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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Michelle Lugo is a graduate of the University of Texas, School of Law, one of the top law schools in the United States.  She has received recognition internationally for her work.. She is licensed to practice law in the States of Texas and New York, each recognized as one of the top three most difficult State Bars in which to gain admittance.  She has been practicing law for almost two decades.  She is fluent in Spanish, and has worked as an editor for legal publications.. She is well versed in the art of negotiation and a skilled litigant.  She is accessible to her clients and is well known for her excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Attorney Huff grew up in Austin and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2016 with dual majors and minors. There, she was active in the Human Rights Program and continued her life-long Spanish studies in Madrid. Attorney Huff then attended Baylor Law School, where she coordinated the immigration clinic, argued in national moot court competitions, and completed the criminal law specialty track. Baylor's intensive Practice Court program made her "courtroom ready," and Attorney Huff began working as a criminal defense lawyer at a growing criminal defense firm in Addison in 2018. Since then, she's expanded her practice to include tickets, appeals, immigration, Spanish-speaking clients, expunctions, and nondisclosures.. Attorney Huff was raised by lawyers, and joined Deandra Grant Law in 2022 to try cases with her father, Douglas Huff. She is the Secretary of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and member of several organizations that advocate for greater rights and equality for women, LGBTQ populations, and incarcerated people. In her free time, she enjoys boxing, reading memoirs, and spending time with her family and fiancee.

Attorney Ben Schwartz brings a welcoming and positive attitude to the firm every day. The energy he brings encourages clients to develop a level of trust with him and allows them to feel comfortable talking about their legal and personal situations.. Ben was raised in San Antonio and attended the University of Texas in Austin where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Mathematics. During his time in Austin, he discussed both collegiate and professional sports on his weekly sports radio show. He also served as a sports writer for The Horn in his final two years at UT.. After his time in Austin, Ben moved to Dallas where he received his law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law in 2016. As an attorney in the Criminal Justice Clinic at SMU, he represented numerous clients through all stages of various misdemeanor cases. While still a law student, he tried a criminal case in front of a jury where he defended his client’s rights. The experience that Attorney Schwartz gained through his time in the Criminal Justice Clinic led him to know that protecting the rights and freedoms of the accused was the job for him.. Ben has represented those charged with Class C Misdemeanors all the way to First Degree Felonies. His experience working with prosecutors and in the courtroom leaves him well-prepared to handle all criminal matters. No matter what the charge, you can rest assured that he will work vigorously to get the best outcome possible for your case.

I am  a founding partner of  The Collin County Law Group - Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C., in Mckinney.  I am  Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and have been since 2011.  I have twenty two years of experience, and have spent my entire career in criminal law and procedure.    I am continually striving to stay abreast of the developing law and practices in my field and I am committed to use my knowledge of the law and courtroom experience to the benefit of clients. My practice focuses on delivering superior representation in State and Federal criminal cases.

Jon is a graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, in Fort Worth, TX. While in law school, he focused his studies on criminal law and family law. Jon took courses in criminal law, adoption law, and white collar crime. Additionally, Jon was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Jon took the education he received in law school and quickly became a trial attorney. The day after passing the bar Jon, was in a courtroom handling a docket.. Prior to opening his own practice, Jon worked as a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Jon has tried everything from misdemeanors to felonies. Jon was assigned to the Family Violence Unit and the Economic Crimes Unit where he gained valuable insight to help you. In addition to handling several hundred cases as a prosecutor, Jon also attended training focusing on trial skills, juvenile law, and economic crime cases. This experience gives Jon unique insight into the criminal justice system and the ability to strategically and ethically handle your case from the minute your case is filed by the police.. Jon is a member of the Collin County Bar Association, the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Jon is not simply a trial lawyer willing to come to your defense; he is also a member of the community. Jon grew up in the Metroplex, attended Baylor University, where he received a Bachelor's of Arts in Journalism and met his wife. Jon worked for a brief period of time as an analyst for J.P. Morgan Chase before deciding to dedicate his life to trial advocacy.