Assault Lawyer in Irving, TX

Personal Assault Defense in Irving, in English & Spanish

An assault charge in Texas can range from a Class C misdemeanor to a first-degree felony carrying up to 99 years in prison. Where your case lands on that spectrum depends on who the alleged victim is, what happened, and your prior record. At Kelley Legal, I defend clients facing every level of assault charge in Irving and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and I handle each case personally from the first call through resolution.

I defend clients charged with:

• Misdemeanor assault
• Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
• Family violence and felony family violence
• Violation of a protective order

If you’ve just been charged or you know an accusation is coming, the earlier I get involved, the more options we typically have. Early attorney involvement can shape how charges are framed and how evidence is handled before a case is filed.

Schedule a free consultation with Kelley Legal to discuss your assault charge and defense options.

Misdemeanor & Felony Assault Charges in Texas

Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 22, simple assault occurs when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; threatens someone with imminent bodily injury; or intentionally makes offensive physical contact with another person. The charge and penalty range from there based on what happened and who was involved.

Simple assault involving only threats or offensive contact is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to $500 in fines. The charge increases to:

• Class A misdemeanor (up to one year in jail and $4,000 in fines) when the offense causes bodily injury, or when the alleged victim is elderly or disabled
• Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail and $2,000 in fines) when the alleged victim was a sports official performing their duties

Assault rises to the felony level in a number of situations under Texas law.

Assault causing bodily injury becomes a third-degree felony, punishable by two to ten years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines, when the alleged victim was working as:

• A public servant
• A government worker or contractor at a correctional, secure treatment, or rehabilitation facility
• A security officer
• Emergency services personnel

Causing bodily injury to a pregnant victim or committing repeat acts of family violence is also a third-degree felony. Assaulting a peace officer or judge while they’re performing their duties is a second-degree felony, punishable by two to twenty years in prison. In both misdemeanor and felony cases, courts may also order restitution covering the alleged victim’s medical costs, counseling, and property damage.

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon involves using or exhibiting an object capable of causing death or serious bodily injury during the commission of an assault. Under Texas law, that definition extends well beyond firearms. A knife, rope, or baseball bat used in a threatening manner can all qualify as a deadly weapon.

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is generally charged as a second-degree felony, carrying two to twenty years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

The charge rises to a first-degree felony, punishable by five to 99 years in prison, when:

• The offender used a deadly weapon to commit domestic assault and caused serious bodily injury
• The offender knowingly committed aggravated assault against a public servant or security officer
• The offense was committed in retaliation against a witness, informant, or someone who reported a crime
• The offender discharged a firearm from a vehicle at or in the direction of a habitation, building, or vehicle, causing bodily injury or placing any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury

Felony assault charges in Irving are prosecuted in Dallas County at the Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas. The process moves quickly once charges are filed, which is one more reason early legal involvement matters.

Why Irving Defendants Choose Kelley Legal for Assault Defense

I practice differently than most criminal defense firms. I intentionally keep my caseload lower than average so that clients get my direct attention, not a paralegal, not a junior associate. When you call or email, you reach me. That matters when your timeline is tight and the decisions you make early in a case have lasting consequences.

Bilingual Representation in English & Spanish

I handle assault cases in both English and Spanish, and Spanish-speaking clients work directly with me without a third-party interpreter. That’s not a phone-tree option. It’s how I practice.

Immigration Consequences of an Assault Charge

My office is co-located with two immigration attorneys, which matters more than it might seem. A guilty plea or conviction on an assault charge, even a misdemeanor, can carry serious consequences for visa status, permanent residency, or removal proceedings, depending on the facts and a person’s immigration situation. Before any plea decision, I can flag those risks and coordinate directly with the immigration attorneys in my office so we’re not overlooking potential immigration consequences. If you have immigration concerns, that conversation needs to happen before any resolution is reached, not after.

Affordable Payment Plans

I also offer affordable payment plans because an assault charge doesn’t come with advance notice, and cost shouldn’t be what keeps you from getting real representation.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you’re facing an assault charge in Irving or the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the time to act is now. I offer free consultations to review what you’re up against and walk through your defense options honestly. You can reach Kelley Legal by phone at (469) 564-3420 or through the contact form on this site.

Don’t face an assault charge alone. Call (469) 564-3420 or contact Kelley Legal online to schedule your free consultation today.