FORT WORTH DWI ATTORNEY | FORT WORTH CRIMINAL LAWYER

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been arrested, charged or are under investigation for criminal charges in Fort Worth, Arlington or any other city in Tarrant County, it is important to hire an experienced criminal defense law firm and experienced criminal attorney to represent you.

Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make. With over 45 years of combined legal experience in defending clients charged with criminal offenses, the Fort Worth criminal lawyers at Kennedy & Kennedy have the experience, knowledge, and proven record to provide our clients with the best possible defense of criminal charges in Tarrant County. Our goal in every criminal case is to take the time to fully investigate every aspect of the case, develop an effective and aggressive defense strategy tailored specifically to your case, and achieve the best possible outcome for your criminal charges. Please take a moment to view our Case Results detailing recent favorable results that our Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys have obtained for our clients.

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Tarrant County, contact us immediately 817-460-7171 to discuss the specific facts of your criminal case with an experienced Fort Worth criminal lawyer.

Fort Worth DWI Attorney
The criminal lawyers at Kennedy & Kennedy understand how serious an arrest for Driving While Intoxicated can be. If you have been arrested or charged with DWI in Fort Worth, Arlington, or any other city in Tarrant County, you need to consult with an experienced Fort Worth DWI lawyer immediately. From the moment of your arrest, the police department has already begun to prepare a criminal case against you. An effective and successful defense of DWI charges should also start immediately. The Fort Worth DWI attorneys at Kennedy & Kennedy understand that Texas DWI laws and the complex criminal court system can be a challenging and even frightening experience for most people. Our DWI defense lawyers have a thorough understanding of the DWI laws in Texas and will take the time to fully explain the law regarding Driving While Intoxicated, explore all of your legal options, and immediately begin an aggressive and effective defense for your DWI case.

Have you been arrested for a DWI in Fort Worth, Arlington or Tarrant County?
Your Texas Driver's License could be subject to suspension. You only have 15 days from the date of your DWI arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Hearing to contest the suspension of your driver's license. If you fail to request an ALR hearing within this 15 day deadline, your license could be automatically suspended. Contact a Fort Worth DWI attorney with Kennedy & Kennedy immediately to explain the Administrative License Revocation process. We will assist you in timely requesting an ALR Hearing.

DUI Attorney Fort Worth
Criminal charges for DUI or driving under the influence in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, or Arlington can result in serious consequences and equally require a serious approach to the defense of these charges. DUI charges generally involve a minor under 21 years of age and Texas has a zero tolerance regarding a minor drinking alcohol and driving a motor vehicle. Texas law provides that it is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to operate a motor vehicle in public with "any detectable amount of alcohol" in the minor’s system. Driving under the influence is a Class C Misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $500.00, a mandatory alcohol awareness course, community service hours, and the possibility of a driver's license suspension. If you are facing DUI or driving under the influence charges contact our office immediately to discuss your case with an experienced DUI attorney in Fort Worth or Arlington. We handle all of Tarrant County for DUI charges.

Drug Lawyer Fort Worth, Arlington, Tarrant County
A drug charge is one of the most widely prosecuted crimes in Tarrant County and throughout Texas. Our drug crimes lawyers have successfully defended misdemeanor and felony drug charges including Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Dangerous Drug, Drug Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver, and Drug Manufacturing. If you have been charged or are under investigation for a drug, narcotic, or controlled substance related offense in Fort Worth, Arlington, or any other city in Tarrant County, our criminal defense lawyers can help. Drug Possession is a serious criminal charge and can carry a wide range of punishments in Texas ranging from probation or county jail time to lengthy prison sentences. Furthermore, if you are convicted of a drug charge you may also face suspension of your driver’s license. Our criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience in successfully defending misdemeanor and felony Drug Offenses.

Theft Lawyer Fort Worth, Arlington, Tarrant County
Theft accusations should be taken very seriously. Theft is considered a crime of moral turpitude and a conviction for a theft related offense can follow a person for a lifetime resulting in negative implications with current or future employment, schools and higher education, professional licenses, coach or participate in youth sports, and even the ability to rent an apartment or property. Our Fort Worth criminal lawyers have successfully obtained favorable results for our clients charged with Theft Offenses such as: theft, shoplifting, theft by check, theft of service, fraudulent removal of a writing, possession of stolen property, and embezzlement. If you have been arrested or are facing theft charges in Fort Worth, Arlington, or any other city in Tarrant County, hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer can often avoid the negative effects of a Theft Charge on your criminal record.

Clearing Your Criminal Record through Expunction
Having an arrest or criminal record can negatively affect your career and personal life. An arrest is public record and can be accessed by the general public and numerous other persons including employers, creditors, law enforcement agencies, and educators. Have you been arrested and acquitted or found Not Guilty? Arrested and your case was dismissed? Arrested and no charges filed? Our expungement attorneys can help. The Fort Worth expunction lawyers at Kennedy & Kennedy have successfully assisted clients in clearing or sealing their Tarrant County criminal records through filing a Petition for Expunction of Records. If a criminal history is negatively impacting your life, please see additional information on Expunction of Criminal Records and how an expungement of your criminal record can give you a fresh start.

Nondisclosure or Sealing Your Criminal Record
If you were ever arrested and completed Deferred Adjudication Probation for a criminal offense in Tarrant County, you may be eligible to petition the court to seal your criminal record from public disclosure through a procedure known as Nondisclosure of Criminal Records. If your case is eligible for Nondisclosure, the records relating to your arrest could be designated unavailable for public access and you could also be entitled to deny the fact that you were ever arrested, charged with a criminal offense, or placed on Deferred Adjudication Probation. If you were ever placed on Deferred Adjudication Probation, please see additional information on Nondisclosure of Records to learn how our Tarrant County Nondisclosure lawyers can assist you in sealing your criminal record.

Tarrant County Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense Attorneys
The criminal defense attorneys at Kennedy & Kennedy represent individuals accused, charged, or under investigation for criminal matters ranging from minor traffic violations and misdemeanor charges to the most serious felony offenses. Our Fort Worth criminal lawyers have successfully defended clients charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal cases such as Assault, Computer Crimes, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Drug Offenses, Driving While License Suspended, Evading Arrest, Indecent Exposure, Intoxication Offenses such as DUI, DWI, Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter, and Public Intoxication, Juvenile Law, Probation Revocation, Prostitution, Public Lewdness, Racing, Resisting Arrest, Sexual Assault, Theft Crimes including Burglary, Robbery, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Weapons Offenses.

Take a moment to view our Practice Areas section where you will find detailed information regarding the different types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases that our Tarrant County criminal lawyers handle.