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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 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.

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.

The Son of a World Champion Boxer (Oscar "Shotgun" Albarado), Emmanuel was born with a fighting spirit which frequently resulted in him getting into trouble with the law during his adolescent and college years. In adulthood, Emmanuel decided to turn away from his troubled past and allowed God to harness his fighting spirit to serve others through the practice of law. It was this change of heart that inspired Emmanuel to attend Regent University School of Law whose motto is, "Christian Leadership to Change the World," a mission in which Emmanuel does not take lightly.. After graduating from law school, Emmanuel served as an Assistant County Attorney in Cooke County, Texas, prosecuting a wide range of criminal and juvenile cases. He decided to start The Albarado Law Firm, P.C., so that he could continue to focus his efforts on helping people in need. As a criminal defense attorney, Emmanuel has defended cases at every criminal level from a First Degree Felony Murder Trial down to a Class C Misdemeanor Traffic Ticket.  Throughout his life, Emmanuel has been known as a person who does not back down in a fight. This trait became useful as he has worked hard to have a positive future. He was the first person in his family to graduate college (Texas A&M University). Previous to attending law school, Emmanuel worked for several Fortune 500 companies in many different cities across the United States. His diverse experiences give him a unique perspective and ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with a wide array of people from all walks of life.  Emmanuel Albarado began The Albarado Law Firm because he knows that there are people out there just like him who need the assistance of an experienced lawyer to advocate and seek justice in a fair manner. At The Albarado Law Firm, P.C., we firmly believe that you deserve the opportunity to tell your story, and we will be there to fight for you every step of the way.  We know that you are not your mistakes. We want to help. To learn more about Emmanuel Albarado, please clink the website link.

My passion for the law started when I was thirteen years old.  Since that time my life revolved around making that dream a reality.  I started working for a criminal defense firm at the age of 18.  I graduated college in three years and graduated law school at the age of 24.  I understand the true meaning of defending a person who has been charged with a crime and will do everything in my power to make sure my clients receive the best legal representation available.

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.

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.

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.

Stalcup Law provides over 30 years of experience and knowledge to represent and counsel our clients in their personal and business affairs. Our client’s interest is our highest priority. We advocate, negotiate, mediate, and litigate to achieve the greatest advantage four client’s cause.. Brett Stalcup graduated cum laude from Texas Tech University with a degree in finance. He went on to graduate from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984 and began his law career working for the legendary Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade.. In 1989, he went into private practice as a criminal defense lawyer. He was recognized as a leading criminal defense lawyer in 1990 after successfully litigating high profile cases such as the murder case against Dana McIntosh.. Brett was one of the founding attorneys that developed the recovery defense, a noncriminal disposition strategy, for drug and alcohol related offenses. He has in-depth knowledge of the law and the specifics of the various accredited recovery programs. He also has an understanding of the human characteristics of substance abuse and addiction. He provides each client and the client’s family with recommendations for specific accredited treatment while he prepares a strong presentation that shows the program benefits to the court.. Many of his recovery defense cases involve juvenile and young adult offenders. These cases often involve parents who are stressed to the point of divorce. Brett offers his clients more than legal advice; he offers them counseling by sharing his life experience and wisdom. Over time, as wayward youth replace their self-destructive habits with success oriented life skills and families were reconciled, Brett defined a vision for a new organization. He founded Discovery Training, a life skills organization, that he has since passed the torch on.. In 2008, he was recognized as a leading family law attorney and coach. During this time, he has practiced business law and has successfully litigated complex business, condemnation, and oil & gas cases. In one condemnation case the client was awarded $1.65 million, two times the original Texas Department of Transportation offer.. He is a respected presence in the Texas courts and provides each client facing criminal prosecution with personalized services.. In early 2014 Brett published his first book Push, that reveals some of the life lessons he’s learned in his years of practicing law.. Brett is a man of integrity and heart. He has his client’s best interest in mind and champions their case all of the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.