Erick Platten is based in Tyler, Texas. He has a reputation for being a tough and experienced Trial Attorney.  He has extensive court room experience practicing before both State and Federal Courts throughout Texas.

If you or a loved one has been arrested, involved in an accident, lost a love one due to the negligence of another or been subjected to police brutality, choosing the right lawyer can mean the difference between your freedom or obtaining the results you deserve to protect your interests.  You deserve an attorney that can achieve the best possible outcome for you, a lawyer who will tenaciously fight for you.

Erick Platten is well known amongst his peers throughout Texas and has devoted his practice to representing individuals wrongly accused of crimes or in need of representation to protect their interests due to the negligence or another.  Mr. Platten is also known to fight against Corporations or Police Agencies that have violated individual’s Civil Rights.

Mr. Platten represents 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, Parole Revocations and Providing Representation before the Parole Board to expedite ones release from Prison. 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 extensive experience as a Trial Lawyer have given him a particular insights and advantage in dealing with the County and District Courts. As a Trial 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 "Trial Lawyers" despite the fact that they never have taken a case to a jury trial, Mr. Platten actually does try his cases.