Barbieri Law Firm, P.C.
Criminal Defense | Serving Dallas, TX
972-694-6234Plano Criminal Law Firm
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Details Attorney Heather Barbieri
Attorney Kristen Gavigan
Attorney Leah Jackson
Attorney Kriti Sharma
Attorney Kacey Simmons
Attorney Carrie Thomas
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Fighting For Your Rights
At Barbieri Law Firm, P.C., we are passionate about protecting the rights and futures of individuals who are facing criminal charges. Because serious penalties are at stake after a criminal charge, it is essential to ensure the attorney you work with is one that has plenty of experience in the field. Our Plano criminal defense lawyer is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - a certification that deems her as an expert in her field. For more than 20 years, our attorney has been devoted to representing the criminally accused, and no matter how complex a case may be, she will do whatever it takes to get justice on behalf of our clients. Rest-assured that if you hire our firm, you will have a team doing everything possible to help you obtain the most favorable results possible.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
Criminal Law
- Sex Crimes
- DWI and DUI
- Theft Crimes
- Murder
- Tax Evasion
- Assault and Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Weapon Possession (UCW)
- Drug Possession
- Expungement / Non-disclosure
- Forgery / Possession of Fictitious Instruments
Call Barbieri Law Firm today at 972-303-8728 to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Heather Barbieri
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 1998
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2016
- United States Supreme Court, 2018
Education:
- Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas, 1998
- J.D.
- Kansas State University, 1994
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- President, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2022-2023
- Vice-President, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2020 - 2021
- Second Vice-President, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2019 - 2020
- Treasurer, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2018 - 2019
- Secretary, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2017 - 2018
- President, Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2009
- Board Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2012 - 2019
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2012 - present
- Executive Committee Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2017- present
- Nominating Committee, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2016- present
- Chairman, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Project, 2017 - 2018
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow, Honorable Curt B. Henderson, Inn of Courts
- Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2005, recertified 2010, 2015, 2020
- Percy Foreman Lawyer of the Year, TCDLA, 2015
- Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly, 2013 – Present
- Rising Star, Texas Monthly, 2011, 2012
- 10-rated, AVVO, Legal Ratings 2010 – Present
- Dallas Bar Association’s Award for Best Series of Articles—Criminal Law
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 Lawyers, 2012
- Top Women Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly, 2019-Present
- Top Attorney Award, Attorney.com, 2019
- Top Lawyers in North Texas, Frisco Style, 2022
- Three Best Rated.com, selected to the list for top three best criminal defense lawyers in Plano, Texas
- Elite Lawyers, 2019
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2022
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s Top One Percent, 2021- Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kristen Gavigan
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2018
Education:
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 2018
- J.D.
- Honors: Board of Barristers
- Honors: Director of Appellate Advocacy Organization of Women Law Students
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2015
- B.S.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: University Studies-Leadership
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2023 - Present (Women's Caucus Committee Vice Chair (2023-2025), Member)
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (DCDLA), 2019 - Present (Member)
- National Order of Barristers, 2018
- Donald M. Hunt Outstanding Barrister Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2018
- Pro Bono Achievement Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2018
- Top Grade Award, Innocence Project of Texas - Texas Tech University School of Law Clinic, 2018
- Top Grade Award, Texas Tech University School of Law Trial Advocacy, 2018
- National Champion, Stetson National Pre-Trial Competition, 2018
- National Best Advocate Award, Stetson National Pre-Trial Competition, 2018
- Best Advocate Award, Texas Young Lawyers Association Moot Court Competition, 2018
- Best Advocate Award, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2018
- Regional Champion, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2018
- Regional Champion, National Moot Court Competition, 2018
- Regional Best Advocate, National Moot Court Competition, 2018
- Regional Champion, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2017
- Best Advocate Award, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2017
- Quarterfinalist, National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition, 2016
- National Best Advocate Award, National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition, 2016
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Leah Jackson
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2019
Education:
- Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2019
- J.D.
- Honors: Merit Scholars Order of the Barristers
- Honors: Black Law Students Association Criminal Law Association
- Honors: Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Team
- Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 2010
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Sports Psychology and Spanish
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- J.L. Turner Legal Association, 2024 - Present (Member)
- Dallas Criminal Lawyers Association (DCLA), 2023 - Present (Member)
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2023 - Present (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2022 - Present (Women's Caucus Committee (2023-2025), Diversity Justice and Inclusion Committee (2023-2025), Member)
- African American Lawyers Section - Texas State Bar, 2022 - Present (Member)
- Merit Scholars Order of the Barristers, 2019
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kriti Sharma
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2018
Education:
- Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas, May, 2018
- J.D.
- Honors: President of the Criminal Law Society
- Honors: Texas A&M Law Fellowship
- Texas Wesleyan University, Texas, May, 2012
- Criminal Justice
- Honors: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Texas State Criminal Law Inn of Court, 2025 - Present (Founding Member)
- Collin Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2023 - Present (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2023 - Present (Member)
- Fraternities and Sororities: Phi Alpha Delta
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Punjabi
Attorney Kacey Simmons
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2025
Education:
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 2025
- J.D.
- Honors: 2025 Niemann Cup Recipient (Best Overall Advocate in the Graduating Class at UT Law)
- Honors: Order of Barristers, 2025
- Texas A&M University - College Station, College Station, Texas, May, 2022
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: President of the Mock Trial Program
- Major: Philosophy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2025 - Present (Member)
- Texas Aggie Bar Association, 2025 - Present (Member)
- Dallas Young Lawyers Association, 2025 - Present (Member)
- 2025 Niemann Cup Recipient (Best Overall Advocate in the Graduating Class at UT Law), 2025
- Order of Barristers, 2025
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Carrie Thomas
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2015
Education:
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, May, 2015
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: With Honors
- Wake Forest University, 2011
- B.A.
- Honors: National Political Science Honor Society
- Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha President's Leadership Conference
- Major: Political Science and Government
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (CCCDLA), 2024 - Present (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2024 - Present (Member)
- Collin County Women Lawyers Association (CCWLA), 2025 - Present (Member)
Languages Spoken:
- English
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Heather Barbieri
This attorney practices in Texas and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2024 |