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Patrick J. Mclain

Patrick J. Mclain

10.0

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

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4.9231 star rating 13 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 25% Criminal Defense
    19 years
  • 25% Military Law
    21 years
  • 25% Federal Crime
    19 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

None

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Patrick J. McLain, Judge Advocate and Attorney at Law
    McKinney Place
    3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 800
    Dallas, TX 75204
    214-740-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

About Me

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About me: This is Patrick J. McLain's AWO profile, a place for his past, present, and future clients to learn more about him and his law practice. Please send us your... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.9231 star rating 13 reviews
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5 star rating

“Not enough words. He is the best!!”

Posted by: SS, 2009-11-02 5 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I'm not sure how I could ever express how much Patrick meant to me and my family. I knew from the first visit that he was the attorney I wanted to... more
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“The Best In The Business”

Posted by: johnmartijn, 2009-07-16 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Patrick McLain is the best attorney that you can hire. I received mobilization orders from the Army and didn't know what I was going to do. I... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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Terri R. Zimmermann

Patrick is a bright, enthusiastic, hardworking lawyer who has vast experience in all criminal matters. He is dedicated to ensuring that his clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Terri Zimmermann , Houston (TX), 10 months ago
Bruce A White

I fully endorse this lawyer's work. Patrick Mclain litigated a contested rape case at the office I was supervising as the General Counsel (SJA) when... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bruce White , San Diego (CA), 11 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 19 years since Patrick J. Mclain was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Assistant U.S. Attorney at U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas 2003–2004
Judge Advocate at U.S. Marine Corps 1999–2002
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas System, Austin Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
University of Dallas BA - Bachelor of Arts 1980

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Meritorious Service Medal U.S. Marine Corps 2002
Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Judge Advocates' Association 2002
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Third Degree Knights of Columbus 1977–present
Troop and Pack Committee Chairman Boy Scouts of America 1987–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: What are the procedures for a cilivian to sue an...
Patrick's answer: Hire an attorney with expertise in the field of law covered by your complaint. Normally, you would... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Sentencing Advocacy Fourth Annual Federal Criminal Law Seminar 2008

Cases
Title:
U.S. v. Lieutenant Commander Matthew Diaz, JAGC, USN
Practice Area:
Military Law
Outcome:
Releasing the names of the Guantanamo detainees
Description:
National Security Case that tested the definition of classified material. LCDR Diaz faced a potential sentence of many years of confinement, the...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Expert Witnesses Defending Complex Criminal Cases 2007
Trial techniques NITA Southern Regional Program 2005
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