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Learn more about my background by reading my bio.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
36 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-400 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Broden & Mickelsen
2600 State St, Dallas, TX, 75204
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Franklyn Mickelsen Jr.'s Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
Franklyn Mickelsen Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Gabriel Reyes
Criminal defense lawyer
Thomas Nolan
Criminal defense lawyer
Daniel Olmos
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Eric Pearson
Personal injury lawyer
John Helms
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Experience
Honors
2013
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine
2011
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2000
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Broden & Mickelsen
1992 - 1998
Assistant Attorney, Dallas Federal Public Defender
1990 - 1992
Criminal Defense Attorney, Smith & Fawer, LLC
Associations
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1998 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Dallas County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Theft of Trade Secrets from Texas Instruments
Not Guilty
Robbery
Aquittal
Education
1990
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
Publications
2015
2012
Broden & Mickelsen
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN APPEAL AND AN APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
2011
Broden & Mickelsen
WHY DO DEATH PENALTY CASES TAKE SO LONG?
2011
Broden & Mickelsen
WHEN CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS BOAST OF IMPRESSIVE WIN RECORDS
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Guides