Texas Defenders - Dallas, TX
Texas Defenders is a premier Dallas criminal defense firm founded in 2011, providing 24/7 aggressive representation, over 1,000 cases defended, and hundreds of dismissals across Dallas County and North Texas.
Fearless Criminal Defense Advocacy at Texas Defenders
An unexpected arrest or criminal charge can threaten your freedom, your driver license, your career, and your future. Located on Swiss Circle near downtown Dallas, Texas Defenders stands as a battle-tested defense powerhouse serving individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies across North Texas. Founded in 2011 by former Dallas community prosecutor Robert Abtahi and spearheaded by managing criminal defense attorney David Payma, the firm provides relentless courtroom representation. Whether facing a first-time DWI or a complex felony indictment at the Frank Crowley Criminal Courthouse, clients who need a lawyer turn to Texas Defenders for aggressive investigation, sharp trial advocacy, and round-the-clock defense.
Comprehensive Criminal Defense and DWI Practice Areas
Facing state prosecutors requires an intricate understanding of the Texas Penal Code and local courtroom procedures. As leading criminal defense lawyers, the legal team at Texas Defenders builds strategic defenses across diverse criminal allegations:
- DUI/DWI defense lawyers defending motorists stopped for alleged drunk driving, challenging breathalyzer calibration, blood draw validity, and field sobriety tests while protecting driving privileges at ALR hearings.
- Drug crime defense lawyers handling charges involving marijuana, THC concentrates, controlled substance possession, prescription pills, and manufacturing or delivery charges.
- Violent crime defense lawyers defending clients accused of assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, mutual combat allegations, and domestic family violence charges.
- Theft and burglary defense lawyers protecting individuals facing retail shoplifting, grand theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary of a habitation, and white-collar fraud allegations.
- Traffic ticket lawyers and municipal defense counsel handling Class C misdemeanor citations in Dallas Municipal Court to protect clean driving records.
- Weapons offenses, unlawful carrying of a firearm, evading arrest, probation revocation hearings, and criminal record expunctions or nondisclosure orders.
Strategic Defense at the Frank Crowley Criminal Courthouse
Navigating the Dallas County court system can be overwhelming without experienced advocates by your side. The attorneys at Texas Defenders appear daily before Dallas County judges and prosecutors, maintaining deep familiarity with the distinct policies of each courtroom. From challenging questionable police stops and unlawful search and seizure tactics to negotiating charge reductions and pre-trial diversion dismissals, the firm treats every case as if it is heading to trial before a jury. This aggressive posture consistently forces prosecutors to re-evaluate weak state evidence.
Why Clients Choose to Hire an Attorney at Texas Defenders
When your liberty is on the line, selecting the right legal counsel is the most consequential decision you will make. Clients choose to hire an attorney from Texas Defenders because of their proven record of hundreds of case dismissals, 1,000+ five-star reviews, and accolades from Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers. With 24/7 availability, transparent legal fees, and flexible payment plans, the firm ensures that top-tier representation remains accessible to everyone. If you or a loved one needs a lawyer following an arrest in Dallas, Fort Worth, or surrounding counties, contact Texas Defenders today to claim your free confidential case evaluation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic Old East Dallas area (specifically near the Baylor Medical District), a rapidly redeveloping infill location situated between Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas.
Building Location
Situated inside the iconic and newly renovated 1-story crescent-shaped brick building at 3302 Swiss Circle, historically known as the Hartgraves Cafe. This designated local landmark is famously known as the cafe where Bonnie Parker worked as a waitress before she met Clyde Barrow.
Parking Details
The property benefits from an adjacent secure slab parking lot (Lot 17) on the corner of Hall Street and Floyd Street for client parking, as well as on-street parking options.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 9 (East - Lakewood); nearest stop is at Gaston @ Hall - N - NS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the Hartgraves Cafe building directly through the main front entrance on Swiss Circle. Since this is a single-story freestanding commercial building, the law offices of Texas Defenders are easily accessible directly from the main lobby entrance on the ground floor.