About Sarah
Sarah Fox earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science from Southwestern University. Her undergraduate studies shaped an early interest in legal systems and the practical questions that arise at the intersection of law and public life. She moved into criminal law and later secured board certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Her career path has centered on criminal defense. She is a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Law, a credential that signals specialized training and peer recognition in Texas. Alongside that certification, she maintains current membership in the State Bar of Texas. Those qualifications have guided the kinds of cases she accepts and the courtroom responsibilities she shoulders.
Fox built experience handling contested matters and advising clients on the consequences of criminal allegations. Her work has involved case preparation, evidentiary hearings, plea negotiations and trials. She has represented clients charged with a range of offenses, and has handled matters that required both strategic decision-making and attention to procedural detail. She also spends time preparing witnesses and developing mitigation evidence where appropriate.
Colleagues describe her courtroom manner as steady. She tends to favor careful preparation over theatrical gestures. That approach shows in how she structures filings and presents factual narratives to judges and juries. In practice that means close attention to discovery, earnest cross-examination and a concentration on admissible evidence.
Outside the courtroom she has participated in professional discussions and continuing legal education relevant to criminal law. Her board certification requires ongoing study and adherence to standards established by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and she has met those professional benchmarks while keeping current on evolving case law and procedural practice.
Fox practices at the firm Goheen & O Toole. At the firm she handles criminal matters for individuals and advises on collateral consequences that follow criminal convictions. Her caseload reflects the breadth of criminal practice in Texas rather than a narrow niche.
As of 2026 she continues to practice criminal defense at Goheen & O Toole, maintaining her board certification and her active membership in the State Bar of Texas.
