Dawn Renee Hedlund

Dawn Renee Hedlund

also known as Law Office of Dawn R Hedlund, PLLC

4.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Allen, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

550 S. Watters Rd, Ste 256, Allen, TX

About Dawn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

DWIs, Drugs, Domestic Violence and Assault, Youthful Offender, Expunctions and Non-disclosures

23 years

80%
Child Custody 10%

CPS cases as Guardian Ad LItem

12 years

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Divorces

7 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Dawn R Hedlund PLLC

550 S. Watters Rd, Ste 256, Allen, TX, 75013

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Dawn Renee Hedlund's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Glenn | June 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best defense lawyer you can find!

I was in need of a defense attorney. I was recommended to Dawn Hedlund. She walked me through everything that would happen, step-by-step. She was very professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the law. She did everything she said she would do, and sometimes went above and beyond to get the cha...rges against me dismissed. I would highly recommend her, if you are in need of an attorney.

Posted by Katie | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I'd give 10 stars if I could.

Awesome representation representation. Dawn was thorough and fierce. She made sure I had all my ducks in a row and my case was over and done is such a short time. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Travis & Amanda | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Hiring Dawn was the best decision we made!

If you are looking for an attorney who can command a court room and will fight for you every step of the way, Dawn Hedlund is your attorney. Dawn is passionate about what she does and knows the law. She knows how to fight for her clients, is on top of her work, and puts in over 100%. As her first in...tervenors that she represented, we were so impressed with her and how she led through complex litigation and trial. She always had our back, and as foster parents it was a comfort to have her in our corner fighting along with us for our foster child. She prepared us well, and in turn we were well prepared for the trail which allowed for the outcome to be in our favor. Hiring Dawn Hedlund was the best decision we made. We are thankful that she is our attorney.

Posted by Sarah | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

QUALIFIED, EXPERT REPRESENTATION

When faced with a situation that required defense representation, my family member was fortunate to have Dawn recommended. Resolution of the issue was delayed by the effects of COVID shutdown. She provided expert, timely attention, giving update data throughout what turned out to be several months.... Her research, strategy, and willingness to keep the client involved and able to participate was absolutely wonderful. Words are not available to thank her for the excellent representation. If you want the BEST you can depend on Dawn.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dawn Won

Dawn Hedlund was appointed to me at a very scary time in my life. I was being charged with a DWI. Up until that point, I had never had any run-ins with law enforcement and my working knowledge of the law and legal process was subpar at best and I was incredibly fortunate to have been appointed Ms. He...dlund. As far as first time experiences go, I could not have asked for a better one. After my arrest, I was in limbo. Hung over my head was a cloud of uncertainty that would remain from the initial arrest date until the final resolution (which Dawn won). While the situation was scary, Ms. Hedlund was there every step of the way, always able to articulately explain the entire process to keep me informed and always ready to answer any questions I had (and I had many, adding “most patient person ever” to her list of accolades.) Ms. Hedlund is a true master at her craft, professional and passionate; respectful and caring. It is clear Ms. Hedlund knows the legal process inside and out and always her client’s best interests in mind. The decision to go to trial was mine to make and a difficult one. I was extremely fortunate to have Ms. Hedlund go through all the facts for me to make an educated decision and even further fortunate to have her as representation during the trial. I can’t think of any other situation where I was as nervous as I was sitting through trial. Dawn fought hard during trial and it was admirable to watch someone performing with such mastery. Her mastery put my fears at ease. It was a lot like jumping out of a plane for the first time while strapped in with the flight instructor, I was terrified but at the same time confident I would make through because there was someone on my side with a lot more knowledge than I had. Ideally, I hope to never require legal services in the future, but if I ever did or needed to recommend one to anyone I know, I would highly recommend Ms. Hedlund. Ms. Hedlund's fine understanding of law, professionalism, courtesy to her clients, combined with her knowledge of the ins and outs of the Collin County Court System are the reasons I strongly recommend Dawn Hedlund.

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Dawn Renee Hedlund's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Niles Illich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maria Tu

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Honest, caring, direct, no nonsense, and the best friend a person can have."

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Sharon Curtis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dawn is a great friend and fellow criminal defense attorney who aggressively represents her clients and gives it her all. I worked with Dawn in the District Attorney's office and have observed her represent her clients in their defense. I highly recommend Dawn!"

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Nicholas Nuspl

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Dawn. I have referred clients to her and have received very positive feedback from them. As a former prosecutor, she has an insider's edge in handling criminal defense cases. Further, she communicates very well and quickly responds to her client's and opposing counsel's communications."

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George Crumley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dawn is fantastic. She is tenacious, hard working, and relentless. She knows her business and works tirelessly for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Collin County Bar Association & Legal Aid of Northwest Texas

Work Experience

2003 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Collin County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Dallas County Criminal Defense Bar

Member

Education

2002

Texas Wesleyan University

JD - Juris Doctor

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