Russell Wilson, II
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Dallas, Texas
Law Office of Russell Wilson II
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1995
Education: The University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Law Office of Russell Wilson II
1910 Pacific AveSte 12050
Dallas, TX 75201 Visit website
Russell Wilson II brings more than 30 years of legal experience to his practice, where he has built a reputation as a steadfast and strategic advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges. From the Law Office of Russell Wilson II in Dallas, Texas, he represents individuals in a wide range of matters, including state felony and misdemeanor cases, federal criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and appellate advocacy. His practice is defined by meticulous preparation, principled advocacy, and a commitment to achieving the best possible resolution for every client.
Mr. Wilson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Oklahoma in 1992. During his undergraduate years, he demonstrated early leadership as President of the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and was actively involved with the university’s NAACP chapter.
He went on to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he distinguished himself as a student leader and advocate. While in law school, Mr. Wilson served as President of the Law School Student Body, President of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), and was a member of both the Trial Team and Moot Court Team. He was inducted into the Order of Barristers in recognition of his excellence in oral advocacy and served as an Articles Editor for the American Indian Law Review. He received his Juris Doctor in 1995.
Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1995, Mr. Wilson is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Over the course of his career, he has earned the respect of peers and professional organizations alike, including recognition as a recipient of the 38th Annual Elite News Pearl C. Anderson Award. He also maintains a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo, reflecting consistent client satisfaction and professional excellence.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Wilson remains actively engaged in the legal community. He has served as President of the Sarah T. Hughes American Inn of Court and maintains professional affiliations with the Texas Association of District and Criminal County Attorneys, the Dallas Bar Association, the William “Mac” Taylor American Inn of Court, and the J.L. Turner Legal Association. Notably, he is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by a select group of Texas attorneys.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 1995, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.russellwilsonlaw.com/russell-wilson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Texas, Member, 1995; District 6A Grievance Committee, Member, 2000 - 2004; Vice-Chair, 2004
- Patrick E. Higginbotham Inn of Court, Barrister, 2006 – 2009
- William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court, Member, 2003 – Present
- Dallas Bar Association, Member, 2001 – Present
- Dallas County Criminal Defense lawyers Association, Member, 2000 – 2011
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2000 – 2011
- J.L. Turner Legal Association, Member, 1995 – Present; Criminal Law Section, Chair, 2004 – 2006
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board of Directors, 2005 -2011
- Texas Association of District and Criminal County Attorneys 2011 - Present
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Criminal Law, State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2003
Honors
- Recipient, 38th Annual Elite News Pearl C. Anderson Award, 2011
Educational Background
- J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law, Order of Barristers, Law Review: American Indian Law Review, Articles Editor
- B.A., University Of Oklahoma
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2013 – Present
- Speaker 2014, Crimes Against Children Conference
- Speaker 2014, Richardson Police Department, Michael Morton/Brady
- Speaker 2014, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, CLE
- Speaker 2014, Dallas District Attorney, Law Summit
- Speaker 2014, Center for American and International Law, Actual Innocence CLE
- Speaker 2014, J.L. Turner Criminal Law Section, MMA CLE
- Speaker 2014, Dallas Bar Association Criminal Law Section, MMA CLE
- Seminar, Texas District and County Attorney Association, Elected Prosecutor Conference, 2013
- Seminar, 4th Annual Legislative Mission, 2013
- Seminar, North Texas Crime Commission, 2013
- Speaker, The 8th Annual Community Prosecution Summit, Philadelphia, 2013
- Speaker, Cape Cod Conference, Boston, 2013
- Speaker, Actual Innocence – The Center of American & International Law Seminar, 2013
- Speaker, Crimes Against Children Conference, 2013
- Speaker, Journalism Conference, San Antonio, 2013
- Speaker, Criminal Law at the Crossroads, USC, 2013
- Speaker, ABA Conference on Ethics, San Antonio, 2013
- Speaker, Baltimore Law School, 2013
- Speaker, Crimes Against Women Conference, 2013, 2014
- Speaker, Wake Forest University – Innocence and Justice Clinic, 2013
- Speaker, American Bar Association, Indigent Defense Summit, 2013
- Speaker, State and Local Government Law Midyear Meeting, 2013
- Speaker, Garland Independent School District, “Career Exploration Day”, 2013
- Speaker, Establishing Innocence or Guilt Seminar “Causes of and Solutions to Wrongful Convictions”, 2013
- Speaker, Crimes Against Children Conference, “Catching the North Dallas Rapist”, 2012
- Speaker, Center for American and International Law, Conviction Integrity Unit Update, 2012
- Speaker, Dallas Bar Association, Government Section 2012
- Speaker, Dallas Bar Association, Appellate Section ‘Ethics for Appellate Lawyers”, 2011
- Speaker, State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law 2012, “Ethics for the Prosecution and Defense”
- Speaker, State Bar of Texas Summer School 2011
- Course Director, Cross-Examination Seminar TCDLA 2011
- Guest Commentator, Inside Texas Politics, “ Don Hill Trial”
- Speaker, Dallas Black Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009, 2010
- Speaker, Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyers “All that Jazz Seminar” 2009
- Speaker, Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law College, Plano, Texas, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Speaker, Advance Trial Seminar, Padre Island, Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2008
- Speaker, Rusty Duncan Seminar, San Antonio, Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2008, 2009
- Speaker, Advance Trial Seminar, Abilene, Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2008
- Speaker, Advance Trial Seminar, Tyler, Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2007
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