DWI Defense
Defense for DWI arrests in McKinney and throughout Collin County, including license hearings.
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Serving McKinney, Texas
McKinney Criminal Defense Attorney
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County. Attorney Avia Gauthier defends people facing DWI, drug, and assault family-violence charges in McKinney and across Collin County.
Collin County
Criminal Defense for McKinney
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County and home to the courthouse where most Collin County criminal cases are heard. Attorney Avia Gauthier represents people facing DWI, drug, and assault family-violence charges in McKinney and in the surrounding Collin County communities.
Whether an arrest happened along US-75, in historic downtown McKinney, or in a neighboring Collin County city, the case will typically be handled at the county courthouse in McKinney.
Practice Areas
Charges We Defend in McKinney
Drug Charges
Defense for marijuana, THC concentrate, and controlled-substance charges in Collin County.
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Assault Family-Violence
Defense for family-violence assault charges and bond conditions in McKinney.
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Collin County Criminal Courts
Collin County criminal cases are generally heard at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building on Bloomdale Road in McKinney. Misdemeanors are typically handled in the County Courts at Law, and felonies in the District Courts.
Each court can have its own settings, procedures, and expectations, which is one reason it helps to understand how a case is likely to move before the first court date.
Not sure what happens next? Read what to do after an arrest in Texas.
FAQ
McKinney Questions
Most Collin County criminal cases are heard at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building in McKinney. Check your paperwork for the specific court and setting, or ask your attorney to confirm it.
No. Gauthier Law Firm has one office, located at 15150 Preston Road, Suite 300, in Dallas. The firm represents clients whose cases are pending in Dallas, Collin, and Denton County courts. Call (214) 377-0786 to ask about scheduling a consultation.
It varies widely. A misdemeanor may resolve in a few months, while a felony or a case headed to trial can take much longer. The charge, the evidence, and the court's docket all affect the timeline.
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This page provides general information about Texas law, not legal advice, and laws change. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See the full disclaimer.
Facing Charges in McKinney?
Speak with attorney Avia Gauthier about your charges and your options. Call (214) 377-0786 or send a message to request a consultation.
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