“Gave me really good professional advice to help with my family violence case I’m dealing with. Hopefully all goes well”
Official Zay · Google, Aug 10, 2026
Patrick McGuire, former felony prosecutor
Domestic Violence Lawyer in McKinney, TX
Our phones are answered 24/7, nights and weekends included. Call (214) 432-6540.
- Free consultation
- One price, trial included
- Criminal defense only
James Chiles
Founding partner, Chiles McGuire Criminal Law
5.0 from 61 Google reviews
Client reviews
What clients say on Google
5.0 from 61 Google reviews, as of Oct 27, 2026.
“Fired my CA Attorney to hire him due to a lack of communication between me and the CA, none of that was the case between James and I at all, I hired him as a family violence/domestic violence attorney as well as a general criminal defense attorney as he has exceeded expectations.”
christopher barge · Google, May 21, 2022
“Mr. McGuire is knowledgeable and articulate. His prior work as a prosecutor gives him a deep understanding of what a defendant can encounter in the multiple layers and phases of the judicial system. He listened carefully and was able to give multiple outcome scenarios with recommendations.”
Drake Murray · Google, Aug 10, 2026
“I sought out different lawyers, but James Chiles stood out to me. He explained everything in great detail for me. He was empathetic, compassionate, and resourceful.”
Tyeshia Gordon · Google, Oct 14, 2026
“He was professional and approachable from the first time I spoke to him and was able to answer my questions. He was patient with me and helped me feel more at ease with my situation.”
Victor Meza · Google, Aug 13, 2026
“James was a pleasure to work with. You can tell he actually cares about his clients. Always follows up and makes sure you are up to date on the latest case details.”
Ricky G · Google, Jan 4, 2023
PracticeCriminal defense only
Former prosecutorPatrick McGuire, Dallas County felonies
Office6000 Alma Rd, Suite 902, McKinney
Law schoolBoth partners, SMU Dedman School of Law
Case results
Results our attorneys obtained
Dismissed
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Dismissed
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Dismissed
Stalking
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
After an arrest
What happens next
Bond conditions
Release can come with conditions, such as no contact with the other person or staying away from the home. Follow them until a court changes them.
The charge
Assault on a family or household member is usually a Class A misdemeanor. Impeding breath or a prior family violence conviction can make it a felony.
The plan
We go through the report and the statements with you and prepare the case as if it goes to trial.
The first conversation
What the first conversation looks like
You tell us what happened, in your own words. The consultation is free.
We explain the charge, the bond conditions and what the court does next.
You hear one price for the whole case. It covers a trial if there is one.
Charges
Domestic violence and assault charges
In Texas, domestic violence is called family violence.
Assault family violence
Bodily injury to a family or household member or a dating partner. Usually a Class A misdemeanor.
Continuous violence against the family
Two or more alleged assaults within twelve months. A third degree felony.
Stalking and harassment
Messages or conduct the State says caused fear or alarm. Stalking is a felony, harassment a misdemeanor.
Aggravated assault
An assault with a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury is a felony heard in the district courts.
Your lawyers
James Chiles and Patrick McGuire
James Chiles
Founding partner
James has handled hundreds of cases in more than twenty Texas counties, concentrated in Collin County. He has only ever represented the accused.
- SMU Dedman School of Law
- Chief of the SMU Criminal Justice Clinic as a law student
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Post-bar intern at the Federal Public Defender's Office
Patrick McGuire
Founding partner, former prosecutor
Patrick prosecuted cases for over three years: misdemeanors in Kaufman County, then felonies in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. He knows how the State builds a case.
- SMU Dedman School of Law
- Former felony prosecutor, Dallas County
- ATF Arson and Explosives Investigation course
- Grew up in Prosper, Collin County
Questions
Common questions after a domestic violence arrest
Can the charge be dropped if the other person does not want to go forward?
The decision belongs to the State, not to the other person. Their wishes can still matter, so tell us about them in the consultation.
Can I go home after the arrest?
Only if your bond conditions allow it. A condition can bar contact with the other person or keep you away from the home, and breaking it can lead to a new arrest.
What does a conviction mean for my record and my guns?
A family violence finding rules out an order of nondisclosure, and federal law bars gun possession after a family violence conviction.
What does a domestic violence lawyer cost at your firm?
One price, set at the start, covers all legal services for your case, including a trial if there is one. The consultation is free.
Collin County courts
Collin County cases are heard on Bloomdale Road.
Family violence misdemeanors are heard in the County Courts at Law and felonies in the district courts, all in the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071. James has handled hundreds of cases in more than twenty Texas counties, concentrated in Collin County.
Free consultation
Talk to us before your next court date.
The consultation is free. Our phones are answered 24/7.
James Chiles
Founding partner, Chiles McGuire Criminal Law
5.0 from 61 Google reviews