Edward Andrew Kalabus Jr.

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Edward Andrew Kalabus Jr.

also known as Bo Kalabus, Bo Kalabus Jr.

5.0
13 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mckinney, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Violent Crime ... +4 more

7300 State Hwy 121 Suite 400, Mckinney, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 16%

16%
Criminal Defense 16%

16%
DUI and DWI 16%

16%
Domestic Violence 16%

16%
Violent Crime 16%

16%
White Collar Crime 16%

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

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7300 State Hwy 121 Suite 400, Mckinney, TX, 75070

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4100 Alpha Rd., Suite 476, Dallas, TX, 75244

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Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A job well done

We contacted Bo Kalabus in an emergency situation. As our case progressed we soon realized Bo's competency and expertise in the law and court process. Bo did everything he could to bring us to a favorable conclusion. I wish to commend Bo Kalabus for a job well done.

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Edward Andrew Kalabus Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bo is an outstanding attorney. He is an aggressive negotiator and is not afraid to step in the courtroom if the State does not give his client what he wants."

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Kyle Therrian

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bo is a respected lawyer who prides himself on his reputation of working hard for his clients. He is always looking for creative ways to win his cases. I endorse Bo."

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Ryan Kreck

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Kalabus is not afraid to fight to the end for his clients. Mr. Kalabus is a great advocate for his clients."

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Edward Cawlfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edward. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Warren Westberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bo has worked with me on a number of complex civil cases in a large lawfirm setting over the years and in each of those cases I witnessed an incredible attention to detail as well as a very high level of professionalism. He is tenacious and aggressive both in and out of the courtroom in representing his clients. I have referred clients to him when they have legal needs within his area of practice and will continue to do so in the future. He is a skilled attorney with the highest level of integrity."

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Kevin Roach

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Bo for many years and have always been impressed with his work ethic and legal knowledge. His attention to detail and tenacious work habits are well suited to criminal defense. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Derk Wadas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bo brings a decade of large law firm, high stakes litigation experience to his criminal practice. He is very detail oriented and determined in his approach to cases, and is respected by his peers."

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Jeremy Rosenthal

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bo Kalabus pays incredible attention to detail which is an extremely valuable and rare trait in criminal defense. He's most at home with difficult and complex cases but enjoys helping people regardless of the complexity of their problem. Bo is extremely thorough and aggressive in his approach which pay valuable dividends to his clients."

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Peter Ganyard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kyle Therrian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Cawlfield

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Kreck

Family lawyer

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Stephen Putonti

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Ramirez

Litigation lawyer

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Warren Westberg

Litigation lawyer

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Kevin Roach

Personal injury lawyer

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Graham Williamson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Derk Wadas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Rosenthal

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

2020 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

2019 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

2018 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

2017 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

2016 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

2014 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Practical & Applied Gas Chromatography (Short Course), ACS Chemistry

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

2013 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification, Platt & Associates

2012

2012 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Partner, Rosenthal, Kalabus, & Therrian

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian

2010 - 2020

Partner, Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC

2007 - 2010

Associate, K&L Gates

2001 - 2006

Associate, Dehay & Ellison, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2011 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

Plano Bar Association

2001 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault Family Violence--Dismissal

State Dismissed Case

.108 BAC DWI - Acquittal

Not Guilty

.143 BAC DWI-Not Guilty

Not Guilty Verdict

5th Court of Appeals (Dallas) Reverses Collin County Trial Court Conviction

Reversed and Remanded

.128 BAC DWI Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Recent Case Win-.125 BAC DWI Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Recent Case Win-DWI Not Guilty

Aquittal

Recent Case Win-.127 BAC DWI Not Guilty

Not Guilty-Client Aquitted

A Recent Case Win--Motion to Suppress Granted and .11 BAC Blood Test DWI Case Dismissed

DWI Case Dismissed

Recent Dismissal for Family Violence Case-2nd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon

Case Dismissed

A Recent Case Win-DA Reduces 4oz Possession of Marijuana Charge to Class C Paraphernalia Charge

High Level Misdemeanor Reduced to Traffic Ticket

A Recent Case Win--DA Reduces Felony Graffiti Charge to Misdemeanor Level Offense

Reduction from Felony to Misdemeanor

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Education

2000

St. Mary's University

JD

1997

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Arizona)

Aviation Business

1997

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

BS

1994

New Mexico Military School

Speaking Engagements

2020

Languages

English

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