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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.