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With more than 25 years experience, Don  primarily focuses on criminal, civil, probate, business and commercial law.. Former:  Collin County Asst DA, Board Certified in Criminal Law, Current City of Wylie Prosecutor

Thomas Ashworth is a criminal defense attorney practicing in North Texas who was recently named one of D Magazine's Best Lawyers Under 40. Mr. Ashworth spent 11 years as an Assistant District Attorney, rising to the rank of Chief Felony Prosecutor before entering private practice in 2019. During that time, he tried over 100 misdemeanor and felony jury trials including DWI, drug possession, sexual assault, and capital murder. Mr. Ashworth has also been an invited speaker throughout Texas on topics such as Forensic Evidence, Firearms, and Trial Advocacy, and spent three years serving on the Licensing Advisory Committee for the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Mr. Ashworth graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from The Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

There have been many experiences that have shaped me into the lawyer I am today. In College, I earned my degree in Criminal Justice because I knew I had a passion for helping people involved in the criminal process. This continued on into law school when I interned for the Federal Public Defender's Office and learned how criminal defendants are in a highly vulnerable position, not knowing what will happen to them and what consequences they face when pitted against the vast resources of the government.. For over a decade I have strived to provide all my clients with advanced, thorough, and knowledgeable representation in their times of turmoil and despair. I have years of experience in the courtroom and against opposing attorneys that I can and will use to your benefit. The best compliment I have received is repeat business and referrals from past clients. When someone trusts me enough to recommend me to their own family members, that's when I know I've developed a meaningful connection with them and earned their confidence in my abilities.. I truly enjoy the practice of law and I sincerely hope that I can continue to build and grow my bonds with those people in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex that are looking for a life-long relationship with an attorney that will always appreciate their trust and work hard to keep it.

Thank you for checking me out on AVVO! I would love to give you some background on myself. For the past 18 of 22 years I have dedicated my life to criminal law practice. I know how to defend a case because I've been the person who brought the cases; I know how the state thinks and I know where to push. Although I am experienced on both sides of the table, and on the bench, criminal defense work has been the most rewarding career I have ever had. I was appointed Presiding Judge for the City of McKinney from 2019-2024, and am a former prosecutor with experience trying all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including DWI, theft, assault, child crimes, fraud, murder, sexual assault, burglary, robbery, and organized crime. I was assigned Second Assistant District Attorney & Chief of Misdemeanor Trial Division. I trained numerous prosecutors, staff, and police on courtroom procedure and testimony. Prior to my time as Second Assistant, I was the Chief Felony Prosecutor for the Special Prosecution Division, responsible for prosecution of financially motivated criminal activity, organized crime, and public integrity matters. I was trained in cyber crime and computer forensics at the National Institute for Computer Forensics (NCFI), the Secret Services' training facility, in Hoover Alabama. Other assignments as an ADA included the Crimes Against Children Division, Felony Trial Team, and Drug Court. Prior to my time as an assistant district attorney, I was a civil litigator in downtown Dallas. In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with my family, including one fat marshmallow of a cat.

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 Association. Attorney Bill Stovall has the recognition and experience to effectively defend clients in their case. He will put his 22 years of experience to work as he provides the serious and aggressive legal representation you deserve.

Quinton was born in Sherman, Texas. After playing quarterback and shortstop for Sherman High School and Austin College, he received his B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University. While at Baylor, he was a member of the Dean's List, Golden Key National Honor Society, and Psy-Chi National Honor Society. He also studied French in Paris and Lyon, France (1998 & 1999).. Mr. Pelley received his J.D. from Texas Tech School of Law, where he was Executive Vice President of the Student Bar Association, Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Barristers, and a member of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, Budget Committee, Volunteer Legal Services, International Law Students Association, and Welcoming Committee for Accepted Students.. During law school, Mr. Pelley studied International Law in Thessoloniki and Skopelos, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey. He later completed an internship in Washington, D.C. for the Honorable Congressman Ralph M. Hall.. Before joining Pelley Law Office, L.L.P., Mr. Pelley joined a highly respected Dallas trial firm that concentrated in medical malpractice, contract law, and tort litigation. While working in the Dallas firm, he held memberships in the Dallas Bar Association where he served on the New Members Committee, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers where he served as a Junior Judges Committee Chairman, and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Pelley has memberships in the State Bar of Texas, Grayson County Young Lawyers Association, Grayson County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Collin County Bar Association, and America Association for Justice. Mr. Pelley is admitted to practice in all courts of Texas, the Northern United States District Court of Texas, and the Eastern United States District Court of Texas.

Peter Ganyard joined The Shapiro Law Firm in 2021. The son of a retired Marine Corps Colonel, Peter moved to Dallas in 2010 to begin law school at Southern Methodist University after two years of working on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. After graduating from Southern Methodist in 2014, he joined the Collin County District Attorney's Office as a misdemeanor prosecutor.. Peter quickly moved up the ranks of the District Attorney's Office and was promoted to misdemeanor chief, felony prosecutor, and then felony chief. He gained valuable experience working in the Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, and the Felony Trial team, eventually leading the 416th District Court for two years. During that time, he tried over 50 misdemeanor and felony jury trials and has handled thousands of cases including DWI, assault family violence, sexual assault, white collar crime, drug offenses, and capital murder.. He was nominated as Child Advocate of the Year and was appointed as Special Prosecutor in both Hunt and Rockwall Counties. He graduated with Honors from Clemson University in 2008.

My name is Mac Morris, and I have more than 20 years experience representing people who have been charged with crimes throughout the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. I handle all types of criminal defense cases for my clients, including DWI or DUI, writs and jail releases, drug possession or delivery, probation revocations, and all forms of assault, including domestic violence and aggravated assaults. I also litigate a wide variety of federal criminal cases, including drug conspiracy and trafficking charges, armed robbery of armored cars, and white collar crimes.

Mike Price has been representing citizens accused of crimes since he was a student in law school. While many of his fellow students were in class listening to professors tell them what the law was, Mike was in the Dallas County Criminal Courthouse learning first-hand how the system really works. This experience early in his legal education convinced Mike to dedicate his professional career exclusively to the defense of those people and businesses accused of crimes by local, state or federal authorities.. While many of Mike's colleagues like to focus on their past experience as a prosecutor or judge, Mike stays focused on achieving results in the courtroom.. "The best lawyer to defend a person accused of a crime is an attorney who has devoted his entire career to defending the rights of people rather than trying to put people in jail or prison.". Mike has handled over 4,000 criminal cases since 1995. He has prosecuted none. These cases have ranged from simple misdemeanors, DWI's, assaults, drug possession, grand jury representations, rapes, robberies, murders and complex white-collar federal investigations. This wealth of experience has come from where it matters the most: The Defense side of the table--Representing persons accused of a crime. Mike has a firm belief that the only way to handle a criminal case successfully is to investigate and prepare every case as if it were going to be tried in front of a jury. By doing this, every case gets fully investigated and the best resolution for every client can be achieved, even if the case does not ultimately end in a trial. Most "Former Prosecutors" are not skilled and experienced in criminal defense law, cross-examination, defense experts, or investigating a case from the defense prospective. Even prosecutors that have been 'criminal defense lawyers' for many years sometime never lose their 'everyone's guilty' mentality. This is a huge gamble to take when you are considering the effects of a criminal charge on your freedom, family, and career.. 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. Austin College is a small, private Presbyterian school known for its academic excellence. While attending A.C., Mike was a 3-year varsity team letterman on the Austin College Football Team. He was selected as a Texas Interscholastic Athletic Association Academic All-Conference member in 1989, 1990, and 1991. In 1990, Mike and the 'Kangaroos' advanced to the NAIA Division II National Playoffs. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas. While at SMU, he was a student attorney in the SMU Law School Criminal Justice Clinic. After representing many clients throughout the criminal process, including jury trials, Mike was chosen to be the Supervising Student Attorney for the next class of students in this program. He was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1995.. After graduating from law school, Mike began working for the legendary criminal defense attorney George R. Milner. Mike became a partner in his firm in 1998. In 2001, Mike became Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. While most attorneys have to practice 10, 15 or 20 years to reach the experience level necessary to achieve Board Certification, Mike met the rigorous requirements and passed the exam after being licensed for only 6 years. In 2002, Mike became the Managing Partner and a founding member of Milner & Finn, a law firm dedicated to the exclusive defense of criminal cases in both state and federal court. In 2006, Mike became Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is now one of only a handful of attorneys who is certified in Criminal Law at both the state and national level, and the ONLY one in Collin County with both of these certifications.   In addition, Mike has been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine every year since 2005, and he has been named a D Magazine 'Best Lawyer of Dallas', Best Attorney in Frisco by Frisco Style Magazine, and 'Readers Choice' for Best Criminal Lawyer by the Dallas Observer.   He is also "AV" Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for both ethics and legal ability.

James T. Chiles has dedicated his career exclusively to criminal defense here in the Lone Star State. He has several years of experience defending felonies including murder, family violence and domestic assaults, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, sexual assaults and crimes against children, drug crimes, gun charges, and all variety of misdemeanors.. Mr. Chiles has handled hundreds of cases in at least 20 counties throughout the State of Texas, primarily the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties. He takes particular pride in an extremely high rate of dismissals.. Mr. Chiles graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Mr. Chiles was the Chief of the SMU Criminal Justice Clinic and was a post-bar intern at the Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Public Defender’s Office, Northern District of Texas. Mr. Chiles has since been in private practice, and has learned criminal defense primarily for working for prominent criminal defense lawyers with decades of experience.. Mr. Chiles was born and raised in Dallas. In college he was the National Debate Tournament Quarter-Finalist. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he coached teams to multiple Texas State and National Championships. Mr. Chiles believes that his experience as champion debater and coach since 2009 excellently contributes to his written and oral advocacy in an aggressive and outside-the-box approach to criminal defense. He aspires to be one of the best criminal lawyers in Texas.. Mr. Chiles’ primary area of knowledge is in criminal procedure, the Texas rules of evidence, and the 6th Amendment’s right to confront accusers through the crucible of cross-examination.

I’m Trevor Theilen. For over 14 years, I practiced criminal law and administrative law (“license law”) as a Texas prosecutor. Today, I’m laser focused on protecting your freedom and your right to work.I became a lawyer to go to court and win. I chose criminal law and license law because they give me the chance to do that regularly for individuals and small businesses. I am not afraid of judges, and I love juries. I will carefully explore and explain all of your options, but if a trial or a hearing is your best chance at success I don’t hesitate to jump in and fight for you.My license defense work spans across all of Texas - I work remotely when possible, and travel when necessary.My criminal defense work focuses on North Texas counties (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant, Kaufman, & Hunt) since criminal work usually requires in-person court appearances.Every client and case are unique. Each one deserves representation crafted around its specific needs. My clients and I nail down exactly what they hope to achieve before we move forward. I regularly update my clients on their cases, and I expect them to keep me updated as well.I mainly communicate with clients on the phone, through texts and emails, or on video. This approach allows me the flexibility to work with clients across the entire state and at uncommon hours. If we need to meet in person, my office is in beautiful downtown McKinney - I’m happy to meet you there by appointment.My time as a criminal prosecutor plus my 12 years as a license prosecutor for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (also known as "TDLR”) give me experience and perspective that few other attorneys can offer. Most criminal defense attorneys practice little to no administrative law involving licenses. Most administrative law lawyers do not work in criminal courts regularly.I spent 6 years using criminal law and administrative law for a licensing agency in special license courts. For licensed professionals facing criminal charges or licensing punishments like fines, license suspension, probation, or revocation, I can pull back the curtain and chart the best course forward. When it’s time to show who you really are in a courtroom or to a licensing board, you’ll be glad to have me on your side.

I was born in McAllen, TX.  During middle school, my parents decided to move to Plano, TX, for new and exciting work opportunities.  After attending multiple years of high school at Plano West Senior High, I dropped out and received my G.E.D. Though the odds of returning to school and completing my higher education were against me, I did return. I began taking courses in Community College and after taking a criminal justice class, I knew my true calling was law.  Immediately thereafter, I transferred to Texas Tech University and began my quest to become an attorney by majoring in Psychology and Political Science. One month after graduating from Texas Tech, I moved to Michigan to attend law school.  Throughout law school, I assisted a small law firm with employment and criminal litigation.  Although the law firm was small, the attorneys showed me that David could actually beat Goliath.   I assisted in a wide array of cases, everything from representing class action Fair Labor Standards Act claims to general illegal criminal searches.    After law school, I returned to Texas and began assisting the Dallas City Attorney’s office in employment matters.  My job responsibilities included investigating EEOC complaints filed by employees, investigating City of Dallas employee misconduct, and assisting in the termination procedures.  I then began assisting in the misdemeanor division of the Dallas County Public Defender’s office where I handled many types of misdemeanors charges for indigent clients.

I have been a practicing attorney since 2000 and proudly part of the Shapiro Law Firm since 2003.  Our firm has been a vital part of the DFW community, specifically here in Plano and Collin County, for over 40 years.  My partner (and father) is Howard Shapiro, who has been a long-standing member of the Collin County legal scene and continues to thrive in his family law practice still today.. If you are in need of a top notch firm that will give your case the utmost care and attention it deserves, look no further.  The Shapiro Law Firm is ready to help.

I am Waren Price, and I represent persons accused of criminal offenses, including DWI/DUI, Assault, and drug offenses, and assist clients in clearing their criminal records through expunctions and non-disclosures.  My practice is primarily located in Collin, Denton and Dallas Counties.  I hope you will visit my website.  If you are in need of legal assistance, please give me a call or send me an email.

I am a young, energetic criminal defense attorney located in Plano, Texas, and I provide personal representation and the individual attention you and your case deserve to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome. I handle a wide range of criminal offenses in Collin and Dallas Counties including, but not limited to, the following: assault, burglary, drug possession, DWI, driver license suspensions, probation violations, robbery, theft, and more.

I am a criminal defense attorney based out of Plano, Texas. I defend people being accused of all manner of criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanors to felony grade charges. I represent those living in Collin, Denton, Dallas, Rockwall, and Tarrant county.

Hello and thank you for visiting my AVVO page and reviewing my Attorney profile. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to view my background.  I hope my office can be of service to you for whatever legal situation you may be facing. If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact my office at any time so we can try and help be of service. I take my practice very seriously, attending the latest legal education seminars, Continuing Legal Education Courses, and am always trying to constantly improve to give those I represent. I am also Board Certified in Criminal Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and take a great deal of pride with my criminal defense practice. (Profile here: ?mid=24062657). I am also a “forensic-lawyer” scientist, earning the designation through Axion Labs in Chicago, and sponsored by the Chemistry and Law division of the American Chemical Society. The ACS-CHAL designation is the highest form of scientific recognition available for lawyers (Profile here: ).. My office takes great pride in our work, and it brings us great joy when our former clients or a professional colleague endorses the work of my law practice. When someone first decides to have our law firm for representation in court, we will work as hard and as diligently as we can to ensure that the best possible result is achieved (obviously given the specific facts of each case, as all have unique circumstances and each case approach can and usually does differ in many respects). One thing I can assure you of, regardless of the type of matter of the legal case, I will always promise to give it my all.. I am very thankful for every opportunity I get in representing clients in court. I consider it an honor, and I take this special privilege very seriously. I will always pledge to all those I represent that my office will try our very utmost to achieve a positive outcome with their case, given whatever factors happen to be involved (given every case, and thereby, every situation and scenario is different).. If you choose to have me, and my office, represent you as your legal counsel, we will pledge to do everything in our power to do so as effectively as possible. I try to work as hard as I can to always improve myself and my ability to work as an advocate for those in need of strong and effective legal counsel. It is my sincere goal that all clients that we represent leave our service feeling that a positive outcome was reached, and are more than satisfied when looking back at their decision to employ our office as their legal counsel. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and good luck.. - Carl David Ceder, Attorney at Law

Ex-prosecutor Casey Davis, in Plano, Texas, focuses her practice solely on protecting the rights of those accused of a crime. Casey Davis has 19 years of experience in criminal law, and provides effective and proven results in Plano, TX and surrounding areas. Plano Texas Criminal Lawyer Casey Davis has secured many no bills, dismissals, case reductions and declined prosecution outcomes. Plano TX criminal lawyer Casey Davis will work one on one with you to explore every option in your criminal case and won't stop fighting for you until justice is done. Visit Casey Davis Law's website now to review a list of Casey's criminal case results. Contact our office in Plano, Texas today for a free consultation with criminal lawyer Casey Davis.

Beth "Alyse" Ferguson has the experience and understanding needed when it comes to dealing with the often times complicated and sensitive legal matters surrounding sexual abuse offenses, child abuse cases and other domestic violence crimes. She has been prepared through years of law enforcement training, experience in mentorship and counseling at Mental Health/Mental Retardation clinics as well as her extensive understanding as a criminal defense attorney.. As a West Texas defense attorney, Alyse Ferguson is dedicated to creating tough defenses that may help lessen or dismiss charges of family violence matters quickly and with the least damaging outcome possible for her clients.  Her main focus is to get her clients moving past these accusations without having to defend their reputations in the following years.  Along with sexual abuse defense in and around Plano, TX, Stuckle & Ferguson represents individuals facing charges of child sexual abuse, adult sexual abuse and family violence matters.. Alyse Ferguson, partner at the Texas false allegations law firm Stuckle & Ferguson, is dedicated to defending men and women accused of criminal charges with a particular focus on sexual abuse and child abuse cases including such crimes as indecent exposure and statutory rape in Texas.  If you have been accused of one or more of these crimes or another domestic violence offense in the state of Texas, contact Plano sexual abuse defense lawyer Alyse Ferguson for a free consultation discussing your case.. Call  or fill out an online form on the website to schedulean appointment.  The longer you wait to begin creating a defense for your case, the less time your attorneys have to prepare for the prosecutions arguments.  Begin your journey towards redeeming your reputation with one of the attorneys at Stuckle & Ferguson.  It’s free and there is no obligation to hire an attorney.  At the very least, you can speak with Texas sexual assault attorney Alyse Ferguson and explore your options and have a better understanding of what to expect in regards to your case.  Call today.

Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer serving Plano and Dallas, Texas.. He has been advocating for clients since 2010 and is well-versed in the laws and statutes surrounding criminal matters. Attorney Edgett was 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. Attorney Edgett always goes above and beyond to safeguard his clients’ futures. He knows how damaging criminal charges can be, which is why he fights for the best possible outcome. Get his counsel on your side.

Attorney Josh Kuhlmann is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida, focusing on the areas of Criminal Defense and Personal Injury cases.. Mr. Kuhlmann grew up in Whitehouse, Texas and earned the prestigious National Merit Scholarship to Florida State University.  After completing his B.A. in English and Creative Writing at FSU, Mr. Kuhlmann attended Florida Coastal School of Law where he earned his JD.  During law school, he worked as an intern for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and later worked as a law clerk for the Jacksonville, Florida-based law firm of Moseley, Prichard, Parrish, Knight & Jones.. After law school Mr. Kuhlmann worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit in Macclenny, Florida where he prosecuted misdemeanor cases including DUI’s, assaults and thefts.  Mr. Kuhlmann served in the Drug Court program and regularly represented the State Attorney’s office in community improvement meetings with Judges and Sheriff’s office personnel.. Following his time in the 8th Circuit, Mr. Kuhlmann again chose to serve as an Assistant State Attorney for Florida’s 4th Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida.  He prosecuted misdemeanors and felonies in both county and district courts.  Mr. Kuhlmann also successfully conducted numerous jury and bench trials during his time as a prosecutor, making him very comfortable in a courtroom.. Mr. Kuhlmann came back to Texas in 2013.  He successfully completed the Texas Bar Exam on his first attempt and joined the Law Office of Sean Chalaki and Associates, P.C. in 2014.  When he isn’t in a courtroom fighting for his clients, Mr. Kuhlmann is an avid hunter who also enjoys wakeboarding and surfing.