Criminal Law Attorney in Frisco, Texas
Kristi Tyler is a Texas criminal defense attorney and former Collin County prosecutor with extensive experience handling juvenile cases, Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations, and criminal charges. She served in the Collin County District Attorney’s Office from 2001 to 2007, holding several leadership positions, including Chief of the Felony Crimes Against Children Division. During her prosecutorial career, she tried nearly 100 jury trials and numerous bench trials, gaining substantial experience in domestic violence, white-collar crime, insurance fraud, public integrity cases, and serious offenses involving children.
Kristi earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her law degree from The University of Texas School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the American Journal of Criminal Law and participated in the Juvenile Justice Clinic. She now applies her prosecutorial experience to defending clients, with particular dedication to juvenile defense and CPS cases in Collin County. Known for her thorough preparation, attention to detail, and client-focused approach, she works to pursue favorable outcomes while protecting her clients’ records and futures. Her professional recognition includes The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Criminal Defense and annual Elite Lawyer recognition since 2023.
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