Texas Defenders

We’re proud to announce that Texas Defenders has been named the 2026 Law Firm of the Year in Dallas by the Consumer Ratings Institute.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects what matters most to us: the experience of the people who trust us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

With more than 1,000 client reviews across our offices and a 5.0-star overall rating, our goal remains the same—provide experienced criminal defense, communicate with our clients, prepare every case thoroughly, and fight to protect their futures.

Thank you to our clients, our team, and everyone who has trusted Texas Defenders.

If you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges in Dallas-Fort Worth, we’re here to help.

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Read more about the recognition and our approach to criminal defense: https://www.texasdefenders.com/texas-defenders-named-2026-law-firm-of-the-year-in-dallas-by-cri

Texas Defenders Named 2026 Law Firm of the Year in Dallas by CRI Texas Defenders has been named the 2026 Law Firm of the Year in Dallas by the Consumer Ratings Institute. Learn what the recognition means, how client reviews factored into the award, and how Texas Defenders represents people facing DWI, drug, assault, theft, weapons and other criminal charges throu...

We’re proud to announce that Texas Defenders attorney David Payma has been named to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 for Texas for 2026.

This recognition honors David’s dedication to criminal defense, commitment to his clients, and work protecting the rights and futures of people accused of crimes throughout North Texas.

Please join us in congratulating David on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more here: https://www.texasdefenders.com/texas-defenders-attorney-david-payma-named-to-the-national-academy-of-criminal-defense-attorneys-top-10-under-40-for-2026

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🚓 Dallas drivers, take notice: Dallas Police are expanding freeway and tollway patrols across the city — and that means more traffic enforcement, more stops, and potentially more arrests.

A routine traffic stop can quickly turn into an investigation for DWI, drug possession, unlawful weapon possession, outstanding warrants, or other criminal charges.

We put together a new guide explaining what’s changing, what Dallas drivers should expect, and most importantly, what you should — and should not — do if you’re pulled over.

Know your rights before you see the flashing lights.

Read the full guide: https://www.texasdefenders.com/dallas-police-are-increasing-freeway-patrols-what-drivers-need-to-know-about-traffic-stops-dwi-arrests-drug-charges-and-their-rights

If a Dallas traffic stop turns into an arrest or criminal charge, call Texas Defenders at 214-306-9696.

Dallas Police Are Increasing Freeway Patrols: What Drivers Need to Know About Traffic Stops, DWI Arrests, Drug Charges, and Their Rights Dallas Police are taking a much larger role in freeway and tollway enforcement across Dallas. For drivers, that means increased interaction with DPD officers on major highways—and potentially more traffic stops that develop into DWI, drug possession, weapons, warrant, and other criminal investigat...

🎙️ David Payma Featured on The TrustCast Show

We’re excited to share that Texas Defenders’ David Payma was recently invited to sit down with The TrustCast Show for an in-depth conversation about criminal defense, leadership, building a successful law practice, and the experiences that have shaped his career.

David has spent his career fighting for people when the stakes are high, and this conversation offers a chance to hear more about the attorney (and person) behind that work.

🎥 Check out the full interview on The TrustCast Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tCxjnYxJIqk&pp=0gcJCRMMAYcqIYzv

David Payma on Leading Texas Defenders Through Four Thousand Criminal Cases Across North Texas What happens when a young man from Dallas volunteers at the Texas A...

We’re proud to share that Texas Defender and Dallas criminal defense attorney David Payma was published today in The Dallas Morning News.

In his commentary, “Dallas Municipal Court is broken. Here’s the proof,” David takes a hard look at the numbers behind the Dallas Court from case backlogs and outdated technology to millions in taxpayer spending and performance goals the court repeatedly fails to meet.

Criminal defense isn’t just about defending people accused of crimes. It’s also about holding the justice system accountable.

David does that every day for our clients. In this piece, he’s asking Dallas to demand the same accountability for its taxpayers.

Read David’s full commentary in The Dallas Morning News:
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/dallas-municipal-court-broken-budget-22398473.php

Dallas Municipal Court is broken. Here's the proof Dallas Municipal Court wastes taxpayer money while failing to meet performance targets. It suffers from outdated technology, severe case backlogs, excess capacity and poor accountability.