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Biography
I became an attorney as a "second career," though it was always a first love and a goal for me. I practice strictly criminal defense because that is where my passion lies, focusing on all aspects of criminal law--trials, appeals, and habeas work. I have a strong faith that I am where I am because that is where I am supposed to be.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Federal Appeals
- Juvenile Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
Additional Practice Areas
- State Habeas Corpus—Texas
- Federal Crimes, Appeals, and Habeas
Fees
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Free Consultation
One free15-minute initial phone consultation - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Financing options available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Nebraska
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- Eastern District of Texas
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- Northern District of Texas
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- Texas
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- 5th Circuit
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- 10th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- The Law Office Of Kristin R. Brown, PLLC
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- Legal Intern, Appellate & Misdemeanor Divisions
- Collin County District Attorney's Office
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- Represent the State of Texas under third-year bar card as lead prosecutor in misdemeanor trials, pretrial motions, and pleas; handle research and brief writing for motions, hearings, and appeals
- Legal Intern, Capital Trials Division
- Harris County District Attorney's Office
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- Represented the State of Texas under third-year bar card as lead prosecutor in misdemeanor trials, felony pretrial motions, pleas, and motions to revoke probation or adjudicate guilt. Evaluated and prepared non-capital felony cases for indictment, motions, and trial.
- Federal Judicial Intern to the Hon. Amos Mazzant
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Sherman Division
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- Researched legal issues and assisted in drafting judicial opinions regarding motions filed in civil litigation, as well as social security and disability claim appeals.
- Law Clerk to Mitchell R. Nolte
- Gibbs, Nolte, Robison, and Rose, PLLC
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- Researched legal issues, drafted memos, and assisted in trial preparation for firm specializing in criminal, family, and personal injury law. Observed and assisted with pretrial hearings, juvenile detention hearings, appearances, and trials.
Education
- University of North Dakota
- Forensic Psychology Master's Program
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- University of Florida
- Forensic Science--Masters Program
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- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- LL.M. (2014) | Trial Advocacy
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- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
- J.D. (2013) | Law
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- Honors: magna cum laude, numerous honors
- Activities: Mock trial, moot court, arbitration team, law review, academic support teaching assistant
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- Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- B.A. (2009) | Bachelor, General Studies
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- Honors: Presidents List, all semesters
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Awards
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Awarded to only the top 5% of all attorneys in the state of Texas who have been in practice for at least ten years. Awarded to Ms. Brown in her first year of eligibility.
- AV Preeminent Rated--Peer Reviewed
- Martindale Hubbell
- AV Preeminent Rated--Judicially Reviewed
- Martindale Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in Dallas ("D Best")
- D Magazine
- Criminal Trials and Appeals
- Top 50 Women Attorneys--Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Trial Lawyers College, F Warrior Board
- Class Representative July 2014
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- Activities: Represent the July 2014 class of graduates from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College in Dubois, Wyoming
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- NORML
- Attorney Member
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, Board Member (2014)
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, Associate Director, Board (2016-17), Director, Board (2017-present)
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- Activities: Serve on board of directors, representing the criminal defense lawyers of Texas; sitting on committees including appellate, amicus, and Strike Force.
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- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member; Board Member (2014-2016)
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- Activities: Serve on the board of directors for multiple years representing criminal defense attorneys working in Dallas County, Texas. Member since licensure.
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- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, Board Member (2014)
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- Activities: Represent attorneys practicing criminal defense in Collin County, Texas during time as board member.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Expunctions and Non-Disclosures, Texas DWI Manual
- James Publishing (4th ed. 2017)
- Can the Ails of the Cross-Race Effect on Eyewitness Testimony be Cured?
- Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
- Somebody Poisoned the Jury Pool: Social Media's Effect on Jury Impartiality
- Texas Wesleyan School of Law--Law Review
Speaking Engagements
- Jury Instructions and Closing Arguments--Criminal Defense Lawyers Project, Criminal Defense Lawyers Project, El Paso
- TCDLA
- Jury Instructions and Closing Arguments--Jolly Roger-Hal Jackson Conference, Jolly Roger-Hal Jackson Conference
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn.
- Defenses and Collateral Consequences of Family Violence Allegations- TCDLA Arlington, Family Violence and Telling a Trial Story, Arlington, TX
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Assoc.
- Using Technology in Practice and Trial--CCCDLA Luncheon, Monthly Legal Education, McKinney TX
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn.
- Actual Innocence for Lawyers, Eyewitness-TCDLA Austin, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Assoc.
Certifications
- Board Certified Criminal Law (Trials)
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Board Certified Criminal Appellate Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Graduate, July 2014
- Trial Lawyers College
- Mediation, Certified Mediator
- State of Texas
- Practitioner, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests ~ National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration
- Lance Platt & Associates
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- The Law Office of Kristin R. Brown, PLLC
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