Troy P. Burleson

Troy P. Burleson is renowned as one of Texas's leading criminal defense attorneys. Since 2006, he has achieved more than 400 NOT GUILTY verdicts for his clients. Year after year, his exemplary trial work has been acknowledged by the legal community.

In addition to securing numerous NOT GUILTY verdicts, Attorney Burleson has successfully obtained hundreds of dismissals and charge reductions for clients. His dedication and skill as a Texas criminal trial attorney have garnered him widespread state and national recognition. His accolades include being named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine from 2016 to 2019, a distinction awarded to less than 2% of Texas lawyers. From 2010 to 2015, he was also recognized as a Texas Rising Star by the same publication.

Burleson has been honored as a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association and as a Top 40 Under 40 by the same organization. AVVO has awarded him a Perfect 10 Superb Rating for DWI Defense and recognized him as a Client's Choice DWI Attorney. From 2009 to 2018, he was named Collin County Trial Lawyer of the Year for achieving the most Not Guilty Verdicts annually in the county.

Attorney Burleson has been featured in both state and national media for his outstanding trial work. In 2016, his exposure of a DPS forensic scientist during trial garnered significant media attention. Notably, he was the first DWI defense attorney in Texas to compel a State's expert witness to invoke the 5th Amendment during cross-examination. This pivotal moment impacted nearly 20,000 prosecutions statewide, offering previously convicted defendants the chance for new trials.

A proud alumnus of SMU, Burleson excelled as a national champion in mock trial and was a member of the law review. He represents clients facing criminal charges in Collin, Dallas, and Denton.