Benson Varghese
Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney | State Federal Criminal and DWI Defense
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
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Sex Crimes Defense
- Federal Restitution Resolution
- Asset Forfeiture Defense
- Homicide Defense
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Free Consultation
We have free over-the-phone and in-person consultations. Give us a call at (817) 203-2220 to find out how we can help. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Financing available.
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- Federal Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Malayalam: Spoken, Written
- Assistant District Attorney
- Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
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- 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)
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- Activities: While in law school, Benson Varghese participated in mock trial and moot court competitions, and served as an editor for two law journals.
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- Southern Methodist University
- B.B.A. (2004)
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- Entrepreneur of Excellence Finalist - Service Category
- Fort Worth Inc.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer
- National Trial Lawyers
- 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
- Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer
- Varghese Summersett PLLC
- American Bar Association
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- Christian Trial Lawyers Association
- Lifetime Member
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- College of the State Bar of Texas
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- Tarrant County Criminal Defense Bar Association
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- Tarrant County Bar Association
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- Texas District and County Attorneys Association
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- Eldon B. Mahon Inns of Court
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- Driving While Intoxicated Defense in Texas
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- Versus Texas Blog
- New Criminal Laws in Texas | 2021 Legislative Update | 87th Legislature
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Benson Varghese
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Varghese Summersett Intro Video
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Can you get a nondisclosure in Texas?
First time criminal offenses
First time criminal offenses
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Felony DWIs in Texas
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Getting an expunction in Texas
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Experts in DWI cases
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DWI Arrest with No Alcohol
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What is the difference between an expunction and a nondisclosure in Texas?
Cricumstantial DWI cases
Cricumstantial DWI cases
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Misdemeanors in Texas
- Q. what is the punishment for possesion of less than a gram of meth?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
