Criminal defense · Federal investigations · East Texas local counsel
Heath Hyde, P.C. · Sulphur Springs, Texas
State and federal
criminal defense
in Texas.
Former Dallas County prosecutor. More than 400 state and federal jury trials and more than 100 murder cases. Defense for serious accusations, from investigation through trial.
Serving East Texas and statewide · Free, confidential consultation · No result can be guaranteed
Trial Record
Experience in state and federal court. Explore the firm’s background, representative matters, and approach to criminal defense.
Federal PPP Federal Probation
Anti-KickbackFederal Probation
Dallas Murder Case Dismissed Hung Jury
Top 100 Trial Lawyer In USA
Murder Trial Defense in Texas
24 Jury Trials In Past 6 Months
More than 400 state and federal jury trials
Experience in the courtroom.
100+ murder cases handled
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Murder charge dismissed · Bowie County
Following the defense investigation and presentation to prosecutors, the court granted dismissal of the charges against Rondarrius Evans. Read the case details.
Two not guilty verdicts · Franklin County
A jury acquitted Mike Ribeiro on two sexual assault charges and deadlocked on a third. The remaining charge later resolved through an indecent-assault plea, with credit for one day in jail and a $4,000 fine plus court costs. Read the verdicts and resolution.
Heath Hyde · Trial experience
Texas state and federal criminal defense attorney
Heath Hyde is a Texas criminal defense attorney and former Dallas County prosecutor. His experience includes more than 400 state and federal jury trials and more than 100 murder cases.
The firm represents people facing serious state and federal criminal accusations, with attention to the facts, evidence, court and deadlines that shape each case.
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Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter depends on its own facts, evidence, court, deadlines and governing law. No result can be guaranteed.
Experience on your side
Why hire
Heath Hyde?
Serious accusations deserve
careful preparation.
Heath spent more than a decade as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County. Today, he brings that perspective to defending people facing state and federal criminal charges.
He understands what’s at stake: your freedom, your livelihood, and your future.
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Assistant District Attorney
Heath has represented clients
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Recent accomplishments
- Federal probationProbation on 2 federal kickback cases
- Charge dismissedPhysician’s delivery of controlled substances case
- Not guilty verdictMurder trial
- Not guilty verdictSexual assault trial
- 20 jury trials in 24 monthsIncluding 18 in a row with a not guilty verdict or a sentence below the pretrial plea offer
Heath Hyde, P.C.
Trusted Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Texas
- More than 400 state and federal jury trials
- More than 100 murder cases
- Former Dallas County prosecutor
- State and federal criminal defense
- Bail and bond matters
- Federal investigations and compliance matters
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The work. The outcome. The full story.
Proven results in Texas criminal defense
Explore selected cases handled by Heath Hyde, from dismissed charges to jury verdicts and federal sentencing. Read the details behind each outcome.
A dismissal after a closer look at the evidence
Rondarrius Evans faced a murder accusation and appeared on a most-wanted list. Following the defense investigation and presentation to prosecutors, the court granted dismissal of the charges.
Read the Rondarrius Evans caseNot guilty on two sexual assault charges
A jury acquitted Mike Ribeiro on two charges and deadlocked on a third. That remaining matter later resolved through an indecent-assault plea, with credit for one day in jail and a $4,000 fine plus court costs.
Read the verdicts and case resolutionA sentence below potential life imprisonment
Daniel Jenkins received a federal sentence of 23 years and four months after a guilty plea. The firm’s case report links to Washington Post coverage and the Justice Department’s account.
Read the federal sentencing caseSelected past results, not a prediction of any future outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, court and law. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Heath Hyde · Practice areas
Criminal defense.
From investigation through trial.
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Texas state crimes
Defense in Texas state courts, from serious felony charges to criminal appeals. Explore the charge or issue involved in your case.
Federal criminal charges
Representation in federal criminal matters involving fraud, drugs, violent offenses and other serious allegations.
Federal investigations
Counsel when a federal agency contacts you, serves a subpoena or begins investigating. Explore the agency involved.
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Heath represents clients in all stages of state and federal investigations, from initial notice to trial and appeal. Most clients approach Heath in times of crisis, typically after being notified of a criminal investigation or an indictment. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of the top federal and state criminal defense attorneys today.
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