As a federal prosecutor, state prosecutor, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial attorney, John Teakell tried felony offenses, misdemeanor offenses, violent crimes, and white collar crimes, drug trafficking, organized crime, money laundering, banking crimes, banking fraud, securities fraud, and other violations of federal securities law. While serving as an Assistant United States Attorney, he instructed attorneys in criminal trial advocacy, and he was a designated mentor for junior prosecutors.

After fifteen years of criminal and securities prosecution work, John Teakell established his criminal defense practice in Dallas, Texas. While the majority of his practice is within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Mr. Teakell represents criminal defendants in all Texas state and federal courts, and he travels to other states on a case-by-case basis.

John Teakell defends the rights of individuals arrested and accused of state and federal criminal offenses, as his practice is focused primarily on representing individuals charged with crimes. Mr. Teakell also represents individuals facing SEC enforcement actions involving fraud related to in the offer and sale of securities.

John Teakell has a focused background in criminal and securities law and has knowledge of the state and federal court systems. This background, knowledge, and experience allows Mr. Teakell to effectively answer his clients questions and concerns. Due to his experience and the focus of his practice, Mr. Teakell delivers high quality service and personal attention to each client and case.

John Teakell is an experienced trial attorney and an effective litigator, having tried hundreds of state and federal criminal cases. John Teakell's prosecution experience, expertise in criminal law and securities enforcement actions, and reputation as a skilled trial attorney, provide clients with an effective advocate in defending their rights.