Michael J Crawford

Michael J. Crawford is a well-versed legal professional. I will not advocate for you in an area that I am not comfortable in. The Law Office of Michael J. Crawford, PLLC, first opened in Kerens, Texas, in May 2010. In May 2011, the law office moved to Corsicana and still exists in its original location where it continues to help clients daily in Navarro County. After attorney Michael J. Crawford moved to Waxahachie in 2017, it only seemed appropriate to expand to an office here in our historic town.

The Law Office of Michael J. Crawford, PLLC, handles criminal and family law. Mr. Crawford has established a reputation as a no-nonsense, determined attorney for his client’s rights in the face of even the most intimidating criminal charges. He brings extensive courtroom experience in cases involving complex charges and challenging criminal law. His motto is “my clients come first,” and his focus is on protecting their rights and best interest, no matter the complexity of the case. Attorney Crawford has taken 200 criminal cases to jury trials, and local prosecutors and courts know he is not afraid to proceed to a jury trial. At the Law Office of Michael J. Crawford, PLLC, they have two brilliant associate attorneys and a team of paralegals who are board certified in Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

• Texas, 2010
• Supreme Court of Texas
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2017
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2017
• U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2018

Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas

• Juris Doctor – 2009

Texas A&M University, Texas

• Business Administration, BAAS – 2006
  • Major: Commerce

Navarro College, Corsicana, Texas

• AS – 1990

• Robert C. Dunn Attorney At Law, Intern, 2007 – 2010
• Navarro County District Attorney’s Office, Legal Intern, 2006 – 2007

• Top Contributor, AVVO, 2014-Present
• Top 100 Trial Lawyer for United States, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014-Present
• 10.0 SUPERB Rating, AVVO, 2014-Present
• Top 10 Attorney in Texas for 2014-Present, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
• Client’s Choice Award for 2013-Present, AVVO
• Distinguished Alumni for BAAS Degree 2011, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Top Orator in Freshman Class Moot Court, Southern Methodist University School of Law-Dallas, Texas 2006
• Graduate of Texas Trial Skills College 2011, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Huntsville, Texas
• 2018 Recipient of Texas Rising Star

• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Attorney Member, 2010 – Present
• State Bar of Texas, Attorney Member, 2010 – Present
• American Bar Association, Attorney Member
• Navarro County Bar Association, Attorney Member, 2010 – Present
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Attorney Member, 2013 – Present
• College of the State Bar of Texas, 2013 – Present
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Attorney Member, 2011 – Present
• Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, Attorney Member, 2012 – Present
• National Trial Lawyers Association, Attorney Member, 2014 – Present
• Texas DUI/DWI Lawyers Association, Attorney Member, 2014 – Present
• Super Lawyers, 2021- Present

• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. V.R. – Continuous Sexual Assault of Child (Carries Range of Punishment 25-life in Penitentiary)
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. J.K. – Theft over $1500 under $20000
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. J.L. – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. L.M. – Failure to Register as Sex Offender
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. B.H. – Assault of Public Servant
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. J.P. – Continuous Sexual Assault of Child (Carries Range of Punishment 25-life in Penitentiary)
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. K.A. – Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 less than 1 Gram
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. K.W. – Indecency with a child by contact 2nd-degree felony
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. C.H. –  POM less than 2 oz.
• Not Guilty – State of Texas v. S.Q. – Deadly Conduct & Unlawful Possession of Fire Arm both Class

• Lecturer with National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers at Sam Houston University teaching lawyers Voir Dire 2020-2022

• Board Member, Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce 2017 -Present
• Board Member, Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce 2013 – Present
• Board Member YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas 2017 – Present