Johnny Lanzillo - Plano, TX
Attorney at The Crowder Law Firm, P.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Plano, TX
7950 Legacy Drive Suite 360 Plano, TX 75024
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 08/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Johnny Lanzillo is a highly accomplished criminal defense trial attorney with more than a decade of experience litigating some of the most complex and high-stakes criminal cases in Texas. Renowned for his relentless courtroom advocacy, strategic precision, and unwavering commitment to justice, Johnny has successfully tried cases ranging from Class B misdemeanors to first-degree felonies—including Crimes Against Children, complex federal matters, DWI and intoxication offenses, aggravated assaults, and murder. His deep command of both state and federal criminal procedure has established him as one of North Texas’s most respected and results-driven trial lawyers.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys - 10 Best Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Johnny Lanzillo
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
Legal Education
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Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law),
Fort Worth,
Texas, 2012
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of North Texas, 2008
Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Attorney
Past Positions
- Peter & Lanzillo, Managing Partner, 2014 - 2021
- Stanley & Associates, Associate Attorney, 2012 - 2014
- Law Office of Dennis Engler, Law Clerk, 2003 - 2004
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Sports Law Negotiation Coach, Texas A&M School of Law, 2012 - 2016
Pro Bono Activities
- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
- Dallas County Felony and Misdemeanor Court Appointments
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
- National College for DUI Defense, 2013 - Present (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2017 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2017 - 2018
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Contact
7950 Legacy Drive
Suite 360
Plano, TX 75024
Phone Number: 214-935-2488
Email: Send a message
Hours: Call 24/7
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