Attorney Fred Cummings provides aggressive and knowledgeable representation to citizens accused of criminal offenses in Tarrant County, Texas. Mr. Cummings has over thirty-seven years of experience in the criminal justice system of Tarrant County: first as a Fort Worth Police Sergeant, then as a Chief Prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, and finally as a criminal defense lawyer. The result of this lifetime of experience is a depth of knowledge and understanding that enables Lawyer Fred Cummings to provide his clients with quality representation in the criminal courts of Tarrant County.
Mr. Cummings has been a practicing criminal lawyer in Fort Worth, Texas for over 27 years. Fred has handled thousands of criminal cases in the criminal courts of Tarrant County and has tried over 100 jury trials, most of which were felonies. Lawyer Cummings has extensive knowledge and experience in all Texas state criminal matters including capital murder, murder and attempted murder, domestic violence, aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault, juvenile law, delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, aggravated robbery and robbery, aggravated assault and assault to name just a few. Fred Cummings is one of the few lawyers in Texas to try a stalking case to a jury.
Fred Cummings has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1993. In addition, he has been Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1996. To become board-certified, Mr. Cummings had to meet substantial professional requirements, undergo a peer review process, and pass a comprehensive examination. Mr. Cummings must continue to satisfy those higher professional requirements to retain his board certifications. This commitment to a higher set of standards is further evidence of the service Mr. Cummings strives to provide each of his clients as a criminal defense lawyer.
Capital Murder
Attempted Capital Murder
Murder
Manslaughter
Attempted Murder
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Robbery
Car jacking
Aggravated Kidnapping
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
Domestic Violence
Family Violence
Violation of a Protective Order
Stalking
Assault Bodily Injury
Home invasion
Burglary
Embezzlement
Fraud
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession/Delivery of Marijuana
Dangerous Drugs
Robbery
Kidnapping
Expunctions
Theft
Forgery
Credit Card Abuse
Probation Violations
Prohibited Weapons
Firearms
Unlawfully Carrying of Weapons
Driving While Intoxicated
Criminal Trespass
Vehicular Homicide
Intoxication Assault
Resisting Arrest
Vehicular Manslaughter