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TexasCriminal Defense Lawyers in Collin County, Texas

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Collin County, Texas, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Collin County, Texas should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Jeremy Fredrick Rosenthal

Jeremy Fredrick Rosenthal
4500 Eldorado Pkwy Suite 3100
McKinney, TX 75070
Licensed for 23 years, Jeremy Fredrick Rosenthal is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Derk Allan Wadas

Derk Allan Wadas
Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas, & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C.
700 Central Expressway Suite 550
Allen, TX 75013
Licensed for 20 years, Derk Allan Wadas is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Vermont Law School... read more >

James Michael Price II

James Michael Price II
J Michael Price II Attorney at Law
5600 Tennyson Pkwy Ste 210
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 29 years, James Michael Price II is a Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Mitchell Ryan Nolte

Mitchell Ryan Nolte
Gibbs Nolte Robison Rose PLLC
2780 Virginia Pkwy Ste 401
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 28 years, Mitchell Ryan Nolte is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Scott Erik Edgett

Scott Erik Edgett
The Edgett Law Firm, P.C.
101 E Park Blvd Ste 1001
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 16 years, Scott Erik Edgett is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova Southeaste... read more >

Mark O'Bryan Jr

Mark O'Bryan Jr
The Law Office Of Mark O'Bryan
3948 Legacy Dr Ste 106
Plano, TX 75023
Licensed for 13 years, Mark O'Bryan Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan University... read more >

James Patrick Whalen

James Patrick Whalen
6500 International Pkwy Suite 1700
Plano, TX 75093
Licensed for 29 years, James Patrick Whalen is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Bryan Mac Morris

Bryan Mac Morris
Law Office of Mac Morris
7600 San Jacinto Place Suite 200-D
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 29 years, Bryan Mac Morris is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Paul Gregory Stuckle

Paul Gregory Stuckle
Stuckle & Associates, PLLC
1001 20th St
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 41 years, Paul Gregory Stuckle is a Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended Mercer Law School - National Crimina... read more >

Troy Perry Burleson

Troy Perry Burleson
The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 207
Frisco, TX 75034
Licensed for 18 years, Troy Perry Burleson is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Southern Methodist University, Dedman Sc... read more >

David K Haynes

David K Haynes
David K. Haynes, Attorney at Law
1100 Colmar Dr
Plano, TX 75023
Licensed for 47 years, David K Haynes is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Wake Forest University School of Law... read more >

Terri Gayle Daniel

Terri Gayle Daniel
Terri Daniel Attorney at Law, PLLC
6675 Mediterranean Dr Ste 407
McKinney, TX 75070
Licensed for 28 years, Terri Gayle Daniel is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Rafael De la Garza II

Rafael De la Garza II
The De La Garza Law Firm
3941 Legacy Dr Ste 204-A192
Plano, TX 75023
Licensed for 30 years, Rafael De la Garza II is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texa... read more >

David Marion Kleckner

David Marion Kleckner
6521 Preston Rd STE 100
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 35 years, David Marion Kleckner is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Alison Johnston Grinter

Alison Johnston Grinter
1333 W McDermott Dr
Allen, TX 75013
Licensed for 19 years, Alison Johnston Grinter is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Darlina Crowder

Darlina Crowder
The Crowder Law Firm, P.C.
7950 Legacy Dr Suite 360
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 25 years, Darlina Crowder is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer... read more >

Alan Kramer Taggart

Alan Kramer Taggart
The Taggart Firm, LLC
2490 W White Ave
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 36 years, Alan Kramer Taggart is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Eric Gruetzner

Eric Gruetzner
Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy
5700 Granite Pkwy #200
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 22 years, Eric Gruetzner is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Heather Jean Barbieri

Heather Jean Barbieri
Barbieri Law Firm PC
7000 Preston Rd Ste 700
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 26 years, Heather Jean Barbieri is a Criminal Defense and Police Misconduct lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of... read more >

Andrew Stafford Peveto

Andrew Stafford Peveto
Peveto Law
101 E. Park Blvd Suite 602
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 18 years, Andrew Stafford Peveto is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer... read more >

Alyse Ferguson

Alyse Ferguson
1001 20th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 18 years, Alyse Ferguson is a Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence lawyer who attended Texas Wesleyan School of Law ... read more >

Allen Michael Ayers

Allen Michael Ayers
Stuckle and Associates
1001 20th St
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 14 years, Allen Michael Ayers is a Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes lawyer... read more >

John Bradford Setterberg

John Bradford Setterberg
The Law Offices of John B. Setterberg
825 Watters Creek Blvd 250 182
Allen, TX 75013
Licensed for 20 years, John Bradford Setterberg is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of Houston ... read more >

Mark Forest Underwood

Mark Forest Underwood
Underwood Law Office
2530 W White Ave Ste 200
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 17 years, Mark Forest Underwood is a Criminal Defense and Employment Law lawyer who attended Pepperdine University School of L... read more >

John Lindsley McCraw III

John Lindsley McCraw III
The McCraw Law Group
1504 1st Ave
McKinney, TX 75069
Licensed for 32 years, John Lindsley McCraw III is a Motor Vehicle Accidents and Medical Malpractice lawyer... read more >

Jason Aaron Zendeh Del

Jason Aaron Zendeh Del
The Zendeh Del Law Firm, PLLC
7600 San Jacinto Place Suite 200
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 19 years, Jason Aaron Zendeh Del is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Christopher Martin Fredericks

Christopher Martin Fredericks
Law Office of Chris Fredericks, PLLC
2035 Central Cir Ste 210
McKinney, TX 75069
Licensed for 19 years, Christopher Martin Fredericks is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Ryan Michael Kreck

Ryan Michael Kreck
Rosenthal, Kalabus & Therrian
7300 TX-121 Ste 400
McKinney, TX 75070
Licensed for 15 years, Ryan Michael Kreck is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Harold Glen Adams Jr

Harold Glen Adams Jr
Glenn Adams and Associates
321 N Central Expy # 365
McKinney, TX 75070
Licensed for 31 years, Harold Glen Adams Jr is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Richard E Weaver

Richard E Weaver
130 S Kentucky St
McKinney, TX 75069
Licensed for 47 years, Richard E Weaver is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

John Lee Schomburger

John Lee Schomburger
The Law Office of John Schomburger
450 Century Pkwy Ste 250
Allen, TX 75013
Licensed for 38 years, John Lee Schomburger is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Scho... read more >

Mike Goolsby

Mike Goolsby
Goolsby & Associates
5900 South Lake Forest Drive Suite 300
McKinney, TX 75070
Licensed for 39 years, Mike Goolsby is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer... read more >

Zeke Otis Fortenberry

Zeke Otis Fortenberry
Fortenberry Firm PLLC
18333 Preston Rd Ste 375
Dallas, TX 75252
Licensed for 16 years, Zeke Otis Fortenberry is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Pepperdine University School of ... read more >

Mark J Rusch

Mark J Rusch
Retired Senior Judge, 401st District Court
2100 Bloomdale Rd
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 40 years, Mark J Rusch is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Justin Tyler Johnson

Justin Tyler Johnson
City of Plano
PO Box 860358
Plano, TX 75086
Licensed for 18 years, Justin Tyler Johnson is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University Schoo... read more >

Michelle L Voirin

Michelle L Voirin
Plano City Attorney's Office
900 E 15th St Ste 220
Plano, TX 75084
Licensed for 34 years, Michelle L Voirin is a Criminal Defense and Local Government Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Curtis T Howard

Curtis T Howard
909 14th St
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 26 years, Curtis T Howard is a Criminal Defense and Local Government Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Kimberly Griffin Tucker

Kimberly Griffin Tucker
The Law Office Of K G Tucker
17480 Dallas Pkwy Ste 121
Dallas, TX 75287
Licensed for 29 years, Kimberly Griffin Tucker is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Joshua Frank Andor

Joshua Frank Andor
Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C.
700 Central Expy S Ste 550
Allen, TX 75013
Licensed for 15 years, Joshua Frank Andor is a Child Welfare Law and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School... read more >

William Wilson Johnston

William Wilson Johnston
William W. Johnston Attorney at Law
7950 Legacy Dr Ste 330
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 42 years, William Wilson Johnston is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Edward Alan Jendrzey

Edward Alan Jendrzey
Carpenter & Associates
555 Republic Dr # 510
Plano, TX 75074
Licensed for 30 years, Edward Alan Jendrzey is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Barry Keith Gore Jr

Barry Keith Gore Jr
Law Office of Keith Gore
2301 Virginia Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75071
Licensed for 27 years, Barry Keith Gore Jr is a Criminal Defense and Sex Crimes lawyer who attended University of Mississippi School of Law... read more >

Don N High

Don N High
Don High, Lawyer
816 Greylyn Dr
Plano, TX 75075
Licensed for 39 years, Don N High is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Alexander Fredrick Harper

Alexander Fredrick Harper
Law Office of Alexander F. Harper
5999 Custer Rd Ste 110-171
Frisco, TX 75035
Licensed for 19 years, Alexander Fredrick Harper is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

John Oldner

John Oldner
Albin Oldner Law, PLLC
5665 Dallas Pkwy Ste 200
Frisco, TX 75034
Licensed for 31 years, John Oldner is a Alternative Dispute Resolution and Business Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of... read more >

John P Knouse

John P Knouse
2591 Dallas Pkwy Ste 300
Frisco, TX 75034
Licensed for 56 years, John P Knouse is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Kelly Crowson

Kelly Crowson
The Law Offices of Kelly H. Crowson, P.C.
1103 1st Ave
McKinney, TX 75069
Licensed for 20 years, Kelly Crowson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Rebekah Rae Dall'asen

Rebekah Rae Dall'asen
The Crowder Law Firm, P.C.
7950 Legacy Dr Suite 360
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 7 years, Rebekah Rae Dall'asen is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Katherine Marie Devlin

Katherine Marie Devlin
Vedder Price PC
7000 Preston Rd Ste 700
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 8 years, Katherine Marie Devlin is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Roberto Jesus Jaramillo

Roberto Jesus Jaramillo
JPMorgan Chase
8181 Communications Pkwy b 05
Plano, TX 75024
Licensed for 8 years, Roberto Jesus Jaramillo is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas Southern Un... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Certification

TBLS Board Certification in Criminal Law - The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) certifies lawyers as specialists in Criminal Law if they have substantial experience, involvement, competence, and training in this specialty area of practice.


The TBLS defines the term "criminal law" to include "misdemeanor and felony crimes, arrest, detention, plea bargains, jury and non-jury trials (for individuals 17 years of age or older)."



Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

TCDLA has a proud history of supporting and educating criminal defense lawyers in the the state while advocating for the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas are active within this organization.


Collins County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

The 3CDLA supports the needs of the Collins County Criminal Defense Bar. Established in 1995, the 3CDLA membership has grown to more than 80 criminal defense attorneys. The non-profit organization is located in McKinney, TX. Members of the Collins County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association practice within Dallas County or Collin County, Texas.


About Collin County

Find a Lawyer in Plano, TX

Plano Bar Lawyer Referral Service - The Plano Bar Association, founded in 1973, sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service ("LRS"). The non-profit community based service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney in Plano, TX, and the surrounding areas in Collins County. The website for the Plano Bar Association also provides a list of the participating lawyers and law firms.



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