About Saputo Law | Criminal Defense · Dallas
Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC is a boutique Texas criminal defense law firm based in Dallas, founded by Paul Saputo and managed by Nicholas Toufexis. The firm specializes in high-stakes criminal defense, including federal and state felony charges, DWI, drug crimes, record clearing, and appeals. Known for its tenacious, innovative, and client-focused approach, it has earned accolades such as AV Preeminent ratings and Super Lawyers recognition. The attorneys are frequently consulted by other defense lawyers for complex cases and have handled high-profile matters, including the Dallas Police Shooting case and the Twin Peaks Waco Biker case.
Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC is a Dallas-based boutique criminal defense firm that represents clients facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges in state and federal courts. Led by Founding Partner Paul Saputo and Managing Partner Nicholas Toufexis, the firm is known for its relentless advocacy, innovative legal strategies, and premium client service. Services include pre-arrest investigations, post-arrest defense, criminal trials, DWI defense, federal drug charges, record clearing, expunctions, and appeals. The firm has a strong reputation for securing dismissals, acquittals, and favorable outcomes, often handling cases referred by other attorneys. Paul Saputo, a Duke Law graduate and AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, has defended clients in high-profile cases, including a Dallas police shooting and a Waco biker case. Nicholas Toufexis, a former Navy Corpsman and SMU law graduate, brings a military discipline to his trial work and specializes in DWI and general criminal defense. The firm is consistently recognized for client satisfaction and has received multiple AVVO Client’s Choice Awards.
- Owner
- Paul Saputo (Founding Partner), Nicholas Toufexis (Managing Partner)
- Serves
- Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman, Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Navarro, Grayson, Midland, Ector, Zavala
- Rating
- AVVO Client’s Choice Award (excellent client service)
About Us
We’re not just Texas criminal defense lawyers, we are warriors fighting unjust and corrupt government prosecutions with a history of success and a reputation for tenacity, courage and legal ingenuity. Paul Saputo, Founding Partner, and Nicholas Toufexis, Managing Partner, lead a team dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused in state and federal courts.
Practice Areas
Our practice areas include Pre-Arrest & Investigations, Post-Arrest & Pretrial, Criminal Trials, Federal Criminal Defense, DWI Defense, Federal Drug Charges, High-Stakes Misdemeanors, Record Clearing, Judicial Clemency, Expunctions, Petitions for Nondisclosure, Sex Offender Deregistration, Texas & Federal Criminal Appeals, Texas & Federal Writs of Habeas Corpus, Texas Probation Revocation Defense, and Extradition.
Why Choose Us
We set ourselves apart by providing passionate, courageous, and innovative representation with full-service legal support and premium customer service. Our attorneys are frequently hired by other lawyers to consult on complex cases, and we have a track record of major victories and notoriety in high-stakes litigation.