Atty. Bob Gill
Bob Gill is recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent criminal law attorneys in North Texas. He is a retired state criminal district court judge who has devoted his entire thirty-four-year legal career to the practice of criminal law.
Profile Summary
About Bob Gill at a glance
Bob Gill is a Co Founder based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Gill & Brissette. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, ip, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1978). Active member of State Bar of Texas, Member, 1981 - Present Tarrant County Bar Association, Member Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2013 – Present Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Former Member. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Bob Gill is recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent criminal law attorneys in North Texas
- He is a retired state criminal district court judge who has devoted his entire thirty-four-year legal career to the practice of criminal law
- In addition to nearly 15 years on the bench, Bob served over 17 years as an assistant criminal district attorney in Tarrant County, serving from 1981 through 1992 and then from 2008 through 2014
- During his career, Bob has been involved in some of the most complicated and high-profile criminal cases in Tarrant and surrounding counties
- He successfully tried numerous death penalty cases both as a judge and as a prosecutor, as well as trying cases involving many other types of criminal offenses
- As a judge, Bob presided over more than 500 jury trials of felony cases and as a prosecutor handled hundreds more
- In addition to being Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1988, Bob has also written and lectured extensively on criminal law topics
- As a criminal defense attorney Bob is committed to providing effective, quality representation to each and every one of his clients
- Known for extensive knowledge of criminal law, diligent preparation and top-notch courtroom skills, Bob is the right choice for your important case
- PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • Assistant Criminal District Attorney-- Tarrant County 1981-92 and 2008-2014 • Private Practice since January 2015 • Presiding Judge, 213th Criminal District Court-- Jan. 1993-May 2007 • Presiding Judge over Tarrant County Criminal Courts --1997 • Local Administrative Judge-- Tarrant County 1997-98 and 2003-4 • Board Certified in Criminal Law since 1988 • Approved for Death Penalty Cases in 8th Admin
- Judicial Region SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, Current Trends in Forensic Science (2015) • Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Capital Seminar (May 2015) • Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office Grand Rounds, Digital Forensics (April 2015) • Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Digital Forensics (March 2015) • Tarrant County Young Lawyers When Lawyers Run For Office: Ethical Considerations of Political Campaigns (2013) • The Center For American And International Law Capital and Non-Capital Training For The Prosecution (2013) • The Center For American And International Law Emerging Trends in Capital Trial Prosecution (2012) • Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Electronic Discovery (2012) • State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course (2011) • Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association Video Evidence Symposium and Training Conference (2011) • The Center For American And International Law Actual Innocence: Establishing Innocence or Guilt (2010) • Course Director—State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course, Death Penalty Workshop (2010) • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Sexual Assault Conference (2010) • Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Annual Criminal and Civil Law Update (2010) • State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Course (2010) • Tarrant County Bar Association, Ethical Practice of Criminal Law in Tarrant County (2010) • Course Director—State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Course, Death Penalty Workshop (2009) • Tarrant County Bar Association, Trial by Movie (2009) • Texas Center for the Judiciary, Capital Murder Seminar (2008) • Texas Center for the Judiciary, College For New Judges (2006) • National Judicial College, Managing the Capital Case in Texas (2006) • Texas Center for the Judiciary, Criminal Justice Conference (2006) • Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Death Penalty Law (2005) • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Rusty Duncan Criminal Law Seminar (2000) • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Attacking Forensic Evidence and Child Abuse Seminar (2001) • Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, Current Trends in Forensic Science (2001) • Criminal Justice Advocacy Institute, Jury Selection (1995) • Leadership Colleyville, The Tarrant County Justice System (1995) • Texas Municipal Courts Training Center, Felony Court Jurisdiction (1993) • State Bar of Texas, Sex Drugs and DNA: Use and Abuse of Scientific Evidence (1991) • Juvenile Justice Seminar, Gangs Update (1991) • State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Course (1990) • State of Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, DNA Fingerprinting (1990) • State Bar of Texas, Practice Skills Course (1989) • Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Prosecutor Trial Skills Course (1988-92) LAW-RELATED PUBLICATIONS • Texas Criminal Lawyers Handbook – James Publishing (Updated annually) • Texas Criminal Forms – James Publishing (Updated annually) • Interview Rooms: Design for Safety and Utility—The Police Chief, The Professional Voice of Law Enforcement, November 2013, International Association of Chiefs of Police • DNA Testing Handbook For Prosecutors – Texas District and County Attorneys Association – 1990 • Preparing A Case For Trial—Texas Prosecutor’s DWI Trial Manual (1989) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS • State Bar of Texas, Member, 1981 - Present • Tarrant County Bar Association, Member • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2013 – Present • Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member • Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Former Member
Practice Areas Explained
Bob Gill's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bob Gill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Bob Gill is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Bob Gill is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Bob Gill is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Fort Worth or all attorneys in Texas.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Bob Gill
Where is Bob Gill's law office located?
What practice areas does Bob Gill handle?
How long has Bob Gill practiced law?
Where did Bob Gill go to law school?
How can I contact Bob Gill for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.