Celina Criminal Lawyers

A long and distinguished career as both a police officer and a prosecutor allows Jimmy to bring a unique level of expertise in the area of criminal defense.

Originally from New York State, Jimmy began his legal career as a police officer for the City of Dallas in 1988. Not long after becoming a police officer, he decided to attend law school. In 1991, Jimmy attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) School of Law, while continuing to work for the police department. He graduated law school in 1994, became a member of the State Bar in 1995, and continued working as a...

The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. distinguishes itself from other local law firms because we work via the Team Approach. When you hire The Edgett Law Firm, P.C., you do not just receive one attorney helping you with your case. You will have an entire Team fighting for you. Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett with The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. is a dedicated Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law attorney serving Collin County and Denton County with offices in McKinney, Plano and Prosper. Scott has been advocating for clients for over 22 years...

Kim Laseter is an experienced criminal law attorney serving clients in the DFW area. A former felony prosecutor in Denton County and a former chief felony prosecutor in Collin County, she not only knows the law, but also how to best to navigate the complex criminal justice system to protect and defend your rights. In her 14 years as a criminal prosecutor Kim has handled thousands of cases and more than 100 jury trials in cases ranging from driving while intoxicated offenses, to aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, child sexual assault, and murder. As the chief felony prosecutor of Collin County’s...

The Justin Barrett Wilson Law Firm stands strong with our clients when they face crisis brought on by DWI and domestic violence legal matters.  With over a decade of courtroom experience, we fight vigorously to defend the rights, liberties, and reputations of our clients in courts throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. If you, or someone you care about, has been arrested or is currently under investigation for a criminal charge, call the Frisco-based criminal defense attorneys who truly care about seeking justice for you in the present and preserving a clean reputation for you in the future....

AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner at Deandra Grant Law. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio and SMU Dedman School of Law, she is a national speaker on DWI law and science and the co-author of the annually updated book, The Texas DWI Manual (James Publishing). Deandra is a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and has completed the Drug Recognition Overview course. She has completed coursework in DWI forensic blood and urine testing and was trained as an operator and maintenance technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000. Deandra has certificates in Forensic Chromatography: Theory...

Jeremy Rosenthal has tried over 250 jury cases since graduating from SMU Law School in 2000, including criminal defense, criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Attorney Rosenthal is Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been Honored as a Super Lawyer and D Magazine. Mr. Rosenthal has also served as an Assistant District Attorney in Collin County as the chief prosecutor for County Court at Law No. 2 during his tenure. Jeremy Rosenthal lectures for Continuing Education accredited by the State Bar on the topic of handling criminal emergencies, and his blog articles have been...

Joshua Andor brings nearly fifteen years of seasoned expertise in both family law and criminal defense to the legal arena. His esteemed reputation in Collin County is built on his exemplary leadership, professional conduct, and a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary grasp of legal matters. An active and long-standing participant in the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Joshua has earned repeated accolades from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, marking his proficiency in family law, criminal law, and child welfare law. While proficient in mediation, Joshua is equally prepared to represent clients in the courtroom, boasting a strong track record of favorable...

Dallas and Plano criminal lawyer J. Michael Price II and his criminal defense team have successfully defended a vast assortment of criminal matters including drunk driving, possession of drugs and other controlled substances, narcotics sales, theft, white-collar fraud, conspiracy, computer crimes, and sex offenses.

Mike Price was born in North Carolina in 1970. He moved to Sherman, Texas, in 1973 and graduated from Sherman High School in 1988. Mike completed his undergraduate studies at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated cum laude in 1992. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Southern Methodist University School of Law...

I am proud to be the Chief of the Family and Criminal Law sections at Guest and Gray. Our family law team is the highest-rated local firm in Rockwall and Kaufman County. We have the most family lawyers and the largest staff of any local family law firm. That means we have the resources to protect our clients and achieve their goals in domestic litigation.

Litigation involving children is among the most stressful for our clients. We understand how difficult this process can be, that's why we are proud to have the best track record for client satisfaction, just read...

During law school, Simon interned with the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) where he assisted families with release from detention centers, visa applications, and removal proceedings. Simon interned as a Certified Legal Intern for the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and Florida A&M University College of Law Legal Clinic as a Guardian Ad Litem, representing the best interest of children inside and outside of the courts. Simon also interned with a boutique law firm in Dallas, assisting their clients with commercial real estate, intellectual property, social media, tax planning, employment law, and...

Darlina Crowder is president of The Crowder Law Firm in Plano, Texas, practicing primarily in criminal defense since 2000. She received her J.D. in 1998 from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, where she was chosen by classmates to speak at their Hooding Ceremony. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in General Science, from Texas Woman’s University in 1995. Admitted to the Texas bar in 1999 and Admitted to The United States Court of Appeals for The Fifth Circuit. Ms. Crowder has also been licensed to practice law in the U.S. District Court’s Northern and...

Attorney, Troy Burleson, is widely regarded as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state of Texas. Since 2006, attorney Troy Burleson has obtained over 400 NOT GUILTY verdicts for his clients. Year after years, Troy is recognized for his outstanding trial work.

In addition to his numerous NOT GUILTY verdicts, attorney Burleson has successfully obtained hundreds of dismissals and reductions of clients criminal charges. His work as a Texas criminal trial attorney has earned Troy Burleson numerous state-wide and national recognition by the legal community. Those awards include:

Selection as a Texas Super Lawyer by...

I manage a diverse law practice to meet the unique legal needs of individuals. My primary practice areas are in Criminal Defense and Family Law. I have 18+ years of courtroom, trial, and consulting experience in entrepreneurial, small office, and government work environments. My multi-discipline practice in criminal defense and prosecution, family law, and environmental regulatory consulting (non-legal) provides me with a diverse and robust background that aids me in all my cases. Along with experience working at my own firm, I have worked at the Collin County District Attorney’s office, where I was responsible for investigation and prosecution of atypical criminal...

I have been practicing criminal law and procedure exclusively for the past twenty one years, first as a criminal prosecutor for six years and, as a defense attorney since 2005. I have been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2011, and devote my practice to the defense of others. I have been selected as every year since 2017 as a Texas Super Lawyer in Criminal Law.

Waren Price has successfully represented the people of north Texas for more than 20 years. His experience includes the prosecution and defense of all types of state criminal cases and the defense and prosecution of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He now maintains a trial practice dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and their families. He does not represent corporations or the government. He represents people just like you.

Mr. Price has a track record of great results for his clients. He takes great pride in this record of accomplishments and wants the same for you in your...

I am a DWI trial attorney who focuses my practice on DWI defense. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Collin County, I have handled hundreds of DWI cases from the side of a prosecutor. I have also handled DWI 2nd's, Felony DWI's, Intoxication Assault, and even Intoxication Manslaughter cases. . . Very few attorneys can say that. The knowledge I have gained is absolutely crucial in order to effectively present a defense for someone charged with DWI or an Intoxication offense. I graduated from the University of Florida with Honors, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida School of...

Raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and the Oklahoma City area, Attorney Bill J. Stovall is fluent in Spanish and able to offer bilingual services. He spent 2 years as a Dallas County Prosecutor, honing his skills as a trial lawyer, after which he left to begin his own private practice. Since first opening in 2001, the Law Office of Bill J. Stovall has been nationally recognized for his exemplary abilities and courtroom expertise. He is a member of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Collin County Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Criminal Defense Lawyers...

Dallas criminal defense attorney Neil Pask devotes himself exclusively to representing individuals accused of criminal offenses. For the past 30 years, Neil has been at the center of the criminal justice system. He was a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney's office for 17 years and Judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 2 for four years. For the past 10 years, he has aggressively defended individuals accused of criminal offenses.

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...

Paul Key is a criminal defense attorney in McKinney, Texas, representing clients in all variety criminal matters, primarily in Collin County. Mr. Key's first legal experience was in the U.S. Army as a JAG, where he served for a total of 8 years. After leaving active duty in 2000, Mr. Key joined the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, where he served as a trial prosecutor and the Chief of the Domestic Violence Division. In 2003, Mr. Key established his private practice. Mr. Key has successfully defended clients and obtain not guilty verdicts on everything from misdemeanor...

As the founder of the Law Offices of Tim Powers, Denton County attorney Tim Powers provides diligent legal counsel to the criminally accused.

Since 1996, Mr. Powers has been practicing law in Texas. Prior to establishing his private practice, Attorney Powers was a prosecutor in Denton County. During his time as a prosecutor, he was recognized with the Denton County Prosecutor of the Year Award. He is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and National College for DUI Defense.

Contact his firm today to learn more information.

James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.

James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...

Michelle is licensed in Texas and New York, and has been practicing for over two decades. She attended The University of Texas, School of Law, one of the Nation's top tier law schools. Michelle has received multiple awards in recognition of her legal services and an outstanding reputation amongst her colleagues and clientele. She is a front runner in courtroom advocacy, a formidable opponent and an excellent ally.

Albin Yates Balius Roach believes in aggressively preserving the truth for our clients while advancing the integrity of the profession. We also recognize that we cannot successfully cast a positive vision for our clients’ futures without possessing one for ourselves. The attorneys, paralegals and support staff of Albin Yates Balius Roach have chosen to commit their time and talent to the firm because we believe in the firm’s priorities and its future.

Ryne Sandel graduated from Texas A&M University with a Major in Psychology and Minors in Philosophy and Sociology. He attended law school at Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law) in Fort Worth. Ryne was on the Dean’s List, served as a teaching assistant, and graduated number 6 in his graduating class.

As an advocate, Ryne Sandel will fight for his clients. Ryne prides himself on his ability to stand toe to toe with anyone in the courthouse. Cutting his litigation teeth by winning numerous awards in national level mock trial competitions, he was coached, trained,...

Doug was raised in Kansas by a father that taught him the most important lesson in work ethic: “If you are going to do a job, do it right or not at all!” This is why Doug puts in the time and effort even when others would give up. He keeps fighting. It is that fundamental mindset that sets Doug apart from other lawyers. It was also that mindset that led him to graduate Texas A&M as a “Distinguished Student”; not an easy task, but his dedication paid off and he moved on to law school. Upon graduating from South Texas College...

Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Scott J. Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Judge Becker presided over a broad variety of matters including multi-million dollar civil litigation, family law matters including divorces and child custody disputes, and felony criminal matters including murder. Two of the cases over which Becker presided have been the subject of television episodes: CBS’s 48 Hours: Taken Away (aired September 2017) and Dateline NBC’s: Someone Was Waiting (aired December 2016).

Judge Becker is Board Certified in Family Law...

Bo has proven himself an experienced attorney capable of handling intricate cases from misdemeanor to high-profile felonies for a diverse list of clients including professionals such as pilots, teachers, CEOs, and NFL athletes. Bo’s litigation skills and attention to detail have forged successful outcomes on a broad variety of criminal cases both at the trial court and appellate court levels.

Bo has been honored with many awards, including being selected for the Texas Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters for the past eight years, an award only given to less than 5% of the attorneys in...

Attorney Will Underwood is an attorney who prioritizes his clients’ needs in every case they bring to him. He is relentless like a bulldog and has even made cops cry on the stand before. However, he is compassionate with each of his clients and seeks to do everything he can in their service. At Underwood & Associates, everything is about the clients, not the firm. Attorney Underwood is always seeking to find an edge in his clients’ cases and aims to strategize innovative approaches to every situation his clients face. In fact, he is currently working on becoming a forensic...

Ryan is a seasoned and successful trial attorney who practices almost exclusively in criminal defense. Ryan has secured verdicts of NOT GUILTY in cases with very serious charges ranging from Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assaults, and felonies, as well as misdemeanor cases. Ryan has both the reputation for and the experience of trying difficult cases. His skill in trial allows him to come up with the best strategies for his clients, giving them the best opportunity to succeed. Ryan is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of legal specialization since 2021. This distinction is held...

Alex has represented clients in criminal and civil cases in every level of trial court in Texas as well as in Federal District Court. He has also successfully represented clients in front of Texas Appellate Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before opening his own firm, Alex worked for one of the largest law firms in Texas where he litigated multi-million dollar business and commercial cases. Before that, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Tyler, Texas, where he was appointed Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor by the end of his first year on the...

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...

Attorney Mac Morris has been practicing law for nearly two decades. With such extensive legal experience under his belt, he knows how to handle a wide range of criminal matters. As a Plano criminal defense lawyer, he can represent clients facing charges for DWI, domestic violence, drug possession, assault, and much more. He focuses on providing personalized counsel and guidance to each client that walks through his doors. Attorney Morris crafts personalized solutions that work to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. Call his firm, the Law Office of Mac Morris, if you would like to discuss your...

The Law Office Of Mark O'Bryan is dedicated to providing skilled, aggressive, and energetic representation to individuals who have been charged with a crime or injured in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. Mark O'Bryan personally handles each and every case and is easily accessible, so you always know who is handling your case and what is going on. Mark handles a wide range of criminal offenses including, but not limited to: assault, domestic violence, theft, shoplifting, drug possession, marijuana possession, DWI, DUI, probation violations, driver license suspensions, burglary, robbery, computer crimes, and more. Call anytime to receive a free...

Jason Zendeh Del is one of the founding members of The Zendeh Del Law Firm, PLLC. His practice primarily focuses on protecting the rights of individuals and corporations who need aggressive and creative representation.