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Peter Barrett,      highly experienced criminal defense attorney, has successfully represented well over 1,000 criminal defendant's cases over        past 13 years. His practice      devoted exclusively       Texas criminal defense, including drug cases, juvenile cases, violence,        ft, sex crimes, white collar         federal crimes. He has won acquittals        numerous clients facing serious offenses         minimizing consequences        many others. His expertise includes complex criminal litigation       multiple charges at        state         federal levels

In        field       criminal defense, Peter Barrett maintains      longstanding reputation       one of        finest defense attorneys      Dallas, Texas, pursuing        his clients every possible approach to        charges brought against        m. His positive working relationship          colleagues      his field, prosecutors         judges alike, has benefited his clients over      period       many years         has consistently afforded excellent results.

The outcome       any criminal charge or accusation has lifelong consequences        both you         your loved ones. With your future in        balance, it      imperative that you acquire        services       a highly skilled, experienced         knowledgeable Dallas criminal attorney. Dallas criminal lawyer Peter Barrett      dedicated       aggressively supporting your rights          tenacity         diligence         negotiating through all phases of        legal process       achieve        you        most favorable outcome possible.

University       Arizona, B.A.      Economics

St. Mary's University School       Law

Practicing since 1994

Licensed       practice      each of        four Federal Districts      Texas,       well as        United States Court       Appeals, 5th District.

Former President (2005) of        Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Extensive trial experience, both      State         Federal court.

Has successfully represented numerous law enforcement officers, including        former Sheriff       Rockwell County,       well       an officer alleged       have been involved in        Dallas "Fake Drug" scandal.

Just      sample of        types       Federal matters Peter has successfully defended include: Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, Health Care Fraud         Conspiracy       Distribute Narcotics.

Client charged          Murder, acquitted       that charge         subsequently convicted       a lesser offense.

Client charged          Sexual Assault         Rape, facing 20 years      prison, found Not Guilty at trial.

Significant experience defending those accused       serious, large-scale embezzlements.

Numerous clients found Not Guilty at trial when charged          Aggravated Assault (and were facing 2-20 years)

Many clients found Not Guilty at trial after being charged          Aggravated Assault       a Child (and were facing 5-99 years)

Areas       Practice:
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation

Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1994
U.S. District Court Northern District       Texas, 1995
U.S. District Court Southern District       Texas, 1995
U.S. District Court Eastern District       Texas, 1995
U.S. District Court Western District       Texas, 1995
U.S. District Court Northern District       Oklahoma, 1998

Education:
St. Mary's University School       Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1994
J.D., Doctor       Jurisprudence

University       Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1991
B.A., Bachelor       Arts
Major: Economics

Fraternities/Sororities:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon