Wirskye, Bill

Bill Wirskye has successfully defended state and federal criminal cases encompassing the full spectrum of criminal offenses from white collar crime cases to violent crime cases. Recent cases include: federal conspiracy, tax fraud, money laundering, healthcare fraud, federal and state drug charges, grand jury representation, murder, capital murder, indecency with a child, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, DWI/DUI, and prescription drug fraud. Mr. Wirskye has tried over 160 jury trials but is often able to obtain positive results for his clients by persuading prosecutors and grand juries that criminal charges are not warranted.

Mr. Wirskye began the practice of criminal defense after a distinguished career at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office where he quickly became well known for his commanding courtroom presence, outstanding trial skills, and his commitment to relentless trial preparation. Mr. Wirskye held several high-level positions in the DA’s office, including Deputy Chief of the Misdemeanor Division where he supervised the trials of all misdemeanor DWI cases and taught young lawyers how to try a DWI case. As a Felony Chief Prosecutor, Mr. Wirskye tried numerous high-profile cases and became widely known as an expert in investigating and trying all types of violent crimes. Mr. Wirskye capped off his government career by serving as the Chief Homicide Prosecutor responsible for the investigation and indictment of all Dallas County murder and capital murder cases. During this time, Mr. Wirskye personally presented over 200 homicide cases to Dallas County grand juries and conducted many complex grand jury investigations.

Mr. Wirskye is a highly sought after speaker and trainer for lawyers and law enforcement throughout Texas. As former Chairman of the Training Committee for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Mr. Wirskye has taught on topics from basic and advanced trial advocacy to forensic science. Mr. Wirskye’s areas of expertise include: grand jury representation, opening statements, cross-examination, closing arguments, Motions to Suppress Evidence, illegal search and seizure (the Fourth Amendment), confession law (the Fifth Amendment), false confessions, challenging eye witness identifications, Self-Defense, DNA evidence, fingerprint evidence, trace evidence (blood spatter/hair analysis), and firearm/ballistic evidence.

Mr. Wirskye is Board Certified in Criminal Law and is A-V rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and high ethical standards.

Recent Results: 
• Capital Murder case no-billed when defense investigation revealed client was acting in self-defense when he shot two people.
• Mortgage fraud indictment dismissed when prosecutors were shown that no law was violated.
• Numerous drug cases dismissed and Motions to Suppress granted where defense investigation and cross-examination revealed a police officer with a documented history of lying.
• Numerous drug cases dismissed and Motions to Suppress evidence granted where defense investigation and cross-examination revealed a narcotics detective was not credible and violated proper procedures for handling informants.
• White collar crime indictments dismissed when prosecutors shown proof that another person was the actual culprit.
• Three Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer cases no-billed when defense investigation revealed that the client fired at the police in self-defense.
• Two Aggravated Robbery cases dismissed where defense investigation revealed client was threatened by a detective into giving a false confession to both crimes.
• Motion to Suppress Evidence granted in a drug case where defense investigation and cross-examination revealed inaccuracies in the police report and a lack of probable cause for the detention and search of the client.
• Motion to Suppress Evidence granted in four drug cases where defense exposed a defective search warrant due to police error.
• Persuaded jury to grant probation to a former police officer client convicted of Aggravated Robbery.
• Burglary case dismissed where defense investigation showed no confession existed (despite police claim) and a lack of legal corroboration.
• Aggravated Assault case dismissed after defense investigation revealed no actual assault had occurred.
• Aggravated Assault case no-billed by grand jury after cross-examination of arresting officer at examining trial proved a dishonest complainant.
• Aggravated Robbery no-billed by grand jury after defense proved that case was based solely on accomplice testimony.
• Aggravated Robbery dismissed after defense proved a mistaken eye-witness and a credible alibi.
• Credit Card Fraud case no-billed after cross-examination of arresting officer at examining trial uncovered an illegal search.
• DWI dismissed after defense investigation proved client was not the driver of the vehicle.
• DWI reduced due to police error in administering the Intoxilyzer breath test.
• Drug case no-billed after cross-examination of arresting officer revealed an illegal search and seizure.
• Drug case Motion to Suppress granted after cross-examination proved an illegal search.
• Probation Violation Motion withdrawn after client passed a polygraph.
• Tarrant County Aggravated Assault no-billed after defense presentation proved client was acting in self-defense.
• Domestic Violence Assault dismissed where evidence showed no assault actually occurred.
• Failure to Stop and Render Assistance fatality case dismissed when police search warrant shown to be legally invalid.
• Two Indecency with a Child cases dismissed and client pled to misdemeanor.
• Police officer client arrested for DWI by DPS. Persuaded Rockwall County DA to reject charge.