Nawaz & Levine - Dallas, TX

Strategic Criminal Defense and Courtroom Advocacy in Dallas

Facing state or federal criminal charges places an individual's personal freedom, career prospects, and constitutional rights under immediate peril. Situated in downtown Dallas at 325 North St. Paul Street, Nawaz and Levine provides seasoned, trial-tested criminal defense representation throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Operating with the philosophy that every accused citizen deserves a rigorous defense and personal commitment, partners Omar A. Nawaz and Michael Philip Levine combine decades of legal acumen to dismantle government allegations and secure optimal legal outcomes.

Comprehensive Defense for State and Federal Offenses

State prosecutors and federal agencies possess vast institutional resources, making proactive defense representation essential from the initial investigation through trial or appellate review. When accused individuals and their families decide to hire an attorney, they require seasoned litigators who examine every shred of state evidence and challenge unlawful law enforcement conduct. The firm delivers focused defense across several vital practice areas:

• Federal criminal defense: Defending clients facing complex federal indictments before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, including interstate conspiracy, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and weapons violations.
• Drug crime defense: Litigating serious state and federal controlled substance offenses, spanning felony possession, narcotics manufacturing, distribution, and international trafficking.
• DUI and DWI defense: Challenging breathalyzer device calibrations, forensic blood draws, and police field sobriety testing for first-offense and felony driving while intoxicated charges.
• Violent crime defense: Representing defendants accused of aggravated assault, homicide, armed robbery, firearm allegations, and family violence matters.
• Theft and white-collar defense: Protecting clients against corporate embezzlement claims, bank fraud, grand larceny, identity theft, and forgery accusations.
• Probation revocation and expunction: Representing individuals in deferred adjudication or probation revocation proceedings, as well as obtaining expunctions and nondisclosure orders to clear past arrest records.

Recognized Legal Stature and Proven Trial Track Record

The attorneys at Nawaz and Levine have built an enviable reputation across the North Texas judiciary. Both partners are graduates of prestigious Texas law institutions, with Omar Nawaz earning his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law and Michael Levine graduating from SMU Dedman School of Law. The firm has earned continuous distinction, including selections to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating, and recognition among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. Their meticulous preparation and fearless approach to jury trials ensure that client interests remain fiercely defended.

Immediate Action for Police Investigations and Arrests

When an unexpected arrest occurs or federal agents request an interview, accused individuals need a lawyer urgently to invoke their right to remain silent, prevent involuntary statements, and arrange rapid bail bonds. Clients seeking to find a lawyer who combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with transparent communication can contact Nawaz and Levine for a free and confidential initial consultation in English or Spanish.