Jon O’Toole has always had a passion for helping people in their times of trouble. When he opened his practice as a Collin County defense attorney he used this passion as a guiding principle. Jon knows being charged with a crime can make you feel alone in the world and he wants to be their to walk with you through this most trying of times. Jon O’Toole knew he wanted to work in criminal defense when he went to law school and the day after he passed the bar exam he was in a court room in Hunt county as...

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Gene Tsukasa Sera

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(972) 542-0095 1413 Harroun Av.
McKinney, TX 75069

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Gene is an attorney from McKinney, Texas and has been a resident of Collin County since 1995. He graduated from UCLA and Texas Wesleyan School of Law in Fort Worth and began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. Upon leaving the DA’s office, Gene became a sole practitioner in criminal defense serving both Collin and Denton Counties. During his thirteen years of practice, he has evaluated thousands of cases and has gained significant trial experience.

(940) 323-9000 1005 N. Elm
Denton, TX 76201

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Michael Gabriel Diaz

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience

(972) 542-6820 2600 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Ste. 210
McKinney, TX 75070

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University of Kansas School of Law

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Kyle Kevin Shaw

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(972) 542-8899 105 S Tennessee St
McKinney, TX 75069

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Christopher Allen Routt

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(214) 544-7406 1207 W University
Suite 101
McKinney, TX 75069

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Danny McDaniel

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer.

(469) 464-5387 200 West Virginia Street
McKinney, TX 75069

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Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Charles Pelowski

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(972) 569-8600 1413 Harroun Ave
McKinney, TX 75069

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Jeffrey Grass

Plano, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(972) 422-9999 101 E Park Blvd.
Suite 107
Plano, TX 75074

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Florida State University College of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law

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For more than 20 years, Attorney Jeffrey C. Grass has committed his life to safeguarding the rights and futures of those who have been accused of crimes. Due to his steadfast commitment to judiciary work, Attorney Grass has representation clients before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas. His successes have led him to an inclusion among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as the 10 Best for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Before founding the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass, he served as...

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Dallas, TX 75202

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(972) 369-0577 4500 Eldorado Pkwy
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McKinney, TX 75070

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I have been practicing criminal law and procedure exclusively for the past seventeen years, first as a criminal prosecutor, and now as a defense attorney for a decade. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and devote my practice the defense of others. I have been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2014, 2015 and 2016 in Criminal Law.

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Mike Goolsby

Plano, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience

(972) 372-0092 555 Republic Drive
Suite 200
Plano, TX 75074

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Get your case dismissed! I am a former Assistant District Attorney and have a perfect "10" rating with the prestigious attorney rating agency, AVVO. My primary goal is to seek dismissal of your case, get an acquittal at trial, and negotiate to reduce your charge. I will strive to protect your rights in court by thoroughly reviewing your case, listening to concerns and working for a favorable result in your case. Mike has been practicing criminal law since 1994 as a prosecutor and now a defense attorney, so he has an understanding of the Texas state and federal criminal court...

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Dallas, TX 75234

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Denton, TX 76205

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Dallas, TX 75201

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Plano, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience

(972) 423-4405 1001 20th St
Plano, TX 75074

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Texas Tech University School of Law and Dallas Police Academy

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Paul Gregory Stuckle, a practicing Texas law attorney for nearly 30 years, dedicates himself to defending individuals accused of such crimes as child sexual abuse, child molestation, online solicitation of a minor, statutory rape and other sexual abuse crimes across the state of Texas including Dallas County, Denton County, Collin County, and Wise County. His current practice, Stuckle & Associates, PLLC, located in Plano, serves to protect Texans facing false or exaggerated allegations of sexual offenses. Paul Stuckle handles these often times emotional and life-changing cases with the seriousness and understanding needed to help avoid the...

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(972) 369-0577 4500 Eldorado Pkwy
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McKinney, TX 75070

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Maria Tsao Tu

Plano, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience

(972) 964-8366 6200 Chase Oak Blvd., SUITE 102- A
Plano, TX 75023

Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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I call myself the "Common People" lawyer. I was raised to be self sufficient ever since I was old enough to babysit and deliver newspaper. I worked to put myself through college, law school and master degree. During the first phase of my law practice, My objective was to become a "rich and famous" lawyer. When I clawed my way there to the top, I couldn't figure out why I was so unhappy...So, I walked away from everything --my high paying salary, my condo by the lake, my personal shopper, my rich clients with limos...

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Plano, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience

(972) 836-2068 101 E. Park Blvd.
Ste. 600
Plano, TX 75074

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Jeremy F. Rosenthal

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(972) 369-0577 4500 Eldorado Pkwy #3000
McKinney, TX 75070

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Jeremy Rosenthal has tried over 100 jury cases since graduating from SMU Law School in 2000 ranging from criminal defense, criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Mr. Rosenthal is a founding partner of Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC and was previously a partner in the McKinney law firm Nolte, Drain & Rosenthal, PLLC. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Collin County as the chief prosecutor for County Court at Law No. 2 during his tenure. Mr. Rosenthal lectures for Continuing Education accredited by the State Bar on the topic of handling criminal emergencies, and his blog articles have been featured by...

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Plano, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(972) 423-4405 1001 20th St
Plano, TX 75074

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Texas Tech University School of Law

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Scott E Edgett

Plano, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(972) 424-0760 101 East Park Boulevard
Suite 202
Plano, TX 75074

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Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer serving Plano and Little Elm. He has been advocating for clients for nearly 15 years and is well-versed in the laws and statutes surrounding criminal matters. Attorney Edgett holds a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo, has been selected for the 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice award for Criminal Defense, and has been included in the National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers. With his aggressive legal skills and effective strategies, clients can be confident in his ability to protect their names....

(214) 308-4000 100 East Park Street
Suite 100
Little Elm, TX 75068

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Edward Scott Cawlfield

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer.

(972) 369-0577 4500 W. Eldorado Pkwy.
Suite 3000
McKinney, TX 75070

Criminal, Appeals and DWI
Texas A&M University School of Law

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Eddie Cawlfield graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law. Prior to law school, Eddie earned degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and The University of North Texas. While in law school, Eddie served as a Staff Editor for the Texas A&M Journal of Real Property Law. Additionally, he was honored as a Fellow by The Texas A&M Law Fellowship for his performance of public interest legal services to those in need. During law school, Eddie was an active member of the Texas A&M University School of Law Trial Advocacy Program. He competed regularly in...

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Sharon W Curtis

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience

(214) 726-1881 1216 N Central Expy
McKinney, TX 75070

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Wylie, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(972) 442-8326 303 S. Jackson Avenue
Suite 200
Wylie, TX 75098

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Texas Tech University School of Law

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(972) 562-8900 2150 South Central Expressway
Suite 1000
McKinney, TX 75070

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer.

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McKinney, TX 75070

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Paul Thomas Richardson

Plano, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(972) 801-2500 730 E. Park Blvd Ste. 200
Plano, TX 75074

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Matthew B Maddox

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience

(469) 251-7539 1207 W. University Drive
Suite 102A
McKinney, TX 75069

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University of Oklahoma

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Samantha Chambers

McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer.

(972) 369-0577 4500 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 3100
McKinney, TX 75070

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Samantha Chambers began her legal career as a prosecutor with the Collin County District Attorney’s Office in September 2008, shortly after graduating with honors from the SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas. Prior to law school, Mrs. Chambers received both Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in English from Texas A&M University where she taught rhetoric and composition. During law school she focused her studies and experience on criminal procedure and litigation. She interned for two years with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office where she worked on misdemeanor and felony cases. She also served as a Vice President...

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(325) 939-8689 5900 South Lake Forest Drive
Suite 410
McKinney, TX 75070

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Plano, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(972) 346-6593 555 Republic Drive
Suite 200
Plano, TX 75074

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(214) 544-0061 1600 1st Ave
McKinney, TX 75069

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(972) 548-4323 1800 N Graves St
McKinney, TX 75069

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience

(972) 548-4323 210 S McDonald St
McKinney, TX 75069

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McKinney, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(972) 424-1460 1800 N Graves St
McKinney, TX 75069

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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