About
About Nicole Know Law Office
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dallas criminal defense lawyer Nicole Knox has quickly become one of the best criminal attorneys in Dallas and in Texas. She has defended the accused in nearly 100 jury trial verdicts, and she has earned over 60 “not guilty” verdicts. Her dedication to developing a strong defense and to zealous advocacy have also resulted in a long list of dismissals, favorable sentences, and refusals to prosecute.
Ms. Knox defends against federal and state criminal charges. Most of her work is focused on tough, complex criminal defense cases – cases that require much more than a quick court appearance and a pleading. She is a trial attorney who prides herself on her ability to sift through extensive evidence, build a strong defense strategy and aggressively argue on behalf of her clients in front of a judge and jury.
Recognized Excellence
in Criminal Defense
A track record of results backed by industry recognition and respected legal organizations.
Best Lawyer in Criminal Defense
D Magazine (2016–2018)
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dallas
Expertise.com (2016)
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers (2013–2016)
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers (2013–2014)
Texas Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters (2015–2018)
Top 50 Women Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters (2017–2018)
Ten Best Attorneys in Texas
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2014–2016)
Ten Best Attorneys in Texas
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2014–2016)
Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters (2017–2018)
A track record of results backed by industry recognition and respected legal organizations.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- President, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, 2015; Vice President, Leadership Class, 2016–2018; President-Elect, 2014; Vice President, Membership, 2011–2013; Co-Chair, Mentoring Circles, 2016; Advisory Board Member, 2019–2024
- Chair, Dallas Diversity Task Force, 2016
- Member, Dallas Bar Association, 2009–Present; Criminal Justice Committee, 2016; Minority Participation Committee, 2016; Trial Skills Section, 2016
- Member, Dallas County Committee for a Qualified Judiciary, 2016–2017
- Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2009–2017; Co-Chair, Criminal Bar Committee, 2011–2012; Judiciary Committee, 2010; Leadership Class, 2010
- Lifetime Fellow, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation, 2010–Present
- Member, Rotary Club of Dallas, District 5810, 2013–2018; Membership Committee, 2015–2016; New Member Chair, 2016
- Co-Chair, Women’s Advocacy Awards, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, 2017–2018
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2014–Present; Nominating Committee, 2015–2016; Co-Chair, 2016–2018
- Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2009–Present; Trial College Graduate, 2010; CLE Instructor, 2015–2016
- Member, The College of the State Bar of Texas, 2014–Present
- Chair, Law Schools and Scholarships Committee, Texas Women Lawyers, 2016–2018
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2012–2018
- Member, American Bar Association, 2014–2018; Criminal Justice Section
- Diversity Scholarship Recipient, National Conference of Bar Presidents, 2015; Diversity Committee, 2015–2016
- Amicus Judicii Member, National Association of Women Judges, 2015–2016
- Member, Health Law Section, Federal Bar Association, 2019
- Board of Directors, National Conference of Women Bar Associations, 2017–2019
Honors and Awards
D Magazine
- Most Influential Women (2025)
- Leaders in Law (2023, 2024)
- Best Lawyers in Dallas (2016–2022)
Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Dallas’ Best Criminal Defense Lawyers – Star on the Rise (2015–2017)
Attorney at Law Magazine
- Attorney of the Month (2015)
Texas Diversity Council
- Dallas’ Top Women in Legal (2019)
Texas Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyer (2020–Present)
- Texas Top 100 Up-and-Coming Lawyers (2017–2019)
- Texas Top 50 Up-and-Coming Women Lawyers (2017–2019)
- Rising Star (2015–2019)
Best Lawyers / Best Law Firms
- Best Lawyers in America (2021–2026)
- Best Law Firms in America (2021–2026)
The National Trial Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013–2017)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013–2017)
Litigation Counsel of America
- Associate Fellow (2018–2022)
- Fellow (2023–Present)
American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys (2015–2026)
- Ten Best in Client Satisfaction Award (2014–2016)
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Nation’s Top One Percent (2015)
Continental Who's Who of Professionals and Executives
- Pinnacle Professional & Recognition of Excellence (2017)
- Lifetime Member
Expert Network
- Distinguished Lawyer (2015–2017)
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 (2016)
National Academy of Jurisprudence
- Premier 100 Attorneys (2016)
Client Reviews
★★★★★
Above and Beyond
“Mrs. Knox represented me in a criminal case. She went above and beyond all my expectations, made herself available not only to me but also my wife. She did this out of genuine care and concern. That’s her drive, and it’s refreshing and effective to obtain counsel from a person who truly is concerned for your family.”
Posted by Matthew
★★★★★
Amazing Lawyer
“Nicole Knox has been my husband’s defense attorney, and she did an amazing job. Even when he wanted to give up she kept him on track. She went above and beyond to make sure he was treated fairly. She kept me informed all the way through the process as well as my husband. She is very professional and aggressive. Loved having her as his attorney.”
Posted by Jennifer
★★★★★
Amazing Lawyer
“Nicole Knox went above and beyond my expectations. She was thorough, knowledgeable, patient, and attentive. Without a doubt, Nicole Knox had my best interest and outcome in handling my case. I trusted her completely, and she saw to it that my felony case was dismissed and expunged.”
Posted by Stacey
Media appearances and publications
Media Appearances
- Dallas criminal defense attorney Nicole Knox talks to KDFW FOX 4 reporter Shaun Rabb about 8 people indicted in $158 million health care fraud.
- Trial ends in massive fraud against ‘troops’ healthcare program ends in Dallas with mixed results. Dallas Morning News. December 30, 2019.
- Reporter Jobin Panicker of WFAA-TV speaks with Dallas Criminal defense attorney Nicole Knox about the jury selection process in the trial of Enrique Arochi, accused in the disappearance of Christina Morris.
- Nicole Knox on KRLD discussing the Christina Morris kidnapping case.
- CNN Includes Comments from Nicole Knox in Story Concerning “Affluenza” Teen Ethan Couch
- Nicole Knox on WFAA Ch. 8 News Discussing the Capture of “Affluenza” Teen Ethan Couch
- Nicole Knox on KDFW Discussing The Ethan Couch Case
- Ken Paxton investigation and potential impact with Fox 4’s Shaun Rabb.
- Nicole Knox on KLIF 570’s “The Stinchfield Report,” discussing the indictment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- Criminal Defense Attorney Nicole Knox Talks to KDFW FOX 4 on the Shooting of Uber Driver. Nicole Knox provides perspective about a former Army Ranger charged with a felony after shooting an Uber driver, who he thought was being robbed.
- FOX 4 reporter Shaun Rabb interviews Dallas criminal defense attorney Nicole Knox about the criminal charges against Maryland man over flashing Twitter image.
- WFAA reporter Marie Saavedra interviews Dallas criminal defense attorney Nicole Knox about 180-day sentence of a drunk driver who killed a 34-year-old woman.
- Dallas criminal defense attorney Nicole Knox discusses legal implications of football players targeting referee on KLIF
- FOX 4 News Interviews Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Nicole Knox for Gun Rights Story When the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a Chicago case involving a local ban on semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, attorney Nicole Knox joined FOX 4’s Heather Hays to discuss the issues.
- FOX 4 News Interviews Nicole Knox on the impact of new Texas Open Carry Laws.
Print Media
- Dallas Attorney Says Education Leads to a Purposeful Life. CBSNews.com. August 3,
2015. - “Affluenza Teen,” Ethan Couch, Mother caught in Mexico. CBSNews.com. Dec. 29,
2015. - Texas Zoos Struggle to Limit Guns Under the New Laws. Texas Public Radio by the
Texas Tribune. Jan. 17, 2016. - Driver Gets Unusual Jail Sentence as a Reminder of Woman he Killed, New York Post. Feb. 23, 2017.
- DA Cruezot declines to Investigate Embattled Judge. The Dallas Express. Jan. 13, 2022.
- In sworn affidavits, Dallas court staffers deny allegations that employee impersonated
judge on Zoom. WFAA.com. Last updated Jan. 15, 2022. - Texas Rangers Investigation Sheds Light on Dallas Judge’s ‘Bizarre’ Behavior. Texas
Observer. Nov. 29, 2023.