About Joe Vrechek
A career defined by service.
Joe Vrechek has built a career defined by service, integrity, and excellence. A former soldier, prosecutor, chief felony prosecutor, and associate attorney for one of the largest firms in Fort Worth, he has devoted his life to service and the pursuit of justice.
Service
At 18, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private and deployed twice to Iraq, in 2007 and 2009. He was named "Soldier of the Year" for Task Force XII, Multi-National Forces – Iraq.
After active duty, he used the G.I. Bill to finish college at The University of Texas at Arlington. He then attended Texas A&M University School of Law, where he was accepted into the Residency Externship Program in Washington, D.C. and worked for the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action.
Career
A career in the courtroom.
Since becoming a lawyer, Joe has served as a public defender, as a private defense attorney with a law firm, as a prosecutor, and as chief felony prosecutor for Wichita County. He has tried every level of criminal offense in Texas, from misdemeanors to capital murder.
Now in private practice, he brings that same depth of experience, discipline, and compassion to his work in criminal defense. He proudly serves Burkburnett, Wichita Falls, and the surrounding communities.
Credentials
- State Bar of TexasAdmitted 2016
- Super LawyersRising Stars, 2026
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
- North Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Client reviews
“I retained Mr. Vrechek for my early release from probation. He's easy to talk to and listens. He got started on my case very quickly and within 9 days I was released from probation. I couldn't be any happier or thankful for what he did for me.”
“He was extremely transparent; explaining to me what penalties we were facing, what options we had, and provided a detail strategy of how he would approach the case. He did not sell false hope… His communication was top notch. I would highly recommend hiring Joseph to anyone.”
“He kept it all the way 100 with me, rode it all the way out to the end and was confident in his actions. He did no misleading, did everything I asked for. Don't pass this guy up.”
Client reviews are excerpts from public Google reviews. Each case is different; past results and client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Education
- Texas A&M University School of LawJuris Doctor · 2016
- The University of Texas at ArlingtonB.A., Political Science · 2013
