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My practice focuses on criminal defense at the local, state and federal level in Kansas and Missouri. I have extensive criminal jury trial experience ranging from drug offenses to serious sex crimes. I have successfully helped numerous clients fight their charges to jury verdict resulting in acquittals. I understand that facing a criminal charge can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. I am here to help guide you through the process and be your advocate. In addition to criminal defense, I also focus on collateral criminal issues like expungements and removal from the sex offender registry and drug offender registry. These collateral issues can be a tremendous burden and I am always happy when I can help a client receive an expungement or be removed from the registry.

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.

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.

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

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. 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.

Esteban A. Gergely is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Criminal Defense, Personal Injury claims and business matters. He is licensed to practice in Washington D.C. and Maryland.. He works in Rockville, Maryland serving the surrounding counties.. He has been practicing law since 2001.. He was selected to Super Lawyers for 2013 - 2019.