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Derk Allan Wadas

Derk Allan Wadas

7.4

Very Good

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contact Information
  • The Law Office of Derk A. Wadas
    1400 Gables Court
    Plano, TX 75075
    866-977-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: I am an attorney in Plano, Texas with a practice limited to representing individuals accused of crimes. I focusmy practiceon Driving While Intoxicated cases.... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Outstanding Attorney. Look no further”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-21 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Wadas was great! He sat down with me one on one and told me what I was looking at and how it could be fixed. I walked out knowing more than I... more
5 star rating

“Very Good and Reliable”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-07 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: He was very good at making sure to get me the results that I not only wanted, but needed. He was also very respectful of my situation and I was... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Richard L. Armstrong

Derk is a hard working attorney with a quick mind who will spare no effort for his clients. I have sought his advice many times in criminal matters,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Armstrong , Plano (TX), 3 months ago
Mitchell Ryan Nolte

Smart and hardworking, Derk is one dedicated lawyer and fights hard for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Mitchell Nolte , McKinney (TX), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 6 years since Derk Allan Wadas was first licensed to practice law in TX.
  • 12 years since Derk Allan Wadas was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Partner at The Law Office of Derk A. Wadas 2005–present
Assistant District Attorney at Collin County District Attorney's Office 2004–2005
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Vermont Law School Juris Doctor 1997
Wilkes University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Numerous favorable criminal jury trial verdicts Trial juries

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Certified Practitioner Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Collin County Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Will this hold up in court?
Derk's answer: I agree with the above answer and would add only that the medication issue presents special... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Are Texas Sobriety Checkpoints Just Down the Rod for Collin and Dallas County Motorists? Plano DWI Lawyer.com Blog 2009
Texas DWI suspects and the Intoxilyzer 5000 Source Code Plano DWI Lawyer.com Blog 2009

Cases
Title:
State of Texas v. C.N.
Practice Area:
DUI / DWI
Outcome:
Not Guilty verdict
Description:
Client was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated afer striking police cruiser with her car and admitting to the use of prescriptionn medications

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
DUI: The Legal Environment Vermont State Police Academy: Adjunct Instructor 2003