Michelle Poblenz

Attorney

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When clients come to me, it is because they are facing a dark or difficult moment in their lives. They are searching for guidance and clarity on what to expect of the process of their current predicament. My primary goal is to listen and understand, while navigating them through the legal progression step by step. My 25 years of experience have taught me that honesty is the best approach when dealing with such serious matters, so I like to lay out all the cards on the table with my clients. Sometimes the situation seems grim but I strive to provide them with all possible advantageous tactical options to get them their best outcome. I also try to give the clients a 'bigger picture' perspective on their case and emotionally prepare them to achieve closure and to move forward with for life after their case is over.

I started my career by interning at the Dallas County Public Defender's office in the Juvenile Division and then was hired by the Dallas County District Attorney's office. I spent the next 10 years gaining valuable knowledge on the inner workings of the criminal justice system. I decided to branch out to open my own firm to provide my legal assistance to any and all who could benefit from my experience of advocating for my clients' rights through the complexities of family law or a criminal defense.

I passionately represent and defend all my clients' rights and ensure that the justice system remains fair and impartial at every level, from simple misdemeanor traffic tickets to more serious felony charges. I make sure that all my clients feel safe and confident that their case is being handled with the utmost importance and that they are afforded favorable results because I truly believe that everyone is entitled to justice and fair equity no matter their status.

Practice Areas:

• Family Law
• Criminal Defense
• Traffic Ticket Defense

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 1997

Education:

• Law School: Texas A&M University School of Law
• College/University: University of North Texas

Awards:

• Lead Counsel, Verified
• Expertise.com, Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Irving, 2023
• Three Best Rates, Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Irving

Memberships:

• Member of the Dallas County Bar Association
• Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section

Relevant Past Employment Positions:

• Intern Dallas County Public Defender's Office, 1997 - 1998
• Dallas County District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney, 1998 - 2008

Languages Spoken:

• English and Spanish