Michael J. Crawford

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Michael J. Crawford: Attorney with The Law Office of Michael J. Crawford
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Texas Rising Star as published in SuperLawyers and Texas Monthly Magazine 2016 and 2017
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Nation 2014 - Present

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI
  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Navarro College, A.A.S., 1990; Texas A&M University-Commerce, B.A.A.S., cum laude, 2005
Law School Attended:
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., Freshman Moot Court Top Orator, 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, Texas; 2018, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas; 2018, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; 2018, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Navarro County Bar Association.
Special Agencies:
Not Applicable at This Current Time.
Languages:
English and Spanish
Birth Information:
Corsicana, Texas, April 14, 1970
Reported Cases:
State v. Slaughter: Led to mistrial based upon the District Attorney's request, the County Judge agreed, the Defense Counsel strenuously objected; however, the gavel fell and the mistrial granted. The subsequent result was that the District Attorney was barred from reprosecuting the same defendant because jeopardy attached in the first trial. Set 2nd Chair in Aggravagated Sexual Assault of a Child Case where two children, age 3 and 4, Not Guilty Verdict against the Father.
Certifications:
Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law
ISLN:
921151546
Transactions:
Led the Defendant in a Tort action as counsel in suit whereby settlement occurred one day after discovery process began for a five figure settlement; Defended a young man in Navarro County Court charged with false statement to a police officer. After the State put on their first two witnesses, and a lunch break, the District Attorney argued for a mistrial and the Judge of the Navarro County Court granted it, thereby barring reprosecution under double jeopardy bars; Set 2nd Chair in aggravated sexual assault of two children (clients sons) and received not guilty verdicts on both counts in a jury trial; Set my client, a small spanish man, for trial in an assault case that found my client bruised and bloody. The trial was dismissed five days before trial because the witnesses could not be found.
Hobbies & interests:
Family, pets, high school, college, and pro football, my children, grandchildren, time alone with them in a small group.

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$400 - $600/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

3.7/5.0 (5 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    3.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    3.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    3.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    3.8/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (176 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Contact Information:

469-940-3505  Phone

214-903-7726  Fax

903-875-8512  Fax

michaeljcrawfordlaw.com

www.michaeljcrawfordlaw.com

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