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John Teakell
Attorney

John Teakell

Criminal Defense Attorney | Former Federal, State, and SEC Prosecutor ✦ Expertise in Federal and State White Collar, Anti-Money Laundering, DOJ, and Securities and Exchange Commission Defense

Dallas, Texas

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Criminal Law

About John Teakell

✦ I'm a Criminal Defense Attorney and former Federal, State, and SEC Prosecutor who is poised to provide expert legal services to financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies. My trial experience includes white collar cases, fraud, computer intrusions, tax evasion, securities fraud, conspiracy, security clearance hearings, and Securities and Exchange Commission defense. ✦ I am regularly sought out by the media as a frequent news commentator including defense counsel commentator for CNN, Court TV, and NBC affiliate KXAS-TV, CBS affiliate KTVT-TV, FOX News affiliate KDFW- TV, and local radio stations. I have been featured in articles in Texas Lawyer and Executive Legal Advisor and was chosen to appear on “Destination Dallas” of the Destination Series TV shows.✦ I have been quoted in Time Magazine, NBC Nightly News site, Washington Times, Los Angeles Times, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal, and others. I was highlighted in Forbes Magazine as a White-Collar Defense Attorney in Dallas/Fort Worth area, highlighted in Fortunes Time Magazine as a White-Collar Defense Attorney, and in other magazines, including CIO Today and The Chief Navigators. I coauthored the best-selling book “A Cup of Coffee With 10 of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States.” ✔️ What I Bring—After years of federal and state criminal prosecution experience, I understand the investigation and prosecution processes, as well as strategies needed for defense of a company or individual who may be under investigation.✔️ How I Make a Difference—I have operated a successful law office focusing on federal criminal defense and government investigations. In my practice, I have been focused on defending persons and companies from government allegations, and understand the value of sufficient time spent on building the defense.✔️ My Career Highlights—My highlights include work as a federal prosecutor in U.S. Attorney’s Offices, where I consistently obtained positive results for clients. Throughout my career, I have been selected for various accolades and awards, such as Texas Super Lawyers, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Elite Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, and DBest’s Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas.

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