Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Related Testimonials:

No one should try to deal with a criminal law charge or court case - State or Federal, felony or misdemeanor - alone.

If you, a member of your family, or someone you know is arrested, charged or pending a criminal case in county, state or federal court, you should contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. We've helped countless adults and juveniles facing criminal law charges over the past 27 years. Good people make mistakes. Sometimes big ones . . . it happens. What we focus on is doing everything possible to ensure that those mistakes don't end up defining the rest of a person's life.

We also realize that a criminal charge invariably affects a client's entire family. We're sensitive to this, understand it, and we strive to address it appropriately and consistently throughout the course of our representation. We care about people. We listen. We look at all of the possibilities and alternatives, and we take time to craft a winning approach and strategy in every case we handle.

We've had many favorable outcomes in the last nearly thirty years: cases dismissed, charges dropped or reduced, final convictions side-stepped, and jail and/or prison time avoided. My colleagues and I are always trying to protect and preserve our clients' futures.

Please call our office today if you find yourself, a family member or friend facing a criminal law matter: 214-363-1828 or Toll Free: 866 578-0164.

I contacted Col. Meili as a fellow practitioner to gain some context and perspective on a pretty complex set of issues. Because I practice in a different field of law, Col. Meili's extensive expertise was invaluable and he was more than generous with his time. A skilled and dedicated professional who cares deeply about obtaining the best possible outcome for his clients, Bill's a leader in this field.

- Steffen Chapin


After an exhaustive search of military attorneys, I came across the name of Bill Meili. From my first email exchange and telephone call, I knew that Bill was the right person to handle my case. I had discussed my unique circumstance with a handful of other attorneys who felt it may be too difficult to achieve the outcome that I was seeking - but Bill was interested in me and my case, and wholeheartedly believed that we had the ball in our court. I could tell that Bill cared about me as a person and soldier, not just viewing me as a paycheck.

- Anonymous