Benson Varghese

Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries.

Benson is often called upon to handle complex cases. He has also become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas. He has been named a Top Lawyer by Fort Worth Magazine, a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine, and a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, among others.

Benson received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University, before obtaining his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. While in law school, Benson Varghese served as an editor for two law journals. He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, an associate member of Eldon B. Mahon Inns of Court, a past Board Member of Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, a lifetime member of Christian Trial Lawyers Association, a member of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a member of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a former member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. He volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the Tarrant Area Food Bank. He is also involved in the philanthropic organization, “Worth.”

Visit https://www.versustexas.com/ for more about Benson and Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys at Varghese Summersett PLLC.

Benson is also the founder of their family law practice: https://www.familytexas.com

• Criminal Law
• DUI & DWI
• White Collar Crime
• Cannabis & Marijuana Law

• Sex Crimes Defense
• Federal Restitution Resolution
• Asset Forfeiture Defense
• Homicide Defense

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Texas

Since 2009

Federal Circuit

Since 2014

Assistant District Attorney

Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

2010 - 2014

At the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, Benson became one of the leading DWI trial attorneys in Tarrant County. He has extensive experience in litigating issues relating to DWIs including intoxication (alcohol, drugs, and prescription drugs), specimen analysis (breath and blood), and retrograde extrapolation.

Texas Tech University School of Law

J.D. (2009)

2006 - 2009

Activities: While in law school, Benson Varghese participated in mock trial and moot court competitions, and served as an editor for two law journals.

Southern Methodist University

B.B.A. (2004)

2000 - 2004

Entrepreneur of Excellence Finalist - Service Category

Fort Worth Inc.

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

National Trial Lawyers

2014

The National Trial Lawyers Association named Fort Worth attorney Benson Varghese a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.” Benson Varghese is the managing partner of the downtown Fort Worth law firm Varghese & Smith, PLLC. Since being licensed in 2009, Benson Varghese has tried over one hundred criminal jury trials and handled over 5,000 criminal cases. At 32, Benson is one of the youngest “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” in the nation. Admission to the National Trial Lawyers is by invitation only and is made up of civil litigators and criminal defense attorneys from across the country. To be named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, an attorney must first be nominated by a member and then go through an evaluation process before being selected. A committee evaluates each nominee to ensure future members meet their standards for trial experience, peer recognition, leadership and community involvement.

Small Business of the Year Finalist

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

2014

Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer

Varghese Summersett PLLC

2014

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Christian Trial Lawyers Association

Lifetime Member

Current

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Current

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Current

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Member

2009 - 2014

Eldon B. Mahon Inns of Court

Associate Member

2011 - 2013

Affidavit of Nonprosecution | Drop Assault Family Violence Charge

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Assaults in Texas | Fort Worth Criminal Attorney

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Boating While Intoxicated

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Burglary of a Habitation

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Can a DWI Prevent You From Getting a Commercial Driver’s License in Texas?

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Can You Go to Jail for Posting a Threat on Facebook? Supreme Court to Address First Amendment Limitations in the Social Media Age

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Child Sexual Assault Defense | Accusations of Child Sex Abuse | Child Sex Abuse Defense

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Driving Under the Influence | What is a DUI in Texas?

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Driving While Intoxicated and Involuntary Intoxication

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Driving While Intoxicated Defense in Texas

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Drug Charges in Texas

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DWI Child Passenger | Fort Worth DWI Defense

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DWI Second in Texas | DWI Misdemeanor Repetition

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DWI Third or More in Texas | DWI Felony Repetition

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Federal Computer Crimes | Federal Criminal Defense | Computer Crimes

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Fort Worth DWI Arrests

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Intoxication Manslaughter

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Possession of Marijuana Charges in Texas

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Probation Revocation and Adjudication Hearings

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Roadblocks and Sobriety Checkpoints in Texas

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Smile, You are on Fort Worth Police Camera

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State and Federal Possession of Child Pornography Charges

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Stopped for DWI | Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney

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Tarrant County Jail Information

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Texas Drug Crimes | Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas

Varghese Summersett

What is Assault by Choking or Impeding Breath or Strangulation in Texas?

Varghese Summersett

What is Public Intoxication in Texas?

Varghese Summersett

Four Things You Can Learn From Tiger Woods DUI Arrest

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May 31, 2017

Stopped after Two Drinks In Texas: The Do's and Don'ts Guide

Blood Alcohol Calculator

May 25, 2017

Army Vet Gets Second Chance Through Veterans Treatment Court

VAtange Point

May 18, 2017

3G Offenses

Varghese Summersett

2016

Busted Top 12 Texas Crime Myths

Texas Lifestyle Magazine

September 29, 2016

How the FBI Ended Up Running a Child Porn Website

Law 360

September 8, 2016

What You Can Learn from Tiger Woods DUI Arrest, Texas Young Lawyer's Association Monthly Meeting, Fort Worth

July 18, 2017

Q. what is the punishment for possesion of less than a gram of meth?

8 January 2018

A: 180 days to 2 years in State Jail, with deferred being the most likely outcome. https://www.versustexas.com/drug/

Q. My daughter missed court for her third DWI and has a warrant out for her arrest. Is there a statute of limitations?

15 October 2017

A: The warrant is last until she apprehends her. There is no statute of limitations or expiration date on the warrant.

Q. What can I do when a clerk forgets to close a case that was supposed to be dismissed as part of a plea deal?

24 July 2017

A: The attorney who handled the plea for you should be able to speak to the clerk and get that resolved relatively easily, if that was the agreement that was made.

Q. Can a parent sign consent for her you 14 yr old dating a 17 yr old?

20 July 2017

A: No. A parent cannot give consent for the 14-year-old, nor can the 14-year-old give consent to sexual contact. For indecency with a child, there is an affirmative defense if the actor is no more than three years older than the victim. A similar provision exists for sexual assault. However, remember an affirmative defense means you can raise the defense in court. It won't prevent an arrest or a case being filed. Hiring an attorney and bonding out after an arrest are both expensive propositions. To learn more about the age of consent in Texas: https://www.versustexas.com/criminal/age-consent-child-sex-crimes-texas/

Q. My son is in jail on a $50,000.00 bond. How do I go about getting him a bond reduction.

18 July 2017

A: His defense attorney will approach the judge about a bond reduction if appropriate. Here is more about bonds: https://www.versustexas.com/criminal/bail-bonds/

Q. A person cannot drink while serving probation for DWI. Does that condition apply if they serve jail time on weekends?

8 July 2017

A: It is possible but unlikely that she is serving days in jail - even over weekends - as a condition of probation. It sounds like she is serving a jail sentence on weekends. If she's serving jail time, there are no conditions other than going to jail when she is supposed to. If she's serving a probated sentence, then her probation officer would likely revoke her if she violated a condition of probation such as consuming alcohol when she was ordered not to. That is, however, most likely not the situation based on what you've described. https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/

Q. If I do not testify against someone can they still get charged? I didnt want anyone to go to jail and I did not call 911

5 July 2017

A: Yes. I have seen prosecutors try cases without victims there to testify and still get guilty verdicts.

Q. Can the d.a pick up a case without a statement

5 July 2017

A: Yes, they can. https://www.versustexas.com/criminal/aggravated-assault/

Q. I was charged with agervated assault and my girlfriend said I did not hit her can the cops file charges

5 July 2017

A: If they have independent proof of the assault, they can file charges without her cooperation. https://www.versustexas.com/criminal/aggravated-assault/