also known as RICHARD CARRIZALES, PC
RICHARD CARRIZALES, P.C. - Attorneys at Law - Abogados
*Attorney Richard Carrizales has been defending clients for 33 years and is licensed in all state courts in Texas and in various federal courts jurisdictions: Northern District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas and Southern District of Texas.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales has extensive trial experience and excellent professional relationships with Trial Judges, District Attorneys, United States Attorneys, as well as Police Officers and Police Associations throughout the State of Texas.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales has a very successful record in defending child abuse cases, family violence cases, drug cases and in murder cases.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales is frequently hired by other lawyers to help them prepare their cases for trial and to help them make the best strategic decisions regarding specific witnesses and evidence against their clients. In many cases, Richard Carrizales is hired by other lawyers to serve as co-counsel particularly in chiid abuse and homocide cases.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales is frequenlty hired to proceed to trial as lead counsel when government expert witnesses are involved.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales is Past President of the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales is Past President of the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas.
*Attorney Richard Carrizales has worked on numerous cases involving witness/clients living around the United States, in Mexico and South America.
Professional Recognition & Memberships:
*The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
*National Association of Distinguished Counsel - Nation's Top One Percent
*Lawyers of Distinction - "Criminal Defense"
*National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
*Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
*American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys - "10 Best in Client Satisfaction"
*Worldwide Registry of Executives & Professionals - Expert Resource
*Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Asociation
National College for DUI Defense
PRACTICE AREAS: Criminal Defense - State & Federal Crimes
FELONIES & MISDEMEANORS
*Family Violence - Misdemeanors & Felonies
*Aggravated Assault
*Sex Crimes
*Aggravated Sex Assault
*Indecency with a Child
*Murder / Capital Murder / Attempted Murder
*Burglary of a Habitation / Burglary of a Building
*Felony theft cases / Felony fraud cases / Felony witness tampering
*Drug possession / Manufacture and Delivery of drugs
*Felony Possession of drugs - Prescription drug possession
*Prostitution & Solicitation of Prostitution
*Felony Aggravated promotion of prostitution
*Possession of Marijuana
*DWI - Driving While Intoxicated
*Felony DWI
*Possession of a firearm without a license
*Concealed handgun license violations
*Suspended drivers license violations
*Occupational Drivers License Permits & ALR - Administrative Drivers License Hearings.
*Probation Violations / Probation Early Release
*Warrants lifted & Jail Release
*Federal Criminal Law / Drug Cases
*Domestic Violence / Family Violence
*Homicide / Murder / Criminal Negligent Homocide
*Sex Crimes / Aggravated Sex Assault / Indecency with a Child
1988 Admitted to Practice Law in Texas: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Law School: Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, J.D., 1987 (Houston, Texas)
Graduate School: Masters Degree in Social Work, MSSW - University of Texas-Arlington, 1982 (Arlington, Texas)
College: University of North Texas, Bachelors Science, Education, 1979 (Denton, Texas)
RICHARD CARRIZALES, P.C.
ATTORNEYS - ABOGADOS
1881 Sylvan Ave., Suite 105 Dallas, Texas 75208
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Posted by Timothy Carty | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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
Mr. Richard Carrizales helped me with 3 serious cases,he successfully solved them
Posted by Carlos | May 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Michael | August 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Diego | October 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Richard. He fights hard for his clients and consistently provides excellent representation. You can't go wrong with him"
"I endorse this lawyer. One of top lawyers in Dallas for serious matters. Really fights for his clients."
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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
1988 - Present
, Private Practice focusing in Criminal Defense - State & Federal
2014 - Present
NCDD - National College for DUI DefenseMember
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Member
Member
Member
2000 - 2001
Mexican American Bar Association of TexasPast President
1999 - 2011
Mexican American Bar Association of DallasPast President
1990 - 2021
NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1989 - 2021
TDCLA - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1988 - 2021
DCDLA - Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer AssociationMember
Case No-Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury
1987
JD - Juris Doctor Law
1982
MSSW - Masters Science in Social Work
1979
BS - Bachelor of Science - Guidance Studies
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