Atty. Shawn Paschall
Attorney Shawn W. Paschall is board certified in criminal law as designated by the Board of Legal Specialization backed by a track record of success, having tried over 100 jury trials with favorable results Fewer than 8% of attorneys in Texas are board certified.
Assault & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 30+ Years Experience
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About Shawn Paschall at a Glance
Shawn Paschall is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Cole Paschall Law. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States Court of Appeals (1996). Educated at St. Mary's University (J.D., 1996) and University of Oklahoma (B.S., 1993). Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Shawn Paschall
- Attorney Shawn W. Paschall is board certified in criminal law as designated by the Board of Legal Specialization backed by a track record of success, having tried over 100 jury trials with favorable results Fewer than 8% of attorneys in Texas are board certified
- To be board certified an attorney must have substantial trial experience in the field and pass a grueling day-long exam
- They are vetted by their peers and judges who have witnessed them in trial
- Shawn has been board certified since 2011
- To maintain board certification the attorney must have annual training in the field over and above the minimum required for other attorneys
- EXPERIENCE Attorney Paschall is a former felony prosecutor in Tom Green and Tarrant counties where he served for 9 years
- During this time he learned the system from the inside and gain valuable insight on what prosecutors are looking for in a case
- He also served three years as a prosecutor in the Crimes Against Children Unit which provided valuable experience
- The cases he worked on include: continuous sexual abuse of a child, aggravated sexual assault of a child, sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child–These cases are very challenging because the stakes are so incredibly high
- As a prosecutor, Mr. Paschall trained prosecutors, police officers and child abuse investigators how to approach these cases
- Now he can help you
- We defend a limited number of these cases
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS As a member of the Board of Directors for The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Shawn had the pleasure of representing criminal lawyers in Texas
- TCDLA shapes legislation, trains attorneys, and stands ready to defend our own against overzealous judges and prosecutors
- In addition, Attorney Paschall is one of only a handful of attorneys who are approved to handle capital murder defense cases in Tarrant County
- Attorneys must have the experience and training necessary to defend these cases
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Shawn Paschall's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Paschall handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
DUI / DWI Defense in Fort Worth
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Criminal Defense in Fort Worth
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
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 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.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose Shawn Paschall
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 Shawn Paschall's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and dv defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Shawn Paschall brings 30+ 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, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Shawn Paschall can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Shawn Paschall 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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