Criminal Law Attorney in McKinney, Texas
James T. Chiles is a criminal defense attorney in McKinney, Texas, who has dedicated his legal career exclusively to representing individuals accused of crimes. He has handled hundreds of cases across more than 20 Texas counties, with a focus on Collin County and the Dallas–Fort Worth area. His practice covers a broad range of criminal matters, including domestic violence, assault, murder, sexual offenses, crimes against children, drug crimes, federal offenses, theft, DWI, white-collar crimes, juvenile offenses, arson, and criminal appeals.
James earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where he served as Chief of the SMU Criminal Justice Clinic. He subsequently interned with the Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Northern District of Texas before gaining private-practice experience alongside seasoned criminal defense attorneys. He later co-founded Chiles McGuire Criminal Law with Patrick McGuire. Drawing on his competitive debate and coaching background, James takes a creative and thorough approach to criminal defense. His recognitions include Top 40 Under 40 from The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Avvo’s Client Choice Award.
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