Criminal Defense for People Who Take Their Charges Seriously
Chiles McGuire Criminal Law was founded on one principle: to provide honest, ethical, aggressive, and unrelenting legal representation for clients at a transparent, upfront, fair price. As experienced McKinney criminal defense attorneys, Patrick McGuire and James Chiles deliver on this principle by offering each client a single price they can rely on. What you pay at the start covers all legal services, including a trial, for each case.
James Chiles and Patrick McGuire bring their combined experience to deliver outstanding results for each client. They have a unique combination of skills, including many trial and contested hearing victories.
Specifically, James brings his deep knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure, motion and brief writing, significant trial experience, and unwillingness to compromise when his clients are facing life-changing accusations and criminal charges.
Patrick brings his perspective as a former felony prosecutor, significant trial experience, case-building skills, and deep knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure.
Why Clients Choose Chiles McGuire Criminal Law
When someone hires us, it’s because they want attorneys who will thoroughly examine their case and explore every avenue to produce outstanding results.
We not only fight cases at trial, but we also:
- Attempt to get cases refused prefile and preindictment by submitting grand jury packets
- Challenge law enforcement decisions through motions to suppress evidence, challenge the validity of warrants, and challenge statements obtained unlawfully
- Challenge the legalities of the case through motions to quash indictments, motions to dismiss for speedy trial violations, and many other legal methods
- Challenge and limit evidence through motions in limine, motions to suppress, and motions to exclude evidence
- Challenge and limit experts through conducting hearings regarding the qualifications of experts and challenging the breadth and limits of an expert’s testimony
- Conduct independent investigations, including preparing defense witnesses, consulting experts, and preparing mitigation evidence
Our Legal Background, Story, and Experience
James began his career as a criminal defense attorney and has represented hundreds of clients facing charges at all levels over the years. He successfully maintained a solo practice before moving to a boutique criminal defense firm, later became a partner at another successful criminal defense firm, and ultimately partnered with Patrick.
Patrick began his career as a prosecutor, cutting his teeth in misdemeanor trials before advancing to a role as a felony prosecutor. Patrick then joined a boutique criminal defense firm where he honed his skills in defending all types of cases, with a particular emphasis on defending those accused of crimes against children.
Next, Patrick had a brief stint in the insurance defense world, defending clients against wrongful death, major losses, and severe bodily dismemberment cases. Patrick left the civil world to rejoin the criminal defense world to partner with James.
James and Patrick first met while students at the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Before obtaining their law licenses, they worked together at the renowned Criminal Defense Clinic within SMU’s law school. During this time, both James and Patrick represented indigent clients facing misdemeanor charges in Dallas County.
In addition to this experience, both James and Patrick attended criminal law-specific courses, such as Circumstantial Evidence in Murder Trials, Texas Criminal Procedure, Criminal Plea Negotiations, Advanced Criminal Law: Eighth Amendment, and White Collar Crime.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Collin County, TX
At Chiles McGuire Criminal Law, we represent clients in all types of cases, including those involving:
- Domestic violence
- DWI
- Theft crimes
- Federal crimes
- Drug crimes
- White collar crimes
- Sex crimes
- Crimes against children
- Arson
- Juvenile offenses
- Murder/homicide
- Criminal appeals
- And more
Criminal defense is what we do. Whether a matter begins with an investigation, an arrest, or a conviction that needs to be challenged, we provide focused representation at critical stages of the criminal process.
Speak With Our Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in McKinney Today
If you are facing criminal allegations in McKinney or elsewhere in Collin County, choosing the right legal team is an important decision. Contact Chiles McGuire Criminal Law today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your situation with an attorney.
- McKinney, Texas Office: Find us at 6000 Alma Rd, 902, McKinney, TX, 75070.
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Chiles McGuire Criminal Law
6000 Alma Rd Ste 902, McKinney, TX, 75070
(214) 432-6540
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