Peter Barrett

Peter Barrett

Criminal (Transactional/Litigation)

Dallas, Texas

Personal Introduction

Peter Barrett, a highly experienced criminal defense attorney, has successfully represented well over 3,000 criminal defendant's cases for more than 25 years. His practice is devoted exclusively to Texas criminal defense, including drug cases, juvenile cases, violence, theft, sex crimes, white collar and federal crimes. He has won acquittals for numerous clients facing serious offenses and minimizing consequences for many others. His expertise includes complex criminal litigation of multiple charges at the state and federal levels In the field of criminal defense, Peter Barrett maintains a longstanding reputation as one of the finest defense attorneys in Dallas, Texas, pursuing for his clients every possible approach to the charges brought against them. His positive working relationship with colleagues in his field, prosecutors and judges alike, has benefited his clients over a period of many years and has consistently afforded excellent results. The outcome of any criminal charge or accusation has lifelong consequences for both you and your loved ones. With your future in the balance, it is imperative that you acquire the services of a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Dallas criminal attorney. Dallas criminal lawyer Peter Barrett is dedicated to aggressively supporting your rights with tenacity and diligence and negotiating through all phases of the legal process to achieve for you the most favorable outcome possible.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

St. Mary's University School of Law
St. Mary's University School of Law JD (1994)

Practice Summary

A criminal conviction is something that can affect you for the rest of your life. Attorney Peter Barrett can help you avoid or minimize those consequences and maximize your chances for a positive outcome. With an award-winning Dallas criminal defense lawyer on your side, you can feel confident about how to make the best use of your legal options. Often our cases are resolved without the necessity of a trial. However, if trial is your best option, we have handled well over 100 jury trials in state and federal courts. Peter Barrett is not just your attorney, he is your advocate. Our firm aggressively supports each of our clients’ rights and can negotiate on your behalf throughout all phases of the process. You are not just a case number to us – you are a valued client. Attorney Barrett’s personalized approach includes: Getting to know you and your circumstances personally Understanding all the facts of your case Advising you of any defenses Creating the best possible solution Utilizing experienced investigators on your behalf When the law is stacked against you, it isn’t always fair. From the moment you hire us and through the resolution of your case, we fight to give you the best chance for an excellent outcome.

Response Time

1 day

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Bar Admissions

Texas