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Derk Allan Wadas
About Derk
Biography
I am a founding partner of The Collin County Law Group - Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C., in Mckinney. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and have been since 2011. I have twenty two years of experience, and have spent my entire career in criminal law and procedure. I am continually striving to stay abreast of the developing law and practices in my field and I am committed to use my knowledge of the law and courtroom experience to the benefit of clients. My practice focuses on delivering superior representation in State and Federal criminal cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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27 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 2 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Collin County Law Group
700 Central Expy. S, Suite 550, Allen, TX, 75013
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Derk Allan Wadas's Reviews
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Posted by Rahman | September 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Derk is great
I remember when i first came to derk i was very nerveous and afraid; what got me sold is that he mentioned, everything is going to be OK. Derk is great and helped me through two of very complex chases at the same time; a class A 911 Emerg. call and a class C domestic violence case; both on separate c...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A "MUST HIRE" Attorney!!!
When an employment background check came back with a trumped up charge, as well as an active warrent, that I was completely unaware of from 2010, Derk Wadas was my saving grace! Within a week of hiring Derk, he was able to not only resolve this case from another state, which by the way, several other...
Posted by Pamela | February 12, 2015
Great person and excellent lawyer!
Very professional. Got my case no billed! Absolutely thankful that I found Derk and hired him to represent me. I recommend him highly. Thank you so much Derk.
Posted by Jason | June 13, 2013
Excellent
I respect and appreciate this man. It amazes me how smart he is. He was very hands on. He kept me informed of everything at all times. He did not promise anything he could not deliver. I would recommend him for any case. His staff was excellent. Always on time. If I had a question and there was no an...
Posted by Michael | June 13, 2011
Champion Legal Counsel
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 knowledgeable about laws on my case and provided all the information I needed to make good decisions.
Derk Allan Wadas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derk is a fantastic attorney. HIs knowledge of the ins and outs of both federal and state criminal matters is second to none."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Derk for a number of years. I have seen him work in the Courtroom as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Derk's professionalism is quite evident when you see him conversing with clients, prosecutors and other defense attorneys."
"Derk is a sensational lawyer. As a Board Certified Criminal Defense lawyer, his knowledge of the law is an incredible advantage to his clients. He is able to see all variables within a case and knows exactly how to react to each and every variable."
"Derk provides zealously represents his clients and does not back down on any tough case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Derk. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyers work. Great attorney!"
"I have watched Derk in court and he is one of the best in North Texas. I endorse this lawyer."
"Derk is an excellent attorney. I've had the pleasure to watch him be a zealous advocate for this clients. He takes the time to learn about the case from his clients, then he fights like Hell. Great Attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I defended cases that Derk prosecuted, and I've had the pleasure of working with him as a defense attorney. I'm glad he's on our side, now, and you should be, too. Fantastic attorney, and a great guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Derk is a hard hitting criminal defense lawyer that get results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Derk has been able to take his experience as a former prosecutor and use it to represent his clients as good as anyone. He's a smart attorney who knows how to work the system to get the best outcome for his clients. If you hire Derk as your lawyer you are in good hands."
"Derk knows the law. He is energetic, experienced and he works hard for his clients. I endorse Derk."
"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 legal community and I'm proud to be affiliated with him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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, and never come up short."
"Smart and hardworking, Derk is one dedicated lawyer and fights hard for his clients."
"Great Criminal Defense attorney. A very hard worker and obtains great results for his clients."
"Aggressive representation, with a real concern for his client's outcome."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Founding Partner, The Collin County Law Group
2010 - 2020
Partner, Rosenthal & Wadas, P.L.L.C.
2005 - 2010
Managing Partner, The Law Office of Derk A. Wadas
2004 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Collin County District Attorney's Office
1999 - 2004
Deputy State's Attorney, Franklin County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
2008 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
2005 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2005 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationVice President
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Certified Practitioner
Sample of Legal Cases
United States of America v. S.C.
Sentence reversed and remanded
State of Texas v. N.W.
Client found Not Guilty by jury
State of Texas v. P.S.
Found Not Guilty by jury.
State of Texas v. E.K.
Found not guilty following jury trial.
United States v. JGV
Case dismissed by U.S. Attorney's Office
United States v. T.P.
Judgment of acquittal entered for client by the Judge at the close of the Government's case
State of Texas v. M.S.
Dismissed by District Attorney
State of Texas v. A.R.
Not guilty verdict following jury trial
State of Texas v. L.L.
Not Guilty verdict
State of Texas v. C.N.
Not Guilty verdict
State of Texas v. M.F.
CLient found not guilty following trial by court
State of Texas v. EXPUNGED
Not guilty verdict
State of Texas v. C.P.
DWI case dismissed on day of trial by District Att
State of Texas v. R.R.
Not guilty verdict
State of Texas v. ADB
Case dismissed by District Attorney after case set for trial
State of Vermont v. Roy Rheaume
Conviction Affirmed
State of Texas v. J.G.
Not guilty verdict in a DWI trial
State of Texas v. J.K.
Client found not guilty
State of Texas v. S.R.
Client found not guilty by Jury
Education
1997
Vermont Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Wilkes University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Monthly Meeting
Navigating the Criminal Law Emergency
2012
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association meeting
The Basics of a Federal Criminal Case
2003
Vermont State Police Academy: Adjunct Instructor
DUI: The Legal Environment
Publications
2011
Plano DWI Lawyer Blog
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Mandatory Interlock Devices for First Time DWI Offenders
2011
Plano DWI Lawyer Blog
Roadside Checkpoints are Constitutional: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
2009
Plano DWI Lawyer.com Blog
Are Texas Sobriety Checkpoints Just Down the Rod for Collin and Dallas County Motorists?
2009
Plano DWI Lawyer.com Blog
Texas DWI suspects and the Intoxilyzer 5000 Source Code
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a misdemeanor A dismissed charge be expunged?
10 Mar 2010
Q&A
What is the general penalty for Obstruction of a highway in the state of texas
13 Dec 2008