Texas

The best lawyers in Dallas (2026)

Injury, divorce, criminal defense, DWI and immigration lawyers across Dallas County, with every firm's office, phone and practice focus.

6 practice-area guides · 22 law firms profiled

Dallas lawyers cluster downtown near the George Allen and Frank Crowley courthouses, in Uptown and along North Central Expressway. Texas has its own terms and rules, including DWI and conservatorship, and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies lawyers in specific fields, which you can check. We publish a separate guide for each legal problem, and every firm has its own profile page.

Lawyers by neighborhood and suburb

Pick where you'd rather meet. Each page lists every firm we profile with an office there.

Finding a lawyer in Dallas: common questions

How do I check that a lawyer is licensed in Texas?

Use the free lawyer search from the State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer directory. It shows whether a lawyer is licensed in Texas and eligible to practice, along with any public disciplinary history.

How do I get free legal help in Dallas?

Start with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (free civil legal services for eligible low-income families across North and West Texas) or TexasLawHelp (free plain-language guides and forms for Texas). Legal aid usually depends on income and the type of case, so ask whether you qualify.

Which type of lawyer do I need in Dallas?

It depends on what happened, because most lawyers concentrate on a few kinds of case. We publish 6 separate Dallas guides by practice area. If you're unsure, our which-lawyer tool will point you to the right one.

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