About John M. Cook, Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney

John M. Cook is a formidable Dallas, TX, criminal defense attorney that has been licensed for over 30 years. His many years spent on the other side of the courtroom make him knowledgeable about many of the strategies and thought processes employed by the prosecution when bringing criminal charges. John M. Cook defends clients in all areas of criminal law but is well renowned for his skill at defending DWI cases.

Not only is John M. Cook a former police officer and prosecutor; but he is also an experienced investigator and police detective. He is a well-known figure in the legal community, respected on both sides of the aisle and by the judges before whom he practices. He frequently lectures to other attorneys at various DWI and Criminal Defense courses throughout the State of Texas.

John M. Cook is Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction that includes less than 1% of criminal defense attorneys in the State of Texas. John has been voted one of the top DWI lawyers by Dallas Defense Lawyers Magazine and D Magazine.

John M. Cook is the attorney that judges, prosecutors, fellow defense attorneys, and former clients call when they or their family members or friends need a strong criminal defense.

In his free time, John's hobbies include riding his Harley, scuba diving, and weight lifting. John has a black belt in Taekwondo. and he's an avid bow hunter and bass fisherman who enjoys competing in bass tournaments. He frequently visits barbecue restaurants during his travels to courthouses throughout the state. John loves spending time with his family and his dogs and cats.

John M. Cook is a graduate of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL, where he majored in Law Enforcement and minored in English and was on the Dean's List. While at JSU, he interned with the Calhoun County District Attorney's Office. He received his law degree from the South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, an honorary legal fraternity. While at the South Texas College of Law, John M. Cook received the American Jurisprudence Award for Criminal Procedure and was on the Dean's List. While at South Texas, he interned with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Cook was a police officer for 6 years with the City of Mesquite, Texas Police Department, and spent the last two years as a Detective in the criminal investigations division.