Firm/Attorney Description

Over 90 years of experience handling criminal cases, all under one roof. Three of our attorneys are Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is the highest designation a criminal defense attorney can have. In fact, only Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyers are considered experts in criminal law. Our attorneys include former chiefs of sex crimes units at district attorneys offices as well as former federal prosecutors. We have extensive experience presenting cases at trial, which in turn results in more favorable outcomes even for cases that don’t go to trial. Unlike other firms, the attorney you select will handle your case. You can expect one-on-one attention, attorneys who handle your case like it is the biggest problem in your life, and for your questions to be answered – day or night. Alex Thornton is an Associate at Varghese Summersett PLLC. Her primary focus is on state criminal defense matters. She represents individuals charged in state court with crimes like possession of controlled substance, theft, assault and intoxication-related offenses. She is also called upon to defend students facing disciplinary hearings at local universities, including TCU. Alex also coordinates client admission into diversion programs.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law

States of Practice

• Texas