Joe Shearin
Attorney Profile
Top Rated White Collar Crimes Attorney in Dallas, TX
Attorney Joe Shearin is the founder and owner of the Law Offices of Joe Shearin, PC, in Dallas, Texas. A top-rated trial lawyer with over 27 years of legal experience, Mr. Shearin focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury claims. A staunch advocate for justice, he is totally committed to working to do what is necessary to help his clients protect their rights and interests and achieve the most favorable outcomes possible for their serious and pressing legal challenges.
As a former felony prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Shearin has invaluable insight into the criminal justice system from both sides. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and possesses the extensive skills and resources required to help defend against any criminal charge. In private practice since 1994, he has consistently won acquittals in federal and state courts in cases involving every kind of criminal accusation including: complex white collar fraud, conspiracy, murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, DWI and drug related offenses.
As a personal injury attorney, Mr. Shearin has obtained significant settlements and verdicts for innocent accident victims and their families, earning his reputation as one of the state's outstanding legal advocates. Recognized as a leader in his field, he holds an AV-Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Shearin began his legal career in 1991 after obtaining his Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School and his license to practice from the State Bar of Texas. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Shearin enjoyed his first career as an NFL offensive lineman before entering the legal profession, and he brings his competitive spirit and passion for winning to the courtroom.
Active in his legal community, he is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, among numerous other affiliations.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 50%Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 50%Criminal Defense
Criminal Law
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About Joe Shearin
First Admitted: 1991, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm
Honors/Awards
- AV Rated - MartindaleHubbell
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Board Certified Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1997
Last Updated: 7/18/2022