{"id":2498,"date":"2026-10-21T10:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crime-defense-lawyer-burr-ridge\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T08:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:24:44","slug":"sex-crime-defense-lawyer-burr-ridge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crime-defense-lawyer-burr-ridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex Crime Defense Lawyer in Texas | Barbieri Law Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2496\" alt=\"Empty Texas courtroom with wooden benches and a judge&#x27;s bench, representing criminal defense proceedings.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-texas-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-benc-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-texas-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-benc-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-texas-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-benc-photo-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-texas-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-benc-photo-1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-texas-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-benc-photo-1-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-texas-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-benc-photo-1.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 844px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Sex Crimes Defense in Texas, Handled With Care<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, defends professionals and others accused of sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. We will review the evidence and explain your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">About Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Initial consultation, confidential and without obligation<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Frisco<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Texas criminal defense firm<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">All-women<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal defense firm led by Heather Barbieri<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Collin County<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is a criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas. It defends people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. The firm practices Texas law, and its office is in Frisco, Texas, serving Collin County, the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Texas. This page explains the charges, the process and what to expect from a first call.<\/p>\n<h2>What Sex Crime Defense Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Sex crime defense is representation for a person accused of a sex offense or an assaultive offense. It starts at the investigation stage and continues through the end of the court case.<\/p>\n<p>From the first call, our team works on your side and explains the options available to you. The work includes reviewing the allegation, the evidence and the charging papers. It also includes guiding you through each court date.<\/p>\n<p>This work is for three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People under investigation who have not yet been charged.<\/li>\n<li>People who have been told they face a charge by police, a prosecutor or a court notice.<\/li>\n<li>Families of people who have been charged and need to understand their options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm handles these offenses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sex crimes<\/li>\n<li>Aggravated sexual assault<\/li>\n<li>Child sex crimes<\/li>\n<li>Online sex crimes<\/li>\n<li>Aggravated assault<\/li>\n<li>Family violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each charge has its own elements, penalties and consequences. Charges often arrive with little warning. Early contact with a lawyer gives you more time to plan.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If police have contacted you, or a family member has been charged in Texas, you do not have to work out your options alone. Call the firm to talk through what comes next. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Where Barbieri Law Firm Practices<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm practices in Frisco, Texas. It takes matters in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. That includes Prosper, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Celina, Southlake, The Woodlands, Midland and Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>Texas charges are governed by Texas statutes, and the firm&#8217;s work is Texas work.<\/p>\n<h2>Sex Crime and Assaultive Charges the Firm Defends<\/h2>\n<p>Texas sets the felony level and penalty for each charge by statute, so the exact offense matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aggravated sexual assault.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>, this is a first-degree felony. The minimum prison term rises to 25 years in certain cases involving a child victim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Punishment.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.32\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 12.32<\/a>, a person adjudged guilty of a felony of the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and may also be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.<\/li>\n<li>It also covers conduct involving a child, whatever the actor knows about the child&#8217;s age.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child sex crimes.<\/strong> Indecency with a child by sexual contact is a second-degree felony under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.11\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 21.11<\/a>. By exposure, it is a third-degree felony.<\/li>\n<li>Review often turns on messages, device data and account records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggravated assault.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.02\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 22.02<\/a> is a second-degree felony. It can also be a first-degree felony in other listed cases, such as when a deadly weapon is used and causes serious bodily injury to a person with a listed family relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Defensive measures are excluded. Relationship history and witness accounts often matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Defense Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a confidential consultation. It moves to an evidence review, then to a plan built around your options.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document and evidence review.<\/strong> The firm reviews charging papers, police reports, recorded interviews, digital or forensic evidence and witness statements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explanation of options.<\/strong> You get each option explained in plain language, with what it involves. No lawyer can assure any particular result.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defense planning.<\/strong> Work may include investigation, challenges to evidence, motions and talks with the prosecution where appropriate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court dates through resolution.<\/strong> The timeline depends on the case, the court&#8217;s schedule and the charge. You stay informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-a-wooden-gavel-and-law-books-on-a-desk-in-a-texa-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a wooden gavel and law books on a desk in a Texas law office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Evidence, Speaking With Police, and Collateral Consequences<\/h2>\n<p>Talk to a lawyer before you answer police questions or sign a statement. This step matters even if you believe you are only a witness.<\/p>\n<p>Contact with the other person involved can affect a case. Discuss any contact with a lawyer first.<\/p>\n<p>Defense lawyers review timelines, inconsistencies, forensic findings and witness accounts. No single item settles whether an allegation is true.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can bring consequences beyond jail or prison. Texas defines a reportable conviction to include listed offenses, such as aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child. It can also include some deferred adjudications, under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.001<\/a>. Professional licensing and employment effects vary by charge and by licensing body. These effects depend on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>About Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women firm. It focuses on defending people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Barbieri leads the firm. Her certification is stated here exactly:<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/p>\n<p>Carrie Thomas is also a lawyer at the firm. Our lawyers include Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas. The firm&#8217;s support staff, including assistants and office staff, handle administrative work.<\/p>\n<p>Our team concentrates on the charges described above. Each matter is handled under Texas law.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Sex Crime Defense in Texas<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these questions come back to one rule: talk with a lawyer before you make any statement.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to police if I am a witness or suspect?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk with a lawyer before any interview. A lawyer can explain your position first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I hire a lawyer before I am charged?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Representation can begin during an investigation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the firm handle online sex crimes and family violence?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Both are in the firm&#8217;s practice areas.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will a charge affect my job or license?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can. The effects vary by charge and by the licensing body.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my case is outside Texas?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm practices Texas law from Frisco, Texas. Matters outside Texas are outside this firm&#8217;s practice.<\/p><\/details><h2>Talk With a Texas Sex Crime Defense Lawyer About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If police have contacted you, or a family member has been charged in Texas, you can talk through your options. You do not need to decide everything at once.<\/p>\n<p>Call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send your case details<\/a> through the contact page. The firm will review your situation and schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sex Crime Charges We Defend<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sexual Offenses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sex crimes defense and aggravated sexual assault defense for people facing serious allegations, from the first police contact through any court proceeding.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child Sex Crimes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for child sex crime allegations, where the investigation, interviews and evidence all need careful review from the start.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Sex Crimes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for online sex crime allegations, including the digital evidence, devices and communications that can shape a case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assaultive and Family Offenses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for aggravated assault and family violence charges, along with theft defense for students and non-citizens.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will review the evidence, including police reports, recordings, interviews and any digital records, and explain your options.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Involvement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can contact us during an investigation, before any charge is filed. Early advice can help you understand your position.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential Conversation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is confidential, free and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Led by Heather Barbieri<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our team, including our lawyers and staff, works with you from the first call through your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Talk With a Lawyer Before Any Police Interview<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a witness or suspect, speak with a lawyer before you answer questions from police. A lawyer can explain your position first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Discuss Your Situation With Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Online Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Collin County &amp; Texas<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-allen\/\">Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm Allen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-midland\/\">Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm Midland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-southlake\/\">Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm Southlake<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-lawyer-plano\/\">Sex Crimes Lawyer Plano<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-lawyer-weatherford\/\">Sex Crimes Lawyer Weatherford<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas sex crime defense for Frisco, Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth. 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