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Earl Charles Dobson

Criminal defense Attorney at Denton, TX

5.0   12 reviews

also known as Earl Dobson, Law Office of Earl Dobson

  • Licensed for 30 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

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Earl Dobson grew up in Austin, Texas and graduated from Reagan High School in 1986. With the goal of a career in criminal law, Earl attended Southwest Texas State University and earned a degree in Criminal Justice. He then chose to attend Baylor University Law School because of its reputation for training trial lawyers through its renowned practice court program and received his Juris Doctorate in 1993. During law school Earl completed an internship with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office and worked as a law clerk for Joe Turner, a well known Austin criminal defense attorney. These experiences allowed him to see both sides of criminal law.

In order to gain extensive trial experience, Earl decided to seek employment in a district attorney’s office. His first job was with the 81st Judicial District Narcotics Task Force where he was recognized by fellow employees for his work in narcotics prosecution and asset seizure and forfeiture.

He then spent the next 12 years with the Denton County District Attorney’s Office as a Chief Felony Prosecutor with trial experience in all Denton County District courts. Other positions in the office include the Chief in the Intoxication Impact Court with emphasis on substance abuse related offenses such as DWI, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and the Vice/Obscenity Prosecutor where he dealt with sexually related offenses. He was the trial prosecutor in Carmell vs. Texas, a published opinion by the United States Supreme Court. Earl was also the lead trial prosecutor in the last death penalty case in Denton County. The case involved mental health and family violence issues and resulted in a guilty verdict and a sentence of death.

Throughout his legal career Earl has earned a number of professional achievements. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Denton County Bar Association, is a former President of the Greater Denton County Young Lawyers Association, and in 2001 was appointed to the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association legislative committee which included offering advice and testimony in Austin during the legislative session regarding important criminal justice issues.

In his spare time Earl was a volunteer 7-8 year old Little League football coach for the Lewisville Football Association. He is a lifelong Texas Longhorn football fan. He is also a strong supporter of 2nd Amendment rights and an avid hunter.

Earl and his wife Michelle live in Pilot Point with their two dogs Adalida and Hemi.

Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Driving While Intoxicated; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Drug Crimes; Parole and Probation; White Collar Crime.

Admitted: 1993, Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Law School: Baylor University Law School, J.D., 1993

College: Southwest Texas State University, B.S., Criminal Justice, 1990

Member: Denton County Bar Association (Board of Directors); Greater Denton County Young Lawyers Association (President); Texas District and County Attorney’s Association (Legislative Committee); Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Biography: Attorney: Denton County District Attorney’s Office, 1994-2006; 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, 1993-1994; Law Office of Joseph Turner.

 

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Law Office of Earl Dobson
1415 N Locust St
Denton, TX, 76201-3039

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Posted by Garth | September 6, 2021
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A GREAT PERSON AND GREAT ATTORNEY
I contacted Mr. Dobson in the weeks after my wife passed after detectives began harassing me over something minuscule and unrelated to her death. It was the absolute worst time in my life. I just lost my best friend and soulmate of 14 years and I was devastated (no word to describe the misery). The reason for the harassment was unconscionable considering my mental state. I spoke with Mr. Dobson and he told me not to worry about it and said he was going to handle it. Within an hour he called me back to tell me they wouldn't be bothering me anymore. I was so relieved. I don't think I would have done well with even 1 night in jail at that time. I thanked him and asked him how I make payment for his service. He told me I had enough on my plate already and was not going to charge me. He expressed his condolences and offered words of encouragement before saying goodbye. The detectives never bothered me again. I was not in a good place mentally and stopping the harassment was key to getting through a very difficult time. I can only say thank you. That expression of gratitude has more meaning behind it than you will ever know. Thank you sir. Thank you. Forever grateful.
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Posted by Robert | April 13, 2016
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Best choice I ever made. Murder trial acquittal.
Mr. Dobson was professional in all aspects of my case. His main concern was that my rights were observed and that I got a fair trial. He was upfront about the prospects of plea offers and gave solid advise as whether to accept compared to the possibility of trial outcome. When it came time for trial he was very thorough in questioning witnesses and scrutinizing evidence. In the end he won my acquittal in my murder trial. I highly recommend Mr. Dobson in any legal matter you may encounter.
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Posted by Brad | April 7, 2016
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Excellent Counsel and Guidance
Mr. Dobson did an excellent job listening, explaining our legal situation and options, and helping us achieve the most favorable outcome. Throughout the process, he has made himself extremely accessible and available, and has been very timely in all of our communications. I would highly recommend Mr. Dobson to anyone who is seeking criminal defense representation in Denton County.
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Posted by Paul | February 5, 2016
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Extremely happy clients
My son made a very foolish error and found himself in a world of trouble. Mr. Dobson came recommended by a friend. What a great choice we made by hiring Mr. Dobson! He is easy to talk to and he and his staff are consistently responsive. This contact made us extremely comfortable during an otherwise very troubling time for our family. Mr. Dobson was always honest, and never planted false hope. I could not have asked for better representation. Smart people make stupid mistakes sometimes. Mr Dobson saw that, communicated it to the courts, and delivered the very best outcome. My son owes Mr. Dobson and his staff for his future which is indeed, very bright.
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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2015
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Worry-free
I chose Earl because he is a long-standing criminal defense attorney in Denton, and was hailed online as a respected and formidable lawyer, in addition to hearing about him in person from individuals from the bond office. Thank you Earl.
Response from Earl Dobson September 30, 2015
Thank you for taking time out of your day to review us.
Posted by Mike | September 24, 2015
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DWI case
Mr. Dobson and his office made themselves available anytime I had a question, kept me well informed of what was going on, and how things were coming along at all times.
Response from Earl Dobson September 30, 2015
Thank you for this review Mike!
Posted by Chris jones | September 23, 2015
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Thanks Earl Dobson
Mr.Dobson cleared up a issue when I was unjustly charged by the Carrollton police department.This charge could have perminatly damaged my life and Mr.Dobson was able to explain to the courts how I was not at fault in this incident. Thank you again for everything. I recommend him to everyone who needs a Denton county lawyer
Response from Earl Dobson September 30, 2015
We can't thank you enough for taking the time to review us. We enjoyed working with you on your case.
Posted by Tim | September 23, 2015
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Helped us get through a tough time
Earl did an outstanding job in taking our case and supporting us through some complicated issues related to our case. Earl is the first lawyer our family has ever hired. With this being said we had quite a few question related to a DWI and resisting arrest case that my son had. The resisting arrest started out as a felony charge of assault but Earl was successful in getting this dropped to the misdemeanor charge. Earl never made us any promises but only stated facts as far as what he was attempting to do. We always new the worst case but had optimism of what he would try and get for us. He was also successful in getting the DWI probation term lessened. Any time we had questions Earl made himself available. If we had to leave a message because he was busy or possibly in court he promptly called us back to be of service. I would highly recommend Earl Dobson for your Lawyer.
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Response from Earl Dobson September 24, 2015
Thank you for this review. We truly appreciate it and it was a pleasure working with your family on this case.
Posted by Haylea | September 23, 2015
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CHOOSE EARL!
Earl is an absolutely wonderful lawyer. Since day one, he has been extremely helpful and informative. He goes above and beyond to provide the best possible service and works hard to get the best possible results. With my case, even though I was initially denied entry into a pre-trial diversion program, he didn't give up on that option. Instead, he kept working and searching for a way to give me a fighting chance-and that's exactly what he did. Not only did he manage to find a way to convince someone to talk to me-he went above and beyond to help me get accepted into the program. Earl has been there for me every step of the way. He has answered all of my calls and e-mails pretty much instantly, and when he couldn't, he made sure his amazing assistant Kandice got back to me. There was never a point in time that I felt ignored or unimportant. Even when I just initially asked for a consultation-Earl was the only lawyer out of every one I called that actually answered and seemed to care. Earl Dobson is an amazing person and lawyer. If you have any sort of legal troubles, I HIGHLY suggest hiring Earl. He's super friendly and informative AND AFFORDABLE! I have been extremely pleased with him and his services. Honestly, hiring Earl has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
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Response from Earl Dobson September 23, 2015
We can't thank you enough for this great review of our office. Kandis and I enjoyed working with you also. It is always great to hear when a client is pleased with their outcome.
Posted by Tia | September 22, 2015
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Got the job done!
Earl Dobson was super friendly from our first interaction. It always felt like I was speaking with someone who actually cared about my situation. He did everything possible to help my family through the legal process, and to resolve it in a timely fashion.
Response from Earl Dobson September 23, 2015
Thank you for your review. Kandis and I enjoyed working with you on your case.
Posted by Amber | September 22, 2015
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Dependable, hassle free...
I hired Mr. Dobson at the last minute to handle my legal issue. I only had to physically show up one time. We were able to consult and get everything handled over the phone, which accommodated my work schedule. He is very knowledgable, efficient, and timely. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who might need counsel!
Response from Earl Dobson September 23, 2015
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to work with you as well.
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015
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Simply the best!
Mr. Dobson is an outstanding attorney. The best around. He worked to keep us informed. He helped make a difficult time less stressful because we knew he always had everything under control. I'd recommend him to anyone.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Law Office of Earl Dobson
  • 2006 - Present
  • Chief Felony Prosecutor
  • Denton County District Attorney's Office
  • 1994 - 2006
  • Narcotics prosecutor
  • 81st Judicial District Narcotics Task Force
  • 1993 - 1994

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 1993
  • Texas State University-San Marcos
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1990

Legal Cases

  • Various misdemeanor, felony and federal cases

Associations

  • Dallas County Bar Association
  • Board of Directors
  • N/A
  • Greater Denton County Young Lawyers Association
  • President
  • N/A
  • Texas District and County Attorney’s Association
  • Legislative Committee
  • N/A
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Active Member
  • N/A
  • Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
  • U.S. District Court
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Top Attorney's of Texas
  • Top Attorney's of Texas
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Top Attorney's of Texas
  • Top Attorney's of Texas
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Top Attorney's of Texas
  • Top Attorney's of Texas
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2005
  • Denton County
  • Employee of the Year
  • 1998
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Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Earl and I worked together at the DA's Office where he was a great prosecutor. Since leaving the DA's office, he has become an outstanding defense attorney!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Earl Dobson had an outstanding career as a Felony Prosecutor in the District Attorney's office where he worked for many years. Since being in private practice, he has distinguished himself as one of the elite criminal defense attorneys in North Texas."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dobson is a superior trial attorney and an expert in criminal defense. His work with the Denton DA's office was exemplary."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Lawyers often ask, "who is the go to lawyer in [name the town]." Earl is the "go to guy" in Denton and Cooke counties (and other northern Texas counties. I've worked with him on state and federal cases and I've sent him business in Denton and Cooke counties. He's worked miracles. He can try a case and he can work a case out, if it's called for. I've also worked with him on cases in the Northern and Eastern District of Texas. He can handle any kind of case. Great lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Earl is well-respected by the bench and bar. He's the lawyer I would call if I were ever in need of a criminal defense attorney. He quietly gets the job done for his client, whether it is a good plea bargain or a jury trial. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Earl. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Denton Criminal defense Lawyer Earl Charles Dobson
Earl Charles Dobson
Criminal defense Attorney
Denton, TX
Licensed for 30 years