Ohan Nancy - Dallas, TX

Strategic Criminal Defense Representation in Dallas, Texas

When criminal charges threaten your liberty, future, and personal reputation, securing reputable legal advocacy is the most crucial step you can take. Nancy Elizabeth Ohan is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who has practiced in North Texas since 2000. Located in downtown Dallas, her practice is dedicated to standing between the accused and the power of the government. As an attorney board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2013, she brings a standard of distinction achieved by only a select group of Texas attorneys. When individuals need an urgent criminal lawyer following an arrest or grand jury indictment, her prompt intervention and strategic defense methods help preserve essential constitutional safeguards.

Having earned her law degree from Albany Law School in 1995 and admission to practice before Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Nancy Ohan also served earlier in her career as an assistant district attorney in Dallas County. This distinctive prosecutorial background gives her firsthand insight into how prosecutors assemble evidence, evaluate police reports, and prepare for trial. If you are seeking to find a lawyer who knows both sides of the courtroom, her experience provides a decisive tactical advantage at every stage of the legal process.

Core Areas of Criminal Law Practice

The Law Office of Nancy Elizabeth Ohan represents clients across a broad spectrum of misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Dallas County and North Texas courts:

• Driving while intoxicated defense: Navigating complex DWI charges, chemical breath test disputes, license revocation hearings, and repeat driving offenses under Texas law.
• Drug crime defense: Challenging narcotics allegations involving possession of controlled substances, drug distribution, manufacture, and prescription medication offenses.
• Violent crime defense: Providing aggressive representation for assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and manslaughter allegations.
• Domestic violence defense: Defending individuals accused of continuous family violence, assault against household members, and protective order disputes.
• Theft and burglary defense: Protecting client rights in cases involving shoplifting, property theft, auto burglary, residential burglary, and credit card abuse.
• Traffic ticket defense: Resolving high-impact traffic violations, moving infractions, failure to appear warrants, and driver license suspensions.

Board Certification and Dedication to Trial Excellence

Achieving board certification in criminal law requires demonstrating substantial trial experience, passing an extensive examination, and earning peer recommendations from judges and fellow attorneys. In addition to being board certified, Nancy Ohan is a recognized member of the Texas Bar College, an honorary society committed to ongoing legal education and ethical integrity. Clients who choose to hire a criminal defense attorney with these credentials gain a fierce advocate who examines every detail, from search warrant legality to chain of custody errors.

Bilingual Client Support and Accessible Legal Services

Clear communication is paramount when navigating courtroom procedures at the Frank Crowley Courts Building and municipal courts. With Spanish-language assistance available, the firm ensures that Hispanic clients and their families understand every facet of their defense strategy. Initial case evaluations and flexible payment plans make top-tier legal defense accessible when you need to hire an experienced defense lawyer immediately.