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Benson Varghese
Biography
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Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett, one of the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is also a Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction held by less than 1 percent of attorneys in Texas.
Benson is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries. He is often called upon to handle complex cases and has become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas.
Benson has amassed numerous awards and accolades. In 2021, he was elected to serve as the President of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Two years before that, he was named the 2019 Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Tarrant County Young Lawyer's Association. 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.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - We have free over-the-phone and in-person consultations. Give us a call at (817) 203-2220 to find out how we can help.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Financing available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant District Attorney Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Year: 2010 - 2014
Description: 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.
Founder and Managing Partner Varghese Summersett PLLC
Year: 2014 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Texas District and County Attorneys Association Member (2009 - 2014)
Tarrant County Bar Association Member (2009 - Current)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2014 - Current)
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Bar Association Past President and Longtime Member (2014 - Current)
Criminal Justice Section, State Bar of Texas Member (Current)
College of the State Bar of Texas Member (Current)
Christian Trial Lawyers Association Lifetime Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Eldon B. Mahon Inns of Court Associate Member (2011 - 2013)
Publications
How the FBI Ended Up Running a Child Porn Website Law 360 (September 8, 2016)
Busted Top 12 Texas Crime Myths Texas Lifestyle Magazine (September 29, 2016)
3G Offenses Varghese Summersett (2016)
Army Vet Gets Second Chance Through Veterans Treatment Court VAtange Point (May 18, 2017)
Stopped after Two Drinks In Texas: The Do's and Don'ts Guide Blood Alcohol Calculator (May 25, 2017)
Texas Drug Crimes | Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas Varghese Summersett
Four Things You Can Learn From Tiger Woods DUI Arrest Varghese Summersett (May 31, 2017)
What is Public Intoxication in Texas? Varghese Summersett
What is Assault by Choking or Impeding Breath or Strangulation in Texas? Varghese Summersett
Tarrant County Jail Information Varghese Summersett
Intoxication Manslaughter Varghese Summersett
State and Federal Possession of Child Pornography Charges Varghese Summersett
Affidavit of Nonprosecution | Drop Assault Family Violence Charge Varghese Summersett
Assaults in Texas | Fort Worth Criminal Attorney Varghese Summersett
Boating While Intoxicated Varghese Summersett
Burglary of a Habitation Varghese Summersett
Can a DWI Prevent You From Getting a Commercial Driver’s License in Texas? Varghese Summersett
Child Sexual Assault Defense | Accusations of Child Sex Abuse | Child Sex Abuse Defense Varghese Summersett
Driving Under the Influence | What is a DUI in Texas? Varghese Summersett
Driving While Intoxicated and Involuntary Intoxication Varghese Summersett
Driving While Intoxicated Defense in Texas Varghese Summersett
Drug Charges in Texas Varghese Summersett
Stopped for DWI | Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney Varghese Summersett
Can You Go to Jail for Posting a Threat on Facebook? Supreme Court to Address First Amendment Limitations in the Social Media Age Varghese Summersett
DWI Child Passenger | Fort Worth DWI Defense Varghese Summersett
DWI Second in Texas | DWI Misdemeanor Repetition Varghese Summersett
DWI Third or More in Texas | DWI Felony Repetition Varghese Summersett
Federal Computer Crimes | Federal Criminal Defense | Computer Crimes Varghese Summersett
Fort Worth DWI Arrests Varghese Summersett
Possession of Marijuana Charges in Texas Varghese Summersett
Probation Revocation and Adjudication Hearings Varghese Summersett
Roadblocks and Sobriety Checkpoints in Texas Varghese Summersett
Smile, You are on Fort Worth Police Camera Varghese Summersett
Awards
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Entrepreneur of Excellence Finalist - Service Category
Fort Worth Inc. 2017.0
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Small Business of the Year Finalist
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce 2014.0
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Texas Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Note: Selected as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyer Magazine, 2016 to Present
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Top Attorney
360 West Magazine
Note: Named a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine, 2016 to Present
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Top Attorney
Fort Worth Magazine
Note: Named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine, 2016 to Present
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Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer
Varghese Summersett PLLC 2014.0
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Minority Leader in Business
Fort Worth Business Press 2017.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyer
National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
Note: The National Trial Lawyers Association named Fort Worth attorney Benson Varghese a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.” Benson Varghese is the managing partner of the downtown Fort Worth law firm Varghese & Smith, PLLC. Since being licensed in 2009, Benson Varghese has tried over one hundred criminal jury trials and handled over 5,000 criminal cases. At 32, Benson is one of the youngest “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” in the nation. Admission to the National Trial Lawyers is by invitation only and is made up of civil litigators and criminal defense attorneys from across the country. To be named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, an attorney must first be nominated by a member and then go through an evaluation process before being selected. A committee evaluates each nominee to ensure future members meet their standards for trial experience, peer recognition, leadership and community involvement.
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Listed No. 782 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies,
Inc. Magazine 2018.0
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Fort Worth’s Fastest Growing Companies (No. 6)
Fort Worth Inc. Magazine 2019.0
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Outstanding Young Lawyer
Tarrant County Young Lawyer's Association 2019.0
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Top 100 Rising Stars in Texas
Super Lawyers Magazine 2021.0
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Best Law Firm
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2018.0
Education
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Southern Methodist University B.B.A. (2004)
Year: 2000 - 2004
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Texas Tech University School of Law J.D. (2009)
Year: 2006 - 2009
Honors: Activities: While in law school, Benson Varghese participated in mock trial and moot court competitions, and served as an editor for two law journals.
Speaking Engagements
What You Can Learn from Tiger Woods DUI Arrest, Texas Young Lawyer's Association Monthly Meeting, Fort Worth, July 18, 2017
What You Can Learn from Tiger Woods DUI Arrest, Texas Young Lawyer's Association Monthly Meeting, Fort Worth, July 18, 2017
Certifications
- Board Certified in Criminal Law: Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2021
Websites
https://versustexas.com
Varghese Summersett PLLC
https://www.versustexas.com/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer/
Driving While Intoxicated Defense in Texas
https://www.familytexas.com/
Varghese Summersett Family Law Group
Varghese Summersett PLLC
300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1650, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(817) 203-2220