Attorney Profiles

Attorney John Robinson

John Robinson

Irving, Texas
Vice President
Managing Attorney, Irving and Dallas Offices
Managing Attorney, Criminal Law Department - Dallas County
phone (800) 218-6178
          (972) 993-3193
fax     (972) 256-1997

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Texas native John Robinson has been a practicing attorney with the law firm of Bailey & Galyen since January 1992. He manages the firm's Irving and Dallas offices as well as its Dallas County Criminal Law Department.

Board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for more than a decade, Mr. Robinson brings a high level of expertise to his practice. He focuses his casework on defending clients charged with crimes in Dallas, Tarrant and surrounding counties and handles a full scope of misdemeanors and felonies in state and federal courts.

Mr. Robinson firmly believes that every person facing criminal allegations has the right to be represented by an attorney who has an indepth knowledge of both the law and the dynamics of the criminal justice system.

Mr. Robinson works diligently to protect his clients' legal rights and build a strong defense on their behalf. He communicates clearly to ensure they understand their options and have the information about the law and their case necessary to make informed decisions about accepting plea bargains or choosing to have their case presented to a jury.

Results Speak For Themselves

When you hire a criminal defense attorney, you want someone who is willing to fight it out in Court when necessary. Further, you need an attorney who knows the law and the particular Court he is in. A lawyer should utilize every possible avenue to have your case dismissed and clear your good name. Below are some of the results Mr. Robinson has obtained for his clients:

TRIAL RESULTS: Below is a partial listing of Trial results of clients recently represented by John Robinson:

  • Client stopped and arrested by Dallas Police for speeding and weaving. Charged with DWI. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client was stopped by Coppell Police for a traffic violation and subsequently arrested for DWI. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client stopped by Desoto Police. He allegedly failed field tests and was arrested for DWI. He admitted to 10 beers on police video. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client stopped by Euless Police for running stop sign and hitting curb. Arrested and charged with DWI. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client stopped by Dallas Police for speeding and failure to maintain single lane of traffic. Arrested for DWI. Jury trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client arrested by Irving Police for DWI. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client arrested for DWI 2nd b DFW Airport Police. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client was arrested by Bedford Police for allegedly assaulting the husband of his daughter. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client stopped by DART police for defective license plate light. Client given field sobriety tests and arrested for DWI. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client charged with assault bodily injury after an altercation with his girlfriend. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client charged with prostitution by Dallas Police for allegedly propositioning an undercover officer. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client stopped and arrested by Irving Police for having an illegal knife in his vehicle. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client charged with felony injury to a child. The State offered 40 years in prison prior to trial. Jury trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client charged with assault against his girlfriend. Jury Trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client was charged with serving alcohol to minor. Client worked at convenience store and allegedly sold alcohol to undercover agent for TABC. Jury trial. Client found not guilty.
  • Client was charged with carrying a pistol in his vehicle. The offense date was prior to the recent changes in the law. Jury trial. Client found not guilty.
  • OVER 75 OTHER ACTUAL "NOT GUILTY" VERDICTS FOR CLIENTS JOHN ROBINSON REPRESENTED AT TRIAL.

CASE RESULTS: Below is a partial listing of cases DISMISSED for clients of Mr. Robinson:

  • Client was arrested for allegedly weaving in traffic and not stopping at proper point. Motion to Suppress was filed and granted after a contested hearing. Case dismissed.
  • Client was arrested for DWI after nearly striking police car from the rear. Case was set for trial. Dismissed.
  • Client stopped and arrested for DWI, Mr. Robinson filed a Motion to Suppress challenging the legality of the stop. Motion granted, case dismissed.
  • Client was arrested for sexual assault after going on date with a female acquaintance. Mr. Robinson presented evidence to the grand jury, case was no billed, charges dropped.
  • Client was arrested and charged with murder, Mr. Robinson presented self defense issues to the grand jury, case was no billed, charges were dropped.
  • Client was charged with felony endangering a child, Mr. Robinson presented evidence to the grand jury that was not contained in police report, case no billed, charges dropped.
  • Client arrested for forgery of check, Mr. Robinson presented defense issues to grand jury, case no billed, charges dropped.
  • Client charged with felony possession of controlled substance. Mr. Robinson filed a Motion to Suppress challenging the search that resulted in the arrest. After a contested hearing, the Judge granted the Motion. Case dismissed.
  • Client charged with possessing prohibited weapon. Motion to suppress challenging the stop of the Defendant filed. Contested hearing. Motion granted. Case dismissed.
  • Client charged with DWI. He was arrested because the police officer thought he heard gunfire coming from Defendant's vehicle. Contested Motion to Suppress hearing held. Motion granted. Case dismissed.
  • The above cases are a very small sample, Mr. Robinson has had literally HUNDREDS of other cases DISMISSED for his clients through aggressive, knowledgeable representation within the Court system.

DWI License Suspension Results:

Many of Mr. Robinson's clients have avoided their drivers license being suspended subsequent to a DWI arrest through successful advocacy at the administrative license revocation hearing. Many of these cases are dismissed or the Administrative Judge found against the Department of Public Safety after a contested hearing.

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Certification/Specialties

  • Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1998 to Present

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

Education

  • University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma, 1991
    Law Review: Oklahoma Law Review Member
  • University of Texas at Arlington

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association