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Charles J. Burgess, Jr., was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He received his undergraduate degrees from Texas Tech University, a BBA in Finance and a BBA in Economics. Upon graduating, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and worked as a licensed financial consultant. Mr. Burgess received his law degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in 2005, becoming a member of the Texas Bar Association that same year. He received a scholarship to attend the Texas Criminal Defense Trial College in March 2007. Additional interests include the Fort Worth Rugby Club and Jiu-Jitsu.

Charlie Burgess has a passion for criminal defense law. He has defended clients on misdemeanor and felony charges through out Dallas, Tarrant, Parker, and Johnson counties. People who have criminal charges against them know how aggressive the police agencies and prosecutors can be. In many cases, persons accused need an attorney who is willing to fight to help them. Mr. Burgess is not only willing to fight for his clients, it is the sole reason he practices criminal law.

We can help!

We represent people charged in all criminal matters, with an emphasis on DWI arrests.

If you have a criminal matter pending, do yourself a favor, call us immediatly. 

Did the police take your drivers license away? We can help get it back; you only have 14 days from the time of arrest for us to contest them taking your license. We also help people get OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER’S LISCNENSES. We will keep you driving!

Have something on your arrest record thats hindering you getting a job? Call and see if we can Expunge that off your record.

Pulled Over for DWI?

1. Be polite and speak as little as possible. The squad car has a camera, and the officer has a hidden microphone.

2. Do I have to do the field sobriety tests, like walk the line? No, you have the right to refuse all of these tests.

 3. Do I have to submit to a breath or blood test? No, you have the right to refuse all of these tests.

4. But won't they take my license? Yes, but they are most likely going to take it anyway. And we will help get it back.

5. Do I have to give an interview while held in custody? No, simply request to terminate the questioning, and ask to talk to your lawyer, then call me.