“Mr.Chiles is a lawdog. I was facing 25 to 99. He got the whole case dismissed. The man was in my corner and stayed there till the end. Went straight to work. Law is his business. Facts.”
Richard Raheem · Google, Aug 25, 2022
Criminal defense only
Felony Lawyer in McKinney, TX
Patrick McGuire prosecuted felonies for the Dallas County District Attorney. Call (214) 432-6540.
- Free consultation
- Answered 24/7
- One price, trial included
Patrick McGuire
Founding partner, former prosecutor
5.0 from 61 Google reviews
Client reviews
What clients say on Google
5.0 from 61 Google reviews, as of Oct 27, 2026.
“I cannot recommend James Chiles enough. He handled my serious felony case with professionalism, compassion, and determination from start to finish. This was an incredibly difficult and emotional process, and he made sure I felt heard, supported, and informed every step of the way.”
Brittney Rosebud · Google, May 1, 2026
“He in fact got one of my possession charges dropped already, has been as helpful to both me and my parents (the defendant’s) on my behalf, and just overall has made my first experience with a hired attorney as smooth as I can imagine.”
christopher barge · Google, May 21, 2022
“These guys are absolutely amazing. My husband was sitting in county for months with no luck of getting out, attorney after attorney, we were losing hope. Then we found James and Patrick.”
Avery Daniel · Google, Aug 24, 2026
“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
“Mr. Chiles was instrumental in resolving a precarious situation for our family.”
SS · Google, Jul 15, 2026
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
Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant
Dismissed
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Dismissed
Arson of a Habitation
No-Billed
Burglary of a Habitation
Dismissed
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Dismissed
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
After a felony arrest
What happens next
Bond
A magistrate sets the bond and its conditions. If the amount is out of reach, we can ask the court to lower it.
The grand jury
A felony goes to a Collin County grand jury, which returns an indictment or a no-bill. Work done before that decision matters.
The district court
After an indictment the case is heard in a district court at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building. We prepare it 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
Felony and drug charges
Drug possession
The punishment depends on the drug and the amount. Some cases qualify for a drug court or diversion program in Collin County.
Manufacture or delivery
Delivery usually carries a higher punishment than possession of the same amount. How the search went and who the informant is can shape the case.
Violent and property felonies
Aggravated assault, burglary of a habitation, arson and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon are felonies heard in the district courts.
Theft charges
Shoplifting, employee theft, theft of a firearm and organized retail theft. The value taken usually decides whether a theft is a misdemeanor or a felony.
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 about felony and drug charges
What is a no-bill?
The grand jury decided not to indict. The felony case does not go forward on that charge.
What is the difference between possession and delivery?
Possession means the State says the drug was in your care, custody or control. Manufacture or delivery means it says you made, sold or passed it on, and the punishment is usually higher.
Why does it matter that Patrick prosecuted felonies?
Patrick McGuire was a felony prosecutor in the trial division of the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, on cases from drug offenses to murder. He knows how the State builds a felony case.
What does a felony defense 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.
Felony cases in Collin County are heard in the district courts at 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.
Patrick McGuire
Founding partner, former prosecutor
5.0 from 61 Google reviews