Assault Lawyers in Texas

Your best defense Against Assault Charges

When you're facing assault charges in Texas, your future is on the line. At Barbieri Law Firm, our team of assault lawyers brings deep courtroom experience and a proven track record to your defense. We represent clients in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and surrounding counties-and we know how to fight strategically, whether the allegation stems from a misunderstanding, a domestic conflict, or a public altercation.

With decades of experience and former prosecutors on our team, we understand both sides of the courtroom. And with more than 20 years of success without losing an assault trial by jury, we bring confidence and clarity to a confusing process.

Need an experienced team of assault lawyers in Texas? Call now for a free, private consultation.

Types of Assault

If you're facing any of the following allegations, our Texas assault lawyers are ready to help:

• Simple Assault – Threats or minor contact (typically a misdemeanor)
• Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Physical harm that causes pain or injury (Class A misdemeanor)
• Aggravated Assault – Involving a deadly weapon or serious injury (felony)
• Family Violence Assault – Assault involving a spouse, family member, or partner
• Assault on a Public Servant – Enhanced charges for incidents involving police, EMTs, or public officials

Strategic Defense

Under Texas Penal Code §22.01, assault includes intentional threats, causing injury, or physical contact without consent. Depending on the case details, we build strong defenses such as:

• Self-defense or protection of others/property
• Lack of intent
• Insufficient or flawed evidence
• Legal justification (such as necessity or public duty)

Our lawyers guide you through every step of the criminal process, from arraignments and pretrial motions to trial strategy.

Our Process

Free Confidential Consultation

We start with a one-on-one conversation where we listen, ask key questions, and begin assessing your legal situation.

Case Review & Early Action

Our in-house investigator reviews police reports, statements, and any available evidence, eliminating the delays and added costs of outsourcing. If you’re under investigation, we may be able to intervene early.

Strategic Legal Plan

Every assault case is different. Once we understand the details, we develop a personalized legal strategy focused on dismissal, reduction, or acquittal, depending on what’s possible in your case.

Proactive Defense

We don’t wait for the DA to act. Our lawyers file motions, challenge weak evidence, and negotiate aggressively.

Courtroom Advocacy or Case Resolution

Whether through a favorable plea deal or a full trial, we fight for the best outcome possible. You’ll always know where your case stands, what’s coming next, and what your options are.

Assault Lawyers: Frequently Asked Questions

How Our Assault Lawyers Defend You

Assault in Texas covers a broad range of conduct, from verbal threats to serious physical harm. Under Texas Penal Code § 22.01, a person commits assault if they:

• Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily injury to another person,
• Threaten someone with imminent bodily harm, or
• Engage in offensive or provocative physical contact without consent.

The severity of the charge depends on several factors, including the level of injury, whether a weapon was involved, and the relationship between the parties. Assault can range from a Class C misdemeanor (like a push or slap) to a first-degree felony (such as aggravated assault involving serious bodily injury or a deadly weapon).

Even a misdemeanor assault conviction in Texas can carry serious consequences—jail time, fines, protective orders, and a criminal record that affects your future. Felony assault charges are even more devastating and can lead to years in prison.

Facing a criminal charge in Texas is overwhelming. But you don’t have to face it alone. With Barbieri Law Firm on your side, you’re informed, prepared, and fully defended at every step.

We don’t wait around for the prosecution to build a case—we strategically build your defense first. Regardless of the stage of your case, we’re by your side for:

• Arraignments and bond hearings
• Motions to suppress damaging evidence
• Pretrial strategy and negotiations
• Full trial defense when necessary

What to Expect in a Texas Assault Case

We know being accused of an assault crime can feel scary and confusing. But you don’t have to face it alone. You may be investigated long before you’re arrested. That’s where an expert criminal defense lawyer can come in to help mount a defense before the State decides to file charges. If the State files charges, a criminal case then moves through the court system in a systematic way.

Here are the usual stages in a criminal case:

1. Investigation – Police or others gather information
2. Pre-Filing – The case might still be under review
3. Case Filed – Charges are officially made
4. Trial or Plea – Your case goes to court, or a deal is made
5. Case Disposition – A decision is made
6. Closing – Your case is wrapped up

Click the button below to download our Legal Process Roadmap resource.

If You’re Under Investigation

If your case is still under investigation, we may be able to intervene before charges are even filed.

If your case is still in the investigation stage, it’s a crucial time to have a lawyer involved. Your attorney will stay in contact with law enforcement to monitor developments and prepare you for what may come next. If charges are likely, we’ll help you make a plan—so if an arrest is coming, you can handle it calmly and with a clear strategy.

Even before you step into a courtroom, your legal team is already working. Our paralegals regularly check with the court to track whether charges have been filed or if a grand jury hearing is scheduled. We’ll keep you updated on every new development—so nothing catches you off guard.

In-House Investigator for Superior Case Management

A seasoned 36-year law enforcement veteran now leads our investigations team. She will handle everything from gathering evidence to preparing reports and providing testimony, working directly with our legal team to tailor strategies and ensure the best defense possible for our clients.

• With an in-house investigator, we eliminate the delays and added costs of outsourcing, enabling faster action and more precise case strategies that lead to better outcomes for our clients.

How Charges Are Filed in Texas

There are two ways charges typically move forward:

• By Information: Common for misdemeanors and less serious offenses. The DA files the charge directly.
• By Indictment: Used for felonies. A grand jury reviews the case and decides if there’s enough evidence to move forward.

Once charges are filed.

Once charges are filed, you become the defendant and your case is assigned a cause number and a court date.

Here’s a breakdown of key court appearances in most criminal cases:

• Arraignment or Initial Appearance: Your first court date. The judge reads the charges, and you enter a plea—guilty or not guilty. Evidence sharing begins here.
• Status Conferences / Announcement Settings: These check-in hearings track progress. Your lawyer may be negotiating with the DA or still reviewing the evidence.
• Pretrial Hearings: Your attorney may ask the judge to dismiss weak evidence or challenge how it was obtained.

Your Case, Your Decision

After building your defense, your case will reach a decision point:

• Plea Deal: The DA may offer a deal. We’ll explain the pros, the risks, and your options clearly. You stay in control—we’re here to guide, not pressure.
• Trial: If you reject the plea, we’ll prepare for trial before a judge or jury, where your case is fully argued and defended.

Disposition Stage: The Final Step

This is where the case is resolved—either by a plea agreement, a jury verdict, or a judge’s ruling after trial. It’s the most serious part of the process, and where everything we’ve done comes to a head.

Real Results: Assault charges

Dismissal Secured Through Strategic Affidavit of Non-Prosecution

In a recent assault case, our client was facing serious consequences after a domestic dispute led to criminal charges. Recognizing the situation was more complex than the police report suggested, our attorney quickly opened lines of communication with the alleged victim—who expressed they never wanted to press charges.

We guided them through the lawful process of preparing an Affidavit of Non-Prosecution, ensuring it was clear, voluntary, and detailed. Once submitted, we leveraged the affidavit in discussions with the prosecution, highlighting the lack of intent, mutual context, and absence of ongoing threat. As a result, the State dismissed the case, sparing our client from a criminal conviction and the collateral damage that comes with it.

Turning Prosecutorial Insight into Case Dismissals

When a client was facing a felony Assault Family Violence charge, managing attorney Carrie Thomas—a former Chief Felony Prosecutor for Collin County—used her deep knowledge of how assault cases are built and challenged the State’s assumptions early. Through strategic negotiations and a detailed review of the evidence, she convinced the prosecutor to refuse the case entirely due to insufficient proof.

This is the power of having a former prosecutor on your side—someone who knows how the other side thinks, and how to shut a case down before it ever reaches a courtroom.

Did you know?

Temper tantrums can become assault charges?

Do you think losing your temper at a kids’ sporting event is no big deal? Texas law says otherwise. Yelling, threatening, or making physical contact with a referee, coach, or even another parent can quickly escalate into assault charges.

Texas is A Stand Your Ground State?

Stand Your Ground isn’t just a phrase—it’s the law in Texas. If you’re attacked in a place you’re legally allowed to be, you don’t have to retreat before defending yourself. Texas law supports your right to use force when it’s truly necessary.

Call Barbieri Law Firm—Because the Right Assault Lawyers Can Change Your Life.

Assault accusations don’t just threaten your legal record—they threaten your entire life. Don’t wait. When you’re facing assault charges in any of the counties in North, East, or Central Texas, you need a legal team that knows how to win and how to protect you while doing it.

Ready to Fight Back? Call Barbieri Law Firm Today.

Let our seasoned assault lawyers show you what real defense looks like. Call us now or schedule a confidential consultation. We’re the team prosecutors warn each other about. Call 972-424-1902.