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
My law practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense. Everything from tickets, DWI's, to felony charges.
15 years
11 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2006 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Hal Jackson Award | Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Clifford W. Brown Award for Excellence as a Student Attorney | Texas Tech School of Law - Criminal Clinic | 2006 |
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Outstanding Clinic Student Award | Texas Tech School of Law - Criminal Clinic | 2006 |
Excellence for the Future for Achievement in Advanced Crim. Law | Texas Tech School of Law - CAIL | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Defense Lawyer | Sarah Roland Defense Lawyer | 2011 - Present |
partner, associate | Jackson & Hagen | 2006 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Innocence Project of Texas | Member | 2011 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2010 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2006 - Present |
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | President - 2010, 2011 | 2006 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 2006 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
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Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | CDLP Chairperson | 2012 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Voice for the Defense | DNA Just Is: A Close Look at Article 38.43 | 2015 |
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) | So You're My Lawyer | 2013 |
State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | Confessing a Lie | 2010 |
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 Age | 2008 |
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. Arkansas | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Texas Tech University | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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A Taste of Voir Dire | Shaken Baby Syndrome | 2015 |
Program on Chapter 38: A Program for the Defense | Guess What I Found in teh Vault: Article 38.43 Evidence Containing Biological Material | 2014 |
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program | Starting at the End: The Court's Charge to the Jury | 2014 |
Galveston | Training the Team - Pretrial Investigations | 2014 |
Trial College | Seeing is Believing | 2014 |
Advanced Criminal Law Seminar | So You're My Lawyer | 2013 |
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Laredo-Webb County Bar Association | Pretrial Investigation Strategies | 2013 |
Rusty Duncan | Top 10 Tips for Being a Better Trial Lawyer | 2012 |
Innocence Seminar | Innocence Work for the Real Lawyer: Challenging Child Sexual Abuse Cases | 2012 |
DCCDLA April Meeting | Silence is not Effective: Our Constitutional Duty in the Wake of Padilla v. Kentucky | 2010 |
DCBA October Meeting | Technology in the Courtroom | 2010 |
CCDLA September Meeting | 2009 Legislative Changes, Additions, Etcetera | 2009 |
DCCDLA September Meeting | 2009 Legislative Changes, Additions, Etcetera | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Earnest Lynn Ross v. The State of Texas | reversed 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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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.
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.