Wylie Man Was "Tip of the Mob's Spear" in Capitol Riot, Prosecutors Say
Fox 4 News coverage featuring John's legal analysis of the first day of trial in a high-profile Capitol riot federal prosecution.
Featured Legal Commentary & Media Appearances
30+ Years of Media Appearances
Media & Speaking Appearances
Former federal prosecutor John R. Teakell serves as a frequent commentator on federal criminal cases, white collar prosecutions, and high-profile legal matters. His analysis has been featured across national television, top-tier publications, and the leading legal podcasts in the country.
National Television & Press Coverage
- CNN
- NBC Nightly News
- Court TV
- Time Magazine
- Forbes
- Fortune
- Bloomberg
- Los Angeles Times
- Washington Times
- Fox 4 News
- WFAA News 8
- KTVT (CBS 11)
- NBC 5 (KXAS-TV)
On-Camera Legal Commentary
As a former federal prosecutor, John is regularly called on by local and national news outlets for legal analysis on federal investigations, sentencing, and high-profile prosecutions.
Defense Rests in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Trial
Fox 4 coverage of the federal trial following the death of MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs, with analysis of the defense strategy as the case went to the jury.
Police Will Notice John Wiley Price Campaign Spending
WFAA News 8 interview with John on the federal investigation into Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, analyzing how investigators track campaign spending patterns.
Insanity Debated in Schlosser Murder Trial
KTVT Channel 11 (CBS Dallas) interview with John on the insanity defense in the Schlosser murder trial, one of the most disturbing cases in recent North Texas history.
The Kobe Bryant Rape Case in Colorado
John provides legal analysis on the Kobe Bryant rape case in Colorado, breaking down the prosecution's approach and the defense strategy used in one of the most-watched trials of the era.
Featured on CNN, Court TV & NBC Nightly News
John has served as a defense counsel commentator for CNN and Court TV, and has been quoted on NBC Nightly News covering major federal prosecutions over the course of his career.
Podcast Interviews
White Collar Advice
The White-Collar Crimes Podcast
The Legal Corner Podcast
Beyond the Gavel · Part 1
Beyond the Gavel · Part 2
Beyond the Gavel
Beyond the Gavel
Beyond the Gavel
Podcast Interviews & Features
In-depth conversations with the leading federal defense and white collar crime podcasts in the country, plus John's own Beyond the Gavel series breaking down how prosecutions and courtrooms actually work.
Playlist · 3 Episodes
Featured Guest Interviews
John as the guest on leading federal defense and white collar crime podcasts.
Interview with Justin Paperny
Conversation with the founder of White Collar Advice on federal sentencing, prep, and defense strategy.
Defending White-Collar Offenders
Ryan Christopher Horn interviews John on the realities of defending white-collar clients in federal court.
From Prosecutor to Criminal Defense Attorney
Season 3 Finale. John shares the story of his transition from Assistant U.S. Attorney to criminal defense, and what it taught him about both sides of the courtroom.
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Playlist · 2 Episodes
Beyond the Gavel: State vs. Federal Prosecution
A two-part deep dive on how prosecution differs between state and federal court — and why it changes everything for the defense.
Prosecuting in State vs. Federal Court
How prosecution differs between state and federal court — and why it matters for defendants.
Prosecuting in State vs. Federal Court
Continuing the conversation on the procedural and strategic differences between state and federal prosecutions.
Playlist · 3 Episodes
Beyond the Gavel: Behind the Courtroom
Short conversations demystifying criminal practice — from how real trials actually run to what TV dramas get wrong.
Reality vs. TV Dramas
What legal procedurals get right — and what they completely invent — about real criminal practice.
Why Do Death Penalty Trials Take So Long?
An inside look at the capital litigation process from someone who has handled federal death penalty cases.
Courtroom Nuances
The unwritten rules of courtroom practice — what law school doesn't teach you about real federal litigation.
John's Federal Defense Video Series
John regularly produces short-form content breaking down complex federal criminal law topics for the public. These series cover federal practice areas, ethical questions, and the realities of modern criminal defense.
Series One: Federal Practice Areas
Part 1
Federal Practice Overview
Part 2
Federal Practice Overview
Part 3
Federal Practice Overview
Part 4
Federal Practice Overview
Part 5
Federal Practice Overview
Series Two: Deep Dives into Modern Federal Cases
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Ethical Dilemmas in Criminal Defense
Episode
The Impact of Technology on Crime
Episode
The Rise of Online Refund Fraud Schemes
Episode
Transitioning from Prosecution to Criminal Defense
Episode
How to Navigate Government Investigations
Destination Dallas: Featured Video Productions
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Law Office of John R. Teakell
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Destination Dallas 208: Exploring Local Entrepreneurship
Print & Online Publications
John's legal analysis has been cited by top-tier national publications and industry journals.
- Time MagazineNamed "Leader in Criminal Law" (2013)
- ForbesFeatured White Collar Defense Attorney, DFW (2011–2016)
- FortuneFeatured attorney
- BloombergQuoted on federal criminal matters
- Los Angeles TimesQuoted source
- Washington TimesQuoted source
- Dallas Business JournalQuoted source
- Fort Worth Star-TelegramQuoted source
- Texas LawyerPublished author
- Executive Legal AdvisorPublished author
Published Author · Best-Seller
A Cup of Coffee With 10 of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States
John was invited to contribute to this best-selling book published by Rutherford Publishing House, featuring insights from ten of the most respected criminal defense attorneys practicing in the U.S. today. The book offers readers an inside look at federal defense strategy, courtroom experience, and the realities of representing clients in high-stakes criminal cases.
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