Carlton D. Alexander

Carlton Alexander is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys with nearly a decade of legal experience representing individuals facing criminal charges throughout Texas. Drawing on experience in both criminal defense and family law, Mr. Alexander brings a broader perspective to cases that involve overlapping criminal, domestic, and family-law issues.

Mr. Alexander earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law. His legal career began in family law, where he developed valuable experience navigating sensitive and emotionally charged disputes involving families and personal relationships. This foundation provided insight into the personal and legal challenges that often accompany cases involving domestic violence allegations, protective orders, child custody disputes, and other matters that may intersect with the criminal justice system.

Before joining Michael & Associates, Mr. Alexander worked at one of the nation's largest criminal defense law firms. During his tenure, he represented clients facing a wide range of criminal allegations while further developing his courtroom advocacy and case management skills. He also managed one of that firm's offices, gaining leadership experience and helping oversee legal operations while continuing to represent clients in complex criminal matters.

Mr. Alexander's experience in both family law and criminal defense allows him to approach cases with a broader understanding of the legal and personal issues that may affect his clients. He recognizes that criminal allegations often have consequences that extend beyond the courtroom and works closely with clients to help them understand their options, navigate the legal process, and make informed decisions about their cases.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys is a criminal defense firm with a unique model: the high-touch, personalized attention of a boutique firm, backed by the resources and collective experience of a 40+ lawyer defense team.

Every client is assigned a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who owns the defense from intake through resolution. That attorney focuses on a specific county and court — practicing there regularly and knowing the judges, the prosecutors, and the local tendencies that shape outcomes. Cases are not rotated, reassigned, or passed to junior attorneys (the firm doesn't employ any).

Behind that lead attorney is a team of forty criminal-defense lawyers with more than 1,000 jury trials between them, including attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ten Super Lawyers honorees, ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists, former prosecutors, former judges, and former law-enforcement professionals, including a former FBI agent.

That structure gives clients the 40-on-1 advantage: one senior lawyer leading your case, backed by the collective knowledge of 40+ criminal-defense attorneys. It means the prosecutor is not up against one lawyer — they're up against a brain trust.

The firm's main metric is client satisfaction, which is measured using standard CSAT surveys to every client at the conclusion of the case. The firm has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rate based on 1,840 survey responses. The full breakdown by case type is below:

• DWI: 97.8% CSAT (781 responses)
• Assault & Domestic Violence: 99.5% CSAT (368 responses)
• Other: 98.7% CSAT (158 responses)
• Drug Charges: 98.6% CSAT (142 responses)
• Motion to Revoke Probation: 97.8% CSAT (134 responses)
• Theft & Fraud: 100% CSAT (106 responses)
• Driving Offenses: 98.7% CSAT (75 responses)
• Weapons: 98.1% CSAT (52 responses)
• Sex Offenses: 100% CSAT (24 responses)

Data from September 2022 through May 6, 2026.

The firm's 2025 trial record was 65% favorable outcomes with a 50% outright acquittal rate. A 5.0 rating on Google. More than 1,400 five-star reviews on Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, an A+ BBB rating, and combined criminal-defense experience exceeding 540 years. Attorney caseloads run well below ABA recommendations. Case reviews are free. No trial fees - ever.

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