Jeff C. Kennedy

Jeff C. Kennedy is a Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy who has practiced criminal law exclusively for more than 20 years. He has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony matters for many people facing charges or investigations. He has secured dismissals, no-bill decisions, and not-guilty verdicts in hundreds of cases. His practice includes DWI, drug offenses, assault, theft, domestic violence, and other serious criminal allegations throughout Tarrant County criminal courts.

Jeff earned his B.B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1993, and he received his J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1996. He was admitted to practice in Texas in 1996 and before the United States Supreme Court in 2006. His academic and professional background supports his understanding of criminal procedure, trial strategy, constitutional issues, evidence, and the practical demands involved in defending misdemeanor and complex felony charges.

Jeff has devoted his legal career to criminal defense, and he personally handles the matters he accepts. He limits his caseload so he can provide focused attention to each client and case. His experience includes resolving cases through dismissals, grand-jury no bills, negotiated outcomes, and jury trials. He has earned recognition from The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and maintains memberships in several criminal defense organizations.

Jeff C. Kennedy brings courtroom experience and a record of defending individuals against criminal accusations in Tarrant County. He approaches each matter by reviewing the evidence, identifying legal and factual weaknesses, and preparing a defense suited to the circumstances. His years of criminal practice give him experience with cases ranging from routine misdemeanors to serious felonies. He provides clients with representation, detailed preparation, and informed advocacy throughout the criminal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Tech University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)