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W. Mark Montgomery (“Mark”) has a long and successful history as a diligent researcher and public speaker since early in his life. He was a state champion in debate during high school and either won or placed all four years of high school and was State of Oklahoma runner up in extemporaneous speaking his senior year.. Mark parlayed his early debate success into a full scholarship at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he won numerous awards in debate against national competitors, including winning the University of Florida tournament as a freshman while competing against all classifications. During his senior year, Mark decided to help the team by giving up his eligibility and instead coached the team when the regular coach suffered an injury from house fire that prevented him from traveling with the team; Montgomery’s extensive research and key communication skills enabled him to be a successful coach, sending several teams on to the debate National Tournament.. Mark obtained his Masters while he continued coaching the university speech and debate team. Taking a break from coaching, Mark spent a year as the city editor of The Henryetta Daily Freelance. It was here that Montgomery felt the yearning to get into the courtroom as he learned how local government and politics shaped so much of people’s lives. The next year while studying for the legal bar admittance test, Mark taught and coached at the Jenks, Oklahoma Middle and High School which is a 6A school with a great reputation for its academic and sports programs. In the year that he served there, Mark successfully coached another team to the Cross Examination National tournament.. With his successful debate background, Mark was awarded the Leon Jaworski scholarship to Baylor University. This scholarship, named for the former Watergate prosecutor, was given each year to 2 or 3 former debaters who also showed excellence in the Classroom. After finishing law school, Mark couldn’t wait to get into the Courtroom so he decided to take a position as an Assistant County Attorney in Grayson County. Mark had a first chair jury trial his second day of work. Working in a medium sized county provided Mark the opportunity to move to felony prosecution in less than a year. By the time MARK left the DA office for private practice, he was the chief prosecutor for crimes against children.. In 1994, Montgomery left Grayson County and joined George Parker and Associates where he became a partner leading a wide variety of cases including family law, custody, wrongful death, criminal defense, probate, personal injury, and civil work, both for both plaintiff and defendant. The wide variety of cases presented has seasoned Mark as a well rounded litigator. In 2001 he was named by his peers as the top personal injury litigator in Collin County (Texas Lawyer). In addition he has been involved in a broad range of a cases including murder cases, child abuse cases, as well as consumer protection cases (Texas DTPA).. Mark has expanded his client services with his mediation practice, using his knowledge of the Collin County judicial system to help other litigants settle their cases. He serves as local counsel for many firms throughout Texas, and receives much of his business from client referrals. He feels that the ultimate compliment is to receive a referral from a former opponent, which is a frequent occurrence.. Mark remains eager to serve new clients and has put together a great team to help make sure that the Law Offices of Mark Montgomery do the best job possible for his customers.

Vanita Budhrani Parker has been practicing criminal law for over 23 years. She is a first- generation Indian attorney that handles cases in Collin and Dallas County. She started her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County where she worked from 1997-2009.  Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Vanita has spent her career representing individuals that have been arrested and charfed with a crime/crimes.  She has handled cases from Misdemeanors to Capital Murder.  She specializes in defending individuals that have a mental Illness.

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 charges ranging from Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assaults, and in 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 by less than 1% of Texas Lawyers.. D Magazine named Ryan to the Best Lawyers Under 40 list in 2021. National Trial Lawyers Association also named Ryan “Top 40 under 40” in his practice in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.. In addition to assisting clients defending against criminal allegations, Ryan handles cases involving Child Protective Services (CPS). Ryan has been involved with several jury trials involving CPS, enabling him to navigate all the obstacles involved with these types of cases. Ryan is a skilled and aggressive attorney who can be a shrewd negotiator, but also a compassionate and insightful advisor.. Ryan previously handled divorces and family law cases. While he no longer handles these types of cases, his experience makes him the perfect attorney to help anyone involved in any criminal allegations that arise during a divorce or may affect a client’s child custody issues. Ryan is an invaluable partner to work alongside your family law attorney building a coherent strategy for both the criminal and family law cases.. Ryan began his career in 2010 by opening his own law office in Sherman, Texas. He then joined Nix and Hoover, which soon changed its name to Nix, Hoover & Kreck. In 2013, Ryan began working with Loughmiller Higgins P.C. where he represented clients in complex family law cases. He has been with our firm since 2014.. Ryan Kreck graduated in 2008 from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Prior to law school, Ryan graduated from Baylor University in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. He was involved in mock trials both in college and law school, where he was recognized for his trial advocacy skills. He was also on the Debate and Model UN teams at Baylor University.. Outside of work, Ryan is an avid hunter and contributes to his children’s extracurricular activities, ranging from Boy Scouts to gymnastics. Ryan himself is an Eagle Scout, he continues to use the confidence and character building he acquired throughout the process into his career and personal life.

Mr. Walpole handles primarily criminal matters. He has tried over 300 cases to verdict. He has never prosecuted anyone. While primarily practicing in North Texas, he has tried cases in West Texas, the Panhandle, Hill Country, and the Rio Grande Valley.. Mr. Walpole received a Master of Science in Genetics from Texas A&M, which has proven useful in cases involving scientific evidence. Publications include "Variation in Mitochondrial DNA in Populations of Peromyscus eremicus from the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts," Journal of Mammology.. Deric was recognized in 2000, when he was voted the George Roland Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Walpole has been elected as a Thomson Reuters Super Laywer every year from 2012 to 2018. He is an Eagle Scout and serves as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 303 in McKinney, Texas.

Mr. Spencer began his criminal defense practice in 2014 after working as a prosecutor for over three years. Mr. Spencer's first job was as an assistant district attorney for Potter County. During his time in Potter County Mr. Spencer worked as a grand jury prosecutor and as a felony trial lawyer. As a grand jury prosecutor Mr. Spencer would present cases to the grand jury to determine whether or not someone should be indicted for a felony offense. Then Mr. Spencer transitioned into a felony trial lawyer. During his time as a felony trial lawyer, Mr. Spencer tried a variety cases ranging from theft and drug possession to murder and aggravated assault.. Mr. Spencer decided to leave the office when he and his wife got engaged. Since she refused to move up to Amarillo, Mr. Spencer moved back to Plano, where he had graduated from Plano East Senior High School in 2001. After moving back to Plano, Mr. Spencer was hired by the Hunt County Attorney's Office, where he worked as a misdemeanor trial lawyer. Shortly after he began working there, Mr. Spencer realized he wanted to start a criminal defense practice and left the office a short time later.. As a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Spencer is committed to zealously advocating for his clients. Mr. Spencer analyses each case he gets not just from the defense side, but also from the prosecution side. If you want an attorney who is going to be honest, hard working and diligent, then Mr. Spencer is your best choice. If you want an attorney who returns phone calls and text messages, then Mr. Spencer is your best choice. The next time you are arrested for an offense and you need someone in your corner to fight for you then you need to pick Mr. Spencer to defend your rights.

Mr. Fredericks began his career as a prosecutor in the Collin County District Attorney’s Office in 2005. Mr. Fredericks was promoted to misdemeanor chief prosecutor in less than a year. Mr. Fredericks was soon promoted to the felony division where he worked in multiple units. Mr. Fredericks was assigned to the special prosecution unit where he prosecuted mortgage fraud, securities fraud, and other white-collar crimes. Mr. Fredericks worked in the juvenile prosecution unit where he prosecuted youth offenders between the ages of 10 and 16 for crimes ranging from theft to murder. Mr. Fredericks finished his prosecution career as a felony trial prosecutor representing the State in all levels of felony crimes. During Mr. Fredericks ten year career he prosecuted every crime from traffic tickets to capital murder. Mr. Fredericks has tried over 150 jury trials and well over 300 bench trials. Mr. Fredericks is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. When you are facing serious criminal charges, you need an attorney who can identify the strengths and weaknesses in your case and get you the best possible outcome.

Kyle Therrian is a D Magazine Best Under 40 in his profession. He is also the former president of the McKinney Bar Association, the Secretary/Treasurer of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Legal Education Institute, and formerly represented the Collin County criminal defense bar as a member of the Collin County Bail Bond Board. The National Trial Lawyers Association has named Kyle as a “Top 40 under 40” in his practice in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Kyle focuses his practice on representing individuals in both pending criminal cases and in criminal appeals. This is a dual-threat approach to criminal law. As an attorney who handles criminal appeals, Kyle has a reputation in the trial courts as an attorney who will take his cases to the next level when necessary. This provides value to clients with pending criminal matters who are hoping to convince a prosecutor for a favorable outcome or persuade a judge that their rights were violated.. As a criminal attorney, Kyle combines aggressiveness and experience as a trial attorney with the finesse and savvy of an advocate to address the unique concerns of each individual client. Being well-prepared and remaining several steps ahead is his motto as well as what his client’s expect.. When Kyle is not practicing law he volunteers as a Teen Court Judge and is a member of the Collin County Bail Bond Board. Kyle also contributes to the “Voice for the Defense” magazine published by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association.. Kyle Therrian attended law school at the University of Oklahoma where he was recognized as one of the top oral advocates in his class and inducted into the Order of Solicitors. While attending law school, he focused his legal education on the practice of Criminal and Constitutional Law. Kyle was the named the Captain of the OU’s prestigious White Collar Crime Mock Trial Team, and was invited to compete in the Black Law Student Association’s regional mock trial competition where he received the honor of “Best Advocate.”. Outside of the firm Kyle manages and plays goalie for a local hockey team. He is also busy prepping his team for another state championship win at the Statewide Teen Court Mock Trial Competition.

Kristi has been a licensed, practicing attorney since 2001.  Kristi is a former prosecutor who served as a misdemeanor court chief, Chief of Domestic Violence, and Chief of the Felony Crimes Against Children Division, where she handled cases involving injury and sexual assault of children. During her years as a prosecutor, Kristi also handled cases in the Specialized Crime Division, where she focused on financial crimes, public integrity matters, and other complex or unique cases. Since leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Kristi has provided counsel to young clients and their families charged with criminal offenses in the juvenile justice system.

John Rolater has been an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Collin County and Chief of the Appellate Division for eight years. Previously, he was an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Dallas County for eleven years, including three years as Deputy Chief of the Appellate Division. In 2003, the Greater Dallas Crime Commission recognized him as the Henry Wade Prosecutor of the Year.. John has been involved in the post-conviction litigation of several high-profile capital cases. He has led reinvestigations and represented the State in litigation related to exonerations. He has been a legislative liaison for both the Collin and Dallas County Criminal District Attorneys.. John earned his BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from the Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, where he served as an editor of the Law Review and was selected as a member of the Order of the Coif. Following law school, John clerked for the Honorable Paul McCollum and the Honorable Anne Crawford McClure of the El Paso Court of Appeals.. John is an active member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. He has taught continuing legal education courses for TDCAA, the State Bar of Texas, the Center for American and International Law, the Texas Center for the Judiciary and UT-CLE. He co-authored a book on confession law, now in its third edition. He is Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Jeremy was a Collin County Prosecutor and he has tried over 200 jury cases – virtually all criminal. He has received Not Guilty verdicts at every level of State Court from first-degree felonies to serious misdemeanors.Jeremy was selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list in 2019. This recognition is given to less than 5% of the attorneys in the state. He has been board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of legal specialization since 2014, a distinction held by less than 1% of Texas Lawyers.He serves on the Board of Directors for Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (“TCDLA”) He is two time president of McKinney Bar Association, and is the current chairman of Collin County Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section. Jeremy is also a member of the Texas State Bar College.Jeremy frequently lectures on criminal defense topics including handling criminal emergencies and trial advocacy. Jeremy is an avid blogger on and has been featured by the State Bar of Texas on numerous occasions. Jeremy is a graduate of SMU Law School.His memberships include:Texas Super Lawyer 2019, 2020.McKinney Bar Association (President)TCDLA (Board Member – Committee Chair)Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Educational Institute (Super-Fellow)Collin County Bar Association Trial College (Instructor)Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer Association (Past Board Member)Plano Bar Association

I  have been practicing law since 1996. After three years of active duty as an Army JAG and another three in the Collin County District Attorney’s office, I went into private practice. Since then my practice has been dedicated to criminal defense, and just about all of my cases are in Collin and Dallas County. I know the DA’s, and I know the judges, and they know me. If you’ve been accused of a crime, call me. I can help you, and I will defend you.

I grew up in the panhandle in Idalou, Texas. Born and raised in a small town, I understand and appreciate the values of small-town people. I completed my undergraduate degree in three years in Austin at the University of Texas. I worked in New York and San Francisco until I had my fill and came back HOME.. I studied at Texas Tech University, School of Law and was on the Law Review and Board of Barristers.  I also got my Master's of Business Administration.. My next job was with the Collin County District Attorney's Office as a misdemeanor prosecutor. I am a trial attorney. I love to present an argument before a jury and show them the truth. The courtroom is a place where I truly feel at home.. In the District Attorney's Office, I rose from the ranks of misdemeanor prosecutor, through the white collar crime division to a felony trial team. I have tried over a hundred cases to a jury, negotiated countless plea bargains, authored appeals, and investigated complicated criminal referrals including securities and mortgage fraud allegations from complaint through grand jury and to resolution.. I am ready to work for you, to make sure your freedom and constitutional rights are protected.

I am committed to my clients success in Expungements, Drug Crimes and Criminal Defense cases. Based in McKinney, I am known as a fierce litigator in the courts throughout all of Texas. I have the necessary persistence to help you prevail in your legal conflict. Committed to your case at every stage, I am determined to achieve the best possible result.

Gonzalo Serrano is a criminal defense attorney at the Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian law firm. Gonzalo represents clients in counties throughout North Texas, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Rockwall, Fannin, and Hunt. Gonzalo takes pride in beign honest, hardworking, and aggressive. Gonzalo treats every client with the utmost respect and handles their cases with the utmost attention, urgency and effort, he believes that clients deserve nothing less. He understand that being involved in the criminal justice system can be scary and intimidating, but he also knows that our criminal justice system affords the right to a strong defense to every person charged with a crime. That is what he offers. The consequences that come with criminal charges and convictions, and the effect that these can have on someone's life are serious. Gonzalo takes all of these potential consequences into account when evaluating each case. If you have been charged with any criminal offense, call immediately for a free consultation.. Gonzalo Serrano es abogado de defensa criminal en la firma de abogados Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian. Gonzalo representa a clientes en condados del norte de Texas, incluidos Collin, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Rockwall, Fannin, y Hunt. Gonzalo se enorgulleze de ser honesto, trabajador y agresivo. Gonzalo trata a cada cliente con el mayor respeto y maneja sus casos con la máxima atención, urgencia y esfuerzo. El cree que sus clientes no merecen menos. El entiende que estar involucrado en el sistema de justicia penal puede ser aterrador e intimidante, pero también sabe que nuestro sistema de justicia penal brinda el derecho a una fuerte defensa a cada persona acusada de un delito. Eso es lo que el ofrece. Las consecuencias que conllevan los cargos penales y las condenas, y el efecto que pueden tener en la vida de alguien son graves. Gonzalo toma en cuenta todas estas posibles consecuencias al evaluar cada caso. Si ha sido acusado de algún delito penal, lláme de inmediato para una consulta gratuita.

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 years of practice, he has evaluated thousands of cases and has gained significant trial experience.. Call Gene today if he can be of any assistance with your legal defense. His practice accepts all major credit cards.

Creative representation for 21 years.. I have seen Collin County grow and I know the people.. My office is located in McKinney, Texas will meet after hours by appointment.. I have creative plans to help you defend yourself in court or solve business problems or avoid them altogether.

Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney with a proven track record for getting the best possible results for his clients. Mr. Nolte has tried more than 170 criminal jury trials and has achieved great success. His experience both prosecuting and defending serious criminal matters in both State and Federal Courts all over North Texas helps put his clients in the best position possible.. Nolte’s experience as a Chief Felony Prosecutor for the Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and the lead prosecutor for the Special Crimes Division makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal cases. He has worked with Federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA, Secret Service and Internal Revenue Service, and has a close working relationship with all local law enforcement agencies. He knows how to review and evaluate the government’s case against you for every possible weakness.

Bo Kalabus has defended a full spectrum of criminal cases including appellate work.

As a client you should expect personalized, responsive, efficient, and high quality work from your attorney. In most cases, the legal counsel that you choose will be assisting you in making decisions in an area which you have little or no experience. In choosing the right firm for you or your business, you should be confident and comfortable with the decision you are making. You should find someone that you are comfortable speaking to and someone that is able to listen and communicate with you. We strive to reach each of these expectations in our practice and daily dealings with clients.. I take great pride in the fact that our past and present clients have entrusted our firm to assist them with their legal affairs. Each member of our staff realizes the personal nature of the services that we provide and the emotions that are often inextricably intertwined.. I hope that you allow us to assist you, as we have done for so many others.

Alan founded The Taggart Firm almost 25 years ago with one mission – serving the legal needs of his community with excellence and integrity. He has helped clients with a wide variety of legal issues and is board-certified in criminal law. He has also served as an expert in firearms law.. Alan knows first-hand how important a good family law attorney is – he raised his own two daughters as a single dad from the time they were toddlers. His experience gave him a passion for finding custody solutions that are truly in the best interests of the children involved.. He also served his country in the United States Army on active reserve and was promoted to Captain in 2005 after entering inactive reserve in 1995. Alan maintains a life-long commitment to Army values, including loyalty, integrity, and respect.. A native of Dallas, Alan is a licensed pilot and avid collector of vintage rifles. He enjoys spending time with his now-grown daughters (when he can get them to slow down long enough for a visit), reading science fiction, going to the shooting range, and working on old cars.