Benson Varghese

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Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney | State Federal Criminal and DWI Defense

Experience: 14 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Texas and Federal Circuit

Entrepreneur of Excellence Finalist - Service Category, Top 100 Trial Lawyer and 2 others

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Videos 15

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Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries.

Benson is often called upon to handle complex cases. He has also become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas. He has been named a Top Lawyer by Fort Worth Magazine, a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine, and a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, among others.

Benson received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University, before obtaining his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. While in law school, Benson Varghese served as an editor for two law journals. He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, an associate member of Eldon B. Mahon Inns of Court, a past Board Member of Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, a lifetime member of Christian Trial Lawyers Association, a member of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a member of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a former member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. He volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the Tarrant Area Food Bank. He is also involved in the philanthropic organization, “Worth.”

Visit https://www.versustexas.com/ for more about Benson and Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys at Varghese Summersett PLLC.

Benson is also the founder of their family law practice: https://www.familytexas.com

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Texas

Since 2009

Federal Circuit

Since 2014

Professional Experience

2010 - 2014

Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

Assistant District Attorney

At the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, Benson became one of the leading DWI trial attorneys in Tarrant County. He has extensive experience in litigating issues relating to DWIs including intoxication (alcohol, drugs, and prescription drugs), specimen analysis (breath and blood), and retrograde extrapolation.

Education

2006 - 2009

Texas Tech University School of Law

J.D. (2009)

Activities: While in law school, Benson Varghese participated in mock trial and moot court competitions, and served as an editor for two law journals.

2000 - 2004

Southern Methodist University

B.B.A. (2004)

Awards

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Entrepreneur of Excellence Finalist - Service Category

Fort Worth Inc.

year - Benson Varghese

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

National Trial Lawyers

Small Business of the Year Finalist

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer

Varghese Summersett PLLC

Contacts

Varghese Summersett PLLC 300 Throckmorton Street Suite 1650 Fort Worth TX 76102 Telephone: (817) 203-2220 Cell: (817) 203-2220 Fax: (817) 203-2220

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What should I do if a detective wants a statement from me?

It is not uncommon for law enforcement agents to call and ask you to come into the police department of your own will. But should you do it? Attorney Benson Varghese provides insights into these situations.
#policeinterrogation #miranda #policeinvestigation
Varghese Summersett PLLC
https://www.versustexas.com

Board Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.

@versustexas

Major Practice Areas

Fort Worth DWI Lawyers: https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/
Sexual Assault Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/sexual-assault-texas/
Federal Criminal Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/federal-criminal-defense/
Assault Attorneys: https://calendly.com/vstx/consultation-for-new-criminal-case

Attorneys:
Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/
Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/
Christy Jack: https://www.versustexas.com/christy-jack/
Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/

Connect with Varghese Summersett
https://www.facebook.com/versustexas
https://twitter.com/versustexas
https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/

Channel Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA

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Theft in Texas: Why Avoiding a Criminal Conviction is so Important

What should you do if you are accused of theft? Did you know that theft is considered a crime of moral turpitude in Texas?

Learn more about theft in Texas and potential defenses: https://versustexas.com/fort-worth-theft-lawyer/

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Benson Varghese

Christy Jack discusses Benson Varghese's skills in the courtroom.

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Varghese Summersett Intro Video

Varghese Summersett PLLC is a state and federal criminal defense firm. Its principal office is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm brings together the expertise of former federal and state prosecutors who now defend individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses. To learn more visit https://versustexas.com

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Can you get a nondisclosure in Texas?

Benson Varghese discusses nondisclosures in Texas as a method to seal criminal records. Learn more at https://www.versustexas.com/expunctions-in-texas/expunctions-nondisclosures-texas/ or call (817) 203-2220

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First time criminal offenses

Benson Varghese discusses his approach to cases where the person charged has never been arrested or convicted of an offense before. Learn more at https://goo.gl/VqrzLd

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What is Felony DWI in Texas?

A DWI can be elevated to a felony offense in a number of ways. Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney Benson Varghese explains in this video.
#DWI #FelonyDWI #CriminalDefense
Varghese Summersett PLLC
https://www.versustexas.com

Board Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.

@versustexas

Major Practice Areas

Fort Worth DWI Lawyers: https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/
Sexual Assault Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/sexual-assault-texas/
Federal Criminal Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/federal-criminal-defense/
Assault Attorneys: https://versustexas.com/assault-in-texas/
Drug Charges: https://versustexas.com/fort-worth-drug-lawyer/possession/

Attorneys:
Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/
Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/
Christy Jack: https://www.versustexas.com/christy-jack/
Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/
Steve Baker: https://versustexas.com/steve-baker/
Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/
Mitch Monthie: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mitch-monthie/

Connect with Varghese Summersett
https://www.facebook.com/versustexas
https://twitter.com/versustexas
https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/

Channel Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA

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Getting an expunction in Texas

Benson Varghese discusses removing offenses and arrests from a person's criminal history through the expunction process. #expunction #texas #criminallaw

Learn more: https://versustexas.com/fort-worth-expunction-lawyer/

Varghese Summersett PLLC
https://www.versustexas.com
@versustexas

Board Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.

Major Practice Areas
Fort Worth DWI Lawyers: https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/
Sexual Assault Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/sexual-assault-texas/
Federal Criminal Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/federal-criminal-defense/
Assault Attorneys: https://calendly.com/vstx/consultation-for-new-criminal-case

Attorneys:
Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/
Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/
Christy Jack: https://www.versustexas.com/christy-jack/
Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/
Katie Heflin: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/kathryn-heflin/
Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/
Mitch Monthie: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mitch-monthie/

Connect with Varghese Summersett
https://www.facebook.com/versustexas
https://twitter.com/versustexas
https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/

Channel Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA

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Experts in DWI cases

Should you use an expert in a DWI trial? Fort Worth DWI Lawyer Benson Varghese discusses some considerations when making this determination. Learn more at https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/

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What is solicitation of prostitution in Texas?

Solicitation of prostitution in Texas. Find out why a proactive defense is your best defense. #criminaldefense Learn more at https://www.versustexas.com/criminal/state-crimes/misdemeanors/prostitution/

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What should you do if you're stopped for DWI but not intoxicated?

DWI defense attorney Benson Varghese describes what he would do if he were stopped for a DWI but knew he was not intoxicated. Learn more at https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/

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Can You Be Arrested for DWI if You Haven't Been Drinking?

Can you be arrested for a DWI if you have not been drinking? The answer may surprise you. To learn more visit https://www.versustexas.com/blog/

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What is the difference between an expunction and a nondisclosure in Texas?

Criminal records can be expunged or nondisclosed in Texas in some situations. To learn more call (817) 203-2220. #Expunction #Nondislosure #Texas

Learn more: https://versustexas.com/fort-worth-expunction-lawyer/

Varghese Summersett PLLC
https://www.versustexas.com
@versustexas

Board Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.

Major Practice Areas
Fort Worth DWI Lawyers: https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/
Sexual Assault Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/sexual-assault-texas/
Federal Criminal Defense: https://www.versustexas.com/federal-criminal-defense/
Assault Attorneys: https://calendly.com/vstx/consultation-for-new-criminal-case

Attorneys:
Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/
Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/
Christy Jack: https://www.versustexas.com/christy-jack/
Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/
Katie Heflin: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/kathryn-heflin/
Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/
Mitch Monthie: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mitch-monthie/

Connect with Varghese Summersett
https://www.facebook.com/versustexas
https://twitter.com/versustexas
https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/

Channel Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwYfelc6h4G8Dj38fEz6iA

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Can prosecutors charge DWIs based on circumstantial evidence?

Benson Varghese discusses how DWI cases can be alleged based on circumstantial evidence. To learn more about DWIs in Texas, call us at (817) 203-2220 or visit https://www.versustexas.com/blog/

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What is the Punishment for a Misdemeanor in Texas?

Benson Varghese discusses misdemeanors and misdemeanor punishment ranges in Texas. For more information, visit https://www.versustexas.com/criminal/state-crimes/misdemeanors/ or call us (817) 203-2220.