Niles S. Illich

Niles S. Illich, based in Dallas, Texas, is a highly skilled attorney specializing in criminal appellate law. He holds a board certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction shared by fewer than 200 attorneys among over 60,000 in Texas. Many who hold this certification are state employees or judges.

Niles began his legal career at the First Court of Appeals in Houston, where he drafted preliminary versions of criminal opinions under the guidance of a justice. This early experience set the foundation for his focus on criminal appeals.

His practice has since concentrated on representing clients in criminal appeals across both state and federal courts. Niles has engaged in cases at the Supreme Court of the United States during the petition stage and has participated in briefing and oral arguments at the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. He has represented clients in every appellate court in Texas that handles criminal appeals.

Throughout his career, Niles has appeared in more than 150 criminal appeals. His extensive experience covers a broad spectrum of cases, including capital murder, sex offenses, and driving while intoxicated.