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Michelle Simpson Tuegel started her legal career in Central Texas, practicing primarily in the area of criminal defense. During her years in criminal practice, Michelle developed her skills in the courtroom and tried high-profile capital murder cases, sexual assault, kidnapping, arson, and federal felony drug cases. At a time when most young lawyers are still researching and writing legal memos and carrying a partner's briefcase to the courthouse, Michelle was trying death penalty cases with high media publicity. Her extensive courtroom experience honed her skills at trial. This background also helped Michelle develop a unique and empathetic approach to communicating with clients in traumatic and highly stressful situations. Through her significant experience in high profile cases, Michelle also learned to be a voice for her clients not just in the courtroom, but also through different news and media outlets. She is a frequent legal voice in the media, from CNN to USA Today.
A former world-ranked athlete in slalom water skiing, Michelle is now nationally recognized for Title IX representation of students. Michelle uses her naturally competitive drive to champion clients' cases and to relate to athletes, students, and injured people from all walks of life. After years of advocating for accused individuals in the criminal justice system, Michelle decided to refocus her practice on representing victims and individuals who have been injured or wronged by companies and institutions in the civil court system. Specifically, she began representing victims of crime in civil lawsuits around the United States. Michelle is one of the first attorneys to file a lawsuit connected to the October 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Michelle also recently represented former U.S. national team and Olympic gymnasts and college athletes who were sexually abused by the Olympic team's former doctor, filing suits against the United States Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics and Michigan State. Her clients are part of a multi-million dollar global settlement with Michigan State.
Michelle Simpson Tuegel grew up in Bridgeport, Texas, which is a small town northwest of Fort Worth. Some of her earliest memories are of her father, also a trial lawyer, speaking to juries in Wise County, Texas. Michelle's two younger sisters are also both trial lawyers in Dallas. Mackenzie Simpson Wallace practices in the civil litigation section in the Dallas office of Thompson & Knight. Maryssa Simpson is a partner with The Potts Law Firm in Dallas. Michelle often works with her sisters through joint ventures on different matters, or as a jury consultant for purposes of trial. Michelle has been honored to expand her practice to jury consulting services on behalf of other firms, lending her trial and people skills on a variety of matters. Michelle's husband, Andrew Tuegel, is also a trial lawyer practicing with the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in Dallas.
Michelle was named to The National Trial Lawyers' Top Trial Lawyers list, and to the Texas SuperLawyers Rising Star list for 2015-2018. Michelle was also included in the Texas SuperLawyers Rising Star list "Up and Coming Top 100 Lawyers" and "Up and Coming Top 50 Women Lawyers." Michelle has been asked to speak on Title IX, criminal defense, and civil trial issues around the country.
Michelle feels at home standing in front of a jury, and being a trial lawyer runs in her blood. Michelle is a combination of aggression and compassion and invests herself completely in the people she represents.
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3301 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75226
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Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal Case
Mrs. Tuegel Showed genuine concern and PROFESSIONALISM from the moment we met her. I believe her professionalism, knowledge and immediate work on our case was the key. She was always available for to answer our questions and concerns. We could have never gotten a "no bill" w/o her diligently work...
Posted by Jim | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal defense of 3 felony charges
Excellent lawyer. Worked very hard to clear my name. Expensive but worth every dime.
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Phenomenal Law Office
Russ, Michelle and their office staff assisted me in resolving a complicated felony DWI case. Let me just say, this was the most stressful time of my entire life; when you have a pending legal charge, you spend every day in limbo- feeling scared and uneasy about what the future may or may not hold. I...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Prompt, Professional Service
Michelle handled my case from the start. She clearly explained all she understood, the things we could control and the things beyond our control. There were no surprises. I was given opportunity to ask questions at any time along the way and never felt as if I was left alone to handle my situation...
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
BY FAR, THE BEST CHOICE FOR A DEFENSE LAWYER IN WACO, TEXAS
It's really simple, call Michelle now and you will understand why she is your best choice for representation. Through my business, I work with the best and largest law firms on a regular basis. I made every attempt to have my regular lawyers handle a case in Waco, Texas with no success. I called and ...
"Michelle is an outstanding trial attorney and advocate for her clients. She is driven and determined to provide the best representation for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. MIchelle is a fantastic lawyer, for whom the sky is the limit. She already has more experience than most lawyers who have been practicing twice the time. She is truly committed to her clients, and seeking justice for each one. On top of that, she's the most organized lawyer I know."
"It is rare that you find a standout attorney like Michelle Tuegel. I studied with Michelle in law school and have had the opportunity to observe her in professional practice. The compassion she has for her clients is matched only by her determination to provide the highest standard of legal service. She has experience beyond her years as an attorney and it is that experience coupled with her drive that would make her my own personal choice for criminal representation. Anyone accused of a crime would be fortunate to have Michelle as their champion."
"You simply cannot find a more compassionate, aggressive, and intelligent criminal defense lawyer. I could not give a higher endorsement."
"Michelle is a zealous advocate and knows her way around a court room. With her training from Baylor Law and her work experience, she has refined skills in trial advocacy, a rising star!"
"Michelle is well known for being a hard-working, thoughtful, honest, creative and resourceful attorney. Her personal background and attributes combine to make her an excellent criminal defender."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle and I have worked together on serious criminal cases for a little over two years. We have successfully tried several Capital Murder cases, as well as a number of Sex cases. She is very bright, and unbelievably hard working and thorough. Clients love her because she treats them with respect and dignity. I am proud to say that she and I are now law partners in Hunt & Tuegel."
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2018
2nd Chair Capital Murder Qualified, 3rd Judicial District of Texas
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2011
Texas Criminal Trial College, Texas Criminal Trial College
2019 - Present
Partner/Owner, The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm
2013 - 2018
Partner, Hunt & Tuegel PLLC
2012 - 2013
Associate, Law offices of Russ Hunt
2010 - 2012
Associate, Law Office of Rod Goble
2009 - 2009
Summer Associate, Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo
2009 - 2009
Summer Associate, Kelly, Hart & Hallman
2004 - 2004
Intern, Amnesty International UK
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember, Board of Directors
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2012 - Present
College of the State Bar of Texas
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
2010 - Present
Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
2010 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Why I Defend
2016
Mitigation
2016
Co-Presented with Robert Swafford on Mitigation & Jury Selection
2016
Bar & Community Involvement
2016
Being a Baylor Lawyer
2015
Capital Murder
2014
Alcohol Related Offenses, Elements & Burden of Proof
2013
Legal Support Staff & Criminal Law
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