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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.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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State: California
Acquired: 1998
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3900 S Stonebridge Drive, Suite 502, McKinney, TX, 75070
52 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2015
Highly Recommend!
Paul is hands down one of the best lawyers in the Collin County, Tx area. His law expertise and aggressive attitude makes him a perfect fit to tackle any case you are dealing with heads on. He is professional and will take care of your business promptly and effectively. He helped me out in so many wa...
Posted by Mark | January 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Never Once Worried or Had a Doubt. Painless law?
As someone who unfortunately in life has had better than my share of scrapes with law enforcement and is fairly knowledgeable of the system and it's deficiencies, for maybe the second time in my adult life I felt that I had "them" out gunned and knew I had nothing to worry about. Paul actually heard ...
Posted by TS | January 28, 2014 | Domestic Violence
Thorough and effective defense
Paul was my defense attorney in a domestic violence case. He was very professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. In my first interview with him, he heard details and facts of the event. Based on that, he quickly decided on the legal course of action and acted on it. I was extremely worried as a lot...
Posted by Ben | November 20, 2012 | Criminal Defense
A VERY TRUSTWORTHY AND STRAIGHT FORWARD ATTORNEY
My 21 year old son was arrested for what I would consider a trumped up charge. When I contacted Mr. Key and explained the situation he agreed with my assumption and explaind a reasonable course of action to take. He contacted my son direct and at my son's direction kept me fully informed as to the pr...
Posted by Matt | November 12, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Paul Key -Excellent Defnse Advocate
Paul Key took care of me in February of 2011 after receiving a DUI 2nd offense. I was very scared and from our first meeting to our last Paul treated me with dignity, honesty, and professionalism. He gave the possible outcomes and made sure I was always informed of the letter of the law. He intervene...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Paul Key as a criminal defense attorney. I couldn't name a more aggressive, tenacious and thorough attorney practicing in Collin County."
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1996
Cum Laude, St. Mary's University, School of Law
1994
Scholastic Excellence in Criminal Law, Corpus Juris Secundum
2013 - Present
Criminal & Capital Defense, Law Office of Paul D. Key, P.C.
2003 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of Paul D. Key, P.C.
2005 - 2013
Criminal Defense & Criminal Appellate Attoney, Law Office of Paul D. Key, P.C.
2001 - 2003
Chief Prosecutor, Domestic Violence, Collin County District Attorney
2000 - 2001
Prosecutor, Collin County District Attorney
1999 - 2000
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney, Puerto Rico
1999 - 2000
Captain, JAG, Prosecutor, United States Army
1998 - 1998
Captain, JAG, Operational Law, United States Army
1997 - 1997
JAG 1st Lieutenant, United States Army
2015 - Present
McKinney Family Violence DefensePresident
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Collin County Capital Defense LawyersChair, Scientific Evidence
2012 - 2013
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationTreasurer/Secretary
2003 - 2011
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Not guilty
Charge Reduced
Not Guilty
No billed.
Charge Reduced
Guilty plea, but fair punishment
Felony reduced to misdemeanor
Guilty plea, with a little more than one day in jail
Continued on probation during motion to revoke
Charge Reduced
Charge Dismissed
Guilty plea, with better than probation jail sentence
No billed by grand jury
No billed by grand jury
NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty
Not guilty.
Not guilty.
Charge reduced to misdemeanor with time served
Not guilty
Not guilty.
Not guilty.
Not guilty.
Not guilty.
Not guilty
Not guilty
Not guilty.
Charge dismissed.
Not guilty.
1996
MA - Masters
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Scientific Evidence in Capital Defense
2004
The Dangers of Court-Appointmented Lawyer System
2002
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
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Can I expunge my pre-trial diversion record and arrest? I see my record online w/mugshot and my case dismissed.
19 May 2015
Criminal trespass on my record. do need to expunge or do nondisclosure?
14 May 2015
I have a warrant for my arrest for pbv forgery. How do I keep from going to jail and still resolve this matter?
14 May 2015