Richard E. Carrizales

Richard E. Carrizales

also known as RICHARD CARRIZALES, PC

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI

1881 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 105, Dallas, TX

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Richard Carrizales has successfully defended hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases and won numerous "Not Guilty" Verdicts and "Grand Jury Dismissals" in cases such as Murder, Sex Assault, Drug delivery/possession, Family Violence & Theft cases

36 years

35%
Sex Crime 30%

Attorney Richard Carrizales has successfully defended numerous Child Abuse cases and Sexual Assault cases with "Not Guilty Verdicts", as well as, numerous "Grand Jury No-Bills" over the past 32 years!!

36 years

30%
Violent Crime 20%

Family Violence & Assault allegations are very serious and can ruin your reputation and child custody & removal consequeces. Attorney Richard Carrizales has successfully defended numerous Family Violence cases over the past 32 years!

36 years

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

Richard Carrizales has defended hundreds of DWI cases over the past 32 years and received numerous "Not Guilty" Verdicts. Our office can also obtain an Occupational Drivers License for you if your driver's license is suspended after your arrest.

36 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 37 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1988

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD CARRIZALES, P.C.

1881 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 105, Dallas, TX, 75208

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Richard E. Carrizales's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy Carty | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Carty

He did an amazing job with my case.He listened.He proved I was not guilty. Case was dismissed.Call Richard Carrizales if you need help.

Posted by Ramiro | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Excellent Lawyer

Mr. Richard Carrizales helped me with 3 serious cases,he successfully solved them

Posted by Carlos | May 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Look no further! No busques mas!

Being accused of a criminal case is something that marks your life forever. Not only does it affect you in the legal way, but it can also have an impact on various aspects of you life like your employment, immigration status (like in my case) and it can be emotionally and financially stressful. A few... months back, I was involved in an altercation with my now ex-husband. Police came and arrested me for domestic violence. I was devastated. I made the decision to hire Richard for my defense and I am glad I did. Him and his team were very responsive to my questions and concerns. Given that my case affected my immigration status, Richard was helpful in coordinating information about my case with my immigration lawyer as well. His attitude towards my case made me feel like he really cared, and gave me peace of mind. I knew what had happened was unfair and I was willing to go all the way. I am thankful to have taken the advice of Richard and try to fight my case until the end. We managed to get a positive result. CASE DISMISSED. If you are going trough a tough time, hire a lawyer, and Richard is the best choice! Ser acusado de un crimen is algo que puede marcar tu vida para siempre. No solo te afecta legalmente pero tambien puede tener un impacto en tu vida laboral y tu situacion migratoria (como en mi caso), Tambien puede ser emocionalmente y economicamente estresante. Ace unos meses, yo estube involucrado en un altercado con mi ex esposo. La policia llego y me arrestaron a mi. Tome la decision de contratar a Richard para mi defensa, y me alegreo de haberlo echo. El y su equipo contestaron a todas mis preguntas y preocupasiones. dado que mi caso affectaba mi situacion migratoria, Richard fue muy efectivo en communicarse con mi abogada de inmigracion para obtener el resultado mas favorable. Yo sabia que lo que paso fue injusto y estaba dispuesto a llegar hasta las ultimas consecuensias. Me alegro de haber tomado el consejo de Richard y pelear mi caso hasta el final. Al final mi CASO fue DESCARTADO por el Fiscal. Si estas pasando por un momento dificil, te recomiendo al abogado Richard. El es la mejor opcion, Todos en su oficina incluyendo el, hablan ESPANOL.

Posted by Michael | August 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Defense

Every step of the process was easy and concise with Mr. Carrizales. His team kept me informed along the way, and let me know of anything that occurred with my case as it happened. He was also able to get me a great deal, which was very nice. Overall I would recommend Mr Carrizales to anyone who finds... themselves in an unfortunate situation, or is in need of some help or guidance navigating the law.

Posted by Diego | October 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

“Indecency Child Contact”.

Before anything. I’m incredibly grateful to God for putting Richard Carrizales on my path. I hired him to defend me from a false accusation of the case “Indecency Child Contact”. For my family and myself, it was important to count on a lawyer who believed in my innocence; innocence that Richard Carr...izales believed in from the outset. Richard Carrizales has great experience (32 years) in Dallas County Court and is well known for his professionalism and ethics. My case was completely dismissed. If you want justice delivered in your case, don't hesitate to hire lawyer Richard Carrizales, he saves you time and money and you will recover your good name for your well-being and your family's. “Contacto infantil de Indecencia”. Antes de todo. Muy agradecido con Dios por haber puesto en el camino al abogado Richard Carrizales. Lo Contraté para que me defendiera de una falsa acusación de una Indecencia con un Niño. Para mi familia y para mi era muy importante contar con un abogado que creyera en mi inocencia; inocencia que desde un comienzo el abogado Richard arrizales siempre creyó. El abogado Richard Carrizales tiene gran experiencia (32 años) en la corte del Condado de Dallas y es muy conocido por su profesionalismo y Etica. Mi caso fue cerrado descartado totalmente. Si Usted quiere que se haga justicia en su caso no dude en contratar al abogado Richard Carrizales él le ahorra tiempo y dinero y Usted recobrará su buen nombre para su bienestar y el de su familia.

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Richard E. Carrizales's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Traylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is bright and knowledgeable. I have never seen him unprepared for a case nor unprepared when negotiating with an assistant district attorney. I couldn't recommend a more highly qualified attorney."

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Jeffrey Rasansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is a committed, dedicated and compassionate advocate. He has helped so many people who have been wrongfully accused or face the stress of a criminal prosecution. Richard understands what you are going through and understands his client’s anxiety. Richard deals with each of his clients in a straightforward manner and ensures that each client is treated with respect and dignity. When it comes to hiring the right criminal defense attorney in Texas, you can not go wrong with Richard. I highly recommend him."

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Larry Finstrom

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and observed richard for many years. He is a careful,experienced, and innovative attorney. He is an excellent trial lawyer in both state and federal courts."

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Leigh Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clark Birdsall

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He fights hard for his clients and consistently provides excellent representation. You can't go wrong with him"

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Peter Barrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. One of top lawyers in Dallas for serious matters. Really fights for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Selected Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, NADC National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Worldwide Registry of Distinguished Executives & Professionals, Worldwide Registry

2000

Past President Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas

1999

Past President - Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas, Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas

Work Experience

1988 - Present

, Private Practice focusing in Criminal Defense - State & Federal

Associations

2014 - Present

NCDD - National College for DUI Defense

Member

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

ABA - American Bar Association

Member

Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Member

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys

Member

2000 - 2001

Mexican American Bar Association of Texas

Past President

1999 - 2011

Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas

Past President

1990 - 2021

NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1989 - 2021

TDCLA - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1988 - 2021

DCDLA - Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Kidnapping

Case No-Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury

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Education

1987

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor Law

1982

University of Texas at Arlington

MSSW - Masters Science in Social Work

1979

University of North Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science - Guidance Studies

Languages

Spanish

English

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