Robert Guest – Criminal Defense Attorney in Kaufman County, Texas

Founding Partner, Guest & Gray Law Firm

Chief, Criminal Defense Division

Chief, Family Law Division

State Bar No. 24038930

Robert Guest is the top-rated criminal defense attorney in Kaufman County, Texas, and the co-founder of Guest & Gray Law Firm, the largest and most-reviewed law firm in the region. With over 20 years of experience in both prosecution and defense, Robert provides aggressive, strategic legal representation for clients facing serious criminal charges, including DWI, drug crimes, domestic violence, and felony offenses.

Legal Experience

Robert began his legal career as a Wichita County Public Defender in 2003 before serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Bowie County and then as Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor in Kaufman County. This experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney gives Robert unique insight into how the state builds cases—and how to break them down.


As the Senior Partner at Guest & Gray Law Firm, Robert leads the highest-rated criminal defense team that represents clients throughout Forney, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County. The firm’s team approach, combined with Robert’s extensive courtroom experience, results in superior outcomes for their clients. Don’t trust your future to a solo attorney who doesn’t have the resources you need to fight back. Do not hire some out of county lawyer that hasn’t won cases like yours in Kaufman County. Guest and Gray is the largest firm in Kaufman County, and has the highest client reviews for getting the best results.

One of Robert’s most notable victories was a drug suppression case in Rockwall, where he successfully excluded 100 pounds of marijuana from evidence—leading to the case being dismissed. This is currently the record for the most about of drugs suppressed in Rockwall. The client was facing decades in prison and got to leave court a free man.

If you’re facing criminal charges in Kaufman County, don’t wait—contact the team at Guest & Gray Law Firm for aggressive legal help.

Education
  • J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law – 2002
  • B.S., Economics, University of Texas at Arlington (cum laude) – 2000
Court Admissions
  • All Texas State Courts
  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas
Associations & Leadership
  • Board of Directors, State Bar of Texas – Elected 2012– Law Office Management Committee, 2018–2022– State Bar Advertising Ethics Committee- 2022-Present
  • President, Kaufman County Bar Association – 2 Terms
  • Founder, Kaufman County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) – Since 2003
  • Member, Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (DCDLA) – Since 2006
  • Member, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) – Since 200
Practice Focus

Robert’s legal focus is on defending people accused of crimes in Kaufman County and surrounding areas. His practice includes all misdemeanor and felony cases, from traffic tickets to murder Robert Guest has handled it all. Some practice areas include

Client-Centered Philosophy

What sets Robert apart is his compassionate approach to defense. He believes that legal help should ease anxiety, not create more of it. His clients appreciate his responsiveness, transparency, and deep knowledge of Texas criminal law.

Want to know what it’s like to work with him? Check out the 5-star client reviews for Guest & Gray Law Firm—the highest rated firm in Kaufman County.

About Guest & Gray Law Firm

Founded in 2011, Guest & Gray Law Firm has grown to become the largest and most trusted law firm in Forney and Kaufman County. With teams dedicated to criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and probate, they deliver big-firm results with small-town service.


Learn more about the firm’s values and services: About Guest & Gray Law Firm

Personal Life

Robert lives in Forney, Texas, with his wife Elizabeth. A lifelong Texan, he is also the bass guitarist for Booty and the Hoefish, a 1990s cover band that has performed at the House of Blues and the Downtown Forney Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve. 

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