Collin County
McKinney Criminal Defense Lawyer
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, which means every felony and county-level misdemeanor in the county is heard here. If you were arrested in McKinney, your case will be handled a few minutes from where it started, in front of judges and prosecutors who see Collin County cases every day.
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The courts in McKinney
- Collin County Courthouse (2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney) - felony and Class A and B misdemeanor cases
- McKinney Municipal Court (1400 N. McDonald St) - Class C misdemeanors
People arrested in McKinney are usually booked into the city jail first and then transferred to the Collin County Detention Facility in McKinney, where bond is set at magistration.
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How Collin County handles cases
- Arrests in McKinney are filed with the Collin County District Attorney's Office, which is known for a firm charging philosophy. Early defense contact matters.
- Felony cases in Collin County move to the grand jury quickly, so there is a short window to present mitigating evidence before indictment.
- First-time offender and pretrial diversion programs exist in Collin County, but eligibility is narrower than in some neighboring counties.
- Your court dates will be at the courthouse in McKinney. Plan for early settings and full security screening.
Practice areas in McKinney
Charges we defend across Collin County.
McKinney DWI Lawyer
DWI and DUI Defense
McKinney Assault Lawyer
Assault Defense
McKinney Theft Lawyer
Theft Defense
McKinney Drug Crimes Lawyer
Drug Crime Defense
McKinney Felonies Lawyer
Felony Defense
Communities served
Historic Downtown McKinney, Craig Ranch, Stonebridge Ranch, Tucker Hill, Eldorado.