About Bart
Biography
If you are facing any criminal allegations, an experienced attorney should be your first priority. I have handled thousands of criminal cases over my legal career. Juvenile cases, sexual assault cases, murders, assault, harassment, Driving while intoxicated, thefts, burglaries, robbery, possession/distribution of controlled substances, animal cruelty, theft of services, embezzlement, and many more. I look forward to helping you defend against such matters. Please contact us now to get an experienced team of attorneys advocating your cause. I was formerly the defense attorney in six different drug and specialty courts and I am familiar with all phases of criminal defense. Your case does matter.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
31 years | 3,000 cases
31 years | 500 cases
31 years | 200 cases
31 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
Licensed in Oklahoma for 34 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1991
Licensed in Arkansas for 32 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Bowie County Public Defenders' Office
424 West Broad Stret, Texarkana, TX, 75501
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Bart Charles Craytor's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 26 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by leslie | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
BAD BAD
This person has not given a care about my friend who he in jail for a misdemeanor charge of a pipe. She has been to court 11 times and every time they offer her a year in jail and probation. then she goes back to jail because she doesn't take a felony charge. She is 60 years old, poor, has no one to ...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
The best caring attorney
Bart was hired to handle several of my cases. He went above and beyond and even helped me get a relationship with God. I’m clean and sober now and out of trouble. He wanted to see me be a better man. He’s so caring and will fight hard and never give up on you.
Posted by James | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely satisfied
Bart is a very knowledgeable attorney that knows all aspects of law. He saved me tons of money and other things. I felt very confident of Bart. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Robert | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended defense lawyer!
Bart took over from a court appointed lawyer that didn’t know nothing and took my case and found a technicality and had it thrown out. Thank you sir and I recommend him for anyone.
Posted by David Luna | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I recommend hiring Bart as your lawyer.
Bart is a very helpful lawyer! Fights for what’s right and fair in the court of law. Very punctual, articulate, and also loyal to you as a client. Bart went out of his way to ensure my sibling and I were both taken care of during his services. Got my case dismissed after fighting for me for several ...
Bart Charles Craytor's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Bart from sharing ideas and information on criminal cases for years. He is an excellent attorney who does a top notch job for his clients. I am proud to endorse Bart."
"A superb attorney known for his giving nature int the public domain as a public defender with 5 years of service handling thousands of cases. This giving quality continues today in the private sector. His experience continues with time devoted here to both potential clients and other attorneys as well. Reviews tell the story. READ THEM! If you want experience and dedication Bart is your man. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him first if you are in or near Texarkana."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have learned a lot from Attorney Craytor on juvenile matters. His responses on the Q/A forums are very informative. He is a well respected member of the legal community."
"I'll admit up front that I've never personally met Bart, but he helps me become a better lawyer on a daily basis. How, you ask? We are on some of the same private criminal defense list-serves and Bart always takes the time to answer questions posed by other criminal defense attorneys. His answers are always thoughtful and articulate and he clearly knows what he's doing. If I was facing a criminal charge in the Mt. Pleasant area, Bart would be the first person I'd call for help."
"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bart Craytor exemplifies the lawyer I strive to be.....As experienced as Mr. Craytor is, he still showcases a passion for his clients I admire. Mr. Craytor is was an associate I worked with briefly but now a person I consider him a friend. I would refer anyone I know to Mr. Craytor for criminal defense and be confident he will properly take care of anyone I refer. Brandon"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a force for his clients. Whether it's in investsigation, pretrial or trial or post trial, his clients know they have a friend and a powerful force working on their behalf. I would be proud to have him defend me if I needed a criminal lawyer."
"Mr. Craytor is an aggressive and experienced attorney who is highly respected by both his clients and his peers. I have no hesitation in endorsing him."
"Bart Craytor is one of the best out there. His clients adore him because of his compassion for them, and his aggressive dedication to defending them. I give Attorney Craytor my full endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"If you are in need of criminal defense expertise in the New Boston or surrounding area I highly recommend him and endorse his knowledge of criminal law."
"In truth, I don't know Mr. Craytor; never heard of him. But he doesn't have many typos in his "about me" page, so when he had Avvo send me an email asking me to endorse him, I thought, "what the hell?" Why not endorse this guy who has this marketing website spam every stranger in his email address book with a request for an endorsement? That's good enough for me. After all, it's really hard to find a lawyer who offers contingent fees in criminal cases. And if I know nothing about him, so what? I don't have to know him to endorse him, amirite? You don't think the other lawyers endorsing him know him, do you? Why shouldn't I bump up his endorsement numbers—that's what uninformed potential clients are looking for ("Oooo, 35 endorsements. Shiny!")—and help a brother out? After all, dear reader, we're lawyers, and if we want to write endorsements that make you think that Bart is our nearest friend, the fact that we've neither met him nor seen him work won't get in our way."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bart's awesome, you should hire him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Craytor has an extreme knowledge of the law and is an exceptional advocate for his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of legal advice."
"Mr. Craytor's knowledge of criminal law is impressive, as is his practical ability to apply that knowledge to produce solutions. His knowledge, skill, and experience would be a great combination for any client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Craytor is a tireless advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Caution issued in AR, 2019
updated on 11/04/2019A caution means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was cautioned in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2015
10 Best--Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2013
Best of Bowie County (Third) October 15th, Bowie County Citizen's Tribune
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Assistant Public Defender, Bowie County Public Defenders' Office
2014 - 2020
Associate Attorney (Not employed by but I rent space from them), Lesher & McCoy
2012 - 2014
Associate, Langdon*Davis
2007 - 2012
First Assistant Public Defender, Bowie & Red River Counties Public Defenders' Office
2004 - 2007
Partner, Dunbar, Craytor & Morgan
1998 - 2004
Partner, Grimes & Craytor
1995 - 1998
Partner, Craytor & Craytor
1991 - 1994
Associate, Shapiro & Kriesman/The LOGS Group
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of TexasDistrict 1 Grievance Committee Member
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
McCurtain County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2009 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Texas Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Texarkana Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Arkansas Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeFormer Executive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Conviction reversed, remanded for new trial.
Probation
Probation from Jury
Dismissed
NOT GUILTY
Case Dismissed
NOT GUILTY
State withdrew motion to revoke and discharged client from probation.
All Charges DISMISSED
CHARGES DISMISSED
Client off intoxication assault probation early.
District Attorney's office announced dismissal.
Client Reinstated on Probation
Relief Granted
DISMISSED
Government DISMISSED charges
NOT GUILTY
12 Years
MISTRIAL
Plea
Probation
Conviction Reversed on appeal; Case remanded with instructions to suppress evidence
Reduction in case to misdemeanor
State Dismissed Prosecution/Client Never Arrested
CONVICTION REVERSED
Reduced charge to non-sexual offense, deferred adjudication probation 7 years,
No Driver's License Suspension
Not Guilty
State dismissed
Plea will all sentences concurrent, 7 years on F2 and 18 months on the three new charges.
Pre-Trial Diversion (DWI with BAC of 0.153)
State Dismissed Sexual Assault, Defendant plead to Injury to a child.
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Case Dismissed prior to trial
Case Dismissed prior to trial
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Dismissed prior to trial
Hung Jury--Mistrial
Accquittal
Won at SOAH Hearing and convinced DA not to proceed on Criminal Charges
Won at SOAH hearing and Crim Charges dismissed
Reversed
State moved to dismiss at jury selection
Filed Pre-trial motions suppressing evidence, DA had to dismiss day of jury selection
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
MA - Masters
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2006
The Role of the Community In Substance Abuse Prevention
Publications
2012
2008
2008
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is it a mandatory requirement to run my name just because i offer to help on something i witnessed?
13 Feb 2020
Can a state refuse to extradition and then issue another warrant years later
23 Jan 2020
If a girl ages 16 or 17 sends nude photos to her boyfriend whom is 18 or 19 can he be charged with child pornography?
11 Dec 2019