Robert Keating - Dallas, TX

Robert "Rob" Keating is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Since being licensed to practice law in Texas in 2014, he has focused exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout North Texas. His practice includes DWI, assault, domestic violence, drug offenses, weapons charges, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters.

During his time at Michael & Associates, Rob has represented clients in more than 225 criminal cases, including more than 70 intoxication-related matters involving first-offense DWI, repeat DWI, and high blood alcohol concentration allegations. His experience also includes assault causing bodily injury, family violence, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony drug possession, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances, unlawful weapons offenses, public intoxication, and probation-related cases. He represents clients from investigation and arrest through negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Before becoming an attorney, Rob served for 10 years in the United States Navy aboard attack submarines. His military service instilled the discipline, attention to detail, and calm decision-making that continue to define his approach to criminal defense. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a corporate trainer, further developing the communication and advocacy skills he now uses to represent clients in and out of the courtroom.

Rob attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale before earning his Juris Doctor from the SMU Dedman School of Law. While in law school, he gained valuable experience through internships with both the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and the Dallas County Public Defender's Office, providing him with firsthand insight into how criminal cases are investigated, prosecuted, defended, and resolved.

In addition to his criminal defense practice, Rob has extensive knowledge of firearms law and self-defense issues. He is an NRA-certified Pistol Instructor, Home Firearms Safety Instructor, and Range Safety Officer, and previously served as a Texas License to Carry Instructor.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys combines the personalized attention of a boutique criminal defense firm with the resources and collective experience of a team of more than 40 criminal defense attorneys.

Every client is represented by a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who manages the case from the initial consultation through its resolution. Attorneys focus on specific counties and courts, providing extensive experience with local judges, prosecutors, courtroom procedures, and prosecutorial practices. Cases are never handed off to junior associates because the firm does not employ them.

The firm's attorneys have handled more than 1,000 jury trials and bring more than 540 years of combined criminal defense experience. The team includes attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientists, ten Super Lawyers honorees, former prosecutors, former judges, former law enforcement professionals, and a former FBI agent. This collaborative structure provides what the firm calls its 40-on-1 Advantage: one senior attorney leading each client's defense with the support and collective knowledge of more than 40 experienced criminal defense lawyers.

Michael & Associates measures client satisfaction through post-case CSAT surveys and has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rating based on 1,840 responses, including 97.8% for DWI cases, 99.5% for assault and domestic violence matters, 98.6% for drug charges, and 100% for theft and fraud cases. Data reflects surveys completed between September 2022 and May 6, 2026.

The firm reported a 65% favorable trial outcome rate and a 50% outright acquittal rate in 2025. Michael & Associates also maintains more than 1,400 five-star reviews across Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, a 5.0-star Google rating, and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. The firm offers free case reviews and never charges additional fees if a case proceeds to trial.

Michael & Associates serves clients from offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Diego.