Chelsi McLarty: 12-Time Criminal Defense Fort Worth Top Attorney

Criminal defense attorney Chelsi McLarty has once again been recognized among the very best in Tarrant County—earning Fort Worth Magazine’s “Top Attorney” honor for the 12th year in a row, from 2014 through 2025. At the same time, she continues to shine on the statewide stage as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2019–2025, a distinction based on peer recognition and rigorous independent evaluation.

These back-to-back accolades aren’t just plaques on a wall—they reflect the way Chelsi practices law every single day. As the founder of The McLarty Law Firm in downtown Fort Worth, she has built a practice focused entirely on standing between everyday people and the full weight of the criminal justice system, handling cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies with the same level of preparation, skill, and compassion.

Chelsi’s reputation as a go-to criminal defense lawyer is grounded in real results for real people across Fort Worth and the rest of Tarrant County. Schedule your case’s consultation with Chelsi today. Her firm represents clients in DWI charges, drug cases, assault charges, probation revocations, expunctions, occupational driver’s licenses, and traffic tickets, working to protect records, licenses, families, and futures. Whether a case can be resolved through negotiation or must be fought at trial, she is known for getting to work immediately and crafting a strategy tailored to each client’s situation.

Beyond the courtroom, Chelsi is deeply invested in the community she serves. She has been featured in Fort Worth Magazine’s “Women Who Forward Fort Worth” piece, highlighting women who are actively pushing the city forward. She has also been recognized as a top attorney by 360 West magazine, placing her among a select group of lawyers honored across greater Tarrant County. In addition, Chelsi was inducted into the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, reflecting her commitment to professionalism, mentorship, and ethical advocacy in the local legal community, and her service doesn’t stop at the courthouse doors—she gives back as a member of the YMCA Camp Carter Board, supporting youth and families throughout the area.

Taken together, these honors tell a clear story: Chelsi McLarty is not just an award-winning lawyer; she is a trusted, steady advocate for the people of Fort Worth and Tarrant County—someone who shows up for her clients and her community year after year. If you’re facing a criminal charge, you don’t just need a lawyer; you need a proven defender who knows the local courts, cares about your future, and has the track record to back it up.