Frank Sellers

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Frank Sellers

also known as Thomas Franklin Sellers

4.9
110 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +7 more

1612 Summit Ave., Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Frank

Biography

Voted 6x Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars in Texas. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10. We will FIGHT for you!

Not Guilty Verdicts in DWI-Breath & DWI-Blood Cases. Over 100 DWIs Dismissed. Call 817-968-1256

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Voted Top 100 SuperLawyer Rising Stars. AV Preeminent Rated & AVVO 10/10

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 15%

14 years | 1,000 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

14 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Federal Crime 10%

14 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

14 years | 100 cases

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

14 years | 200 cases

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

14 years | 200 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

14 years | 100 cases

5%
Expungement 5%

14 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-650 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2022 2021
...
+ 8

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Sellers Law Firm, PC

1612 Summit Ave., Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

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Frank Sellers's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

NOT GUILTY

I spent two years working with them on a very difficult situation and they helped me navigate a tense and life-altering five day felony trial with grace and the utmost compassion ultimately securing a not guilty verdict. I know I was not the most easy client to work with but they never wavered in tre...ating me like a person and not just a number as you get so used to in these situations. Their communication, expertise, and passion never left anything to be desired. If you're in a tough spot, call them.

Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The greatest chance of favorable results with strong experience!

When in need of representation, Frank and his team were the best option and I was not disappointed. Frank and Dustin kept everything very clear and to the point, while ensuring everything was handled with extreme professionalism. I am extremely grateful for their support and for achieving favorable r...esults in every step.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing group of people.

I had an excellent experience working with Sellers Law Firm. The team was professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome. Their attention to detail and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone in need o...f reliable legal support.

Posted by Chris | June 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in town

Seller Law Firm did an excellent job representing me. They were there every step of the way. They gave me updates and they guided me through all the legal processes that pertained to my case. Dustin, represented, negotiated and fought for me he never missed or rescheduled court dates he was at every ...one of them even when i did not need to be. He did the very best in talking to the he DA’s office to show that i was just not another case but a person a family man and a hard worker. He made me feel at ease and I am great full and pleased with Sellers Law Firm. If you want the best representation and a WIN definitely give them a call. You will not be disappointed!

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied

Mr. Sellers and the firm was quick to respond and gave me immediate assistance during the process. They kept me informed of all movements with the process and checked in with me to give me reports and developments. This firm sincerely cared about me and my family. I would use this firm again if ne...eded.

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Frank Sellers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Ludvik

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Meghan Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brilliant lawyer, exceptional results!"

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Monroe Solomon

Appeals lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank is a dedicated and passionate appellate attorney. He has an immense knowledge and understanding of the law that equates to wonderful representation for his clients. Whether it's a federal or state, writ or appeal, Frank gets it done. I highly endorse him as an attorney."

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Jason Milam

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a dedicated advocate for his clients who stays on the cutting edge of ever-changing world DWI defense. He is one of the "go-to" criminal defense attorney in the Lubbock area."

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Elizabeth Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Frank on a matter. He advised our client in an expert and authoritative manner. I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank Sellers is one of the fiercest young lawyers I've ever been around. The boldness with which he represents his clients is inspiring. But it's not empty chest beating... Frank also has a brilliant legal mind and always employs a calculated, informed approach. It doesn't hurt that he has surrounded himself with some pretty fantastic veteran attorneys as well! You simply cannot go wrong by hiring Frank Sellers!"

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Isaias Solorzano

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Pelowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a rising star working for one of the top criminal-defense firms in Lubbock. Frank has trial experience, a solid understanding of the legal system, and he is involved in criminal-defense at the highest levels in this state. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Withers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Courtney Stamper

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Frank for some time, I am comfortable saying that he has tremendous talent and a fearless approach to trial work, all of which make him a great advocate for his clients. He has that unique natural ability to communicate in a manner that leads juries to not guilty verdicts. A real asset to his clients and the bar."

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Michael Downey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Other

"I went to law school with Frank and served on a trial team with him. He is very knowledgeable in his field. I gladly recommend him."

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Kayla Maxey Wimberley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sellers is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. He is zealous and sincere in working to achieve justice. He is an all around asset to the Lubbock community and the Lubbock Defense Bar."

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Friend

"Frank is a rising star in the criminal defense community in the State of Texas. Frank is a WARRIOR for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I went to law school with Frank, and since I have known him, his professionalism, ethics, and motivation have been his most renowned character traits. Any time I have clients with potential criminal charges, I recommend that they contact Frank immediately with no hesitation. I am honored to know Frank, and I offer my most humble endorsement to him with no reservations, both as an attorney, and as a friend."

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Joseph Drennan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Other

"Frank Sellers is a first class defense attorney, one of the best in the area. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney skilled in the art of criminal defense."

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Benjamin Peppard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Sellers as a superb criminal attorney in Texas."

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Mark Thiessen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a real rising star. He is the youngest and bravest attorney in Lubbock that I know. He is routinely "pulling the rabbit out of the hat" by winning verdicts in cases that no one should win. He's diligent in his studying and fearless in the courtroom. Makes for a great trial attorney and any client should be lucky to have him fighting for them."

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Mehr Singh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monroe Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Meghan Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Milam

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Courtney Stamper

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Deandra Grant

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bobby Mims

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Peppard

Litigation lawyer

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William Vitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Thiessen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Voted to Top 100 Texas SuperLawyers RisingStars List, Thomson Reuters

2019

Voted to Top 100 Texas SuperLawyers RisingStars List, Thomson Reuters

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2015

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - 2023

Partner, Westfall Sellers

2013 - 2016

Partner, Hurley, Guinn & Sellers

2011 - 2013

Associate, Hurley & Guinn

Associations

2015 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

DWI Resource Committee Co-Chairman

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyer's Association

Founding Member

2013 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2013 - Present

Texas Aggie Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2014 - 2015

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President-Elect

2013 - 2014

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Co-chair of Young Lawyers & Law Student Committee

2013 - 2020

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member

2012 - 2015

Lubbock County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Texas v. J.L.V.

Not Guilty of Murder (Self Defense)

Texas v. P.C.

Not Guilty of Capital Murder (Self Defense, Castle Doctrine)

Texas v. N.N.

Not Guilty of DWI Over 0.15

Texas v. D.H.

Not Guilty of Murder (Self Defense)

Texas v. D.W.

NOT GUILTY of Murder in 90 minutes

Texas v. E.K.

.176 Blood Test NOT GUILTY

Texas v. F.M.

Gambling Charges Dismissed

Texas v. F.A.

DWI Dismissed for Violation of Speedy Trial Rights

Texas v. __ (expunged)

0.18 Blood Test NOT GUILTY in less than 1 hour

State v. B.R.

Jury found client NOT GUILTY of DWI in 45 minutes.

State v. J.M.

Murder charge dismissed by Texas Attorney General

State v. J.B.

Tarrant County jury found client Not Guilty of DWI

Texas v. G.V.

0.129 Blood Test - Not Guilty in 45 Minutes

State v. S.B.

Assault Family Violence Dismissed; Medical Board Investigation Dismissed

State v. A.M.

DWI w/ BAC >0.15 REDUCED to Obstruction of a Highway

State v. T.R.

0.19 Breath Test — 23-Minute NOT GUILTY

State v. J.M.

Jury Questioned 0.12 Blood Test and Found Client Not Guilty of DWI & UCW.

State v. J.B.

Jury Found Client Not Guilty on ALL Charges (Continuous Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Sexual Assault, and Indecency with a Child)

State v. A.G.

Jury Found Client Not Guilty of DWI w/ 0.13 Breath Test

State v. S.C.

Intoxication manslaughter dismissed; client placed on deferred adjudication probation and no jail time

State v. S.T.

DWI Dismissed. Client given probation on Obstruction of a Roadway

State v. T.S.

All felonies dismissed; client given time-served on misdemeanor marijuana conviction; All but $10,000.00 returned to client

State v. R.S.

DWI Dismissed. Client offered deferred adjudication on Obstruction of a Roadway

State v. D.A.

Not Guilty of Felony Assault; Served 6 months on misdemeanor probation and released

Burnett v. State

Highest Criminal Court in Texas Reversed Conviction and Ordered New Trial

State v. A.Z.

Assault Family Violence & Interfering w/ 911 Call Dismissed

State v. M.M.

Trial court granted motion for DNA testing

State v. G.L.

Assault Family Violence x2 Dismissed

State v. M.P.

Veteran client allowed to continue on probation — No prison time

State v. --

Client acquitted of murder. Record expunged.

IRS & FBI Investigation

No federal charges filed on accusations of Fraud and Tax Evasion

State of Texas v. T.M.D.

Capital Murder: Hung Jury (6 Not Guilty v. 6 guilty) after 4-week jury trial

State v. E.M.

Criminally Negligent Homicide Charge Dismissed

State v. RF

Jury found Client Not Guilty of DWI w/ BAC Over 0.15

S.V. v. State

62-year Prison Sentence Reversed; Client re-sentenced to 12 years (non aggravated time)

State v. A.R.

Judge entered a judgment of acquittal on one count. Jury found client “Not Guilty” on all other counts in less than 45 minutes.

State v. Z.B.

Felony reduced to misdemeanor Evading arrest, client given deferred adjudication probation; Aggravated Assault, Felony Evading, Possession of Prohibited Weapon Dismissed

State v. --

State dismissed the case before beginning the second day of trial.

State v. --

Jury found client "Not Guilty" in less than 30 minutes. Arrest Record Expunged.

State v. D.M.

Jury found client “Not Guilty” in 25 minutes.

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Education

2011

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Texas A&M University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Unleashing your Inner Beast: Defending Those Accused Communicating with the 21st Century Audience

2018

Jury Selection & Communicating with Jurors — A Program For The Defense Communicating with the 21st Century Jury

2018

Advanced Criminal Law Course Hacking & Tracking: Cell Phones for Lawyers

2018

31st Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course Discovery of Digital Data and Social Media

2017

State Bar Advanced Criminal Law Hacking and Tracking: Cell Phones for Lawyers

2017

Prairie Dog Lawyer's Advanced Criminal Law Seminar

Social Media in the Courtroom

2017

Jury Selection & Communicating with Jurors — A Program For The Defense Communicating w/ the 21st Century Jury

2017

2017

30th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar Social Media in the Courtroom

2017

10th Annual DWI Defense Project Jury Selection in a DWI Blood Test Case

2016

Upholding Justice One Client at a Time

DWI Quick & Dirty: How to Defend a Breath Test, Blood Test, or No Test DWI for the True Defense Lawyer

2016

Training for the Private Defender's Office

Fundamentals of Jury Selection

2016

Texas State Bar Advanced Criminal Law Seminar

Social Media in the Courtroom

2016

Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar

Cross Examination of a DWI Arresting Officer

2016

Jury Selection and Communicating with Jurors: A Program for the Defense

Communicating with the 21st Century Jury

2016

Criminal Defense Trial Skills Course

Social Media in the Courtroom

2016

Beating the Drum for Justice - Laredo

Technology in the Courtroom

2015

Upholding Justice One Client at a Time

Communicating With the 21st Century Jury

2015

Upholding Justice One Client at a Time

DWI Quick & Dirty

2015

Taste of Voir Dire

Jury Selection in a DWI Case Demonstration

2015

Criminal Defense Trial Skills & Trial Law Program

How to Better Manage Your Practice In Court and Out

2014

Trial Strategies That Work Opening Statements

2013

Trial Strategies That Work Pretrial Investigations

2013

The Ultimate Voir Dire Seminar

Jury Selection in a DWI with a Blood Test

2013

Gideon's Trumpet Speaker Series

DWI Quick and Dirty: How To Defend a Breath Test, Blood Test, Or No Test DWI for the True Defense Lawyer

2013

32nd Annual Prairie Dog Advanced Criminal Law Seminar

Battling the Breath Test

Publications

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Social Media Evidence

2014

The Voice (TCDLA)) Winning Opening Statements

2013

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Battling the Breath Test

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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