Facing criminal charges in Texas state courts? I am criminal defense lawyer Patrick Curran. I’ve been defending people against felony and misdemeanor charges in Tarrant County criminal courts for more than 25 years. Criminal defense is all I do. No case is too big or too small. Before becoming a defense attorney, I was an Assistant District Attorney so I’ve seen criminal cases from both sides of the aisle. I understand how and why cases get charged the way they do. I understand the limits of criminal investigations and how “evidence” can be far from actual proof of guilt. Put my vast experience to work protecting your rights.