Business Details
18 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Experienced Legal Representation in Irving, TX
The Law Office of Michelle Poblenz has dedicated its practice to providing compassionate, client-centered legal representation in family law, criminal defense, and traffic law matters. With over 25 years of legal experience, including a decade as a prosecutor, our firm combines deep knowledge of the justice system with personalized advocacy. We prioritize clear communication, ensuring clients understand their rights and options while navigating complex legal challenges.Our approach emphasizes strategic problem-solving tailored to each client's unique circumstances, whether in divorce proceedings, criminal defense cases, or traffic violation disputes. We serve clients across Dallas/Fort Worth with a commitment to protecting their rights and achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution methods.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
DWI Defense
Traffic Violations
Criminal Defense
Adoption
Probation Violations
Expungements
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of combined prosecutorial and defense experience
- Personalized approach to each client's unique legal needs
- Former prosecutor insights for strategic criminal defense
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- 60+ positive client reviews across platforms
Associations and certifications
- Lead Counsel
- Verified Expertise.com
- Three Best Rates
What people say
Amazing throughout our entire divorce process
Excellent attorney
Went above and beyond
Helped us win both cases
10/10 recommend
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, spousal support, and adoption matters with compassionate advocacy. We help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations while protecting their parental rights and financial interests. Our approach combines legal expertise with personalized guidance to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Criminal Defense
We provide aggressive defense representation for DWI charges, drug crimes, and other criminal offenses. Our former prosecutor's perspective informs strategic defense planning against field sobriety tests, ALR hearings, and felony charges. We focus on protecting clients' rights throughout the judicial process while minimizing long-term consequences.
Traffic Violations
Our traffic law practice handles speeding tickets, CDL violations, and occupational license matters. We work to prevent license suspensions and insurance rate increases through court representation and defensive driving course options. Our experience with Dallas County traffic courts helps clients contest unfair citations effectively.
Domestic Violence
We defend against domestic violence charges with strategic approaches that challenge evidence and protect clients' reputations. Our representation includes order of protection hearings and long-term defense strategies to prevent career and personal consequences from false or exaggerated allegations.
Expungements
Our firm assists clients in clearing criminal records through expungement and non-disclosure processes. We evaluate eligibility for dismissed charges, completed probation, or pardoned offenses to help clients regain employment opportunities and personal freedoms through legal record removal.
People
Michelle Poblenz
Attorney
25-year legal professional with prosecutorial experience, specializing in family law and criminal defense. Former Dallas County ADA with expertise in DWI defense and complex custody cases. Committed to personalized client advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law (divorce, custody, support), criminal defense (DWI, drug crimes), and traffic violations across Dallas/Fort Worth.
How does your prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
Our former prosecutor background provides unique insights into case strategy, evidence challenges, and negotiation tactics that benefit criminal defense and family law clients.
Do you handle emergency legal situations?
Yes, we offer 24/7 availability for urgent matters like arrests, emergency custody issues, and immediate legal interventions.
What sets your firm apart from others?
We combine 25+ years of legal experience with personalized attention, maintaining direct attorney-client communication throughout every case.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights, using negotiation and litigation to create sustainable custody arrangements.
Can you help with out-of-state legal issues?
While based in Texas, we assist with interstate custody matters and can coordinate with local counsel for multi-state legal challenges.
