Collin County

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer

Plano is the largest city in Collin County, and the Plano Police Department makes a high volume of DWI and theft arrests, especially along the Dallas North Tollway, US 75, and the Legacy West and Shops at Willow Bend retail areas. Plano cases start locally and are then prosecuted at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney.

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The courts in Plano

  • Collin County Courthouse (2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney) - felony and Class A and B misdemeanor cases
  • Plano Municipal Court (909 E. 14th St) - Class C misdemeanors

People arrested in Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano

Charges we defend across Collin County.

Communities served

Legacy West, Downtown Plano, West Plano, Willow Bend, Deerfield, Los Rios.