Robert Keating

Robert Keating is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Licensed in Texas since 2014, he focuses exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients charged with DWI, assault, drug offenses, weapons charges, probation violations, and other misdemeanor and felony crimes throughout North Texas.

Since joining the firm, he has handled more than 225 criminal cases, including over 70 DWI and intoxication-related matters ranging from first-offense to repeat DWI. A former U.S. Navy submariner, Mr. Keating brings discipline, attention to detail, and strategic problem-solving to every case.

He earned his J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law and completed internships with both the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and Public Defender's Office, providing valuable insight into both sides of the criminal justice system. A Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree (2020-2024), he is committed to protecting clients' rights through strategic, trial-ready representation.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys combines the personalized service of a boutique firm with the strength of a 40+ attorney criminal defense team. Every client is represented by a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who manages the case from start to finish and is backed by more than 1,000 combined jury trials, Board Certified Criminal Law specialists, former prosecutors, former judges, a former FBI agent, and ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists.

The firm has earned a 98.5% client satisfaction rate, more than 1,400 five-star reviews, and maintains offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Free case evaluations are available, and clients never pay additional trial fees.