Criminal Defense
Dallas, TX
Broden & Mickelsen, LLP is a Dallas-based criminal defense law firm specializing in federal and state criminal cases at both trial and appellate levels. Founded by Clint Broden and Mick Mickelsen, both board-certified criminal law specialists with over 60 years of combined experience, the firm handles serious charges including federal crimes, white-collar defense, drug trafficking, sex crimes, and murder cases. The firm is known for taking cases to trial rather than pursuing plea deals, with documented success rates significantly exceeding national averages—their federal trial acquittal rates are 4-5 times better than the national average, and their appellate reversal rates are nearly 5 times the Fifth Circuit average.
Ideal for: Individuals facing serious federal or state criminal charges, defendants in murder or sexual assault cases, those requiring appellate representation, defendants in federal court proceedings
Service area: Dallas, Texas and surrounding areas; handles cases nationwide with experience in federal circuits across the country
Exceptional Trial Success Rates: 42.8% federal conviction rate for Clint Broden and 50% for Mick Mickelsen, compared to 90.4% national average, demonstrating 4-5 times better outcomes than typical federal practitioners.
Board Certification in Criminal Law & Appeals: Both partners are board-certified specialists in criminal trial law and criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with appellate reversal rates of 22.3%—nearly 5 times the Fifth Circuit average.
Trial-Focused Approach: The firm is committed to aggressive trial representation rather than plea negotiations, handling serious felonies including murder, sexual assault, federal crimes, and white-collar defense cases.
Address: 2600 State St, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 239-1269
Website: brodenmickelsen.com
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