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If I take your case, you are not just a number to me. I take your problems and make them mine. I will worry for your future the same as I would my own.
I specialize in serious crimes and am first and foremost a trial lawyer. When you walk out in that courtroom and find yourself being stared down by the prosecutor and jurors, that's when you'll know you hired the right lawyer.
Back when I was a prosecutor, I recognized the unequal treatment given to people caught up in our legal system. So I helped develop the Public Integrity unit, whose mission was to establish a watch over the police and other government officials. In my 5 years as Chief of Public Integrity, I prosecuted police officers and freed wrongfully imprisoned citizens. It was my techniques that were later copied and used in the prosecutions of bad cops in the fake drug scandal and in the DNA exonerations of wrongfully jailed citizens.
I specialize in serious crimes. Because I'm a serious trial lawyer, and the prosecutors know that, they tend to make better plea offers to my clients in hopes of avoiding trial. A few of my trials are listed below:
Date Case Charge Result
8/3/17 F14-76674 Indecency With a Child Jury Trial - Not Guilty
11/18/16 F16-00312 Intoxication Manslaughter Jury Probated Client Over State Objection
4/25/16 F14-55261 Continuous Sexual Assault Jury Trial - Not Guilty
11/12/14 M13-05186 Assault/Family Violence Jury Trial - Not Guilty
11/5/14 F14-24736 Aggravated Assault Grand Jury "no bill", ICE hold lifted
8/11/14 F12-57615 Murder Jury Trial - Not Guilty
6/20/14 F14-33761 Murder Grand Jury "no bill"
9/12/13 F13-00497 Aggravated Robbery Jury Trial- Not Guilty
8/12/13 F98-67343 Murder Dismissed by State 1st day of jury trial
8/8/13 MB12-15283 Poss of Marijuana Motion to Suppress granted
6/4/13 F09-35184 Sexual Assault Dismissed by State before trial
5/13/13 F12-60279 Deadly Conduct Dismissed by State 1st day of jury trial
5/6/13 F11-58026 Delivery of Meth Dismissed by State 1st day of jury trial
3/13/13 F11-58487 Delivery of Cocaine Motion to Suppress granted
6/18/12 F11-26192 Aggravated Assault Dismissed by State 1st day of jury trial
5/1/12 F09-35416 Unauthorized Bounty Hunting Dismissed by State 1st day of jury trial
4/9/12 F11-30327 Assault/Strangulation Dismissed by State 1st day of trial
1/17/12 F10-55676 Murder Jury Trial - Hung 7 to 5 for Not Guilty, Dismissed
3/25/11 MA09-39085 Assault (Teacher against student) Jury Trial-Not Guilty
12/07/10 004-85401-2009 Collin County) DWI .13 breath Jury Trial-Not Guilty
2/10/10 F0755148 Illegal Dumping Jury Trial-Hung Jury, Dismissed
12/02/09 F08-50812 Aggravated Sexual Assault Jury Trial- Not Guilty
10/31/07 F07-53082 Drug Possession Evidence Suppressed, Dismissed
10/19/07 F06-70435 Aggravated Sexual Assault Jury Trial- Not Guilty
10/19/07 F06-70419 Aggravated Sexual Assault Jury Trial- Not Guilty
4/27/07 F04-57976 Injury to a Child Jury Trial- Not Guilty
3/30/07 F06-72806 Drug Possession Evidence Suppressed, Dismissed
3/09/07 F06-87134 Murder Misdemeanor Reduction
3/09/07 F06-86347 Capital Murder Dismissed
2/15/07 F06-39179 Aggravated Assault Misdemeanor Reduction
2/09/07 F05-36657 Kidnapping Misdemeanor Reduction
2/05/07 F04-48507 Drug Possession Dismissed 1st Day of Trial
1/11/07 F06-63293 Aggravated Robbery On 1st Day of Trial, State reduced plea bargain offer from 40 years in prison to probation
8/10/06 F04-00842 Aggravated Sexual Assault Jury Trial- Not Guilty
7/19/06 F05-53866 Aggravated Assault on Police Officer Jury Trial- Not Guilty
1/12/01 F99-21728 Drug Possession Jury Trial- Not Guilty - Biggest GHB bust in Dallas history
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36 years | 5,000 cases
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Acquired: 1988
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9110 Scyene Rd, Dallas, TX, 75227
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Posted by Jimmy N | November 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was charge with aggravate assault with deadly weapon, Mr.Birdsall have helped me with all the evidence I provide he be able to get the case dismissed. Words cannot describe enough about Mr. Birdsall, all I can say is he is a great and friendly lawyer never asked me about money upfront. He helped...
Posted by Chris | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Cant thank Mr birdsall enough got got me 5 years probation with no Register and also gave me the ability to be around my newborn child. This guy is the best you can get if you need help call him. He will do everything in his will. To help you. He is a honest blessing
Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Clark has an incredible amount of credibility with the courts as well as the District Attorneys in Dallas County. He is responsive, exceptionally smart, and treats each matter as if it matters - no matter the size. I’d highly recommend hiring him for any case you or your loved one’s liberty is on the...
Posted by K. Cole | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Clark is the best lawyer in the city. Very professional and will do everything in his power to make sure his clients are given the representation they are seeking. The goat!
Posted by Lee Williams | October 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr Clark Birdsall I would recommend him to anyone that needs a criminal lawyer this man is caring & he’ll go the distance for you. I had a 2nd degree Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon & was facing 2/20 years for 3 1/2 years he battled for me to get 5yrs probation to finally getting my case (DIS...
"Clark is an exceptional attorney who produces incredible results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Clark is a brilliant lawyer and dedicated to his clients. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him insight in effectively handling criminal defense."
"Clark Birdsall is the lawyer you go to when you're facing tough charges. He is an excellent trial attorney whose tenacity and preparation has led to acquittals on even the most serious charges. I endorse this attorney."
"Clark is the best trial attorney I know. Any time I have an issue, I know he has the answer. He has the experience and the tenacity to get the best results for his clientele."
"I have known Clark Birdsall for many years and he is a highly professional and competent criminal defense lawyer."
"Clark is a former prosecutor and a well-respected member of the Dallas legal community. He is known for his aggressive defense of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Clark is one of the best lawyers around both in the courtroom and outside of it. He knows how to get things done, and, if necessary he will go to trial. He has a successful track record of Not Guilty verdicts on all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies."
"I worked with Clark at the Dallas County Public Defender's Office. When I had questions or needed advice on a case, I went to Clark because he was then and still is a very smart and experienced lawyer. I recommend and endorse him whole-heartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Clark on several cases. Clark is very diligent and hard working attorney.Clark has a great legal mind. I consider Clark one of the best trial lawyers in Texas. I highly recommend him."
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
1980
Book award, University of Toledo
2001 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Law office of Clark Birdsall
1989 - 2001
Felony Chief, Dallas County District Attorney
2011 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Trainwreck
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Jury Trial - Not Guilty
Hung Jury
Jury Trial - NOT GUILTY
Jury Trial - NOT GUILTY
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
Can a convicted felon go deer hunting? What can be done to remove a felony conviction for forgery, if anything.
07 Oct 2014
I was given 10yrs felony shock probation,i did 14yrs probation and stop reporting. Can i still have that case Sealed?
20 Oct 2012
If you go to pre trail ..do the DA still give you a plea bargain before trial or not ?
28 Sep 2011