Gwinda L. Burns Law Office - Fort Worth, TX

Seasoned Criminal Defense and Appellate Advocacy in Fort Worth

Confronting criminal allegations or complex civil liabilities requires seasoned trial judgment and comprehensive knowledge of Texas law. Located on Meadowbrook Drive in Fort Worth, the Law Office of Gwinda L. Burns provides dedicated legal counsel throughout Tarrant County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Founded in 1991, the practice is led by Fort Worth native Gwinda Lyn Burns, who graduated from Texas Christian University and earned her Juris Doctor from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1986. Having served as a briefing attorney at the Second Court of Appeals and Chief of the Appellate Division for the Denton County District Attorney Office, Gwinda Burns possesses rare legal depth. When constitutional freedoms or reputations are at risk, clients choose to hire an attorney with extensive trial experience across state and federal courts.

Strategic Criminal Defense and Trial Representation

A criminal arrest threatens personal liberty, professional standing, and family stability. The firm criminal defense lawyers defend clients against misdemeanor and felony charges, including matters handled by violent crime defense lawyers, drug crime defense lawyers, and theft and burglary defense lawyers. The practice also assists motorists with traffic ticket lawyers matters and DUI/DWI defense lawyers proceedings. When an arrest occurs or formal indictments are handed down and individuals need an attorney urgently to secure reasonable bond terms and protect evidence, the firm moves swiftly to defend client rights.

Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Advocacy

Trial court errors often require decisive corrective action before appellate tribunals. Drawing on her background as a chief appellate prosecutor and over ten years as a public defender in the Tarrant County DIRECT Court, Gwinda Burns is an authority on criminal appellate law. She drafts persuasive appellate briefs and presents arguments before the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, while handling writs of habeas corpus and post-conviction relief.

Dedicated Personal Injury Litigation

When unexpected negligence causes serious bodily harm, victims need tenacious advocacy to recover full compensation. Acting as accident and injury lawyers, the practice represents injured Texans in car accident lawyers claims, truck collisions, and slip and fall injury lawyers cases. Gwinda Burns negotiates aggressively with insurance carriers to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Taxation Disputes and Real Estate Representation

The firm provides skilled counsel in tax matters, assisting business owners and individuals with property tax warrants, municipal liens, and IRS dispute lawyers proceedings. The practice also advises clients in residential real estate and commercial real estate transactions and contract disputes. For residents seeking to find a lawyer who combines courtroom acumen with compassionate personal attention, the firm delivers trusted guidance.

• Comprehensive criminal defense against felony, misdemeanor, and drug offenses
• Decades of criminal appellate advocacy before Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit
• Tenacious representation for injured victims in car accidents and slip and fall claims
• Practical resolution of property tax warrants, municipal liens, and tax disputes
• Bilingual client communication provided in both English and Spanish

Whether you are facing criminal prosecution, seeking to appeal an adverse verdict, or preparing to consult with a lawyer regarding a serious injury, the Law Office of Gwinda L. Burns delivers the seasoned insight and steadfast advocacy required to safeguard your interests.