Jonathan M. Apgar

Jonathan M. Apgar

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

5465 Legacy Dr Ste 650, Plano, TX

About Jonathan

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

We defend Public Intoxication, DWI, Drug Possession, Assault/Family Violence, and all misdemeanor and felony cases.

22 years | 4,500 cases

75%
Expungement 25%

We expunge and seal past arrest records and criminal records.

22 years | 1,500 cases

25%

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 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Apgar Legal, PLLC

5465 Legacy Dr Ste 650, Plano, TX, 75024

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Jonathan M. Apgar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by Juan | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

I had a public intoxication charge against me and my Lawyer was able to take care of this for me without my ever even have to step into his office. During the troublesome times it's great to have a lawyer on your side that knows what he is doing and isn't going to charge you an arm and a leg to get i...t done. I didn't have to miss work and my record is clean! Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney!

Couldn't be happier with the entire process. He was very responsive when I first contacted him about my arrest, then clear and to the point in what he needed from me to give the most amount of help. His experience with a case of my type (drunk in public) led to a quick and positive result, allowing... me to sleep at night and not worry about how he was handling the case. Thanks again!

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Jonathan exceeded all expectations!

I had the pleasure of hiring Jonathan to handle my PI case and he delivered on every promise he made! He helped me understand the procedure and made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. He knew I suffered from anxiety but reassured me that everything was going to be fine. In the end, he was... able to get my fine reduced and charge dismissed. I highly recommend hiring him, and I look forward to having him work on expunging my record in the future.

Posted by Camilo | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Impressive Attorney Delivering 100%

Mr. Apgar delivered on having my case dismissed with no plea entered. I needed this outcome for immigration purposes. He was compassionate for my situation and understood that my charge was made under no moral torpitude. He got creative and delivered the best result.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Simple & Effective

Mr. Apgar was fantastic in every step of the process of getting me through my defense case. He was very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and gave me great peace of mind.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys for Northern Texas, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Best Brief Award, Review of Litigation law journal

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Managing Partner, ApgarLegal, PLLC

2007 - 2024

Managing Partner, Schulte & Apgar, PLLC

2004 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Matthews Stein Shiels LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas vs. G.H.

Charges dismissed

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Education

2004

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Texas A&M University

M.S

1999

Texas A&M University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Criminal Justice Roundtable - Oslo, Norway

A comparison of the United States and Norwegian criminal justice systems

2017

Courts, Power & Public Law - Copenhagen, Denmark

Comparative criminal justice systems

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