Our Promise to You
Exclusive Criminal defense
Our criminal defense attorneys research the facts, investigate the case against our clients, and try to negotiate deals with their adversaries (prosecutors). These deals might include reduced bail, reduced charges, and reduced sentences.
35 Years of Experience
With over 35+ years of experience, we assure you that you can trust us. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy are ready to fight for you! Our experience and dedication will be at your side, every step of the way. Contact us today!
Our Awards & Achievements
With over 6000+ criminal cases, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy received 1000+ “Not Guilty” or “Dismissed” criminal cases. We use our knowledge to find subtle evidence and reasons why you should win the case.
Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy | Tarrant County Criminal/DWI Attorney
Richard C. McConathy received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas in Denton before earning his Juris Doctor at the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Throughout his legal career, Richard has handled thousands of first, second, and third DWI cases as well as other felony offenses.
Since founding the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, Richard has aggressively defended the rights of clients accused of criminal and DWI offenses in over 16 counties including Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Parker, Hood, Johnson, and Denton County.
Years Of Experience
Cases Dismissed
Counties Served in the DFW Area
Criminal Cases
Professional Team
Our Offices
To accommodate such a diverse and widespread area, our law firm has 16 locations. These offices are located in Dallas, Frisco, Grapevine, Irving, Allen, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Lewisville, Denton, McKinney, Weatherford, and Richardson, Texas.
The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy has four offices throughout Tarrant County. The Primary Location is located in Downtown Fort Worth and for your convenience we also have a second Fort Worth office located on Ray White Rd. You may also find us in Arlington and Grapevine, Texas.
Criminal and DUI Defense Attorneys,
Tarrant County, Tx.
We are a powerhouse defense team of former prosecutors specializing in the aggressive defense to all misdemeanor, felony, and DWI offenses. The lawyers at our firm are known throughout local courts by judges and prosecutors for their experience, reputation, courtroom results, and legal acumen. We have had numerous notable courtroom victories in defending Criminal and DWI cases in Tarrant County Texas courtrooms.
My grandfather Jack McConathy Sr. started the McConathy Law firm in 1946. Our motto, "Liberty Or Death" has a very specific meaning to our family. My Father was a combat veteran in Vietnam. My Grandfather has served all four years in Indochina. We're in it, we’re going to fight to win it!
On May 20, 1976, Richard Tex became a licensed lawyer in the State of Texas and joined the firm. From that time on, he became professionally known as Tex McConathy. In 1982, he became a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. From 2004 - 2007, he served as Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association. He retired and moved to Lake Weatherford, Texas, in 2010.
Richard Charles McConathy earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. McConathy also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas. Richard started in the firm in 2002 and has been the managing member of the firm since 2008. "Someday my son’s will follow in my footsteps."
Mr. McConathy belongs to the Irving Bar Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association, and the Texas Criminal Lawyers’ Association. Mr. McConathy was the current Treasurer of the Dallas Bar Association Criminal Law Section from 2004-2006.
Expertise.com selected and awarded the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy in 2021 for Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dallas, Texas.
FAQ
If you’re looking for an aggressive, all-criminal defense law firm that services all of North Texas, with a group of attorneys having 75 years of combined experience in the local courts, with over ten thousand privately retained cases handled, then we are the right firm for you!
We are a full time 100% focused criminal defense firm that handles all types of criminal charges. Our office has experience in handling every type of misdemeanor or felony charge. It is a rarity if we have not handled that type of charge.
Our firm is a family business. My grandfather started this firm in 1946. My father started in the firm in 1976. I started in the firm in 2002. I have been the managing member of the firm since 2008. Someday my sons will follow in my footsteps. You can trust in the stability and the reputation of this firm today and into the future. When the name Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy is put on your case file at the courthouse, we take pride in that statement.
A top flight defense team with unmatched legal experience. We are not a lone ranger type of lawyer with limited resources. Your case will be handled by attorneys with decades of criminal law knowledge and top tier level of paralegals that have been with the firm for over 18 years. Nothing will get by our multiple set of eyes watching your case. Pound for pound, you’ll find it hard to find a firm that can match our capabilities in criminal law!