Texas Sex Crimes Lawyers

Your best defense against Sex Crimes charges

If you've been falsely accused of a sex crime in Texas, we know you must be feeling scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to expect. At Barbieri Law Firm, our team of sex crime lawyers specialize in defending individuals facing accusations in these cases. With proven experience and a strong reputation for providing effective legal representation, you can trust us with your future.

Whether you've been contacted by detectives, recently arrested, or are looking for new representation, you can fight – and we can help you. Our unmatched expertise and strategic approach set us apart. Every move we make is calculated, based on years of experience outsmarting the prosecution and delivering results. Our attorneys keep their caseloads small, ensuring every client can get the full attention and dedication they deserve-fighting hard and smart for life.

We Defend Clients Accused of Sex Crimes

Whatever the type of sex offense you're facing, our team has you covered. Barbieri Law Firm has already helped clients fight false accusations in 21% of counties in Texas. Our sex crime lawyers can help you if you've been accused of:

Sex Crimes Against Adults

• Sexual Assault
• Aggravated Sexual Assault

Sex Crimes Against Children

• Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14
• Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
• Improper Relationships between Educators and Students
• Indecency with a Minor Sexual Contact

Other Sexual Offenses

• Indecent Exposure
• Indecent Assault
• Prostitution

We've won cases in courtrooms across Texas and will fight to do the same for you.

Strategic Defense

Here are some common legal defenses against sex crime charges in Texas:

• False Allegations
• Consent
• Mistaken Identity
• Lack of Evidence
• Involuntary Intoxication
• Alibi
• Consent by Minors
• Improper Search and Seizure
• Psychological or Emotional State
• Statutory Defenses

Each of these defenses depends on the specific facts and circumstances of the case, and legal counsel is crucial for building the most effective defense strategy.

Our Process

Free Confidential Consultation

We start with a one-on-one conversation where we listen, ask key questions, and begin assessing your legal situation.

Case Review & Early Action

Our in-house investigator reviews police reports, statements, and any available evidence, eliminating the delays and added costs of outsourcing. If you’re under investigation, we may be able to intervene early.

Strategic Legal Plan

Every assault case is different. Once we understand the details, we develop a personalized legal strategy focused on dismissal, reduction, or acquittal, depending on what’s possible in your case.

Proactive Defense

We don’t wait for the DA to act. Our lawyers file motions, challenge weak evidence, and negotiate aggressively.

Courtroom Advocacy or Case Resolution

Whether through a favorable plea deal or a full trial, we fight for the best outcome possible. You’ll always know where your case stands, what’s coming next, and what your options are.

Sex Crimes Lawyers: Frequently Asked Questions

How Our Sex Crimes Lawyers Defend You

In Texas, a sexual offense refers to any criminal act that involves unlawful or non-consensual sexual contact, behavior, or conduct. These offenses can range from indecent exposure and sexual assault to more severe charges like aggravated sexual assault, child sexual abuse, or possession of child pornography.

Texas sex offense laws are among the toughest in the country–and if you’re facing charges, it’s critical to know what’s at stake. Sex crimes can be classified as felonies or misdemeanors, but regardless of the classification, consequences are severe.

Convictions can carry severe penalties, including:

• lengthy prison sentences
• mandatory sex offender registration
• long-term damage to your reputation and future

Because the stakes are so high, you need an experienced legal team that knows how to dismantle the prosecution’s case—and that’s exactly what we do at Barbieri Law Firm.

Whether it’s cross-examining unqualified witnesses or dismantling flawed forensic testing, our goal is clear: get charges dismissed, reduced, or defeated in court.

We’ve shut down false allegations at the investigation stage. We’ve walked clients facing over 10 counts of serious sex crime charges out of court with Not Guilty verdicts.

We know your future is on the line—don’t risk the cost of conviction.

Download The Unexpected Costs of Conviction to learn why pooling all resources for the best Texas sex assault lawyer is worth all your energy.

What to Expect in a Texas Sex Crimes Case

We know being accused of criminal charges can feel scary and confusing. But you don’t have to face it alone. You may be investigated long before you’re arrested. That’s where an expert criminal defense lawyer can come in to help mount a defense before the State decides to file charges. If the State files charges, a criminal case then moves through the court system in a systematic way.

Here are the usual stages in a criminal case:

1. Investigation – Police or others gather information
2. Pre-Filing – The case might still be under review
3. Case Filed – Charges are officially made
4. Trial or Plea – Your case goes to court, or a deal is made
5. Case Disposition – A decision is made
6. Closing – Your case is wrapped up

Click the button below to download our Legal Process Roadmap resource.

If You’re Under Investigation

If your case is still under investigation, we may be able to intervene before charges are even filed.

If your case is still in the investigation stage, it’s a crucial time to have a lawyer involved. Your attorney will stay in contact with law enforcement to monitor developments and prepare you for what may come next. If charges are likely, we’ll help you make a plan—so if an arrest is coming, you can handle it calmly and with a clear strategy.

Even before you step into a courtroom, your legal team is already working. Our paralegals regularly check with the court to track whether charges have been filed or if a grand jury hearing is scheduled. We’ll keep you updated on every new development—so nothing catches you off guard.

In-House Investigator for Superior Case Management

A seasoned 36-year law enforcement veteran now leads our investigations team. She will handle everything from gathering evidence to preparing reports and providing testimony, working directly with our legal team to tailor strategies and ensure the best defense possible for our clients.

• With an in-house investigator, we eliminate the delays and added costs of outsourcing, enabling faster action and more precise case strategies that lead to better outcomes for our clients.

How Charges Are Filed in Texas

There are two ways charges typically move forward:

• By Information: Common for misdemeanors and less serious offenses. The DA files the charge directly.
• By Indictment: Used for felonies. A grand jury reviews the case and decides if there’s enough evidence to move forward.

Once charges are filed.

Once charges are filed, you become the defendant and your case is assigned a cause number and a court date.

Here’s a breakdown of key court appearances in most criminal cases:

• Arraignment or Initial Appearance: Your first court date. The judge reads the charges, and you enter a plea—guilty or not guilty. Evidence sharing begins here.
• Status Conferences / Announcement Settings: These check-in hearings track progress. Your lawyer may be negotiating with the DA or still reviewing the evidence.
• Pretrial Hearings: Your attorney may ask the judge to dismiss weak evidence or challenge how it was obtained.

Your Case, Your Decision

After building your defense, your case will reach a decision point:

• Plea Deal: The DA may offer a deal. We’ll explain the pros, the risks, and your options clearly. You stay in control—we’re here to guide, not pressure.
• Trial: If you reject the plea, we’ll prepare for trial before a judge or jury, where your case is fully argued and defended.

Disposition Stage: The Final Step

This is where the case is resolved—either by a plea agreement, a jury verdict, or a judge’s ruling after trial. It’s the most serious part of the process, and where everything we’ve done comes to a head.

Real Results: Sex Crimes Charges

Immediate Defense in a College Sexual Assault Investigation

Our client, a college student, was accused months after a consensual encounter by a woman from his friend group. The allegation of sexual assault posed serious personal, academic, and legal consequences, including potential criminal charges and reputational damage. Our client contacted senior trial attorney Kriti Sharma immediately after fellow students gave hints of a possible investigation, ensuring early intervention. Our team conducted a comprehensive investigation:

• Collected witness statements from friends in the group
• Reviewed social media activity and phone records
• Created a detailed timeline and mapped key interactions
• Investigated potential motives, including attempts to “save face” by the accuser

We proactively contacted Richardson PD for a voluntary interview and shared our findings to assist the investigation. By taking control early, we ensured the facts were presented clearly and thoroughly. After reviewing our investigation, the police closed the case immediately, without contacting our client further or filing charges. Our client’s freedom, reputation, and future were fully protected, demonstrating the value of rapid, strategic legal action in sensitive allegations.

Tenacious Strategic Defense Protects Client’s Future

Our client, a school teacher, faced serious assault allegations from two childhood acquaintances, with the potential for multiple life sentences and sex offender registration. Law enforcement’s investigation showed signs of bias, complicating the case. Senior trial attorney Kriti Sharma led a comprehensive defense, including investigating police conduct, reviewing timelines and family dynamics, analyzing victim statements, conducting social media research, administering polygraphs, and negotiating with the prosecutor. Outcome: our client pled to a single lesser charge—injury to a child—with 5 years deferred adjudication, avoiding life sentences and sex offender registration.

This case highlights how early intervention, thorough investigation, and skilled negotiation can protect a client’s freedom, career, and long-term future, even in high-stakes allegations.

Did you know?

The Romeo and Juliet Statute

Texas’ “Romeo & Juliet” law protects teens in consensual relationships where both are at least 14 years old and less than three years apart in age. If you’re under 21 and accused of a sex crime involving someone close in age, this exception could help you avoid mandatory sex offender registration.

Call Barbieri Law Firm—Because the Right Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Change Your Life.

Criminal accusations don’t just threaten your legal record—they threaten your entire life. Don’t wait. When you’re facing criminal charges in any of the counties in North, East, South, or Central Texas, you need a legal team that knows how to win and how to protect you while doing it.

Ready to Fight Back? Call Barbieri Law Firm Today.

Let our seasoned criminal defense lawyers show you what real defense looks like. Call us now or schedule a confidential consultation. We’re the team prosecutors warn each other about. Call 972-424-1902 now.