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Mr. Walpole handles primarily criminal matters. He has tried over 300 cases to verdict. He has never prosecuted anyone. While primarily practicing in North Texas, he has tried cases in West Texas, the Panhandle, Hill Country, and the Rio Grande Valley.
Mr. Walpole received a Master of Science in Genetics from Texas A&M, which has proven useful in cases involving scientific evidence. Publications include "Variation in Mitochondrial DNA in Populations of Peromyscus eremicus from the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts," Journal of Mammology.
Deric was recognized in 2000, when he was voted the George Roland Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Walpole has been elected as a Thomson Reuters Super Laywer every year from 2012 to 2018. He is an Eagle Scout and serves as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 303 in McKinney, Texas.
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Acquired: 1998
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5900 South Lake Forest, Suite #410, McKinney, TX, 75070
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Posted by Alex | April 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Awesome down to earth man, always willing to listen, and a great man to be on your side!
Posted by Paul | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Deric has a heart that truly cares about each and every outcome. Deric will go toe to toe and face your GIANTS with you. I'm so Grateful and Thankful for Deric. Deric is by far an absolutely TOP notch lawyer, but in the end he's one of us and wants the best outcome for your life.
Posted by Will | August 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Dwi and the da was offering 5 years I believe, and we went in with probation is not an option. He asked me if I was willing to do time vs probation and I said yes Jury trial lasted a week and I almost, I mean close. Yes I was found guilty. From 5 yrs down to 8 nights in jail. With him for my lawyer,...
Posted by Dakota densmore | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Deric Walpole has represented me on five felony cases I have hired him each and every time he has worked harder for me than any other lawyer I have ever hired and I have hired roughly 15 lawyers for criminal defense he has taken care of assault cases for me as well as organized crime he has been pro...
Posted by Ashley | February 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Deric Walpole is the hardest working lawyer I have ever known. It doesn't matter what time of day it is, he is available for his clients. He is passionate about helping clients and LOVES to win. He has won many Jury Trials in southern conservative counties where the odds were against him. He has b...
"I endorse Deric as a criminal defense attorney. If I needed an attorney to defend me, or a member of my family, Deric would be on the (very) short list of attorneys to call"
"I have known Deric for years. He is aggressive conscientious creative and ethical. If I needed a lawyer personally, Deric is one of the lawyers I would call."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Deric is highly competent in his line of work and is very well respected in the legal community. He works hard for his clients."
"I've known Derek for several years. I have been consistently impressed with his legal work and the results he obtains for his clients. He's a terrific lawyer. I highly endorse this lawyer's work."
Criminal defense lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2003 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident
Member
Member
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
M.S.