Making a difference –
one case at a time.

  • After 14 Years in Prison, Dale Duke Is Cleared of Sexual Abuse Conviction and Free At Last

    Originally published in the Dallas Observer by Leslie Minora

    As a free man for the first time in 14 years, Dale Duke tightly embraced his tearful mother. His every move followed by a swarm of cameras, the wrongfully imprisoned man, now 60, exited the packed courtroom of District Judge Susan Hawk with his parents, lawyer and supporters from his church.

    READ MORE

  • Dallas County Exonerates Two More Men, 30 Years After the Crime They Didn't Commit

    Originally published in the Dallas Observer by Leslie Minora

    This morning, two men stood in the same courtroom where they were convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to life in prison for a rape and shooting that happened almost 30 years ago. This time, both were smiling, as they were one step closer to exiting the criminal justice hell that consumed the last three decades of their lives.

    READ MORE

  • Susan Hawk Obtains Immediate Expunction for Client Facing a Misdemeanor Charge

    A misdemeanor theft charge could have followed our client for years.

    With Susan Hawk’s guidance, they successfully completed pretrial intervention and received an immediate expunction, allowing them to move forward with a clean record.

  • Susan Hawk Successfully Obtains Dismissals for Two Clients Through Pretrial Diversion

    Two clients facing serious criminal charges can now move forward with a fresh start thanks to Susan Hawk’s unwavering advocacy and guidance. By exploring every possible avenue to protect her clients’ futures, Susan identified pretrial diversion as the best path forward in their cases.

    READ MORE

  • Susan Hawk Secures Expedited Dismissals For Two Clients

    Susan Hawk doesn't back down from a challenge. When two of her clients were arrested on serious charges, indicted, and set for trial, they needed a fighter in their corner.

    Through Susan’s proactive mitigation, seasoned experience, and her expert network, she provided evidence that her clients were wrongfully charged and secured dismissals for both clients in just three and a half months. This victory means they can rebuild their lives, free from these charges. 

  • Susan Hawk Secures Discharge For Client Facing Involuntary Commitment

    When a client faced involuntary commitment, Susan Hawk stepped in to help them regain control of their future.

    With compassion and legal insight, she guided the client through the process to a full discharge, a reminder that one moment does not define a person.

  • Susan Hawk Successfully Advocates to Preserve Client’s Probation

    Parole and probation violations require experienced, strategic guidance. Through Susan’ Hawk’s advocacy, our client facing parole and probation violations was able to continue on probation and avoid further incarceration.

  • Dismissal Obtained For Client Facing Involuntary Commitment

    Sometimes the real success is what happens after court. With Susan Hawk’s advocacy, a client facing involuntary commitment had their case dismissed and resumed their mental health care plan. 

    This result was a turning point in our client’s life, allowing them to reconcile with their family and continue getting the treatment they needed.