Alex Thornton - Fort Worth, TX
Attorney at Varghese Summersett
State Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Worth, TX
300 Throckmorton Street Suite 700 Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
Fort Worth State Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- State Criminal Defense
- DWI Defense
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Occupational License and Administrative License Revocation Hearings
- Diversion Programs
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Winner of "Most Aggressive Council" at North TX Teen Court Competition, 2007
- Recognized with the "Outstanding Service Award" by the Southlake Metroport Teen Court , 2008
- Nominee: 2012 Student Worker of the Year Award at Texas A&M University
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Alex Thornton
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law),
Fort Worth,
Texas, 2015
J.D.
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Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law),
Fort Worth,
Texas, 2015
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Non Legal Education
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Texas A&M University,
Texas A&M University,
Texas, 2012
B.A.
Major: Political Science and Spanish
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Texas A&M University,
Texas A&M University,
Texas, 2012
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Associate
Past Positions
- County Criminal Court 5, The Hon. Jamie Cummings, Judicial Intern, 2014
- Fort Worth Texas Law Firm, Legal Intern, 2013 - 2014
- Texas A&M University, Energy Institute, Student Worker II, 2011-2012
- Texas A&M University System, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Research, Student Worker I, 2010-2011
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (Member)
- Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Texas A&M University Association of Former Students
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, Associate
- Tarrant County Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section, Member
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Reviews
Highlights
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1.0 Value
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1.0 Quality of Service
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0.5 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2025I hired Alex Thornton at Vergus Somersett to represent a close family member, and the experience was deeply disappointing. Communication was inconsistent and often nonexistent—calls and messages went unanswered for long stretches, and we frequently had no idea what was happening or what the strategy was. When we did receive updates, they were vague and did not reflect the level of preparation we expected. We felt we had to chase basic information and push for action that should have been routine in a serious criminal matter. The lack of clear guidance and urgency caused our family significant stress. I’m sharing this so others know to ask very direct questions upfront about communication expectations, case strategy, and what steps will be taken immediately. Unfortunately, our confidence in the representation broke down, and we ultimately had to move on to new counsel.
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Contact
300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 700
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 203-2220
Fax: 817-900-9129
Email: Send a message
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https://versustexas.com/
- https://versustexas.com/blog/ (Varghese Summersett Blog)
Hours: Always Available
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