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Alex Thornton, Criminal Defense Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas

focused on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI

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Alex Thornton is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI. Currently practicing at Varghese Summersett PLLC.

Based in
Fort Worth, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI
  • Handles Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI matters from Fort Worth, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

About Alex Thornton: Alex Thornton is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI. Currently practicing at Varghese Summersett PLLC.

Areas of practice

Alex's practice areas in Fort Worth

Alex concentrates on criminal defense and dui/dwi. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alex handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Fort Worth, Texas

Alex takes criminal defense matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alex agrees to represent you.

DUI/DWI cases in Fort Worth, Texas

Alex takes dui/dwi matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alex agrees to represent you.

Biography

Alex Thornton, criminal defense attorney serving Fort Worth

Alex Thornton is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI. Currently practicing at Varghese Summersett PLLC. Alex works from Fort Worth, Texas and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.

Alex Thornton is a senior associate at Varghese Summersett, where her primary focus is on state criminal defense matters in Tarrant County and the surrounding areas. She represents individuals charged in state court with misdemeanors and felonies, including intoxication offenses, drug charges, and crimes against people. Alex has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine every year since 2021. She has also been named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West magazine.

Working with Alex on a criminal defense matter

Alex Thornton is a senior associate at Varghese Summersett, where her primary focus is on state criminal defense matters in Tarrant County and the surrounding areas. She represents individuals charged in state court with misdemeanors and felonies, including intoxication offenses, drug charges, and crimes against people. Alex has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine every year since…

Clients Alex works with

Alex reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and dui/dwi matters in Fort Worth and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Alex studied and practices

  • Texas A&M University

    J.D.

Alex studied at J.D. in Texas A&M University.

Law school and academic background

Alex completed J.D. in Texas A&M University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alex runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Alex's legal honors and published work

Alex has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Southlake Style

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Fort Worth Magazine

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2017 – Present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2019 – Present

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Southlake Style (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, (2026).

Locations

Alex Thornton's office in Fort Worth

Alex's primary office is at 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Varghese Summersett PLLC

300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 700

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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Hiring guide

How to hire Alex Thornton — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alex usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Alex charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alex's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alex will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alex

Alex discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alex confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Alex's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Alex Thornton

  • How much does it cost to hire Alex for a criminal defense case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alex walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Alex offer a free consultation?

    Alex charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alex's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Alex's current terms during booking.

  • How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alex gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Alex take my case if I'm outside Fort Worth?

    Alex is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alex will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Alex?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alex will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Alex accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

    Alex's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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