Attorney Profile

Bill Booth

Bill Booth

Bill Booth, Attorney at Law
Abrams Centre: Prosperity Bank, 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 900
Dallas, TX 75243
Contact Contact Bill Booth
T: 972-671-9155
F: 972-671-9157

Visit: www.billboothcriminaldefense.com
Practice areas: Criminal Defense (40%), Criminal Defense: White Collar (30%), Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (30%)
Industry Groups: All State & Federal Criminal Offenses, Assault Family Violence, Domestic Violence, Drug Delivery, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Offenses Including Possession Of Controlled Substance & Possession With Intent To Deliver, DWI, Emplyoyee Theft, Felonies And Misdemeanors, Fraud, Narcotics Sales, Probation Violation, Shoplifting, White Collar Crime & Federal Crimes

Profile

Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist since 1984, AV-rated Preeminent Criminal Trial Lawyer, Former "Chief Felony Prosecutor" and Super Lawyer, Attorney Bill Booth is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas. His entire practice is dedicated exclusively to protecting the freedom and rights of persons being investigated or charged by local police or federal agents. With a reputation (in both State and Federal Courts throughout Dallas, Collin, Denton, and surrounding counties) for personally devoting his discreet individual attention to every client's defense, Mr. Booth has been selected by his peers (lawyers and judges who actually observe him in the courtroom) as being among the Super Lawyers, the top 5% of attorneys providing the most effective legal representation in Texas. His proven winning record reflects numerous Dismissals, Grand-Jury No-Bills and Not-guilty Verdicts, direct results of his vast experience in obtaining the best possible outcomes for all who place their trust in his remarkable expertise. With over 5,000 cases including hundreds of jury trials throughout his immensely successful career, Bill Booth provides his clients with the additional advantage of often reaching negotiated client-desired agreements without the necessity of going to trial. This invaluable client benefit is a direct result of his great reputation and his outstanding credentials as the Former "Chief Felony Prosecutor" for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. Having achieved this top-level experience on "the other side," Bill Booth is often able to save his clients from all of the extra expenses and stress involved in jury trials. Mr. Booth has been honored to receive the AV Rating, the Highest Peer-Review Rating conferred by members of the State Bar and Judiciary through the distinguished Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review. Pursuant to his top ranking by attorneys and judges validating Bill Booth's superior legal ability, his highest professional ethics and extensive professional experience, Mr. Booth is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for his Criminal Trial Practice. Most recently, since being chosen to the highly selective Litigation Counsel of America, Bill Booth is now honored among the "Top Half of 1%" in the nation as a tribute to his excellence in the art of advocacy at the trial level and his superior ethical standards and integrity. For over 25 years in private practice as a Specialist, Board Certified - Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Booth has been defending his clients being investigated or charged with committing criminal offenses. The following list is representative of his specialization: Criminal Defense in State and Federal Courts, Assault Family Violence, Domestic Violence, Shoplifting, Employee Theft, Drug Offenses, White Collar Crime, Probation Violations, All State and Federal Felonies and Misdemeanors, Assault; Burglary; Capital Offenses; Criminal Conspiracy; Criminal Fraud; Criminal Investigation, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DWI; DUI, Expungements, Embezzlement, White Collar Criminal Defense, White Collar Fraud, Criminal Law, Extortion, Federal Criminal Law, Felonies, Forgery, Grand Jury Representation, Hit and Run, Homicide, Mail Fraud, Manslaughter, Money Laundering, Murder, Probation Violation, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Theft, Stalking, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Delivery, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Offenses Including Possession Of Controlled Substance & Possession With Intent To Deliver, Narcotics Sales, Drugs and Narcotics; Controlled Substances Law, Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Internet Law; Internet Crimes, Computer Crimes, Aggravated Assault, Injury to a Child, Abandoning a Child, Endangering a Child, Deadly Conduct, Terroristic Threat, Retaliation, Credit Card Abuse, Obtaining Drugs by Forged Prescription, Indecent Exposure, Public Lewdness, Prostitution, Indecency with a Child, Child Pornography, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief, Evading Arrest, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, False Report to a Police Officer, Failure to Leave ID

Selected to:

Texas Super Lawyers 2005
Texas Super Lawyers 2004

About Bill Booth

Admitted: 1971, Texas

Honors and Awards: Highest Rating "AV": One of the Best Dallas Criminal Lawyer Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney - Martindale-Hubbell Peer-Review Rating AV, Litigation Counsel of America (Fellow) - Highly Selective "Top Half of 1%" in the nation to honor his excellence in effectiveness and accomplishment at the trial level and his superior ethical standards, "Preeminent Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer" - National Recognition in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - Criminal Trial Practice, The Former "Chief Felony Prosecutor" for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Texas Super Lawyer - Selected among the "Top 5%", best lawyers providing the most effective legal representation in Texas 
Special Licenses/Certifications: Since 1983, Board Certified - Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Admitted 1983, U.S. Supreme Court, Admitted 1984, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Admitted 1994, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Bar/Professional Activity: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
Verdicts and Settlements:  JURY TRIALS listed below:, Delivery of a Controlled Substance, 1g - 4g, 401st Judicial District Court, Collin County, Texas: NOT GUILTY, Delivery of a Controlled Substance, 4g - 200g, 401st Judicial District Court, Collin County, Texas: NOT GUILTY, Driving While Intoxicated, County Criminal Court #6, Dallas County, Texas:                            NOT GUILTY

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