Bob Gill

Bob Gill is a Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Gill & Brissette with more than four decades of experience spanning prosecution, judicial service, and private practice. He served nearly fifteen years as a judge of the 213th Criminal District Court. He previously spent seventeen years as an assistant criminal district attorney in Tarrant County. He has presided over more than 500 felony jury trials and handled numerous serious criminal cases, including complex capital offenses.

Bob earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois in 1978. He received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1981. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1981. He has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1988. His education and certification support extensive knowledge of Texas criminal procedure, evidence, trial advocacy, and effective courtroom strategy.

Bob served as an assistant criminal district attorney from 1981 through 1992 and returned to that office from 2008 through 2014. He led the 213th Criminal District Court in Tarrant County, Texas, from January 1993 through May 2007. He also served as presiding judge over Tarrant County criminal courts and twice as local administrative judge. His career has given him experience evaluating criminal cases from prosecutorial, judicial, and defense perspectives.

Bob Gill entered private criminal defense practice in January 2015, bringing decades of courtroom experience to clients facing serious allegations. He has written and lectured extensively on criminal law and contributed to major Texas criminal law practice publications. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and belongs to several professional legal organizations. His background supports strategic case analysis, detailed preparation, and experienced advocacy throughout complex criminal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Gill & Brissette
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association
• Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Board Member, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Former Member, Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)