M. Michael Mowla, PLLC

Attorney and Counselor at Law

1414 W. Wheatland Rd Suite 250

Duncanville , TX 75116

Phone: 972-283-2600

Cell: 972-795-2401

Fax: 972-283-2601

Email: michael@mowlalaw.com

BAR ADMISSIONS

     Texas

     New York

     Connecticut

     United States Supreme Court

     United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

     United States Tax Court

     United States District Court – Northern District of Texas

     United States District Court – Western District of Texas

     United States District Court – Eastern District of Texas

     United States District Court – Southern District of Texas

AREAS OF PRACTICE

I provide legal representation in criminal law, family law, and civil litigation.  I provide trial services in the following counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson, and Kaufman.  I provide appellate and postconviction legal services in any Texas county and in any federal court in Texas . 

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Legal Services Provided

·        Representation at Trial

·        Appeals

·        Postconviction habeas corpus in State Court

·        Postconviction habeas corpus in Federal Court

·        Probation revocation

·        Parole revocation

·        Juvenile cases

Representative types of cases

·        Capital murder (non-death penalty)

·        Murder

·        Solicitation of capital murder

·        Manslaughter

·        Criminally negligent homicide

·        Kidnapping

·        Indecent exposure

·        Indecency with a child

·        Assault

·        Sexual assault

·        Aggravated sexual assault

·        Aggravated assault

·        Aggravated assault on a public servant

·        Injury to a child, elderly individual, or disable individual

·        Deadly conduct

·        Criminal nonsupport

·        Violation of protective orders

·        Arson

·        Criminal mischief

·        Theft

·        Robbery

·        Aggravated robbery

·        Burglary

·        Fraud

·        Forgery

·        Criminal simulation

·        Credit or debit card abuse

·        Fraudulent transfer of a motor vehicle

·        All deceptive practices

·        Computer crimes

·        Telecommunications crimes

·        Insurance fraud

·        Medicaid fraud

·        Bribery

·        Perjury

·        Failure to identify

·        Resisting arrest

·        Bail jumping

·        Interference with police duties

·        Disorderly conduct

·        Stalking

·        Prostitution 

·        Obscenity

·        Sexual performance by a child

·        Possession or promotion of child pornography

·        Weapons charges

·        Gambling charges

·        DWI

·        Engaging in organized crime  

FAMILY LAW

Legal Services Provided

·        Representation at Trial in any Family Law matter

·        Appeals

Representative types of cases

·        Divorce

·        Custody

·        Visitation

·        Child support

·        Termination of parental rights

·        Adoption

·        Appeals

·        Cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS).

CIVIL LITIGATION

Legal Services Provided

·        Representation at Trial in limited cases involving a civil matter

·        Appeals

Representative types of cases

·        Deceptive Trade Practices

·        Defamation

·        Civil Rights Actions (1983 actions)

·        Declaratory Judgment

·        Fraud Actions

EDUCATION

     Juris Doctor, Syracuse University College of Law, May 2003

     Bachelor of Science, University of North Texas , May 2000

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

     Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association

     Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association

     Dallas Bar Association

DIRECTIONS

Firm is located in the RDA Martin Insurance building, at 1414 W. Wheatland Road Suite 250 , in Duncanville , Texas , on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Wheatland and Clark Roads, next to the Shell gas station. 

  From Downtown Dallas :

Take Interstate 35E southbound, merge onto Highway 67.  Exit onto I-20 Westbound.  Take the Cedar Ridge Road exit.  Turn left onto Cedar Ridge Road and drive to Wheatland Road .  Turn right on Wheatland Road and drive straight on Wheatland Road for one mile.  Firm is located in the RDA Martin Insurance building, at 1414 W. Wheatland Road Suite 250 , in Duncanville , Texas , on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Wheatland and Clark Roads, next to the Shell gas station.

From Arlington : 

Take Interstate 20 eastbound, exit Cedar Ridge Road .  Turn right onto Cedar Ridge Road and drive to Wheatland Road .  Turn right on Wheatland Road and drive straight on Wheatland Road for one mile.  Firm is located in the RDA Martin Insurance building, at 1414 W. Wheatland Road Suite 250 , in Duncanville , Texas , on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Wheatland and Clark Roads, next to the Shell gas station.

From East Dallas : 

Take Interstate 20 westbound, exit Cedar Ridge Road .  Turn left onto Cedar Ridge Road and drive to Wheatland Road .  Turn right on Wheatland Road and drive straight on Wheatland Road for one mile.  Firm is located in the RDA Martin Insurance building, at 1414 W. Wheatland Road Suite 250 , in Duncanville , Texas , on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Wheatland and Clark Roads, next to the Shell gas station.

From Waxahachie/Midlothian:

Take Highway 67 northbound to Duncanville .  Take Main Street Exit.  Turn left onto Main Street until you reach Wheatland Road .  Turn left onto Wheatland Road and drive for three miles. Firm is located in the RDA Martin Insurance building, at 1414 W. Wheatland Road Suite 250 , in Duncanville , Texas , on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Wheatland and Clark Roads, next to the Shell gas station.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The information you obtain at this site is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your situation.