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Derk Allan Wadas

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 50% DUI / DWI
    15 years, 1,000 cases
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    15 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Federal Crime
    7 years

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Payment types

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Contact Information
  • Rosenthal & Wadas, P.L.L.C.
    4500 West Eldorado Parkway, Suite 3100
    McKinney, TX 75070
    Office: 972-562-7549
    Fax: 972-369-0532
    Office: 866-977-4394
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I am an attorney in McKinney, Texas serving Collin, Dallas andthe North Texas area. I have apractice focused on delivering superior represenation in State and... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 6 reviews
5 star rating

“Champion Legal Counsel”

Posted by: Michael, 2011-06-13 8 months ago.

Client Review: Derk Wadas was in my corner the hole time advising and workng the system to provide me with information I needed to make good decisions. He was very... more
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“He is great :)”

Posted by: Ashley, 2011-05-16 9 months ago.

Client Review: Derk Wadas is one of the most professional attorney's that I have got the pleasure of interacting with. He really knows what he is talking about and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements

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Kyle Timothy Therrian

Derk knows the law. He is energetic, experienced and he works hard for his clients. I endorse Derk.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kyle Therrian , McKinney (TX), 4 months ago
Jeremy Fredrick Rosenthal

Derk is a charismatic lawyer that cares for his clients. He's got a complete game in that he knows the law inside and out. He's a leader in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeremy Rosenthal , Mckinney (TX), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Derk Allan Wadas was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2004 03/09/2011
Pennsylvania Inactive 1997 02/09/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Rosenthal & Wadas, P.L.L.C. 2010–present
Managing Partner at The Law Office of Derk A. Wadas 2005–2010
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Vermont Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Wilkes University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board Certified - Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2011

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit 2008-present
Member National College for DUI Defense 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 11 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
5 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
1 Staff Pick
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Mandatory Interlock Devices for First Time DWI Offenders Plano DWI Lawyer Blog 2011
Roadside Checkpoints are Constitutional: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Plano DWI Lawyer Blog 2011
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI: The Legal Environment Vermont State Police Academy: Adjunct Instructor 2003

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