Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney
As an attorney in the Dallas, Fort Worth Metroplex, Patrick J. McLain provides tough, ethical, and professional criminal defense. With over 16 years of experience, he understands what goes into an effective criminal defense. He uses that experience to help his clients fight for their rights, and protect their livelihood and reputation, when they have been accused of a crime.
As a former prosecutor, criminal court judge, and judge advocate, Patrick J. McLain has spent countless hours in courtrooms. The lessons he learned in these cases are now used to help defend people against charges of federal crime or state crime. He prepares strong defense strategies for people accused of white collar crimes, fraud, computer crimes, sex crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, property crimes, DWI, and more. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases, both felony and misdemeanor. When criminal charges threaten your freedom, your reputation, and your family, you need the services of a strong and experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Military Criminal Defense Attorney - US & International
Patrick J. McLain is a retired Marine Corps officer with over 20 years of military service. He knows what it means to fight for his clients. He is a tough, knowledgeable, and dedicated defense attorney. Whatever the charges you or your family member might be facing, it is vital to select an attorney who can help you protect what is important to you. Many of our clients are facing legal difficulty for the first time in their lives. Criminal prosecution is a serious matter; you need a serious lawyer on your side. Our clients receive the tough, ethical representation they deserve.
If you are being investigated for a crime, or if you have been charged, contact a Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney today to schedule a consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Our after hours phone number allows clients to contact us 24 / 7. If you need a skilled attorney to provide the excellent quality, professional defense you deserve, get in touch with Patrick J. McLain.
Civilian Criminal Defense
- White Collar
- Fraud
- Murder
- Drugs
- Rape
- Assault
- Sexual Crimes
- Child Pornography
- Indecency with a Child
- Sexual Assault of a Child
Military Criminal Defense
- Court Martial
- Rules of Engagement
- Drugs
- Rape
- Fraud
- Assault
- Sexual Crimes
- Child Pornography
- Indecency with a Child
- Murder
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