AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PARKER COUNTY
CRIMINAL LAW
- FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS
- DWI DUI
- MURDER
- AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
- SEXUAL ASSAULT
- BURGLARY OF A HABITATION
- THEFT – SHOPLIFTING
- AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
- DRUG CASES
- ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE
- APPEALS
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
- EXPUNCTION AND PUBLIC NONDISCLOSURE
- INJURY TO A CHILD
- INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER
- JUVENILE
- INTERNET CRIME
- INDECENCY WITH CHILD
- BOND REDUCTIONS
- EXTRADITION
AREAS OF EMERGING IMPORTANCE
REAL CONSEQUENCES OF ARREST AND CONVICTION
- DEFERRED ADJUDICATED PROBATION
- SEALING CRIMINAL HISTORIES
IS SCIENCE ALWAYS RIGHT? NOT NECESSARILY
PARKER COUNTY / WEATHERFORD, TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
GEORGE MACKEY - BOARD CERTIFIED IN CRIMINAL LAW
Texans have always fought for their freedom. Texans believe in liberty and the constitution.
Mackey is a native born Texan. Since 1983 the Mackey Law Firm has defended citizens against criminal charges. It has been said and it is true that you need a criminal defense attorney with “experience that counts.” Experience that shows a winning record in criminal cases, the Mackey Law Firm knows how to defend against criminal charges having defended death penalty cases to traffic tickets. The goal is to get your case dismissed or a reduction in your charge.
The founding and managing partner, George Mackey, began his criminal law career in 1974 as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office. He quickly rose in the ranks and became a chief felony prosecutor in three different felony courts. Many of the high profile cases he prosecuted were documented in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Now as a criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of criminal law experience, this is the law firm that can protect your rights and your future.
Criminal Defense of First DNA Murder Case in Texas
Having established a tough trial lawyer reputation as a prosecutor, Mackey, upon leaving the DA’s office soon established his reputation in coming to the defense of clients in criminal cases. The Mackey Law Firm defended the first DNA murder case in Texas. The case established the legal precedent for DNA admissibility in Texas and is a landmark case frequently cited by courts. This is yet another example of the type of experience and toughness that the Mackey Law Firm can bring to bear in your case.
Experience that Counts
As the premier criminal defense firm in the Metroplex, the Mackey Law Firm has the experience to get results against all odds. Mackey has now been named as a National Top 100 Trial Lawyers in criminal defense. You deserve a board certified lawyer in criminal defense to represent your best interests.
Mackey Law Firm in Death Penalty Cases
No client represented by the Mackey Law Firm has received the death penalty. The Mackey Law Firm has avoided the death sentence for the clients the firm has represented in capital cases.
Criminal Defense of First DNA Murder Case in Texas and One of Few DNA Exonerations in Tarrant County
Not only did the Mackey Law firm defend the first DNA murder case in Texas which is still cited by courts, the Mackey Law Firm tried a jury trial in which the client was exonerated from guilt by post conviction DNA evidence due in large measure by the firm’s efforts.
First Degree Murder Reduced to a Misdemeanor
In a jury trial for murder, the firm was successful in obtaining a jury verdict reducing a first decree murder case which carries a maximum of life or 99 years in prison to a misdemeanor. Results count.