Arlington, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer

Brian J. Willett stands out as the only Double Board-Certified Attorney in Criminal and Juvenile Law in Tarrant County. His extensive experience spans Texas state criminal courts, federal immigration courts, and Texas civil juvenile courts, offering a comprehensive perspective on legal defense. With three decades of dedicated legal practice, hundreds of defense trials, and three editions of his book, Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse, Brian J. Willett has developed a depth of knowledge and skill to effectively navigate complex legal issues. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to preserving family unity. Whether securing a release from jail on a criminal charge, resolving an immigration case to reunite families, or ensuring a child remains at home during a juvenile matter, Brian J. Willett consistently prioritizes protecting what matters most.

Education

• University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1991
• University of Iowa, BS, 1988

Bar Associations

• Texas State Bar

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense

HONORS & AWARDS

• AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
• Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
• Top 10 Attorney Immigration Law, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2020
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2019
• Top 100 Domestic Violence Law, Association of American Trial Lawyers, 2019
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014
• Top 100 Attorneys U.S., Top 100 Attorneys U.S., 2013
• Board Certification, Board Certified Juvenile Law, 2006
• Tarrant County Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2003
• Texas Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers, 2002

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