Atty. Robert Keating
Attorney Rob Keating has successfully represented individuals charged with crimes ranging from serious felony offenses to minor municipal citations in counties all across Texas. Rob has a unique perspective gained by his broad life experiences before becoming an attorney.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 12+ Years Experience
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About Robert Keating at a Glance
Robert Keating is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Michael & Associates. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas United States District Court fo (2014). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2014) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale B.S. (—). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Keating
- Attorney Rob Keating has successfully represented individuals charged with crimes ranging from serious felony offenses to minor municipal citations in counties all across Texas
- Rob has a unique perspective gained by his broad life experiences before becoming an attorney
- Shortly after he graduated from high school in Decatur, Texas, he joined the U.S
- Navy, where he served for ten years aboard attack submarines
- After leaving the Navy, he worked as a corporate trainer, developing his public speaking skills, before attending law school
- While in law school at Southern Methodist University, Rob gained valuable experience as an intern with both the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office
- As a firearms enthusiast, Rob is an NRA-certified Pistol Instructor, Home Firearms Safety Instructor, and Range Safety Officer
- He is a former Texas License to Carry a Handgun Instructor and is an affiliated attorney with the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network
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Robert Keating's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Keating handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
DUI / DWI Defense in Dallas
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Criminal Defense 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 Robert Keating
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 Robert Keating's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Keating brings 12+ 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 dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes, Robert Keating 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 Robert Keating 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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