Toby Shook is known as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas having tried over 300 jury trials. After an unprecedented career with the Dallas District Attorney's Office, where he earned a reputation as being one of the nation’s top prosecutors, Toby Shook entered private practice to represent citizens accused of all criminal wrongdoing by both State and Federal authorities.
Throughout his career, Mr. Shook has been recognized by his peers as being one of the top criminal lawyers in the nation He was selected by D Magazine as one of Dallas' Top Criminal Defense Attorneys 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In the Fall of 2007, Mr. Shook was voted as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine. Mr. Shook was selected as a "Super Lawyer" by his peers in Texas Monthly for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The Texas District and County Attorneys' Association awarded Mr. Shook its inaugural "Lone Star Award" recognizing him as the best prosecutor in the State in 2002. He was also awarded the "Go-To Prosecutor" by Texas Lawyer Magazine in 2002.
Mr. Shook's vast trial experience encompasses every type of crime in the penal code from DWI, theft, assault, murder, sex crimes, drug offenses, and organized crime. Mr. Shook earned a reputation as being an aggressive trial lawyer known for his relentless preparation, skillful cross-examination and passionate argument. He has lectured nationwide on cross-examination, closing argument, case preparation, jury selection, and capital murder. Mr. Shook's broad experience gives his clients a tremendous advantage during police investigation, grand jury investigation, plea negotiations, and trial.
With over twenty years experience with the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Shook rose to the rank of Chief of the Felony Trial Division and has tried some of the most high-profile cases in Dallas County history including the Texas Seven prison escapees, serial killer Charles Albright, the AMC Grand killer, and was assigned the Darlie Routier prosecution team.
Over the years, Mr. Shook has been featured on many national network shows including: Court TV, A&E's American Justice, Cold Case Files, 48 Hours, HBO's Autopsy, Current Affair, and Texas Lawyer.
Recent Results:
- 2013 Frisco executive arrested for Felony Family Violence Aggravated Assault. Case was No Billed by Denton County Grand Jury.
- 2013 Dallas teenager accused of sexual assault. Case No Billed by Collin County Grand Jury.
- 2013 Wylie man arrested and charged for interfering with 911 call. Case set for Jury Trial then was dismissed.
- 2013 Dallas realtor arrested for DWI, case reduced to Obstruction of a Passageway and defendant given deferred probation.
- 2013 East Texas lawyer arrested in Dallas for having a gun at Love Field. Charged with the Felony offense of Possession of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place. Persuaded District Attorney to reject charge.
- 2013 Highland Park man arrested for Deadly Conduct. Case dismissed.
- 2012 SMU student arrested for DWI by University Park Police with a .14 breath score. Found Not Guilty.
- 2012 Dallas man arrested for Felony offense of Family Violence. Case was No Billed by the Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2012 Rockwall man arrested for DWI. Plead to offense of Obstruction of a Highway and received deferred probation. DWI charge dismissed.
- 2012 Dallas man indicted for Indecency with a Child. Found Not Guilty at trial.
- 2012 Dallas business owner charged with DWI in Collin County. Found Not Guilty at trial.
- 2012 Dallas man indicted for Sexual Assault. Case reduced to misdemeanor Assault and placed on deferred probation.
- 2012 Dallas woman arrested and charged by Dallas Police for Family violence assault against her former boyfriend. Found Not Guilty at trial.
- 2012 Nurse arrested and indicted for the felony offense Obtaining a Controlled Substance by a Fraudulent Prescription. Persuaded prosecutor to reduce charge to Class C misdemeanor deferred probation for 6 months.
- 2012 Dallas man arrested by Irving police for felony possession of Meth. After Indictment case was reduced to Misdemeanor and defendant granted deferred probation.
- 2012 Dallas man on Felony probation was arrested for new DWI charge and motion to revoke filed by the State. At revocation hearing persuaded Judge to continue the Defendant on probation.
- 2012 Dallas lawyer arrested for DWI. Case reduced to Obstruction of a Passageway and defendant given deferred probation.
- 2012 Dallas man arrested for felony possession of cocaine. Case dismissed after defendant successfully completed drug education classes, community service hours, and drug testing.
- 2012 Dallas man indicted for Capital Murder, State offered 30 years for a plea. During the second day of trial the State lowered the offer to 5 years Non Contest Plea for Agg. Robbery.
- 2012 Dallas business man arrested for DWI by Dallas Police. Case reduced to misdemeanor Obstruction and defendant granted 9 months deferred probation.
- 2012 Dallas man arrested for DWI by the Dallas Police. Case reduced to Obstruction and defendant given back time.
- 2012 Coppell man arrested for felony offense of Evading Arrest. Case was reduced to a misdemeanor Fleeing charge at Grand Jury. The misdemeanor case was dismissed.
- 2012 Louisiana Physician indicted in Collin County for Indecency with a Child. On day of trial State offered 2 years deferred probation with no reporting.
- 2012 School principal arrested for DWI by Rockwall Police. Case reduced to Obstruction of Highway and defendant granted deferred probation.
- 2011 Navarro County Night Club Owner arrested and indicted for Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault in connection with a man killed in a bar fight. Jury found "Not Guilty" on all 3 charges.
- 2011 Plano teenager arrested and indicted for Aggravated Assault in connection with fight at Fair Park in which victim was in coma for 3 weeks. Case went to trial and during prolonged jury deliberations State offered misdemeanor deferred adjudication.
- 2011 SMU student arrested for Resisting Arrest. Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor. 2011 Dallas man arrested for DWI after accident. Case dismissed.
- 2011 Dallas businessman arrested for Resisting Arrest. Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor charge of Disturbing the Peace.
- 2011 Rowlett man arrested for DWI by DPS. Case reduced to Obstruction of a Highway and defendant granted deferred probation.
- 2011 Plano business woman Indicted for felony offense of Tampering with Evidence. Persuaded Collin County District Attorney's Office to dismiss charges.
- 2011 Collin County man arrested for Family Violence. Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
- 2011 Collin County housewife arrested for Family Violence. Persuaded Sheriff’s Office to drop charges.
- 2011 Wylie mother arrested for felony offense of Aggravated Assault. Case "No Billed" by Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2011 Allen teenager arrested in Dallas for Possession of Marijuana. Case dismissed.
- 2011 Irving businessman investigated for Assaulting an employee. "No Billed" by Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2011 Irving man arrested and Indicted for Indecency with a Child. Case set for trial. Pled to misdemeanor offense of deferred probation.
- 2011 Austin man arrested by Dallas Police for DWI 2nd. Successful Motion to Suppress Stop granted. Case dismissed.
- 2011 Arlington Police Officer arrested by Cedar Hill Police on four felony cases: Attempted Sexual Assault, Family Violence, and Retaliation. After Grand Jury presentation the cases were "No Billed" by the Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2011 Dallas man arrested for the felony offense of Deadly Conduct. Persuaded the Dallas Police to reject the charges.
- 2011 Southlake executive arrested by the DFW police after a handgun was found in his travel bag. Case was rejected by the police.
- 2011 Georgia man arrested and charged by the Dallas Police for Burglary of Habitation with Intent to Commit Assault and felony Evading Arrest. Burglary case was dismissed and the felony Evading was reduced to a misdemeanor deferred probation.
- 2011 Dallas woman arrested and indicted on Felony Possession of Meth. Persuaded prosecutors to drop case to a misdemeanor.
- 2011 High School coach investigated by DPS for Sexual Assault. Case "No Billed" by Ellis County Grand Jury.
- 2010 Dallas salesman arrested for Family Violence. Persuaded police to drop charges.
- 2010 Teacher arrested for DWI by the DFW Police with a .17 breath test. Found "Not Guilty" at trial.
2010 Louisiana Physician arrested on drug charges by the Irving Police Department. Won speedy trial motion, case dismissed. - 2010 Dallas woman charged with DWI that involved an accident and a .14 blood test. Motion to suppress the blood test was granted and the case was reduced to Obstruction of a highway.
- 2010 Dallas executive investigated for Indecency with a Child by the University Park Police. Persuaded police to reject charge.
- 2010 Dallas executive charged with DWI and Marijuana Possession by the Grapevine police. DWI reduced to Obstruction of a Highway and Marijuana case dismissed.
- 2010 Law student arrested by Dallas police for Assault. Case dismissed.
- 2010 Dallas man investigated by Dallas police for Sexual Assault of a Child. Case rejected by police.
2010 Dallas real estate executive arrested for DWI. Case reduced to Obstruction and defendant granted deferred probation. - 2010 Businessman from Oklahoma City arrested in Dallas nightclub for Interference with Public Duties of a Police Officer. Case dismissed.
- 2010 Rockwall man arrested for DWI by Rockwall police. Case reduced to Obstruction and defendant granted one year deferred probation.
- 2010 Computer security analyst charged with Assault of ex-girlfriend by Dallas Police Department. Case dismissed on day of trial.
- 2010 Physician arrested by Highland Park Police for Assault Family Violence. Case dismissed by the District Attorney's Office.
- 2010 Dallas oil executive arrested by Dallas Police for Family Violence Assault and Interference with an Emergency Call. Persuaded police to reject case.
- 2010 Accountant charged by Rockwall County Sheriff's Office with Misdemeanor offense of Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Case dismissed by the District Attorney's Office.
- 2010 Housewife arrested by the Grand Prairie police for Felony offense of Obtaining a Prescription by Fraud. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
- 2010 Georgia man arrested by Dallas Police for Felony offense of Possession of Cocaine. Case reduced to Misdemeanor given deferred probation.
- 2010 College student arrested and indicted for the Felony offense of Aggravated Assault. Case reduced to Misdemeanor Assault and given deferred adjudication.
- 2010 Irving man arrested for Felony Possession of Drugs. Motion to Suppress granted for defective search warrant. Case dismissed.
- 2010 Police officer arrested by DPS for DWI. Persuaded Rockwall County District Attorney to reject charge.
- 2010 Executive arrested by DFW Police for Felony Offense of Prohibited Weapon. Case rejected by Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.
- 2009 Mississippi man arrested by Irving Police for Obtaining Prescription by Fraud. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
- 2009 Father and Son charged with Capital Murder by the Dallas Police Department. After Grand Jury presentation case was "No Billed" by the Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2009 Dallas construction supervisor arrested for Family Violence Assault. Found "Not Guilty" at trial.
- 2009 Abilene juvenile arrested and prosecuted for Assault on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Evading Detention. Found "Not Guilty" at trial in all three cases.
- 2009 Rockwall woman filed on for Negligent Homicide by Mesquite Police Department. Case "No Billed" by Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2009 Dallas executive indicted for Felony offense of Burglary with Intent to Commit Assault. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
- 2009 Dallas computer analyst arrested for DWI 2nd. Found "Not Guilty" at trial.
- 2009 Oklahoma man arrested by the Allen Police Department and indicted for Felony Drug Possession. Persuaded District Attorney's Office to dismiss case due to search problems.
- Dallas man was indicted on Federal Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and 5 State Felony cases of Possession with Intent to Deliver. Was facing 130 months under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and offered 20 years on the State cases. Federal Sentence reduced to 63 months and all State cases were dismissed.
- 2009 Dallas man charged with Assault. Prosecutors dismissed charges on day of trial.
- 2009 Dallas businessman investigated by the Dallas Police for the Deadly Conduct. Persuaded the police to drop the case.
- 2009 Long time Federal employee arrested for Felony offense of Injury to a Child by Cedar Hill Police. Case "No Billed" by Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2009 North Texas Coed arrested for Felony offense of Possession of Cocaine. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
- 2009 Dallas salesman arrested for Felony offense of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon in a Tavern and Deadly Conduct. Felony reduced to Misdemeanor probation and Deadly Conduct charge dismissed.
- 2009 SMU student arrested for DWI. Case reduced to Obstruction of a Highway, granted deferred probation.
- 2009 Dallas man arrested by Cedar Hill Police Department for Boating While Intoxicated. Case reduced to Obstruction.
- 2009 Houston man arrested by Dallas Police for Family Violence. Case dropped by Dallas Police Department.
- 2009 Four SMU students charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana. Persuaded District Attorney's Office to reject cases due to search and seizure issues.
- 2009 Dallas man arrested and indicted for Felony offense of Unlawful Restraint. Case reduced to Misdemeanor probation.
- 2008 Executive recruiter arrested by Murphy Police for Felony Theft. Case "No Billed" by Collin County Grand Jury.
- 2008 Woman while on Felony probation out of Bell County was arrested on new case in Harris County for Possession of a Controlled Substance by Prescription Fraud. Week before trial persuaded Harris County District Attorney's Office to dismiss case. Motion to Revoke withdrawn by Bell County.
- 2008 Dallas Executive arrested for DWI by Dallas Police Department. Found "Not Guilty".
2008 Southlake man arrested for Assault. Case set for trial. Persuaded District Attorney's Office to dismiss case. - 2008 Plano man arrested for Felony offense of Tampering with a Government Record. Pled guilty to Class C Misdemeanor.
- 2008 Resident alien working as Engineer arrested by Irving Police Department for Prostitution. Case reduced to Class C Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
- 2008 Dallas woman arrested for Family Violence. Case rejected by the Police Department.
- 2008 Dallas Oil Company executive arrested for DWI by Highland Park Police Department. Case reduced to a lesser offense of Obstruction of a Highway and defendant given deferred probation.
- 2008 Rockwall college student investigated for Felony Charge of Criminal Mischief. Persuaded District Attorney's Office to reject charge.
- 2008 Dallas Investment Banker arrested for DWI. Successful in getting Motion to Suppress the stop granted. Case dismissed.
- 2008 Dallas College student arrested for Aggravated Assault. Persuaded Dallas District Attorney's Office to dismiss charges.
- 2008 Dallas woman arrested for Felony Theft/Receiving Stolen Property. Case rejected by District Attorney's Office.
- 2008 Dallas businessman investigated for family violence. Persuaded Irving police to drop case.
- 2008 Euless man investigated for the charge of Murder. Case was No billed by a Tarrant County Grand Jury.
- 2008 Plano Financial advisor arrested for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case reduced to Misdemeanor at Grand Jury. Case was later dismissed.
- 2008 Dallas Accountant investigated for Indecency of a child. Case was dropped by police.
- 2008 Dallas Real Estate Broker investigated by the FBI for Mortgage Fraud. Prosecution declined.
- 2008 Dallas bartender charged with two cases of Aggravated Assault. The District Attorney originally offered 4 years. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given one year probation.
- 2008 Richardson College student investigated for Sexual Assault. Persuaded police to drop charges.
- 2008 Retired Rockwall engineer arrested for felony offense of Deadly Conduct by Rockwall County Sheriff's Office. Case reduced to Misdemeanor offense of Terroristic Threat. Case was later dismissed.
- 2008 Dallas College student arrested for Aggravated Assault. Able to get case reduced to Misdemeanor at grand jury. Case was later dismissed.
- 2008 Dallas Salesman arrested for felony offense of Assault of Security Guard. Case rejected by District Attorney's Office.
- 2008 Dallas CPA arrested by Mesquite Police for Family Violence. Case was reduced to Class C Misdemeanor.
- 2008 Son of prominent Dallas Business owner arrested for felony theft. Case was "No Billed" by Dallas County Grand Jury.
- 2008 SMU Law Student filed on for Assault. Case was rejected by the Dallas County District Attorney's office.
- 2007 Dallas juvenile arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Plead to Injury of a Child, given 2 years deferred probation and was not required to register as a sex offender.
- 2007 Denton man who was on felony probation in Denton County was arrested on Possession of Controlled Substance case by DFW Police. Persuaded District Attorney's Office to dismiss case.
- 2007 Dallas man arrested with a kilo of Cocaine and charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver. Successful in getting Motion to Suppress granted and case dismissed.
- 2007 West Texas teacher charged with Improper Relationship between Educator and Student. Case was dismissed by Parker County District Attorney's Office.
- 2007 Grand Prairie man indicted for Federal Charges of Inter-State theft. Federal Prosecutors initially offered 3 years prison time. Defendant granted federal probation.
- 2007 Desoto man arrested for family violence assault. Case was rejected by the District Attorney's office.
- 2007 Plano Office manager investigated for Embezzlement. Case was "No Billed: by Collin County Grand Jury.
- 2007 Garland man charged with two cases of Indecency with a Child. Felonies were dismissed and case plead to misdemeanor.
- 2007 Richardson Engineer arrested for Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer. Case was "No Billed" by Grand Jury.
- 2007 Houston area business man charged with Indecency with a Child in Dallas County. Found Not Guilty at trial.
- 2007 McKinney Business woman charged with Assault. Case was dismissed.
- 2007 Plano teenager charged with Aggravated Assault, stabbing with a knife. Case was rejected by Collin County District Attorney's Office.
- 2007 Foreign visitor while on vacation investigated for Negligent Homicide and Failure to Stop and Render Aid. Case was rejected by the District Attorney's Office.
- 2007 Police Officer charged with Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case was "No Billed" by the Rockwall Grand Jury.
- 2007 Dallas CEO charged with DWI 2nd involving an accident. Case reduced to lesser misdemeanor offense of Obstruction of a Highway and given probation.
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