Austin & Dallas Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer

Certified Criminal Law Specialist

When your freedom is on the line, you want the very best possible representation from a criminal defense attorney who can provide you with a zealous defense against serious criminal charges.

Located in Dallas & Austin, Texas, The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC, features Defense Attorney Fred Burns, a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist (Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization).

Why Should You Demand a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist?

The qualifications to become a board certified specialist in Texas are rigorous. For that reason, relatively few attorneys in Texas are Board Certified Specialists. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, working in conjunction with the Texas Bar Association, requires an applicant to have tried a minimum of 10-15 cases in state and/or federal court, as well as have more than 5 years of substantial experience in criminal law in order to even qualify for a rigorous exam to become Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist.

Board Certification Requirements

In addition to the substantial experience requirements and passing a difficult exam, the applicant must also adhere to stringent continuing education requirements in order to maintain his or her certification.

Dallas & Austin Board Certified Specialist

Fred Burns fulfilled all the requirements necessary to become a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law in 1993. The Board recertifies specialists every five years in order to ensure that they have followed Texas’ strict requirements for maintaining certification. Fred Burns has been recertified twice, and will have his third recertification presented in December 2008.

What Does Fred Burns’ Certification as a Criminal Defense Specialist Mean to You?

By retaining the services of a Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer such as Fred Burns, you can have confidence that the information you are being provided is accurate and current. In addition, you can also have confidence that your attorney has extensive, unique, in-depth experience in criminal law and is not learning the ropes with your freedom on the line.

These factors are important when weighing evidence or a plea offer, or when your fate and future are in the hands of a judge or jury.

Criminal Defense Attorney Fred Burns is Board Certified in the area of Criminal Law. He has been a Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist for 15 years. At The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC, we believe your future is too important to trust to someone with less experience.

Contact Criminal Defense Specialist Fred Burns

To discuss your case in confidence with an experienced Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, please schedule a confidential consultation with Fred Burns by calling 512-826-5120 for the greater Austin area or (214) 821-1919 for the greater Dallas area or, if you prefer, fill out our intake form and Mr. Burns will contact you to schedule an appointment.