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I have been practicing law for over 39 years, specializing in criminal law. I am board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am experienced in criminal prosecution and criminal defense. I have tried jury trials in state court and federal court, while handling both kinds of appeals as well. I am also licensed to practice in the US Court of Appeals and the US District Court of the Northern District of Texas.
I have an electrical engineering decree from the University of Texas in Austin, am a former NASA engineer in the manned spacecraft program, a former Captain in the United States Air Force, and former prosecutor in the Tarrant County DA's Office, having been a chief felony prosecutor in three different felony courts. I have defended criminal cases for over 30 years, with experience in death penalty litigation as well as the full spectrum of cases in criminal law, having over 1600 hours of continuing education in criminal and family law.
I am best known for the defense of the first DNA murder case in Texas which became a landmark case for the admissibility of DNA evidence.
As a candidate for District Attorney in 2014, I spoke at many Republican Party political events and have been cited by the Fort Worth Star Telegram as having a mature and practical approach to the leadership I would have brought as DA of Tarrant County.
While having extensive experience to deal with serious felony and misdemeanor cases, the client's feelings and goals have the priority as to how the case is handled. Maintaining a low profile so as not to unduly bring attention to the client's case is an important part of my practice.
The objective in the trial of a criminal case is to win by being aggressive.
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Acquired: 1974
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1107 E. 1st Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
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Posted by Miguel | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr.Mackey to file a writ of habeas corpus. He never filed any motions on my case.After several attempts for a refund he never returned my calls or emails.l had to contact the State Bar of Texas. CAAP has sent him 3 letters and called his office.He did not respond. My next recourse was to file...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I hired George Mackey to appeal my son's case. I had to find out the results of the appeal online. He never returns phone calls. The one time he did return a phone call, he told me to tell my son not to worry, that he will speak with the prosecutor and schedule a new court date. He never returned...
I apologize if I did not live up to your expectations about returning your phone calls. I can assure you that I did my very best to obtain the best possible results for your son.
Posted by Jack | July 6, 2014
I have repeatedly used the legal services of George Mackey for the past twenty years. I do without reservations, recommend the legal services of George Mackey.
Posted by Dian | July 2, 2014
When we searched for an Attorney, we were looking for someone who was knowledgeable in the field of Family Court Justice. We needed someone who was a good listener to" our" side of the story. We needed someone who was caring as well as compassionate. My husband, son and myself looked for an attorne...
Posted by Jo | July 2, 2014
When the trials of life come crashing in on us, like waves on a ship in the night. When your soul cries out in anguish because you can not find your footing, that is the very moment you need help. In our trials that have hit George Mackey has been a constant help. His wise demeanor and systemact...
"I endorse this lawyer! George is an extremely knowledgeable attorney and is a quality individual who will handle your matters will professionalism. He is a respected attorney and businessman, a gentleman, and a family man."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney 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 have handled cases against George and I have co-counseled with George. He is a very aggressive attorney who has knowledge of the law and truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend George."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2010
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2000
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1995
Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1983 - Present
Attorney at Law, Mackey Law Firm
2010 - 2010
Commissioner, Tarrant County Grand Jury Commission
2009 - 2010
Commissioner, Tarrant County Sheriff's Civil Service Commission
1988 - 2014
Attorney, Licensed to Practice in US Ct. of Appeals, 5th Circuit.
1977 - 2014
Attorney, Licensed to Practice US District Court, Northern District of Texas
1974 - 1983
Prosecuting Attorney, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Office
1968 - 1972
Captain, United States Air Force
1967 - 1968
Electrical Engineer, NASA--Manned Spacecraft Center
2014 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - Present
Better Business Bureau
2000 - Present
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
1994 - Present
College of the State Bar of Texas
1993 - Present
Fort Worth-Tarrant County Bar Association
1984 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
1984 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
1983 - Present
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
1984 - 1985
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Not Guilty
Dismissed after jury trial and client can now receive an expunction or sealing of the records of arrest.
One of three consecutive mistrials in the trial of criminal cases resulting in favorable outcomes for the clients with dismissals and reduced sentences.
Jury verdict for felony reversed on appeal and plea bargain for credit for time served.
Not guilty
Child custody awarded to my client father.
Mistrial with greatly reduced sentence on plea bargaining.
Case dismissed. Reversed by post conviction DNA testing. One of the few cases in Tarrant County where such post conviction testing resulted in a wrongful conviction.
Landmark DNA murder case
Murder reduced to misdemeanor.
Not guilty
No death sentence on all four of the cases I have defended.
Capital murder case tried as murder resulting in Life sentence
1974
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1967
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
My District Attorney Candidacy
2014
Impact of Cell Phones and Social Media on the Criminal Justice System
2014
Social media and cell phone technology
1996
How to Pass the Texas Specialty Examination for Criminal Law
1990
1985
English
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