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also known as John M. Helms
As the founding criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of John M. Helms and a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Northern District of Texas, criminal defense attorney John M. Helms has both defended and prosecuted Texans who had been accused and charged or were facing indictment for crimes under the Texas criminal code. As a AUSA his responsibilities included trial and appellate work where he never lost a trial or appeal. John has prosecuted white collar fraud, violent crime, firearm, immigration, and drug cases. Awarded certificates of appreciation from U.S. Postal Inspectors for financial crimes prosecution and from the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys for review of FBI terrorism reports related to the 9/11 attacks. As a criminal defense, appellate and trial lawyer with experience in Federal crimes including drug trafficking, criminal appeals, securities fraud, healthcare fraud and white-collar crimes, He also has a successful track record defending state criminal charges that include domestic violence, DUI or DWI, sexual offenses, assault, robbery and homicide. John has successfully handled both civil and criminal cases. His trial lawyer skills have helped his clients facing overlapping civil and criminal matters, including securities fraud, trade secrets, computer and white-collar crimes and internal corporate investigations. Mr. Helms has been practicing as a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Texas since 1990. Before the establishment of his criminal defense law firm, Dallas defense attorney John Helms spent time as a partner at criminal defense firms including Helms, Roberts & Diaz LLP and Fitzpatrick, Hagood, Smith & Uhl, LLP. As a Dallas criminal defense lawyer John received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his Juris Doctor from University of Texas School of Law. If you are interested in learning more, please contact his law firm today and receive a consultation.
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Acquired: 1990
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8100 John W. Carpenter Fwy Suite #101, Dallas, TX, 75247
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Posted by Vincent | October 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
John Helms defended me in my case and I could not have asked for a better attorney. He was very professional, knew the law inside and out and how to best cater to my needs regarding my legal situation at hand. I truly was worried about how to overcome the obstacle that was in front of me and John put...
Posted by Elizabeth | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I chose John to represent my family member and I am very pleased to say, I made the right choice. John is a very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney. He is very thorough when examining the situation. He is also very thorough when explaining the situation to you and what might come ...
Posted by Syniece | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
When i was indicted in 2019 it was my very first serious encounter with the police. I contacted Mr.Helms and he took no time looking into my case. He told me what the charges where going to be upfront, so there were no surprises and even worked with me, due to my financial situation. He really does k...
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was sued both personally and through my businesses by a former employer (a publicly traded multibillion dollar company) on breach of employment contract and assignment of intellectual property grounds after starting my own company. I was scared out of my mind and incredibly stressed out. I foun...
Posted by Kathy | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Federal Defence Attorney, John M. Helms was an outstanding leader in this case of many defendants needing Attorney services. My related defendant chose Mr. Helms simply for the fact that he was well versed in the process of Prosecution side of the system and law as well as the Defense side. He kept...
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2017
The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2017
2016
The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2016
2015
The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2015
2015
Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2014
2014
Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
The Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, D Magazine 2004
2003
For financial crimes prosecution, U.S. Postal Inspectors
2003
For review of FBI terrorism reports related to the 9/11 attacks., Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys
2000
Barrister, Patrick E. Higginbotham, Barrister, Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court
2014 - 2018
Partner, Law Office of John M. Helms
2013 - 2014
Partner, Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl
2010 - 2013
Partner, Helms Roberts & Diaz
2003 - 2010
Partner, Fish & Richardson P.C.
2000 - 2003
Assistant United States Attorney Northern District Of Texas, United States Courts
1991 - 2000
Partner, Company Name Susman Godfrey LLP Dates Employed Aug 1991 – May 2000 Employment Duration 8 yrs 10 mos Location Dallas, TX
1990 - 1991
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Charles Clark, Chief Judge, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Jackson, MS
2003 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal CircuitFellow
1990 - Present
State Bar of TexasFellow
1990 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationFellow
Mr Helms succeeded in having case dismissed
1990
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2018
2014
Spanish