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Sarah E. Roland
About Sarah
Biography
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
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
20 years
Appeals
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Sarah Roland, Defense Lawyer
903 North Elm Street, Denton, TX, 76201
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Sarah E. Roland's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Aj | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Attorney
Sarah deserves to be in the Super Lawyers list in Denton County. She got my charges dismissed. She is very knowledgeable, professional, responsive and truly stand by your side to get you justice. She is honest towards her profession than trying to make some monetary gains. She is worth every penny....
Posted by Christy Deleon | February 24, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent
Knowledgeable and experienced. Really wanted to help me clear everything from my record. Provided details and was very helpful
Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2012
Attorney with integrity, compassion and professionalism.
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2011
Great DWI Lawyer
Sarah worked with me on my DWI case and fought all the way for me.She knows her stuff.
Sarah E. Roland's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah Works Extremely hard for her clients and has extensive knowledge in the area of Criminal Defense."
"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."
"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."
Stephanie Ola
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Experience
Honors
2014
Hal Jackson Award, Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Clifford W. Brown Award for Excellence as a Student Attorney, Texas Tech School of Law - Criminal Clinic
2006
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
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Defense Lawyer, Sarah Roland Defense Lawyer
2006 - 2011
partner, associate, Jackson & Hagen
Associations
2011 - Present
Innocence Project of TexasMember
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident - 2010, 2011
2006 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2000 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationCDLP Chairperson
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
N/A
Texas Tech University
Speaking Engagements
2015
A Taste of Voir Dire
Shaken Baby Syndrome
2014
Trial College
Seeing is Believing
2014
Program on Chapter 38: A Program for the Defense
Guess What I Found in teh Vault: Article 38.43 Evidence Containing Biological Material
2014
Galveston
Training the Team - Pretrial Investigations
2014
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
Starting at the End: The Court's Charge to the Jury
2013
Laredo-Webb County Bar Association
Pretrial Investigation Strategies
2013
Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
So You're My Lawyer
2012
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
2010
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
2009
DCCDLA September Meeting
2009 Legislative Changes, Additions, Etcetera
2009
CCDLA September Meeting
2009 Legislative Changes, Additions, Etcetera
Publications
2015
Voice for the Defense
DNA Just Is: A Close Look at Article 38.43
2013
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
So You're My Lawyer
2010
State Bar of Texas, Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
Confessing a Lie
2008
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
2007
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
Languages
English