Criminal defense lawyer Erick Platten is based in Tyler, Texas. He has a reputation for being a tough and experienced criminal trial lawyer. If you or a loved one has been arrested, choosing the right criminal defense lawyer can mean the difference between freedom and jail. Choose a defense lawyer that can achieve the best possible outcome for you, a lawyer who can do something for you.

Erick Platten is well known among members of the Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. Platten has devoted his practice to representing individuals accused of all crimes. His practice includes defending against all felony and misdemeanor charges such as DWI, Assault, Drug Possession, Resisting arrest, Burglaries, Credit Card Abuse, Drivers License Suspensions, Probation and Parole Revocations. He aggressively represents clients who live throughout the state of Texas and also provides state wide traffic ticket defense.

Erick Platten's experience with the Criminal Justice System began in 1995 as a probation officer for Dallas County, and this knowledge along with his experience as a criminal defense Attorney have given him a particular insight in dealing with the county and district courts. As a criminal defense lawyer, he knows the prosecutors and the judges -- and that is essential to being effective in the courtroom. Unlike some attorneys who advertise that they are "criminal defense trial lawyers" despite the fact that they never have taken a case to a jury trial, Mr. Platten actually does try his cases.