Gregory Burke Westfall

Gregory Burke Westfall

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

1701 River Run, Suite 801, Fort Worth, TX

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

State and Federal Criminal Defense, Trials and Appeals

90%
Litigation 10%

Civil Litigation, Specializing in Breach of Fiduciary Relationships

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gregory Burke Westfall

1701 River Run, Suite 801, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

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Gregory Burke Westfall's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

Gregory Burke Westfall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Drawhorn

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is as sharp as they come and also a great person."

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Justin Weiner

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is an excellent attorney that I am proud to refer clients to in Tarrant County. He has a work ethic and skill set that is necessary to exceed his client's expectations. He is also easy to talk to and extremely personable. Hire him!"

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Brian Poe

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Greg is a great federal criminal defense attorney. He is highly skilled in the courtroom and tirelessly works to get the best outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Monroe Solomon

White collar crime lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"When it comes to trial preparation, attention to detail, and knowledge of the law, there are few, if any, rivals. White collar is one of his many specialties and to watch him prepare a "paper" case is awe inspiring. I have worked alongside Greg for the past few years and watched as he has achieved amazing results for his clients. Whether it's federal or state, Greg is the attorney you want representing you in a high profile, white collar case."

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Thomas McKenzie

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is not only a great guy but an excellent lawyer. He excells at Trial Work and has no peers in his knowledge of the law."

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Mark Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is the lawyer that inspires other lawyers. I have worked with him, I have learned from him, and he is as good as it gets. There is not doubt that he does not work a day of his life because he found his passion. His courage, talent and results make him one of the top trial attorneys in the nation."

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William Scazzero

Commercial real estate lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Greg is highly professional and very experienced. One of the best lawyers I've practiced against in Tarrant County."

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Brian Poe

Federal crime lawyer

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Thomas McKenzie

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Roland Hill Exceptional Achievement, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2009

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2008

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Attorney of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Journal

2005

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Attorney of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Journal

2004

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Attorney of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Journal

2003

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2001

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Associations

2005 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Faculty

1994 - Present

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Past President

1990 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Former Board of Directors

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2013

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Editor - Voice for the Defense

1992 - 1993

Texas Tech Law Review

Editor-in-Chief

Sample of Legal Cases

Mulder v. State, 10-05-00174-CR, 2007 WL 1517669 (Tex. App.—Waco May 23, 2007, no pet.)

Daugherty v. State, 968 S.W.2d 487 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1998, no pet.)

Marshall v. State, 10-05-00077-CR, 2006 WL 408490 (Tex. App.—Waco Feb. 22, 2006, pet. ref'd)

In Re Wingfield, 12-05-00151-CV, 2005 WL 1798350 (Tex. App.—Tyler July 29, 2005, no pet.)

State v. Yeates, 2-04-386-CR, 2004 WL 2792587 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Dec. 2, 2004, no pet.)

Northington v. State, 43 S.W.3d 546 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001), reversed, 58 S.W.3d 137 (Tex. Crim. App. 2001)

Cedillo v. State, 33 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2000, pet. ref'd)

Williams v. State, 58 S.W.3d 137, 138 (Tex. Crim. App. 2001)

Northington v. State, 58 S.W.3d 137 (Tex. Crim. App. 2001)

Northington v. State, 76 S.W.3d 203 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002, no pet.)

Henderson v. State, 2-04-404-CR, 2005 WL 3120705 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Nov. 23, 2005, pet. ref'd)

Williams v. State, 76 S.W.3d 207 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002, no pet.)

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Education

1993

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor - Summa Cum Laude

1990

University of Texas System, Arlington

BBA - With Highest Honors

Speaking Engagements

2016

Advanced Communication Techniques

Advanced Communication Techniques

2015

Shaken Baby Seminar

Humanizing Your Client

2015

Advanced Communication Techniques

Advanced Communication Techniques

2014

Psychodrama for Lawyers

Psychodrama for Lawyers

Publications

2012

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Why I Think The Death Penalty Will Die,

2012

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) A Little Death Penalty Math, Part 2

2011

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) The Sniff Test

2011

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) A Little Death Penalty Math

2010

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Fashionable Racism

2010

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Darrow’s Dream

2010

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) A Conversation With Justice Anthony Kennedy,

2010

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) We, the Haters

2010

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) How Wiggins v. Smith Raised the Bar

2009

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) The Big Lie

2009

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Stupid Pet Tricks

1995

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Administrative License Revocation and Double Jeopardy: The Battle Begins at the Appellate Level

Languages

English

Activity

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