Federal Case Locations
Defending Federal Cases Across Texas - and Wherever Yours Is Filed
Federal jurisdiction doesn't stop at the Dallas county line. John Teakell has represented clients in every major federal division across Texas and in federal courts throughout the United States, and he'll travel or seek admission to appear wherever your case lands.
The District Where You're Charged Shapes Your Defense
Federal cases are filed in the district and division where the alleged conduct occurred - not necessarily where you live. That means your case could land in front of a Dallas jury pool, an El Paso border-heavy docket, or a courthouse you've never set foot in. Knowing how a specific district and its judges typically handle cases like yours is part of building the right strategy.
- Local rules, judges, and U.S. Attorney's Offices vary by district
- Some districts see far more of a given charge type than others
- Venue can sometimes be challenged or transferred
- Bond and detention practices differ court to court
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All Four Federal Districts of Texas
Texas is split into four U.S. District Courts, each made up of several divisions. John has appeared in courthouses across all four. Click any city on the map or use the filters to jump straight to a district.
21 divisions across 4 districts - hover a dot for the city, click to jump to that district.
Dallas–Fort Worth & North Texas
Home turf, and home to a high volume of white-collar, fraud, and SEC enforcement matters tied to the DFW financial and business corridor.
Houston, Laredo & the Gulf Coast
One of the busiest federal dockets in the country, with heavy caseloads in drug trafficking, alien smuggling, and health care fraud out of the Houston medical complex.
Austin, San Antonio & the Border
Spans from the state capital to El Paso and Del Rio, where border-related prosecutions - smuggling, firearms trafficking, and immigration-linked charges - are common.
Tyler, Sherman & Northeast Texas
Covers the fast-growing Collin County / Plano corridor and East Texas, including Beaumont, with a steady mix of tax, theft, and financial crime filings.
Federal Defense Doesn't Stop at the Texas Border
Federal charges can be filed anywhere the alleged conduct - or a co-defendant, transaction, or investigation - touches. John has taken that same courtroom-tested defense well beyond Texas, into federal courts across the country.
Discuss Your CaseFederal Courts Nationwide
A sample of the federal courts outside Texas where John has represented clients - hover or click a marker to jump to that region.
Texas divisions are grouped under the "TX" marker - see the detailed district map above.
Capital & Mid-Atlantic
- Washington, D.C.
- Alexandria, VA
- Philadelphia, PA
Southeast
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Nashville, TN
- Huntsville, AL
Gulf South
- New Orleans, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- San Juan, PR
Midwest & Plains
- Kansas City, MO
- Toledo, OH
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
West
- Los Angeles, CA
Northeast
- New York City, NY
Venue & Location Questions
Can I be federally prosecuted in a state where I don't live?
Yes. Federal venue is generally based on where the alleged crime occurred, not your home address. If any part of the conduct, a transaction, or a co-conspirator's actions touched another district, you can be charged there.
My case is in a Texas division far from Dallas. Does that matter?
It can. Local judges, magistrate practices, and U.S. Attorney's Office priorities vary by division. John has handled cases across all four Texas districts and adjusts strategy to the specific courthouse.
Does John Teakell travel for federal cases outside Texas?
Yes. He has represented clients in federal courts across the country and can typically be admitted pro hac vice to appear in a district where he isn't already barred, alongside local counsel where required.
What if I'm not sure which federal district my case falls under?
That's common - most people don't know until they're contacted by an agent or receive paperwork. Send us the details and we'll help you figure out where your case stands.
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