
Bruce Ashworth
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationBruce Ashworth, Attorney at Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arlington, TX in Arlington, TX
About Bruce Ashworth
Bruce Ashworth, Attorney at Law is located in Arlington, Texas. He is a board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is an attorney who provides straight talk and practical legal advice for clients who are investigated, arrested or charged with a crime. Attorney Ashworth will provide the experienced defense needed for those accused of minor and serious crimes. He handles misdemeanors and felonies such as assault, burglary, murder, DWI, drug charges, probation revocations, sex offenses, expunctions and nondisclosure, white collar crime and grand jury investigations. Mr. Ashworth has more than 30 years experience providing the best possible criminal defense for his clients. Each case that he accepts is thoroughly reviewed and analyzed as to the facts and the applicable law. Attorney Ashworth gives clients the individual attention and personalized service that they deserve. He has excellent knowledge of the complex criminal justice system and is well respected in the legal community. He has received an AVVO lawyers rating of excellent, and is rated AV® Preeminent™* receiving a 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale Hubbell. This rating is a distinguished peer review rating of an attorney's legal ability and general ethical standards. Bruce Ashworth has been selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers for the years 2004–2007 and 2009–2023. The final published list represents no more than five percent of the lawyers in each state. Super Lawyers is a respected recognition of outstanding attorneys, and consumers can rely on it to help identify a trusted attorney or validate their choice of legal counsel. *AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Bruce Ashworth included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AVVO Lawyers rating of 'Excellent' Rated AV® Preeminent™ receiving a 5 out of 5, Martindale Hubbell Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2007, 2009 - 2025 AV Preeminent, Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., Martindale-Hubbell certification BV Distinguished, Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., Martindale-Hubbell certification Other Sources of Feedback About Bruce Ashworth Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list 2013 Texas Super Lawyers list 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list 2009 Texas Super Lawyers list 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list 2006 Texas Super Lawyers list 2005 Texas Super Lawyers list 2004 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, Texas, 1982
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- University of Texas , Austin, Texas, 1978
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney at Law
Pro Bono Activities
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation, Sustaining Charter Fellow
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1982
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1991
Other Affiliations
- Tarrant County Bar Association, 1995 - 1996 (President)
- Arlington Bar Association, 1988 - 1989 (President)
- Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Associate)
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court (Master)
- State Bar of Texas, Commission for Lawyer Discipline (former Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Bruce Ashworth |
| Firm | Bruce Ashworth, Attorney at Law |
| Address | 2214 Park Springs Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76013 |
| Phone | 817-376-9702 |
| Phone | 817-459-0378 |
| Website | www.bruceashworth.com |
| Website | www.bruceashworth.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |