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Peter J. Ganyard
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Biography
Peter Ganyard joined The Shapiro Law Firm in 2021. The son of a retired Marine Corps Colonel, Peter moved to Dallas in 2010 to begin law school at Southern Methodist University after two years of working on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. After graduating from Southern Methodist in 2014, he joined the Collin County District Attorney's Office as a misdemeanor prosecutor.
Peter quickly moved up the ranks of the District Attorney's Office and was promoted to misdemeanor chief, felony prosecutor, and then felony chief. He gained valuable experience working in the Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, and the Felony Trial team, eventually leading the 416th District Court for two years. During that time, he tried over 50 misdemeanor and felony jury trials and has handled thousands of cases including DWI, assault family violence, sexual assault, white collar crime, drug offenses, and capital murder.
He was nominated as Child Advocate of the Year and was appointed as Special Prosecutor in both Hunt and Rockwall Counties. He graduated with Honors from Clemson University in 2008.
Experienced former chief felony prosecutor. Now an aggressive and results driven criminal defense attorney.
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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Fees and Rates
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Awards
2025 2023 2022
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 11 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Shapiro Law Firm
(972) 423-0077
Fax
701 East 15th Street, Suite 204, Plano, TX, 75074
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Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reduced Charge Secured – Good Faith Moving Forward
Peter Ganyard represented me in a complex legal matter in Denton County. I was charged with a third-degree felony DWI and felt overwhelmed by a system that seemed stacked against me. Peter brought clarity, strategy, and integrity to the process. He successfully reduced the charge to a Lesser Included...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top Recommendation
Peter is an top of the line attorney and counselor at law. He has excellent judgment and was also mist successful and well respected assistant district attorney prosecutor before becoming a criminal defense lawyer. He has tremendous credibility with the prosecutors on the other side, law enforcemen...
Posted by Megan | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Look no further!
You never know what to expect when you’re in a situation where you need a lawyer, but if you need to put your trust into another persons hands you should entrust yourself to Peter! Truly a kind and professional lawyer, who ensured that I was fully informed about the process and what I should expect. ...
Posted by Sydney | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent service
Peter has a broad professional network and an extensive background as a prosecutor. Both these attributes give him an advantage as a criminal defense attorney. He knows exactly how the system works and has excellent rapport with various members throughout the criminal justice system. He is incredibly...
Posted by Katie Jay | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
You just found the attorney you need for your case!
Initially, I hired a different attorney to help me with my case. It didn't take long to discover that all of the promises made on the website and in-person were not being kept. Please don't make the mistake I did. I decided to find a new attorney. Choose Peter Ganyard so you make the right choic...
Peter J. Ganyard's Lawyer Endorsements
"Peter was a one in a million District Attorney: Honest, Smart, Industrious, Big Picture Oriented. The DA's Office lost a crown jewel when he left but the Collin County community gained an outstanding attorney. He is passionate and fair and kind. He is VERY smart and has a lot of trial experience. I highly recommend him for his skill and his relationships with the District Attorney's Office."
"Peter is a great advocate and a strong trial lawyer. He has the background, training and skills to be an excellent criminal attorney."
"Peter is a top notch attorney. He was one of Collin County DA"s finest and a pleasure to work with. He has trial experience and knows the value of a case. He has since left the DA's Office and is a practicing criminal defense attorney. You are in good hands if Peter represents you."
"Peter is a first rate lawyer, and a credit to the bar. His experience, demeanor and knowledge will assist any client in navigating even the most complex and difficult of situations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a great guy who cares about people. He has a way of reaching his objective without offending others. He may look young, but he is wise beyond his appearance!"
"Peter is a great lawyer and was a fierce prosecutor. He's bringing a great amount of experience, judgment, and aggressiveness to helping people charged with criminal offenses!"
"Peter is a hard working, compassionate attorney who will fight hard for his clients."
"I've known Peter for years, he is an excellent lawyer. He will go the extra-mile for his clients."
"Peter is an outstanding lawyer you can trust. He cares about his clients and works hard for a successful outcome."
"Peter Ganyard is an excellent lawyer. He is thoughtful and hardworking."
"Peter is a top notch lawyer and former prosecutor. I have worked with him as a prosecutor and now a defense attorney and he has shown great skill and knowledge within the criminal law field."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, The Shapiro Law Firm
Education
2014
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Clemson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
State Bar of Texas
Expunction Initiative
2020
State Bar of Texas
2020 Annual Criminal and Civil Law Conference