Michael Uhl

Practice Areas

One business publication recently said this about Mike, "Michael Uhl is known for his deftness in handling delicate white-collar cases on behalf of both corporate and individual clients. An experienced attorney, he’s well-versed in the subtleties of white-collar law."

Mike Uhl practices primarily in federal court and handles all types of criminal cases, including health care fraud, securities fraud, antitrust, grand jury representation, tax fraud and all other criminal matters. He has a broad amount of experience, having successfully represented clients in almost all types of federal criminal cases in many jurisdictions, not just North Texas.

Mike was a senior level state and federal prosecutor who handled many high-profile cases. That experience has proved invaluable in discreetly handling his client's most important personal and business matters. He has a remarkable track record in representing both individual and corporate clients across an array of white-collar cases.

As a criminal defense attorney, he has represented large corporations, corporate executives, small business owners, doctors, nurses, lawyers and other professionals. His is known for his experience in healthcare fraud cases yet he excels in the wide-ranging white-collar arena. He is always on the short list of "go-to" lawyers in North Texas for federal and state white collar cases. He is often asked to provide a second opinion to other criminal defense attorneys. He does not seek publicity, as he believes most times that hurts the client's chances of a successful outcome. He discreetly handles his client's business. Lawyers send him business because they know he will treat the client very well and will provide the best advice and strategy possible.

His years of experience as a defense attorney, former federal court receiver, former prosecutor, former SMU white collar crime adjunct professor forms the basis of his strategic advice and guidance to clients. He has received numerous awards and recognitions and has received the highest ratings possible from the organizations that rate lawyers.

Career

Dallas County Assistant District Attorney - 1985 - 1990

Northern District of Texas Assistant United States Attorney - 1990 - 2004

Partner, Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl - 2004 - 2017

Federal Court Appointed Receiver - 2012 - 2016

SMU Adjunct Professor - 2001 - 2019

Trial Attorney/Owner Michael J. Uhl, P.C. - 2017 - present.

Professional Memberships

Admitted in:

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Northern District of Texas

Eastern District of Texas

Western District of Texas

Southern District of Texas

Education