Why Clients Trust Us
Trusted by the Community, Respected by the Courts
We aren’t a “suitcase firm” from Dallas that just happens to have a case in Kaufman; this is our home. We’ve been voted the Best Law Firm in Forney three years in a row because this community knows we don’t just “process” cases, we protect people. When you hire Guest & Gray, you get the collective brainpower of our entire criminal defense division, treating your case with the urgency and respect it deserves.
Our Services
What We Defend: Criminal Defense Services in North Texas
We help people in Rockwall and Kaufman County who are accused of misdemeanors and felonies. We take a proactive and detail-oriented approach, questioning evidence early on and creating a defense strategy that fits your specific needs.
Why Choose Us
The Guest & Gray Advantage: Why We Win
The “Insider” Perspective
With multiple former prosecutors on staff, we anticipate the State’s moves before they make them. We know which cases are likely to be “No Billed” by a grand jury and which ones require a battle-hardened trial strategy.
Deep Local Roots
We aren’t a “suitcase firm” from Dallas that just happens to have a case in Kaufman. This is our home. We know the judges in Rockwall, the bailiffs in Forney, and the local procedures in the Kaufman County courts. Local knowledge wins cases.
A Team-Based Approach
When you hire Guest & Gray, you don’t just get one lawyer; you get the collective brainpower of our entire criminal defense division. We work together on every case to ensure that no detail is overlooked and every leverage point is identified.
“Guest & Gray is the largest and most-reviewed firm in Kaufman County for a reason. We treat every case like it’s our only case.”
— Robert Guest, Partner

Navigating the Local Courts
What to Expect in North Texas Courts
The legal landscape in East Texas is unique. The prosecutors here have a lot of money and are very motivated. Our offices in Forney and Rockwall are in good places so that we can help you or a loved one right away if you are taken into custody.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Criminal Defense Questions
Resources and Guides
Texas Criminal Defense Resources
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26 August
Does Your Out-of-State Will Still Work After You Move to Kaufman County?
However, if you move to Kaufman County after having written and signed a will in another state, does that will remain valid if you were to pass away in Texas? While out-of-state wills typically remain valid under Texas law, certain circumstances could potentially render a will invalid. Furthermore, a move to Kaufman County might provide…
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26 August
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney vs. Medical Power of Attorney in Texas
However, an estate plan can include both a durable power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. But how do statutory durable powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney differ from one another in Texas? What Is a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney? Chapter 752 of the Texas Estate Code governs statutory durable…
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Can Texas Be Contested? Grounds, Deadlines, and How to Prevent It
When you want to direct what happens to your property after your death, you might write a will to tell an executor which of your assets should go to your loved ones or other beneficiaries. However, you may not know that your family members or other interested parties may have the right to contest your…
Areas We Serve
Your Local Defense Force: Communities We Serve
We aren’t a “suitcase firm” from Dallas. This is our home. We serve clients in the following counties and cities with the deep local knowledge that only a hometown firm can provide.
Surrounding North Texas Communities
What Our Neighbors are saying
Real Stories from Real People We’ve Defended
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