Atty. Sheena Winkfield
Sheena Winkfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Sheena is a Senior Associate in Varghese Summersett’s Criminal Defense Division , where her primary focus is defending clients facing serious felony charges.
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Sheena Winkfield is a criminal defense attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Varghese Summersett PLLC. Educated at Texas A&M University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Southlake Style (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sheena Winkfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Sheena is a Senior Associate in Varghese Summersett’s Criminal Defense Division , where her primary focus is defending clients facing serious felony charges
- Before transitioning to private practice, Sheena served as a felony prosecutor in Tarrant and Dallas Counties, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal law, high-stakes trials, and case strategy
- During her legal career, Sheena has handled virtually every type of criminal case, ranging from DWI to capital murder, as well as federal offenses
- She is a formidable trial attorney known for her strong presence, persuasive arguments, and ability to handle complex cases under pressure
- Sheena, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sheena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 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.
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