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Experienced Criminal Defense

The criminal defense attorneys of Sorrels, Udashen, & Anton are skilled trial lawyers who have successfully defended clients in many hundreds of trials in state courts throughout Texas.

We have extensive experience defending clients charged with every type of crime, from minor misdemeanor offenses to felony offense such as capital murder, including:

  • Drug crimes, including possession and trafficking of street drugs and prescription medications
  • Violent crimes, including assault, aggravated assault, manslaughter, intoxication manslaughter and homicide
  • Theft, from shoplifting to auto theft to armed robbery to embezzlement
  • DWI/drunk driving, addressing both the criminal charge and the administrative license revocation hearing.
  • Sex crimes, including sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault of a child
  • Weapons offenses, including felon in possession and possession of an unregistered weapon
  • Domestic violence, including child abuse

Reliable Representation In and Out of Court

No matter what the charge, you can rely on our criminal defense lawyers to protect your rights and work toward the best possible resolution to your case. You can trust us to thoroughly investigate the case, analyze all legal options and develop a sound strategy for your defense.

In many cases, we are able to resolve the issue swiftly, outside of court. We look for mistakes made by law enforcement, such as illegal interrogations or illegal searches and seizures of evidence, that will allow us to end the trial before it starts. Should a trial become necessary, you can rely on our decades of courtroom experience and record of success.

At Sorrels, Udashen, & Anton, we care about our clients and we are dedicated to achieving positive results. To arrange for a consultation with a respected criminal defense law firm, please contact us by e-mail or call 214-468-8100. From offices in Dallas, we defend clients charged in state courts throughout Texas.

Significant Cases

Sorrels, Udashen & Anton attorneys have won not guilty verdicts from juries on a wide variety of cases including complex Federal fraud indictments, homicide and controlled substances offenses.

Sorrels, Udashen & Anton attorneys have also obtained the exoneration and release from prison of over 10 wrongfully convicted persons.

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Appearances & Articles

Barry Sorrels appears on Fox 4 “Good Day” show to comment on the verdict in the Conrad Murray trial. Watch video

Gary Udashen was co-course director of the Dallas Bar Association Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Writs Seminar on March 18, 2011. Bruce Anton spoke on Preservation of Error on Appeal and Robert Udashen spoke on the Nuts and Bolts of an Appeal.

Kevin B. Ross appeared on Channel 33 News on July 5, 2011 commenting on the Casey Anthony Verdict. Watch video.

Robert Udashen was interviewed on Good Morning America concerning the Warren Jeffs trial. Watch video

Barry Sorrels recently appeared on Channel 8 news to discuss the case of the Naser Jason Abdo. Read More

Barry Sorrels was interviewed on CBS 11 News concerning Casey Anthony. Watch Video

Robert N. Udashen spoke at the "Innocence Work" seminar sponsored by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Austin, Texas, on August 12, 2011, on the Anatomy of a Texas False Confession Case.

Gary A. Udashen spoke at the Robert O. Dawson Conference on Criminal Appeals on May 18, 2011, in Austin on New and Pending Legislation. Read More

Gary A. Udashen spoke to the Dallas Bar Association Criminal Law Section on April 28, 2011, on Suppression of Exculpatory Evidence.

Robert N. Udashen spoke at the Texas College for Judicial Studies in Austin, Texas on April 15, 2011, on recent United States Supreme Court Opinions. View PowerPoint here

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Sorrels, Udashen & Anton

2311 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75201

Office: 214-468-8100
Fax: 214-468-8104
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