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  • Denton, TX
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Sarah

I am a criminal defense trial lawyer - unafraid to be the only person standing between the government’s wrath and an individual; unafraid to protect and defend regardless of accusation; unwilling to plea a case just to cash a check.

Practice areas

AppealsCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 90%

    My law practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense. Everything from tickets, DWI's, to felony charges.

    15 years

  2. Appeals: 10%

    11 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

903 North Elm Street
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Sarah Roland, Defense Lawyer

903 North Elm Street
Denton, TX, 76201

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200612/05/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Hal Jackson AwardDenton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association2014
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
Clifford W. Brown Award for Excellence as a Student AttorneyTexas Tech School of Law - Criminal Clinic2006
Outstanding Clinic Student AwardTexas Tech School of Law - Criminal Clinic2006
Excellence for the Future for Achievement in Advanced Crim. LawTexas Tech School of Law - CAIL2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Defense LawyerSarah Roland Defense Lawyer2011 - Present
partner, associateJackson & Hagen2006 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Innocence Project of TexasMember2011 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2006 - Present
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident - 2010, 20112006 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2006 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2000 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2000 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationCDLP Chairperson2012 - 2013
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Voice for the DefenseDNA Just Is: A Close Look at Article 38.432015
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)So You're My Lawyer2013
State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law SeminarConfessing a Lie2010
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)Coerced to Blow: Evaluating the Coercive Language of the DIC-24 and Ineffective Consent with Specific Regard to Persons Younger than 21 Years of Age2008
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)Present Before Piercing: Analyzing the Presentation Requirement of Article 18.06(b) as Applied to Searched for Blood in Light of Wilson v. Arkansas2007
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Texas Tech UniversityN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
A Taste of Voir DireShaken Baby Syndrome2015
Program on Chapter 38: A Program for the DefenseGuess What I Found in teh Vault: Article 38.43 Evidence Containing Biological Material2014
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law ProgramStarting at the End: The Court's Charge to the Jury2014
GalvestonTraining the Team - Pretrial Investigations2014
Trial CollegeSeeing is Believing2014
Advanced Criminal Law SeminarSo You're My Lawyer2013
Laredo-Webb County Bar AssociationPretrial Investigation Strategies2013
Rusty DuncanTop 10 Tips for Being a Better Trial Lawyer2012
Innocence SeminarInnocence Work for the Real Lawyer: Challenging Child Sexual Abuse Cases2012
DCCDLA April MeetingSilence is not Effective: Our Constitutional Duty in the Wake of Padilla v. Kentucky2010
DCBA October MeetingTechnology in the Courtroom2010
CCDLA September Meeting2009 Legislative Changes, Additions, Etcetera2009
DCCDLA September Meeting2009 Legislative Changes, Additions, Etcetera2009
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Earnest Lynn Ross v. The State of Texasreversed and remanded for new punishment trial
Farhat v. State, __ S.W.3d __ (Tex.App.-Fort Worth, 2011)Reversed and Remanded
Kresse v. State, PD-2-09-271-CR (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2010, no pet.) (not designated for publication)Reversed and Remanded

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Excellent

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Knowledgeable and experienced. Really wanted to help me clear everything from my record. Provided details and was very helpful
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Consulted attorney

Attorney with integrity, compassion and professionalism.

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Our son had the good fortune to have Sarah Roland represent him and we do not hesitate to recommend her as an exceptional attorney. Sarah is thorough, frank yet compassionate and non-judgmental. She brings a strong sense of professionalism and integrity to the legal system, and communicates openly and frequently with clients and their family. Her results are outstanding.

Great DWI Lawyer

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Sarah worked with me on my DWI case and fought all the way for me.She knows her stuff.

Attorney endorsements

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Jeffrey Hines, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Sarah is well-respected by the bench and bar around the State. She zealously advocates for her clients. Her winning smile is backed up by a winning mentality and a carefully planned attack on the State's evidence. Nothing gets by her. I endorse this lawyer.

George Roland, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse Sarah Roland. Sarah is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Denton, if not in the entire state. Her excellent reputation in the legal community is entirely earned.

John Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Sarah and I have worked on cases in the past. I am always impressed with her ability in preparing a case for trial. Excellent Legal Mind. A true WARRIOR for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Brent Bowen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Sarah Works Extremely hard for her clients and has extensive knowledge in the area of Criminal Defense.

Rebecca Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Sarah always gives 100%. She works hard and in the courtroom plays hard. Talented and gifted.

Nathaniel Miller

Sarah Roland is one of the most knowledgable and active members of our local criminal defense community. I endorse this attorney knowing that each and every one of Sarah's clients are in excellent hands.

Doran Sauer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Sarah Roland is among the highest caliber lawyers in the State. She instills confidence in her clients through her extensive knowledge of the law and prodigious skill as an advocate. It is evident that Sarah cares about her her clients, seeking justice, and doing right.