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Michael Wayne Goolsby
- Dallas, TX
- Licensed for 26 years
About Michael
Mike Goolsby is a criminal defense and immigration attorney serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. His goal is always to get your case dismissed. He is a former Assistant District Attorney and served as a chief prosecutor with the District Attorneys office, so he knows the system. Mike has been practicing law since 1994 as a prosecutor and now a defense attorney, so he has an understanding of the Texas state and federal court systems that most lawyers only dream of. He works aggressively for his clients in negotiations and trials to get the best outcome for every client he represents. Mike believes everyone deserves an experienced attorney to protect his clients’ constitutional rights. Call us for all criminal or immigration issues.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 100%
My primary objective is to get your case dismissed or to win it in trial. The Goolsby Law Firm you will find an aggressive and experienced criminal defense team. As a former assistant district attorney and now a criminal defense lawyer, I have experience from both sides and will use that experience to handle your case. My primary objective is to get your case dismissed or to win it in trial.
27 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1994 | 12/05/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers | Top trial lawyer | 2017 |
| Best Criminal Defense Lawyer | D Magazine | 2017 |
| Superb rated attorney | Avvo | 2017 |
| Superb rated attorney | Avvo | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Superb Top Attorney Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Trial Attorney | North Texas Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Top contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2015 |
| Clients Choice | Avvo | 2014 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2014 |
| Excellence in Law | USIEC | 2014 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2013 |
| DWI expertise | Collin DWI Summit | 2013 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2012 |
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2011 |
| Best Personal Injury Attorney | Carrollton leader Newspaper | 2011 |
| Only guaranteed personal injury practice in Carrollton | Guarnteed Lawyer | 2011 |
| Only guaranteed personal injury practice in Carrollton | Guaranteed Lawyers | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Goolsby Law Firm | 1999 - Present |
| Assistant District Attorney | Dallas County District Attorney's Office | 1997 - 1999 |
| Buisiness and Estate Planning | Cigna Financial | 1994 - 1997 |
| Student advocate | Thomas M. Cooley Legal Clinic | 1992 - 1994 |
| Intern | Legal Aid Of Central Michigan | 1991 - 1994 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Tarrant County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2014 - Present |
| North Texas Trial Lawyers Association | President | 2014 - Present |
| Americas DWI DUI Attorneys | Member | 2012 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2012 - Present |
| U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas | Member | 2010 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Dallas Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Carrollton Farmers Branch Bar Association | Vice President | 2004 - 2004 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Morning News | Charges dismissed against Farmers Branch man accused of violating the Texas election code | 2012 |
| Most Wanted Drivers List Revealed to Halt Preventable Car Accidents in Dallas and Elsewhere | Dallas Injury Blog | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| University of North Texas | BBA | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Attorney Forum | Legal Software Transformation | 2014 |
| Starr forum | Motions to suppress | 2014 |
| Carrollton Farmers Branch Bar Association | Expungements and Non Disclosures | 2013 |
| Collin DWI Summit | DWI Frequently Asked Questions | 2013 |
| Carrollton Farmers Branch Bar Association | DWI law update | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| K. Sanchez | Dismissed |
| A. Blanck | Dismissed |
| W. Pang | Dismissed |
| J. Lundy | Dismissed |
| I. Long | Dismissed |
| N. Wolfe | Dismissed |
|---|---|
| D. Marshall | Dismissed |
| G. Young | Dismissed |
| A. Dunton | Dismissed |
| C. Lockett | Dismissed |
| A. Watkins | Dismissed |
| B. Otagada | Dismissed |
| J. Smith | Dismissed |
| D. Aimonetti | Dismissed |
| M. Gamez | Dismissed |
| A. Tharp | Dismissed |
| M. Riccio | Dismissed |
| A. Bauckman | Dismissed |
| P. Roberts | Dismissed |
| G. Williams | Dismissed |
| J. Shearin | Dismissed |
| J. Pena | Dismissed |
| L. Cherry | Dismissed |
| K. Singireddy | Dismissed |
| C. Del Castillo | Dismissed |
| J. Henderson | Dismissed |
| A. Garcia | Dismissed |
| K. Gonzales | Dismissed |
| N. Gluskin | Dismissed |
| G. Pintler | Dismissed |
| C. Stanley | Dismissed |
| J. Byrd | Dismissed |
| L. Lamb | Dismissed |
| T. Boylan | Dismissed |
| J. Wuebbles | Dismissed |
| P. Mule | Dismissed |
| C. Wesberry | Dismissed |
| M. Qualls | Dismissed |
| H. Hewitt | Dismissed |
| R. Ibarra | Dismissed |
| J. Simmons | Dismissed |
| A. Bhutto | Dismissed |
| M. Bhutto | Dismissed |
| C. Martin | Dismissed |
| C. Etheridge | Dismissed |
| D. Linyard | Dismissed |
| J. Amador-Sanchez | Dismissed |
| E. Waller | Dismissed |
| H. Ross | Dismissed |
| D. Tang | Case Dismissed |
| M. Parsons | Case Dismissed |
| C. Hodge | Dismissed |
| T. Dixon | Dismissed |
| L. Brooks | Dismissed |
| S. Sims | Dismissed |
| J. Lopez | Dismissed |
| B. Wood | Dismissed |
| D. Williams | Dismissed |
| M. Carter | Case Dismissed |
| T. D. Walker | Dismissed |
| S. Koonce | Dismissed |
| B. Bell | Dismissed |
| S. Machnik | Case dismissed |
| B. Ethridge | Case dismissed |
| D. Gatlin | Case dismissed |
| J. Holmes | Case dismissed |
| J. Gamache | Case dismissed |
| L. Mahomes | Theft Case Dismissed |
| M. Leffler | AFV Case Dismissed |
| I. Lewis | AFV Case Dismissed |
| L. Augustus | AFV Case Dismissed |
| S. Leitch | Resisting Arrest Case Dismissed |
| M. Terrazas | POM Case Dismissed |
| R Ortuno | Assault Family Violence Case DISMISSED |
| K Mashhadi | POM Case Dismissed |
| F. Martinez | Criminal Trespass Case Dismissed |
| M Robles | Theft Case Dismissed |
| R Shehu | Theft Case Dismissed |
| T Houston | Abandon Child Case No Billed |
| D. Topley | AFV Case Dismissed |
| G. Adame | Driving while license suspened case DISMISSED |
| M Campos | Possession of Marijuana Case Dismissed |
| A. Broski | Resist Arrest Dismissed |
| I. Dutt | AFV Case Dismissed |
| K. Vairin | Minor in consumption Dismissed |
| J. Lam | Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon Case No Billed |
| M. Williams | POM Case Dismissed |
| S. Ojha | Theft Case Dismissed |
| N. Velez | Possession of marijuana DISMISSED |
| G. Galindo | AFV case Dismissed |
| A. Dodwy | Possession of marijuana DISMISSED |
| D. Moldovan | POM Case Dismissed |
| S.Barber | AFV case Dismissed |
| L. Hodnett | AFV case Dismissed |
| H. Morales | POSSESSION OF A PROHIBITED WEAPON CASE DISMISSED |
| J. McElory | AFV NO BILLED |
| M. Timm | Possession of Marijuana Case Dismissed |
| N. Zmuda | AFV case Dismissed |
| A. Hardin | Criminal Mischief Dismissed |
| L. Tran | AFV case Dismissed |
| R. Mukundan | AFV case Dismissed |
| A. McKinley | AFV case Dismissed |
| T. Andrew | DWI DISMISSED |
| Z. Parry | AFV case Dismissed |
| S. Nguyen | Reduced to a Class A Misdemeanor and fine of $185 |
| B. Thomas | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| M. Vargas | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| H. Ibrahim | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| M. Haddow | Theft Case Dismissed |
| L. Gutierrez | Interfere with emergency call case Dismissed |
| N. McAuly | AFV case Dismissed |
| D. Dao | AFV Case Dismissed |
| D. Haro | POM case dismissed |
| S. Saavedra | Theft Case Dismissed |
| J. Garcia Sanchez | Theft Case Dismissed |
| P. rumbo | AFV case Dismissed |
| C. Avila | Agg Assault Deadly Weapon reduced to Class C misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct |
| T. Du | AFV NO BILLED |
| R. Baack | Assault with a deadly weapon NO BILLED |
| J. Dixon | Theft case Dismissed |
| K. Price | Assault Family Violence Dismissed |
| L. Gutierrez | ASSLT FV IMPED NO BILLED |
| M. Morton | DISMISSED |
| R. VOLL | NO BILLED |
| D. Martinez | Assault Family Violence Case -Dismissed |
| C. Moyer | Theft Case Dismissed |
| S. Prouch | Theft Case Dismissed |
| S. McNeil | Theft Case Dismissed |
| T. Brown | Assault Family Violence impede breath NO BILLED |
| R. Moore | AFV and Interfere with emergency call DISMISSED |
| T.Ruble | Possession of Marijuana Case Dismissed |
| K. Stanchev | Possession of Marijuana Case Dismissed |
| C. Recinos | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| W.Schwarz | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| D. Montanez | Theft case dismissed |
| C. Marshall | Purchase Alcohol to Minors Case Dismissed |
| C. Ranatunga | Fail to ID Case Dismissed |
| S. Nagula | Theft case dismissed |
| A. Smith | Violation of Protective Order Dismissed |
| C. Rivera | Theft case dismissed |
| K. Van | Theft case dismissed |
| C. Lee | Theft case dismissed |
| A.Marquez | Tamp W/GOV record Case Dismissed |
| L. Mendoza | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| D.Perez | Theft Case Dismissed |
| A. Mosqueda | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| L. Winston | Possession of a control substance intent to deliver |
| A. Paudel | Selling Alcohol to Minors Case Dismissed |
| E. Maza | Criminal Mischief Case dismissed |
| I. Wright | No Billed on 2 burlary of a habitation cases |
| J. Barrington | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| B. Risi | Jury trial family violence Not Guilty |
| D. Howard | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| A. Houston | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| M. O'Sorio | Theft Case Dismissed |
| S. DeBonilla | Theft Case Dismissed |
| D. Johnson | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| J. Santos | Evade Arrest Case Dismissed |
| C. Duke | Terrorist Threat Case Dismissed |
| M. Herod | Theft Case Dismissed |
| G. Rule | Theft - Case Dismissed |
| J. LaCour | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| H. Mohammed | Theft Case Dismissed |
| R. Hutchins | Theft Case Dismissed |
| A. Jackson | Theft Case Dismissed |
| j. Leverman | DWI Case Dismissed |
| R. Cary | Interference of emergency call Dismissed |
| C. Bernabe | Theft Case Dismissed |
| D. Perez | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| K.Booker | Theft Case Dismissed |
| J. Smith | No Billed |
| L. Galvan Villanueva | Theft Case Dismissed |
| W. Maples | Theft Case Dismissed |
| L. Nair | Theft Case Dismissed |
| S. Murray | Assault Case Dismissed |
| J. Sandoval | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| L. Cox | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| G. Bayat | Theft Case Dismissed |
| A. Garcia | Theft Case Dismissed |
| M. Hipsher | Theft Case Dismissed |
| D. Guevara | Theft Case Dismissed |
| P. Macau | Prostitution Case Dismissed |
| A. Catalan | Burglary of a Vehicle Case Dismissed |
| E. Johnson | Theft Case Dismissed |
| N. Rollerson | Theft Case Dismissed |
| S. Brown | Theft Case Dismissed |
| T. Miller | Possession of Marijuana Dismissed |
| V. Espinosa | Theft Case Dismissed |
| T. Harper | Assault Family Violence Kept Case From Being Filed |
| G. Bayat | Theft Case Dismissed |
| C. West | Felony assault case reduced to a misdemeanor and was given a non conviction probation |
| J. Llanas | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| K.Postlethwait | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
| K. Benagh | Assault Family Violence Case Dismissed |
Got me the result I wanted!
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Sat Feb 24 2018
Excellent Attorney
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Mon Jan 29 2018
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Attorney endorsements
(34)David Ragsdale, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on several occasions. Michael is hard working and a man of integrity. Michael cares about his clients. I enthusiastically recommend this attorney.
Kevin Harris, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Mike since I was a young prosecutor. Back when I was a prosecutor, I had dozens of cases that Mike was the opposing counsel. In every case, Mike always zealously advocated on his client's behalf. He was very knowledgeable of the law and made great arguments for his client. I endorse him with no reservation.
Abdo Dakkouch, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Outstanding advocate with a proven track record. True to his word, he will get you the best possible outcome on your case.
Walter Hnot,, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Constantine Anagnostis, Criminal defense Attorney on May 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael LeMond, Criminal defense Attorney on May 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Cynthia to be a knowledgeable and kind attorney who spends time offering free advise to help others, I endorse this attorney!
I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients.
Neil Pask, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a great lawyer who effectively represents his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Vonnie Dones, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Suzanne Stevens, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert von Dohlen, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Keith Harris, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have dealt with Mike numerous times. He is a great advocate for his clients. He has a great reputation, that translates to his clients being fairly treated. I highly recommend him, and know that he works hard for his clients.
Kevin Harris, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Mike since I was a young prosecutor. Back when I was a prosecutor, I had dozens of cases that Mike was the opposing counsel. In every case, Mike always zealously advocated on his client's behalf. He was very knowledgeable of the law and made great arguments for his client. I endorse him with no reservation.
I endorse this lawyer.
David Hudson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Clayton Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Great lawyer. Really nice guy. I endorse this lawyer.
Mr. Goolsby is a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Jeremiah Denslow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr.Goolsby is an excellent advocate for his clients. I give him my strongest endorsement in the field of criminal and DUI/OVI defense.
Daniel Tripathi, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is well versed in the law and an asset to the legal community.