Strickland Jack V - Fort Worth, TX

A Half-Century of Criminal Defense and Appellate Trial Advocacy

When high-stakes felony accusations or life-altering criminal appeals demand the highest echelon of courtroom skill, few attorneys command the respect and institutional depth of Jack Vernon Strickland Jr. Located in downtown Fort Worth at the historic 1910 Bryce Building on 909 Throckmorton Street, the Law Office of Jack V. Strickland has represented individuals accused of serious offenses since 1971. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, attorney Strickland is one of an extraordinarily rare group of Texas practitioners to hold dual Board Certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law. Over more than five decades, he has argued before the United States Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and federal district courts across Texas, earning a formidable reputation for legal brilliance, constitutional precision, and unwavering courtroom courage.

Core Criminal Defense and Appellate Practice Concentrations

Defendants and families seeking to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Fort Worth rely on Jack Strickland for defense across the most demanding criminal arenas:

• Capital Murder and Homicide Defense: Providing aggressive courtroom representation in capital murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide cases, handling guilt-innocence and mitigation phases with meticulous care.
• State and Federal Criminal Appeals: Briefing and arguing complex appellate petitions before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and federal circuits, overturning unconstitutional convictions and securing new trials.
• Post-Conviction Writs and Habeas Corpus: Preparing Article 11.07 and federal 2254 habeas corpus applications to challenge unlawful detentions, ineffective assistance of counsel, and prosecutorial misconduct.
• Violent Crimes and Weapons Offenses: Defending individuals charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, kidnapping, and unlawful weapon possession.
• White Collar Crimes and Fraud: Representing business leaders and professionals facing complex state and federal investigations for embezzlement, wire fraud, conspiracy, and public corruption.
• Major Drug Offenses: Challenging illegal searches, wiretaps, and law enforcement stings in high-level controlled substance distribution and federal conspiracy charges.

Unrivaled Legal Scholarship and Peer Leadership

As a former Tarrant County prosecutor who served as lead trial counsel in some of Texas most famous historical trials and a past president of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, attorney Jack Strickland possesses an extraordinary perspective on every phase of criminal prosecution. Honored as a 50-year practitioner by the Tarrant County Bar Association, he approaches every defense file with rigorous academic preparation and aggressive motion practice. By examining grand jury proceedings, challenging evidentiary suppression issues, and holding prosecutors to the highest standards of constitutional proof, he ensures that every client receives the vigorous defense guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.

Consult with an Accomplished Fort Worth Defense Attorney

If you or a loved one is facing felony indictments, federal prosecution, or requires post-conviction appellate representation in Fort Worth, early intervention by veteran counsel is indispensable. Contact the Law Office of Jack V. Strickland today to discuss your defense options with one of Texas most accomplished criminal defense attorneys.