False Accusation Lawyers in Texas

Your best defense against False Accusations

Being falsely accused of a crime is deeply stressful and frustrating. At Barbieri Law Firm, we defend clients facing false accusations with relentless advocacy. Our experienced team understands how to navigate the "believe the victim" culture and fight back against wrongful charges, from law enforcement pressure to trial.

We Defend Clients Against False Accusations

We've successfully represented clients throughout Texas, including in Collin County, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties, in cases involving:

• False Allegations of Rape or Assault
• Domestic Violence Claims
• Sexual Abuse of Minors

Whether it's negotiating a quiet dismissal or presenting fierce courtroom defense, we've done it, and won, in courtrooms all over Texas.

Strategic Defense

False accusations can damage your reputation and future. We help by:

• Early Investigation: We gather evidence quickly to challenge false claims.
• Strategic Communication: We present favorable facts to prosecutors, sometimes halting cases before they start.
• Trial Readiness: We prepare every case as if it's going to trial, giving us leverage in negotiations.

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.

False Accusations Lawyers: Frequently Asked Questions

How Our False Accusation Lawyers Defend You

In Texas, any claim that a crime was committed – whether true or not – can result in long-term damage to your reputation and future. Because the stakes are so high, you need an experienced legal team that knows how to build a strong defense and do it early. Our attorneys can help with:

• Thorough Early Investigation: We gather evidence fast—texts, surveillance, digital records—to challenge false claims before charges are filed.
• Strategic Communication with Prosecutors: Our attorneys know how to present favorable facts early, often stopping cases before they start.
• Relentless Trial Readiness: Our attorneys are seasoned in cross-examining false accusers and exposing holes in the State’s case—because we prepare every case like it’s going to trial.
• Protecting Your Name and Future: We don’t just defend you—we work to restore your reputation and limit the long-term fallout from false accusations.

We’ve shut down false allegations at the investigation stage. We’ve walked clients facing over 10 counts of serious sex crime charges out of court with Not Guilty verdicts.

What to Expect in a Texas Criminal Defense Case

We know being accused of criminal charges 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: Domestic violence charges

Case Dismissed at the Investigation Stage

A professional in Denton County got a call from a detective—just a “quick conversation” about an alleged sexual assault committed by his teenager. Instead of responding, he called Barbieri Law Firm.

Within hours, our senior trial attorney assigned to the case contacted the investigator, took control of the narrative, and shut down law enforcement’s angle before charges were ever filed. The result? Case dismissed at the investigation stage.

This is why you don’t wait until charges are filed. The moment law enforcement reaches out; the clock starts ticking. Call Barbieri Law Firm first—because our fastest wins happen when we’re brought in before the system takes its first swing.

Swift Defense Stops False Sexual Assault Allegation

Our client was falsely accused of sexual assault by a coworker’s sister following a consensual encounter. A potential second-degree felony carried severe consequences: up to 20 years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender. The client contacted us immediately after being approached by law enforcement.

Senior trial attorney Leah Jackson acted quickly, gathering all facts and preparing a detailed Grand Jury packet that clearly demonstrated the false nature of the allegation. By getting involved early in the investigative stage, we prevented an arrest. After reviewing the packet, the Grand Jury found there was not even enough probable cause to move forward.

The case was dismissed before charges were ever filed, protecting our client’s freedom, reputation, and future.

Did you know?

False reporting is a crime

False reporting is a crime in Texas. If you knowingly provide false information, you could face criminal charges. Beyond criminal penalties, individuals who make false reports may also face civil lawsuis for defamation, libel, or slander.

Barbieri Law Firm Has Fought—and Won—Sex Crime Cases in 42 Texas Counties

Barbieri Law Firm has defended sex crime cases in 42 Texas counties—not just a wide reach, but a strategic advantage. Prosecutors and police remember the cases we got dismissed, reduced, or won outright.

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

Criminal accusations don’t just threaten your legal record—they threaten your entire life. Don’t wait. When you’re facing criminal charges in any of the counties in North, East, South, 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 criminal defense 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.