Board Certified - Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Ward Maedgen Attorney At Law Office: 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75219 214-651-4288 - Office 214-720-0184 - Fax Email:

Driven by a strong work ethic and the desire to represent victims of criminal injustice, Ward Maedgen has established a successful trial practice in North Texas, including the cities of Dallas, Denton and McKinney, however he does try cases statewide. Mr. Maedgen’s practice is focused on DWI, BWI, DUI and various other complex criminal matters pending in both state and federal courts. Mr. Maedgen honed his trial skills during many years as a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. During the course of his career, Mr. Maedgen has tried well over a hundred cases, in various counties throughout the State. His experience as a lead trial lawyer in criminal defense cases has provided Mr. Maedgen with valuable insight into jury trial strategy, cross-examination, and expert testimony.

His extensive trial background both as a former prosecutor and as a criminal defense lawyer has taught Mr. Maedgen how the other side builds a case, therefore he knows how to tear it apart from the inside. His cases have been featured in the media, both television and print, including on: Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star Telegram, WFAA - Channel 8, KTVT - Channel 11, KXAS - Channel 5, FDFW - Fox 4 News, and Fox News.

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Trial Law.

Bar Admissions: State Bar of Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas.

Professional Memberships: State Bar of Texas; College of the State Bar of Texas; American Inns of Court - William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court; Dallas Bar Association; Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Board Certifications: Board Certified-Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Education: J.D. Southern Methodist University School of Law 1995; B.A. Washington and Lee University 1992.

Teaching: Coached Southern Methodist University School of Law Mock Trial teams, including the Winning Team of the 2005 National White Collar Crime Competition, Georgetown University.

Press: Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star Telegram, WFAA - Channel 8, KTVT - Channel 11, KXAS - Channel 5, FDFW - Fox 4 News, and Fox News.

Accolades: D Magazine 2007, named one of "Best Lawyers in Dallas"  Texas Monthly Magazine 2004, named as a "Texas Super Lawyer".