I have been practicing law since 1996. After three years of active duty as an Army JAG and another three in the Collin County District Attorney’s office, I went into private practice. Since then my practice has been dedicated to criminal defense, and just about all of my cases are in Collin and Dallas County. I know the DA’s, and I know the judges, and they know me. If you’ve been accused of a crime, call me. I can help you, and I will defend you.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
3900 S Stonebridge Drive
Suite 502
McKinney, TX, 75070
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Inactive | 1998 | 02/07/2022 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1996 | 02/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Cum Laude | St. Mary's University, School of Law | 1996 |
Scholastic Excellence in Criminal Law | Corpus Juris Secundum | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Criminal & Capital Defense | Law Office of Paul D. Key, P.C. | 2013 - Present |
Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office of Paul D. Key, P.C. | 2003 - Present |
Criminal Defense & Criminal Appellate Attoney | Law Office of Paul D. Key, P.C. | 2005 - 2013 |
Chief Prosecutor, Domestic Violence | Collin County District Attorney | 2001 - 2003 |
Prosecutor | Collin County District Attorney | 2000 - 2001 |
Captain, JAG, Prosecutor | United States Army | 1999 - 2000 |
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney, Puerto Rico | 1999 - 2000 |
Captain, JAG, Operational Law | United States Army | 1998 - 1998 |
JAG 1st Lieutenant | United States Army | 1997 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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McKinney Family Violence Defense | President | 2015 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Collin County Capital Defense Lawyers | Chair, Scientific Evidence | 2014 - Present |
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Treasurer/Secretary | 2012 - 2013 |
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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A Guide to the Texas Transportation Code | A Guide to the Texas Transportation Code | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St Mary's University of San Antonio | MA - Masters | 1996 |
St. Marys University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
San Diego State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Collin County Capital Defense Dinner | Scientific Evidence in Capital Defense | 2015 |
3CDLA Monthly Luncheon | The Dangers of Court-Appointmented Lawyer System | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Assault Family Violence | Not guilty |
Assault/Family Violence | Charge Reduced |
Assault/Family Violence | Not Guilty |
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon | No billed. |
Unlawful Carrying of Weapon | Charge Reduced |
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Ryan King, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paul is the type of lawyer who prosecutors hate to love. They hate him because he passionately defends his clients until he gets what he wants, but they love him because he does it with his wit and humor that makes it easy to give him what he wants. I am speaking as a former prosecutor who went against him for many years. Paul is a great lawyer.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan King, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paul is the type of lawyer who prosecutors hate to love. They hate him because he passionately defends his clients until he gets what he wants, but they love him because he does it with his wit and humor that makes it easy to give him what he wants. I am speaking as a former prosecutor who went against him for many years. Paul is a great lawyer.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
Relationship: Other
Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Spivack, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from his experience, contributions and reviews that Mr. Key is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him.
Pezhman Pakneshan, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Rooker, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He works hard for his clients, and gets results.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Joshua Andor, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Paul is a great attorney; very knowledgeable and aggressive in his representation of his clients.
Derk Wadas, Criminal defense Attorney on May 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paul is one of the most tenacious and creative litigators that I know. He has a great knowledge criminal law, and consistently uses that knowledge to achieve great results for clients.
Eric Lafleur, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 28, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Paul Key as a criminal defense attorney. I couldn't name a more aggressive, tenacious and thorough attorney practicing in Collin County.