
Anna Summersett
Board Certified Criminal Specialist and Former Prosecutor with Five-Star Reviews
Anna Summersett is Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This means she has achieved the highest designation possible for a criminal defense attorney, and she has been recognized as one of very few attorneys who can call themselves experts in the area of criminal law.
Anna Summersett is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has personally handled over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to Capital Murder.
As a partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, Anna primarily handles State Criminal Cases from post-arrest investigation through jury trial. She is rated a top attorney in client satisfaction.
Anna graduated from Baylor University as a member of the Baylor Debate Team with a BA in Political Science and Minor in Argumentation Rhetoric. She then attended Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (which became Texas A&M University School of Law) where became nationally recognized as a Moot Court Advocate.
After completing internships with the United States Attorneys Office, United States Federal Magistrate Charles Bleil, Texas Attorney General's Office, and the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, Anna became a criminal prosecutor at the Cameron County District Attorney's Office and ultimately an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.
Practice Areas include:
Sexual Assault: https://goo.gl/z6QWzc
DWI: goo.gl/zqfRL1
Criminal Defense: https://tinyurl.com/ybns55ym
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- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Sexual Assault Defense
- Homicide Defense
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Texas
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Varghese Summersett PLLC
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- With over thirty years of combined experience, our lawyers handle state criminal charges and federal criminal defense cases ranging from DWI arrests to Capital Murder trials. We are Tarrant County criminal defense attorneys you can trust with the most serious charges. Whether you were just investigated, arrested, charged, indicted or convicted, we are here to help.
- Assistant District Attorney
- Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
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- As a former Tarrant County prosecutor Anna handled over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to Capital Murder.
- Assistant District Attorney
- Cameron County District Attorney's Office
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- Post-Bar Intern
- Tarrant County Judicial Staff Counsel
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- Extensive legal research for memos to advise Tarrant County Judges on legal issues pre and post conviction.
- Post-Bar Intern
- Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
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- Assisted numerous Assistance District Attorneys with pre-trial investigation, plea negotiation preparation, and trial work.
- Post-Bar Intern
- Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
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- Assisted numerous Assistance District Attorneys with pre-trial investigation, plea negotiation preparation, and trial work.
- Intern
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas
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- Assisted Assistant Attorney Generals with various legal research issues.
- Intern
- United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas
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- Assisted numerous federal prosecutors with various legal research tasks.
- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
- J.D. (2009) | J.D.
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- Honors: Order of the Barristers, Best Oralist Upper-Level Moot Court Competition, Best Oralist 1L Moot Court Competition, Regional Moot Court Caption, 2nd Place Appellate Brief National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition, 3rd Place Oralist National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition, Law Fellowship Award, Advocacy Scholarship
- Activities: Moot Court, Mock Trial, Board of Barristers
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- Baylor University
- B.A. (2006) | Political Science & Argumentation Rhetoric
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- Honors: Blake Withrow Best Public Speaker Award, Outstanding Student in Political Science, Presidential Scholarship Award
- Activities: Baylor Debate Team, Kappa Kappa Gamma
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- Client's Choice Award for DWI Defense
- Top DWI Lawyers
- Advocacy Scholarship
- Thompson & Knight, LLP
- Blake Withrow Best Public Speaker Award
- Baylor University
- Best Oralist
- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
- Upper-Level and 1L Moot Court Competition
- Fort Worth DWI Lawyer
- Varghese Summersett
- Litigation Counsel of America
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- National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Board Certified Attorney
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- Activities: There are over 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7,000 have earned the right to be publicly recognized as Board Certified specialists in one of 21 select areas of law. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was established in 1974 by the Supreme Court of Texas at the request of State Bar of Texas and is the only governing board authorized to certify attorneys in legal specialty areas.
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- State Bar of Texas  # 24066813
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- Tarrant County District Attorney's Association
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- Aggravated Assault in Texas
- Varghese Summersett
- Corporal Punishment: Is it illegal to spank a child in Texas?
- Varghese Summersett
- Driving Under the Influence | What is a DUI in Texas?
- Varghese Summersett
- Driving Under the Influence | What is a DUI in Texas?
- Varghese Summersett
- Driving While Intoxicated and Involuntary Intoxication
- Varghese Summersett
- Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist
- Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
- Website
- Varghese Summersett, PLLC
- Blog
- Versus Texas Law Blog
- What Is An Affidavit Of Non-Prosecution In Texas? | Dropping Charges [2023]
May 3, 2023 - Juror Misconduct in Texas (2023) | Expert Legal Guidance
April 9, 2023 - Contact Visits for Texas Inmates (2023) | Rules and Regulations
April 7, 2023
- Blog
- Driving While Intoxicated Defense in Texas
- Q. Im a student following a case. A man accused of 1st degree felony for sexual abuse to a child
- A: This can happen for any number of reasons. First, both the State and the Defense have a right to a jury trial. If the State chooses not the waive that right, then the defendant is set for jury trial regardless of whether he desires to plead guilty or not guilty. Jury trials are generally high-risk, high-reward situations; especially in sexual assault cases where children are involved as a finding of guilt could result in serious pen time and registration as a sex-offender. Before a jury trial, a defendant may go through a number of pre-trial settings where the State can make plea bargain offers. Such offers can be low to encourage a defendant to plead a weaker case, offering less time than they could expect to receive from a jury if convicted; or such offers can be high because the State believes a certain punishment should be reached given the severity of the case and strength of their evidence. In cases where a plea offer is made by the State, defendants and their attorneys may choose to go to trial because they believe the evidence is insufficient to result in a finding of guilt, but they may also choose to proceed to trial because they believe, even if found guilty, their punishment will be less severe from a jury than it would be if they accepted the plea offer. For example, if someone is charged with a First Degree offense, their punishment range, if convicted, would be 5 years to 99 years or LIFE. This punishment range can go even higher depending upon the specific allegations or prior criminal history of the defendant. So, if a prosecutor offered 4 years, to a reduced offense, that would encourage a defendant to plead rather than try their luck with a jury. On the other hand, if a prosecutor offered 50 years, the defendant would be encouraged to proceed to trial and try their luck with a jury, regardless of how strong or weak their case may be. Sometimes, things can happen during the trial phase of a case, such as pre-trial motions or voir dire where a jury is selected, that encourage one side or the other to adjust their expectations and resolve a case. Because the State has the burden of proof in all criminal cases, preparing for trial, calling witnesses, paying experts, gather exhibits, can be time-consuming and expensive. As such, it is unlikely that the State will "fold" and make a reduced offer once a trial has started. They would be "pot committed" as some may say. If a case is pled during trial, it could be because the trial has taken an unexpected turn, for one reason or another, that could cause the State to question their confidence in the outcome; whether it be the verdict or ultimate punishment. Ever heard, "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?" A plea bargain guarantees an outcome for both sides and avoids what can be a lengthy and difficult trial for witnesses, attorneys, and jurors alike.
- Q. My son is in jail on a $50,000.00 bond. How do I go about getting him a bond reduction.
- A: Generally, a magistrate sets the initial bond. This may or may not be writhing the bond schedule proposed by local District Judges. Once the case is filed, your attorney can present a Motion to Reduce the bond down to the bond schedule or in line with what the defendant can afford. The bond should be high enough to produce a financial incentive for the defendant to appear in court but not so unreasonable that the defendant could not afford it under any circumstances. The Judge will consider the defendants ties to the community, severity of pending charge, criminal history, and any other risk that could lead to flight. Contact a local, experienced defense attorney for assistance.
- Q. a 14 year old girl gets pregnant by her 16 year old boyfriend and he turns 17 in a couple of months will he be charged
- A: This will question will come down to consent. A 14 year old and 16 year old can be in a consensual relationship in Texas as their ages are within the 3-year allowance. If, however, this relationship was not consensual, prosecution could be appropriate. You can learn more about this offense here: https://www.versustexas.com/sexual-assault-child-17-texas/
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