E-mail: mheiskell@johnson-vaughn-heiskell.com
Michael P. Heiskell is a trial attorney who has built a stellar reputation for excellence in and out of the courtroom representing individuals and entities in government investigations, internal investigations, and criminal prosecution. Mr. Heiskell is an experienced and highly effective trial lawyer having conducted numerous trials in federal court as well as a number of state criminal cases. He is also skilled at steering clients through complex and difficult situations without any charges being filed.
Heiskell's experience as a federal and state prosecutor provides the skills necessary to navigate high-stakes investigations and prosecutions. His expertise and eloquence has been recognized nationwide leading to his Presidency of America's largest Criminal Defense organization, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a past president of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and was selected to be in its prestigious Hall of Fame in 2015. His prowess and success in winning cases resulted in his selection as a Fellow of the exclusive American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.
Heiskell is a 2020 recipient of the Blackstone Award conferred by the Tarrant County Bar Association in recognition of a legal career that exemplifies professional aptitude, integrity, and courage. It is the Bar's highest honor. See https://fwtx.com/news/michael-heiskell/. He was also a recipient of the 2022 Baylor Law School's LAWYER OF THE YEAR for his dedication to maintaining the highest ideas of the legal profession.
Heiskell is the Owner of the firm JOHNSON, VAUGHN & HEISKELL and is the senior attorney in the law firm HEISKELL COLSTON ROUSSEAU.