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Vanita Budhrani Parker
also known as Vanita Budhrani, Vanita Budhrani White
About Vanita
Biography
Vanita Budhrani Parker has been practicing criminal law for over 23 years. She is a first- generation Indian attorney that handles cases in Collin and Dallas County. She started her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County where she worked from 1997-2009. Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Vanita has spent her career representing individuals that have been arrested and charfed with a crime/crimes. She has handled cases from Misdemeanors to Capital Murder. She specializes in defending individuals that have a mental Illness.
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Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian
7300 State Highway 121 Suite 400, Mckinney, TX, 75070
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Posted by Sheri | August 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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On our first meeting Vanita Parker was a ray of sunshine on a very dark day! My son had been arrested for domestic violence after his wife called 911 and made statements which were totally false! Ms. Parker showed us sincere concern and strong belief in our story. She explained the situation and lea...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Representation
Vanita had been representing me on 2 cases throughout the past few years, as I could not seem to keep myself on the right track... By the time I had gotten my act in order, I was facing probation revocation and time in state jail.. No Judge/DA is going to give someone chance after chance, and expect ...
Posted by Jessica | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Mrs. Parker was great at explaining things & keeping me up to date. I believe that she got the best outcome for me & I would definitely recommend her.
Posted by Bonnie | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer!
From the consultation to the plea date, Mrs. Parker went above and beyond to help me get a fair deal. She is so very compassionate about her clients. Personally she helped me find the resources for my panic attacks, got me squared away with all of the steps of my court date. I hope I never need to, b...
Posted by lamatric | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Vanita Parker is Awesome
Vanita Parker was my Attorney in 2011 and did a very awesome job I was 19 and hanging around the wrong crowd I got a couple burglary charges unauthorized use of vehicle and evading arrest and was facing a lot of time Vanita was able to get me deferred probation where I later completed in half the tim...
Vanita Budhrani Parker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Vanita is an exceptional attorney! I endorse this lawyer."
"Vanita is a thorough, kind, and compassionate attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. She is well versed in mental health issues and is invaluable in navigating the system for these clients. She is a great advocate with excellent courtroom skills, and she is whole-heartedly endorsed."
"Vanita is a fantastic attorney and a pleasure to work with. She fights hard for her clients, has relationships with prosecutors in multiple counties, which allow her to be an effective plea negotiator, and she has significant experience developing mitigation defense strategies on behalf of her clients. And she has excellent taste in shoes!"
"She is a hard working attorney who cares for her clients. She helps in mental health cases with great care for clients with the aim to make sure they are cared for. She does not let her clients get taken advantage of when they are unable to stand for themselves."
"Vanita is a smart, hard-working attorney and an invaluable advocate for just results. I absolutely endorse her."
"Vanita is a smart hardworking attorney who goes to bat for her clients. I endorse her as a fellow criminal defense lawyer."
"Vanita is a leader both in Collin and Dallas Counties as a former prosecutor and now defending people. She's masterful with the law, with clients, and most importantly -- with the opposition!"
"Vanita brings more than twenty years of experience in criminal law and procedure to each and every case. Other lawyers seek out her expertise and advice on criminal law matters, particularly in the areas of mental health law and in defending law enforcement officers accused of crimes."
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Experience
Honors
2021
10 Best Attorneys-Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institue of Criminal Law Attorneys
2020
10 Best Attorneys-Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers- Mental Health, Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
2014
Dallas' Best Criminal Defense Lawyers- Mental Health, Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
2013
Dallas' Best Criminal defense Lawyers- Mental Health, Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian PLLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian
2009 - 2018
Attorney, Law Office of Vanita Budhrani Parker
1997 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationVice President /President-Elect
2015 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - 2017
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2009 - 2017
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas v. Khandi Busby
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Education
1996
Texas A&M University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1996
Texas Wesleyan University
JD
1993
University of Texas
BA
Speaking Engagements
2004
Mental Health in Dallas County
Mental Health
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a bail condition that I can't commit any new offences against the state, would a citation prior to bond count if I pay?
20 Aug 2021
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Interlock removal in Collin county. My last day is Friday the 20th after 8 plus years. Dont want to go to McKinneyat all how l?
17 Sep 2019
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How long does it take for an inmate to be transferred from one county to another? what can i do?
08 Sep 2019