Peter Barrett is a lawyer's lawyer - he's the guy they call when the lawyer is in trouble.

 

Peter has been providing superior representation to persons facing criminal charges since he graduated from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1994. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor, such as Driving While Intoxicated, or a felony, such as Delivery of Narcotics or Sex Crimes, criminal law is complex and highly specialized.  Peter's practice is solely limited to the practice of criminal law. The possible consequences of a criminal conviction are permanent and can negatively impact people for the rest of their life. If you are charged with a criminal offense, you deserve an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.

 

Peter is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer and has handled more than 1,000 criminal cases.  Has acquitted numerous clients of serious offenses, including persons charged with Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Indecency with a Minor, Robbery, Kidnapping, Burglary, Drug Offenses,  Weapons Violations, DWI, Theft and other White Collar Crimes.  Complex criminal litigation of multiple charges in state and federal court. In today's criminal justice system, juries and judges both come to convict. An agressive criminal defense lawyer who won't plea you out just for a quick buck, is what you need.

 

Peter is a member of and

 

• Past President, Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2005;

• Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Board of Directors (1998, 2000-2004); 

• Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (1995-present));

• American Bar Association (1994);

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (1995-present);

• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (1995-present); and

• Federal Criminal Justice Act Voluntary Attorney Panel (2000-2003).

 

Peter is licensed to practice in

• all courts of the State of Texas;

• the United States District Court for the North District of Texas;

• the United States District Court of the Western District of Texas;

• the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas;

• the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas;

• the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma;

• the United States District Court for the District of Colorado; and

• the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth District.