Colby C. Vokey

Colby C. Vokey

The Law Firm of Colby Vokey, P.C.
  • Military Law, Criminal Law, DUI & DWI ...
  • North Dakota, Texas
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Biography

Colby Vokey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving on active duty from 1988-2008. After graduating from Texas A&M University and being commissioned as a Marine Officer, he served as an artillery officer for several years, including a combat tour during Operation Desert Storm, where he earned the Combat Action RIbbon. Selected for the law education program, he attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor with Distinction. He spent the remainder of his Marine Corps career as a Marine lawyer as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. He has defended a number of high-profile cases including a 15-year-old Canadian teenager charged with murder and terrorism charges in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba before the Military Commissions. He also defended the squad leader charged with the murder of 18 Iraqis in what was often referred to as the Haditha Massacre. LtCol Vokey retired in 2008 and is now a criminal defense attorney in private practice. In addition to state and federal criminal cases, Colby Vokey primarily represents military members at military courts-martial, with a specialty in war crimes cases, homicides and sexual assaults. Colby has presented at CLE’s around the country and has been an instructor at the Trial Lawyers College since 2011. Colby also serves as a trial consultant, assisting attorneys with discovering the story of their case and preparing clients and witnesses to testify.

Practice Areas
Military Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Dakota
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Texas
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5th Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
The Law Firm of Colby Vokey, P.C.
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Partner
Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl
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Regional Defense Counsel
United States Marine Corps
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Regional Defense Counsel
United States Marine Corps
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Chief Prosecutor and Officer in Charge
United States Marine Corps
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Senior Defense Counsel
United States Marine Corps
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Education
Judge Advocate General's School of the Army Charlottesville, VA
Masters of Law (Criminal Law Specialty) | Law
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University of North Dakota School of Law
J.D. (1998) | Law
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Honors: J.D. with Distinction Order of the Barristers
Activities: Mock Trial Team
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Texas A&M University - College Station
B.S. (1987) | Political Science
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Honors: ROTC Marine Corps Scholarship Beach Memorial Scholarship Chosin Few Leadership Award
Activities: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Student Council Fish Drill Team
Texas A&M University - College Station Logo
Awards
Charles R. English Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
American Bar Association
Global War of Terrorism Service Medal
United States Marine Corps
Army Commendation Medal
United States Army
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
United States Army
Meritorious Service Medal
United States Marine Corps
Order of Barristers
Order of Barristers
Navy Commendation Medal
United States Marine Corps
Honorable Order of Saint Barbara
United States Marine Corps
Navy Achievement Medal
United States Marine Corps
All-Marine Rugby Team
United States Marine Corps
Combat Action Ribbon
United States Marine Corps
Kuwait Liberation Medal
United States Marine Corps
Southwest Asia Service Medal
United States Marine Corps
Professional Associations
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
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College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
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The Constitution Project
Committee Member
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National Institute of Military Justice
Advisory Board
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Trial Lawyers College
Staff Instructor
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State Bar of Texas  # 24043391
Member
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Activities: Military Law Section and Individual Rights and Responsibilities
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Military Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Guantanamo Bay - The Rule of Law "Black Hole"
Texas State Bar College Summer School CLE Book
Guantanamo Bay and the Golden Rule
State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Coursebook
A Few Good Scenes - Combat and Betrayal: The Story of 1stLt Shawn Blair, USMC
The Warrior
Article 107, UCMJ: Do False Statements Really Have To Be Official?
Military Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Selecting a Jury, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston, Texas
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Injustice in War Crimes Cases, United American Patriots Rally, Washington,D.C.
United American Patriots
Trial Skills – Staff Instructor, Local Seminar, Trial Lawyers College, Dallas, Texas
Trial Lawyers College
Opening Statements – Staff Instructor, Trial Lawyers College - Regional Seminar, Austin, Texas
Trial Lawyers College
The Just War Theory, St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, Illinois
St. Ignatius College Prep
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
6924 Spanky Branch Ct.
Dallas, TX 75248
Toll-Free: (844) 332-6123
Cell: (214) 697-0274
Fax: (214) 594-9034