State and Federal Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 57+ Years Experience
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About Michael P. Carnes at a Glance
Michael P. Carnes is an Associate based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith And Uhl Llp. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1969). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1969) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Texas Criminal Trial Lawyers Association National Association of Former U, S, and Attorneys. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael P. Carnes
- Mr. Michael P. Carnes is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, trial practice, state and federal criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1967, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Michael practices at Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl, LLP in Dallas, TX
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Michael P. Carnes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P. Carnes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Criminal Defense in Dallas
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Federal Crimes in Dallas
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White Collar Crimes in Dallas
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 Dallas 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 venue, 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Michael P. Carnes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael P. Carnes's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael P. Carnes brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Michael P. Carnes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Michael P. Carnes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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