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Law Firm Overview

Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl LLP is one of the Southwest's premier full-service criminal defense firms. Each partner has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and published in Texas Monthly magazine. We represent and advise clients in all areas of criminal law, with particular emphasis on white collar matters. Our clients range from individuals to Fortune 500 corporations. Our attorneys have vast experience trying cases in both state and federal courts throughout the nation.

Our attorneys also have extensive experience in Grand Jury investigations, as well as in parallel civil and criminal proceedings. There are few, if any, limits to the types of criminal cases our attorneys are qualified to handle.

All of our attorneys are former high-level state and/or federal prosecutors. We have an experienced network of former law enforcement agents serving as investigators, consultants, analysts, accountants, and experts to assist us in investigating and preparing the best defense for our clients. As former federal and state prosecutors, we know through experience how to defend our clients on all fronts, thoroughly and effectively.

Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl LLP is accustomed to high profile cases. For years, we have represented companies, professionals, and executives involved in criminal investigations. We know these are serious matters, with the reputation, good will, and financial security of individuals or companies at stake. We defend our clients with every strategy, tactic, and ounce of energy at our disposal.

Our greatest victories are the ones that do not appear in the media. In many instances, we succeed in convincing the government to close an investigation without filing any charges against our clients and prior to the adverse publicity that otherwise would inevitably follow. We relentlessly work to minimize risk and maximize our clients’ best interests.

Nevertheless, when necessary, we try the case. We are indefatigable in our trial preparation. We spend countless hours analyzing the facts, interviewing, and preparing witnesses. We use experienced, credible investigators, experts, and specialists for support. We painstakingly review and creatively use the law. At trial, the goal is simple: to win.

At FHSU, no case is too difficult, and no case is treated as routine. We know that your case is critically important to you; that makes it critically important to us. We understand that your financial and personal freedom, as well as your reputation, is on the line when you turn to us. When you are threatened with a fight for your freedom, contact FHSU.

White Collar Crime
Federal Criminal Defense
Computer Crimes
Theft and Property Crimes
Domestic Violence
Weapons Violations
Drug Crimes
Homicide
Sex Crimes
Non-Disclosures
DWI Overview
Administrative License Revocations
Field Tests and Breath Tests
Occupational Driver's Licenses
DWI Penalties

Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl, in Dallas, Texas, represents clients throughout the United States and the State of Texas including Dallas County, Collin County, Denton County, Tarrant County, Rockwall County, Ellis County, Harris County, Travis County, and the cities of Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Denton, Fort Worth, Irving, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, Allen, Lewisville McKinney, University Park, Highland Park, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Rockwall.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Defense 30%
• DUI/DWI 35%
• Litigation & Appeals
• White Collar Crimes 35%
• Criminal Fraud
• Drug Violations
• Federal
• Felonies
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Misdemeanor
• Parole and Probation
• Sex Offenses
• Military Law

Representative Cases

• DWI 2nd involving an accident, prominent Dallas business man, case reduced to lessor offense of Obstruction of a Highway, Probation
• Police officer charged with Aggravated Assault, case No Billed by Rockwall Grand Jury
• Aggravated Assault, Plano man, charge rejected by Collin County District Attorney's Office
• Assault charge, Allen business woman, case dismissed
• Indecency with a child, prominent Houston area business man, not guilty
• Possession with intent to deliver two pounds of methamphetamine, nurse visiting from Missouri, Motion to Suppress granted, case dismissed
• Aggravated assault of a police officer, Richardson engineer, case No Billed by Dallas Grand Jury
• Assault, College student, case rejected by District Attorney's Office
• Improper relationship between Educator with Student, West Texas Teacher, case dismissed
• Murder, Denton County man, case No Billed by Grand Jury
• Two cases of Indecency with a Child, Repeat offender, felony dismissed by District Attorney, plead to misdemeanor
• Embezzlement, Plano office manager, case No Billed by Grand Jury
• Assault of a Security Guard, Third degree felony, Dallas salesman, case rejected by police department
• Sexual Assault, Dallas college student, case rejected by Police Department
• Possession with intent to deliver kilo of cocaine, Dallas man, repeat offender, motion to suppress granted, case dismissed
• Assault Family Violence, Desoto man, case rejected by District Attorney's office
• Felony theft, Son of prominent Dallas business owner, case No Billed by grand jury
• Family violence, assault, Dallas CPA, case reduced to class C misdemeanor
• Felony deadly conduct, Rockwall businessman, case dismissed
• DWI, college student, case dismissed after defense investigation
• Aggravated Assault, Plano teenager, case rejected by District Attorney's Office.
• Indecency with a Child, Houston businessman, Jury Trial, Not Guilty.
• Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, Richardson Engineer, "No Billed" by Grand Jury
• Two cases of Indecency with a Child, Garland man, felonies dismissed and case plead to misdemeanor.
• Embezzlement, Plano Officer, case "No Billed" by Grand Jury.
• Improper Relationship between Educator and Student, West Texas teacher, case dismissed by District Attorney's Office.
• Possession with Intent to Deliver, Dallas man, case dismissed.
• Assault, SMU Law Student, case rejected by District Attorney's Office.
• Felony Theft, Son of prominent Dallas Business owner, case "No Billed" by Grand Jury.
• Family Violence, Dallas CPA, case reduced to misdemeanor
• Assault of Security Guard, Dallas Salesman, case rejected by District Attorney's Office
• Aggravated Assault, Dallas College student, case reduced at Grand Jury, later dismissed.
• Deadly Conduct, Retired Rockwall engineer, case reduced to misdemeanor, later dismissed.
• Sexual Assault, Richardson College student, charges dropped.
• Two cases of Aggravated Assault, Dallas bartender, case reduced to misdemeanor and given one year probation.
• Mortgage Fraud, Dallas Real Estate Broker, Prosecution declined.
• Aggravated Assault Family Violence, Plano Financial advisor, case reduced to misdemeanor at Grand Jury, later dimissed.
• Murder, Euless man, case "No Billed" by Grand Jury.
• Felony Theft/Receiving Stolen Property, Dallas woman, case rejected by District Attorney's Office.
• DWI, Dallas Investment Banker, case dismissed.
• Soliciting Prostitution, Resident alien, case reduced to misdemeanor, given deferred probation.
• Tampering with a Government Record, Plano male, reduced to Class C misdemeanor.
• Assault, Southlake man, case dismissed
• Possession of a Controlled Substance by Prescription Fraud, case dimissed.

West Practice Categories

Grand Jury Proceedings, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Felonies, White Collar Crimes, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, Military Law, Courts-Martial & Discharge, Military Justice