Practice areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2003
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026 Call today:
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Kendall Castello has established himself as a respected leader in the North Texas criminal justice community, bringing decades of high-level prosecutorial and administrative experience to his role at MC Criminal Law. Since co-founding the firm, Kendall has played a central role in building its reputation for strategic, results-driven defense, drawing on his deep understanding of how cases are evaluated and prosecuted at every level.
Before transitioning to criminal defense, Kendall served as Administrative Chief at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where he oversaw multiple felony district courts, the family violence division, and the child abuse division, while managing a $49 million budget. His leadership during that time earned him recognition from his peers as Administrator of the Year in 2016. Kendall has extensive trial experience, having taken a wide range of cases to jury verdict, including capital murder, murder, drug, and family violence offenses.
Kendall remains actively involved in the legal community and previously served as Criminal Law Chair of the Dallas Bar Association, reflecting both his leadership and the respect he has earned among judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys throughout North Texas. His ability to navigate complex cases and maintain strong professional relationships continues to be a defining strength in his practice.
He received his undergraduate degree with honors in Biblical Text from Abilene Christian University and earned his juris doctor from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Theft, White Collar Crime
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2003, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://mccrimlaw.com/attorney-s/kendall-castello/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Former Chair of the Criminal Justice Section, Dallas Bar Association, 2020
- Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2020
- Member of the Dallas County Defense Lawyers Association, 2020
- Chair of the Criminal Justice Section, Dallas Bar Association, 2019
- Treasurer of the Criminal Justice Section, Dallas Bar Association, 2018
Educational Background
- Graduated from Abilene Christian University, BA with honors, 1996
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Kendall has presented a CLE entitled, "The Ethics of Punishment" to multiple firms in north Texas., Presenter, The Ethics of Punishment, Multiple Firms, 2018
- Kendall presented on family violence issues for the State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section in Rockwall, Texas., Presenter, Family Violence: Hot Topics, State Bar Of Texas, Criminal Justice Section, 2018
Honors
- Best Law Firms in America Dallas/Fort Worth Tier 1 Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Best Law Firms, 2026
- Best Law Firms in America Dallas/Fort Worth Tier 1 Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Law Firms, 2026
- Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Best Lawyers, 2025
- Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Lawyers, 2025
- Named Texas Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers, 2025
- Named D Best Criminal Attorney in D Magazine's Annual Awards, D Best Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2025
- Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Lawyers, 2024
- Named Texas Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Named D Best Criminal Attorney in D Magazine's Annual Awards, D Best Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2024
- Named Texas Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Named D Best Criminal Attorney in D Magazine's Annual Awards, D Best Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2023
- Named Texas Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Named D Best Criminal Attorney in D Magazine's Annual Awards, D Best Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2022
- Named Texas Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Named D Best Criminal Attorney in D Magazine's Annual Awards, D Best Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2021
- Named Texas Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Named Top 100 Criminal Lawyer in Texas, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Named D Best Criminal Attorney in D Magazine's Annual Awards, D Best Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2019
- Voted by peers as Administrator of the Year while serving as Administrative Chief at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Administrator of the Year, Dallas County, 2016
Industry Groups
- Dallas Bar Association: Criminal Justice Section
- DCDLA
- TCDLA
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Kendall knows criminal law and how to represent his clients well. He serves with both compassion and wisdom.”
“Professional, ethical, smart.”
“Kendall is an amazing advocate. He is proactive and comprehensive in his representation of each and every client. I am continually surprised at his ability to come at any legal issue with a plan for the client's future. I respect how hard he works to set each client up for success and how many clients stay on contact with him to report their victories in life. It is clear he makes an impact on their life.”
“Kendall is one of the best legal architects I have ever seen. He gives immediate attention to each case with an eye for detail that is unmatched. This eye for detail allows him to obtain unusually impressive results for his clients. He is gifted in front of a jury and comfortable advising at any point during the criminal process.”
“Attorney Castello is highly regarded as an expert in criminal law. He has been a practitioner for many years and considered by parties on both sides to be knowledgeable and fair. He is highly respected by members of the bench.”
“One of the best!”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
