Meet Bill Sheetz

Bill Sheetz is an aggressive results oriented criminal defense attorney. Mr. Sheetz was appointed a prosecutor by legendary Dallas County District Attorney, Mr. Henry Wade. Mr. Sheetz was appointed an Assistant United States Attorney. As a State and Federal prosecutor Mr. Sheetz learned how a prosecutor thinks. After leaving the government, Mr. Sheetz, armed with keen trial skills, knows the first line of defense is to dismiss the charges. If the case goes to trial then Mr. Sheetz leaves “no stone unturned” in the defense of his clients. Mr. Sheetz obtained “Not Guilty Verdicts” and dismissal of charges in both State and Federal Courts. Ten Clients illustrate Mr. Sheetz’ results oriented passion:

• Client found Not Guilty of 15 counts of Federal Government Fraud (in- excess of $1.5 Million);

• Client charged with multi-ton cocaine federal drug conspiracy received 5- year sentence;

• Canadian government official charged with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The U.S. District Court ordered the Indictment dismissed.  The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed;

• Client found Not Guilty of Driving While Intoxicated;

• Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Case dismissed;

• Client charged with State drug offenses: possession with intent to distribute marijuana greater than two hundred pounds and possession of cocaine in two South Texas counties. State District Courts dismiss the cases.

• Client charged with Probation Violation for Felon in Possession of a Firearm while on probation for four aggravated robberies. Client was indicted for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  The prosecutor’s office and probation office withdrew the four Motions to Revoke Probation.  The prosecutors and defense agreed to a plea bargain agreement and the Client received a sentence of two- years- probation for Felon in Possession of a Firearm;

• Client, a tattoo artist, charged with a misdemeanor offense of tattooing a minor while on probation for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The prosecutors and probation office agreed to continue the client on probation.  The State Court ordered the misdemeanor dismissed.

• Client indicted for multiple drug possession offenses, burglary of a habitation, and felon in possession of a firearm while on probation for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Client received probation for all charges and the prosecutor and the probation office agreed to withdraw the Motion to Revoke Probation.

• Client indicted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (the victim suffered serious brain injuries). Client received probation.