Bob Gill, Criminal Defense Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, General, and IP · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Co FounderatGill & Brissette
Fort Worth, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Fort Worth since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Bob Gill is a co founder based in Fort Worth, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, General, and IP. Bob has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gill & Brissette. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Fort Worth, TX
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · General · IP
- Handles Criminal Defense, General, and IP matters from Fort Worth, TX.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Bob Gill: Bob Gill is a co founder based in Fort Worth, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, General, and IP. Bob has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gill & Brissette. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Bob's practice areas in Fort Worth
Bob concentrates on criminal defense, general, ip, and juvenile. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bob handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Criminal Defense cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob 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 Bob agrees to represent you.
General cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob takes general 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 Bob agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob takes ip 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 Bob agrees to represent you.
Juvenile cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob takes juvenile 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 Bob agrees to represent you.
Biography
Bob Gill, criminal defense attorney serving Fort Worth
Bob Gill is a co founder based in Fort Worth, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, General, and IP. Bob has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gill & Brissette. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews. Bob works from Fort Worth, Texas and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Bob Gill is recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent criminal law attorneys in North Texas.
He is a retired state criminal district court judge who has devoted his entire thirty-four-year legal career to the practice of criminal law. In addition to nearly 15 years on the bench, Bob served over 17 years as an assistant criminal district attorney in Tarrant County, serving from 1981 through 1992 and then from 2008 through 2014.
During his career, Bob has been involved in some of the most complicated and high-profile criminal cases in Tarrant and surrounding counties. He successfully tried numerous death penalty cases both as a judge and as a prosecutor, as well as trying cases involving many other types of criminal offenses. As a judge, Bob presided over more than 500 jury trials of felony cases and as a prosecutor handled hundreds more.
In addition to being Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1988, Bob has also written and lectured extensively on criminal law topics.
As a criminal defense attorney Bob is committed to providing effective, quality representation to each and every one of his clients.
Known for extensive knowledge of criminal law, diligent preparation and top-notch courtroom skills, Bob is the right choice for your important case.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Assistant Criminal District Attorney-- Tarrant County 1981-92 and 2008-2014
• Private Practice since January 2015
• Presiding Judge, 213th Criminal District Court-- Jan. 1993-May 2007
• Presiding Judge over Tarrant County Criminal Courts --1997
• Local Administrative Judge-- Tarrant County 1997-98 and 2003-4
• Board Certified in Criminal Law since 1988
• Approved for Death Penalty Cases in 8th Admin. Judicial Region
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
• Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, Current Trends in Forensic Science (2015)
• Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Capital Seminar (May 2015)
• Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office Grand Rounds, Digital Forensics (April 2015)
• Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Digital Forensics (March 2015)
• Tarrant County Young Lawyers When Lawyers Run For Office: Ethical Considerations of Political Campaigns (2013)
• The Center For American And International Law Capital and Non-Capital Training For The Prosecution (2013)
• The Center For American And International Law Emerging Trends in Capital Trial Prosecution (2012)
• Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Electronic Discovery (2012)
• State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course (2011)
• Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association Video Evidence Symposium and Training Conference (2011)
• The Center For American And International Law Actual Innocence: Establishing Innocence or Guilt (2010)
• Course Director—State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course, Death Penalty Workshop (2010)
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Sexual Assault Conference (2010)
• Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Annual Criminal and Civil Law Update (2010)
• State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Course (2010)
• Tarrant County Bar Association, Ethical Practice of Criminal Law in Tarrant County (2010)
• Course Director—State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Course, Death Penalty Workshop (2009)
• Tarrant County Bar Association, Trial by Movie (2009)
• Texas Center for the Judiciary, Capital Murder Seminar (2008)
• Texas Center for the Judiciary, College For New Judges (2006)
• National Judicial College, Managing the Capital Case in Texas (2006)
• Texas Center for the Judiciary, Criminal Justice Conference (2006)
• Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Death Penalty Law (2005)
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Rusty Duncan Criminal Law Seminar (2000)
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Attacking Forensic Evidence and Child Abuse Seminar (2001)
• Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, Current Trends in Forensic Science (2001)
• Criminal Justice Advocacy Institute, Jury Selection (1995)
• Leadership Colleyville, The Tarrant County Justice System (1995)
• Texas Municipal Courts Training Center, Felony Court Jurisdiction (1993)
• State Bar of Texas, Sex Drugs and DNA: Use and Abuse of Scientific Evidence (1991)
• Juvenile Justice Seminar, Gangs Update (1991)
• State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Course (1990)
• State of Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, DNA Fingerprinting (1990)
• State Bar of Texas, Practice Skills Course (1989)
• Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Prosecutor Trial Skills Course (1988-92)
LAW-RELATED PUBLICATIONS
• Texas Criminal Lawyers Handbook – James Publishing (Updated annually)
• Texas Criminal Forms – James Publishing (Updated annually)
• Interview Rooms: Design for Safety and Utility—The Police Chief, The Professional Voice of Law Enforcement, November 2013, International Association of Chiefs of Police
• DNA Testing Handbook For Prosecutors – Texas District and County Attorneys Association – 1990
• Preparing A Case For Trial—Texas Prosecutor’s DWI Trial Manual (1989)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• State Bar of Texas, Member, 1981 - Present
• Tarrant County Bar Association, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2013 – Present
• Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
• Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Former Member
How Bob handles criminal defense matters
Bob Gill is recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent criminal law attorneys in North Texas. He is a retired state criminal district court judge who has devoted his entire thirty-four-year legal career to the practice of criminal law. In addition to nearly 15 years on the bench, Bob served over 17 years as an assistant criminal district attorney in Tarrant County, serving from 1981…
The kind of cases Bob takes
Bob reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, general, and ip matters in Fort Worth and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Bob studied and practices
Southern Illinois University
J.D. · 1981
University of Illinois
B.A. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Bob's state bar admissions
Texas
1981 · ACTIVE
Bob studied at J.D. in Southern Illinois University and B.A. in University of Illinois.
Law school and academic background
Bob completed J.D. in Southern Illinois University and B.A. in University of Illinois. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bob runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Bob's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas, Member, 1981 - Present Tarrant County Bar Association, Member Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2013 – Present Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Former Member
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Locations
Bob Gill's office in Fort Worth
Bob's primary office is at 3663 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth, TX, 76118. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Bob Gill — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Bob. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Fort Worth.
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How to hire Bob Gill — 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 Bob usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Bob charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bob'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; Bob 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 Bob
Bob 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. Bob confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Bob'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 Bob Gill
How much does it cost to hire Bob for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bob walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bob offer a free consultation?
Bob charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bob's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Bob'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. Bob gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bob take my case if I'm outside Fort Worth?
Bob 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 — Bob 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 Bob?
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. Bob will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bob accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Bob'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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