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My partner, Karen Chesley, and I are Collin County criminal defense and juvenile attorneys. We are former prosecutors with over twenty years of experience handling all levels of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile cases. Our firm defends the legal rights of clients charged with DWI, assaults, sexual offenses, drug offenses, theft, and juvenile matters throughout Collin County courts.
Because we previously worked inside the Collin County DA's Office and have practiced for over twenty years in the District Courts and County Courts at Law of Collin County, we understand how cases are evaluated, negotiated, and tried, and we use that insight to defend and protect our clients' legal rights and futures.
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As former Collin County prosecutors and with over twenty years experience handling all levels of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses in the Collin County, we have extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the courts and the DA's Office, and we use this insight to defend our clients.
We defend client's charged with all levels of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile matters in Collin County. Including, but not limited to: DWI and intoxication offenses, drug offenses, assaultive offenses, sexual offenses, drug offenses including manufacture and delivery drug offenses.
We are established juvenile attorneys in Collin County. We have extensive professional relationships with the juvenile prosecutors, juvenile probation officers, and the juvenile court. Our elaborate contacts with the Collin County Juvenile system is essential in defending your child's legal rights
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years
Juvenile Law
40%
21 years
DUI and DWI
10%
21 years
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Payment Methods
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Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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Posted by JAMES | February 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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If you want a good lawyer, call Donny. The first time I called him, I was so afraid about my case. Donny was strategic, thorough, and relentless in pursuing the best possible outcome for me, and this helped me relax , I felt that someone was on my side. Beyond his legal expertise, his compassion and...
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Experience
Honors
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Chesley & Perales, PC
2008 - 2010
Criminal Defense Attorney, The Wright Firm LLP
2005 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Collin County District Attorney's Office
Associations
Collin County Bar Association
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Board Member
Education
2004
St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts