Robert Abtahi
Attorney at Law
Robert Abtahi is a Dallas lawyer that represents clients in a variety of matters, with an emphasis on providing aggressive and efficient representation. Robert started his career as a tax attorney with the world’s third-largest professional services firm. He then spent years as a Dallas Assistant City Attorney focusing on crime reduction in Southern Dallas. In 2011 he left for private practice and started Texas Defenders. He is committed to providing clients with smart, experienced and cost-effective legal representation.
Bar Admissions
Texas State Bar, 2007
Education
J.D. - Southern Methodist University, 2007
B.S. - University of Texas at Austin
Professional Associations
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Clerkships
County Court at Law 3, Dallas, Texas
Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
The College of the State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Alpha Kappa Psi Iota Exes
Mayor’s Southern Dallas Task Force
Awards
Special Recognition – Mayor Mike Rawlings 2019
The White House - Drum Major for Service Award 2012
Dallas City Plan Commission – Recognition of Service 2012
Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Taskforce – Challenge Coin Recipient
Honors
Law Review, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Articles Editor