Rex Gunter - Dallas, TX

Formidable Criminal Defense Legal Counsel in Dallas, Texas

When you face criminal investigation or formal indictment in North Texas, having an attorney with deep courtroom experience and established professional standing is critical. Rex Gunter is an acclaimed Dallas criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than forty years protecting the rights, reputations, and futures of individuals facing serious state and federal criminal charges. Practicing as a partner at Shook and Gunter in downtown Dallas, Rex delivers powerful legal advocacy rooted in thorough case preparation, aggressive trial litigation, and decades of proven success in courtrooms throughout Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Rockwall Counties.

Four Decades of Trial Advocacy and Prosecutorial Experience

Born and raised in Dallas, Rex Gunter earned his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law and began his career prosecuting criminal cases under legendary Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade. Since establishing his private defense practice in 1984, Rex has represented thousands of clients and tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries. His extensive trial record ranges from traffic tickets and misdemeanor offenses to complex white collar fraud, major narcotics conspiracies, and capital murder. Rex has earned selection to Texas Super Lawyers for over a decade, is honored among D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas, and is recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Comprehensive Defense for State and Federal Offenses

At Shook and Gunter, clients benefit from a proactive defense strategy tailored to their specific legal circumstances across key practice areas:

• DUI/DWI defense: Defending clients against driving while intoxicated charges, intoxication assault, repeat felony DWIs, blood alcohol analysis disputes, and administrative license revocations.
• Drug crime defense: Handling state and federal drug cases involving possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, manufacturing, and conspiracy.
• Violent crime defense: Providing formidable defense against allegations of assault, aggravated robbery, weapons violations, deadly conduct, manslaughter, and capital murder.
• Domestic violence lawyers: Defending against assault of a family member, protective order disputes, and related domestic allegations.
• Theft and burglary defense: Protecting defendants facing charges of retail shoplifting, grand theft, credit card abuse, burglary of a vehicle, and burglary of a habitation.
• White collar crimes: Guiding professionals and business owners through allegations of bank fraud, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and grand jury investigations.
• Traffic ticket lawyers and record expunction: Resolving municipal citations and petitioning for expunctions and non-disclosure orders to clear criminal records.

Proactive Investigation and Strategic Trial Preparation

Rex Gunter approaches each matter with meticulous preparation. In criminal law, timely action often produces the best results. By intervening during initial police investigations, interviewing key witnesses early, and negotiating directly with prosecutors, Rex often secures charge dismissals before a case reaches the grand jury. If trial becomes necessary, his persuasive jury presentation and mastery of Texas criminal procedure give clients a distinct courtroom advantage. If you need a lawyer urgently to protect your liberty, his decades of trial experience provide invaluable support.

Contact Rex Gunter at Shook and Gunter Today

Facing criminal allegations is one of life's most serious challenges. To hire an attorney with four decades of courtroom experience and an uncompromising commitment to your defense, contact Rex Gunter at (214) 850-9229. Located at 717 N. Harwood Street in Dallas, the firm offers a free consultation and provides legal assistance in English and Spanish to review your case and begin building your defense immediately.