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Austin & Dallas Murder Defense Attorney

First Degree Murder Charges | Capital Murder | Felony Murder Charges | Homicide Charges

Murder charges are serious offenses. Even an unintentional death, such as manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide, carries severe consequences if convicted.

AFTER AN ARREST FOR MURDER OR OTHER VIOLENT CRIME, DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE OR ANYONE ELSE UNTIL YOU HAVE SOUGHT COUNSEL FROM AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER!

If you have been charged with murder, manslaughter or other killing in the Austin or Dallas, Texas, areas, you should retain the services of Criminal Defense Lawyer, Fred Burns. The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC enjoys an excellent reputation throughout Travis and Dallas Counties. Attorney Fred Burns not only has over 20 years experience with criminal law and criminal procedure (including extensive experience as a former prosecutor), but he is also a Board Certified criminal defense specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

For additional information about Fred Burns’ qualifications and some of the benefits of retaining him for your defense, please visit the Why You Want to Retain Attorney Fred Burns page.

Call (214) 821-1919 today to speak with experienced Austin & Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney and Board Certified Texas Criminal Law Specialist Fred Burns about your murder, manslaughter or other violent crime charges involving death.

Experienced Dallas & Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense Attorney, Fred Burns, can provide you with a vigorous defense against your murder, manslaughter or other capital crime charges, including the following:

  • Murder – including the unlawful killing of another person out of rage, or sudden passion without pre-meditation.
  • Capital Murder – including pre-meditated murder, killing a police officer, killing more than one person. If convicted of capital murder, you will be sentenced to life in prison or receive the death sentence.
  • Manslaughter – including recklessly killing a person without premeditation or malice.
  • Criminally Negligent Homicide – including vehicular homicide or the accidental death of an individual because of criminal negligence.

Criminal Defense Lawyer and Board Certified Specialist Fred Burns understands the stakes and provides you with a vigorous defense that includes more than 20 years of knowledge, skill and experience. His goal is to achieve the best possible results for you. He is recognized throughout Dallas & Travis Counties for his tenacity and thoroughness.

Contact Board Certified Texas Criminal Defense Specialist Fred Burns

To discuss your murder or homicide charges in confidence with an experienced Austin & Dallas criminal defense lawyer who is also a Board Certified criminal law specialist, please schedule a confidential consultation with Fred Burns by calling (214) 821-1919 or, if you prefer, fill out our intake form and Mr. Burns will contact you to schedule an appointment.

With Offices in Austin and Dallas, Texas, The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC defends individuals throughout Central and North Texas who are charged with a criminal felony or misdemeanor in state or federal court, including people charged in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville and Dallas.