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Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, TX

Located in Dallas, TX, but willing to travel throughout Texas, attorney John M. Cook believes the best way to achieve successful results for your case is to take an individualized, one-on-one approach to each matter. If you hire John M. Cook to defend you in a criminal proceeding, you can rest assured he will thoroughly investigate your case and analyze all of the facts, both good and bad.

This will help him determine all of the defenses available to you, both legal and fact-based, and to use those defenses to achieve the best possible results. Mr. Cook’s many years of experience on both sides of the criminal justice system make him experienced in all aspects of criminal law, and his commitment to each client’s case means he is oftentimes able to achieve fantastic results.

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Why you can trust John M. Cook with your case

John M. Cook is a well-respected, ethical, aggressive Dallas criminal defense lawyer who represents clients in state and federal criminal courts throughout the state of Texas in criminal felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor matters. John M. Cook also represents clients with legal issues over the use of force with a firearm and clients facing Texas Parks and Wildlife violations. Mr. Cook has decades of relevant experience, and his many years of cumulative experience as a police officer, detective, prosecutor, and now defense attorney make him uniquely qualified to understand and view your case from all possible angles, and then to determine the best strategy for handling your defense based on his well-rounded knowledge of all the moving parts.

John’s practice areas

DWI Defense

John is most well-known for his experience with DWI cases. From first offenses to multiple offenses or even unique situations with prescription drugs and high BAC levels, John can help you.
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Criminal Defense

If you are facing criminal charges of any type or severity, contact John to start building a great defense.
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Personal Injury

If you have been hurt due to the negligence of others, John M. Cook will ensure you are paid for your pain and suffering.
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Clients provide glowing reviews of John M. Cook’s legal skills

One needs only to look at the reviews of his Avvo professional page to see what a successful and compassionate defense attorney John M. Cook is. One recent accolade from a satisfied client reads:

One of the best DWI defense attorneys in Texas. He is the guy that the police and judges call when they get arrested.
“During the pre-trial hearing, Mr. Cook displayed a masterful set of skills in which he actually got both state witnesses (the cops involved) to admit that the search was illegal. In my opinion he completely embarrassed them on the stand. His meticulous attention to the details of the case were second to none. The next day the DA dropped the case due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Mr. Cook's professionalism and masterful approach makes him one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Dallas. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a great criminal defense lawyer.”

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By far the best in the business. Watching him work was amazing and exciting. He has had success in all 8 of my referrals in the West Texas area.

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Posted by NCL on November 15, 2015; a client John M. Cook defended on a drug possession charge. Other clients echo these sentiments, for example, Cass, a repeat client, wrote the following:

“He has been in the business for many years and not just as an attorney, so he knows the different angles to handle a case. He is very easy going and really cares about his clients. I was not charged with DWI the two times I got arrested for them. I have sent anybody I know that gets arrested to him and I have never heard any complaints. Great attorney I would strongly recommend to anybody.”
This is echoed repeatedly in the reviews of John M. Cook and his legal skills. His background and skill make him a formidable ally to have on your side if you are being charged with a crime or fear impending criminal charges.

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I was arrested and charged with a DWI in Odessa, Texas. I hired an attorney out of Midland, TX with high reviews and the best deal he could get was 5 years TDC . I fired him and hired Mr. Cook and he got me an offer of 5 years’ probation, but because of my faith in him I turned it down while looking at 25 to life. Everyone I knew said I was crazy, but Mr. Cook gave me the confidence that I needed to roll the dice for my freedom. Keep in mind I’m 62 years old and that was at best a life sentence for me. But between God and Mr. Cook I was found NOT GUILTY by a jury of my peers. I owe my life to Mr. Cook. He’s the best of the best.

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