Texas Defense Firm

Texas Defense Firm Fierce, strategic criminal defense in McKinney, Collin County, and North Texas. Protecting our clients’ rights, reputations, and futures when it matters most.
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Defending DWI, assault, drug, theft, s*x crime, federal, and other serious criminal cases. Open on Weekend by Special Appointment Only

09/02/2026

Good kids can still make one bad decision that changes the entire day.

🎮 An offhand comment while gaming.
🗣️ A snap back at a bully.
🏚️A group of friends decides to explore a property they think is abandoned.

None of those situations necessarily starts with a child thinking, “I’m about to get arrested.”

That’s exactly the point.

Kids often do not understand how quickly a joke, a threat, a group decision, or something they saw online can move from “no big deal” to school administrators, police, and the juvenile system.

And sometimes, parents do not even know what is happening until after their child has already been questioned.

Kristi Tyler works with families in these exact kinds of situations—and the pattern is worth paying attention to:

Good kid. Bad moment. Very real consequences.

Talk to the kids in your life about what they say online, who they spend time with, and what happens when a “joke” or group decision crosses a line.

⚖️ General information only. Not legal advice. Every situation is different.

We’d be honored to have your vote.🗳️ https://map.proxi.co/r/ballot_e8_aTexas Defense Firm is nominated for Best Law Firm...
09/01/2026

We’d be honored to have your vote.
🗳️ https://map.proxi.co/r/ballot_e8_a

Texas Defense Firm is nominated for Best Law Firm – Defense, and we’re asking our friends, clients, colleagues, and community to help us bring this one home.

If you’ve supported TDF, worked alongside us, or simply want to show our team some love, don't wait to cast your vote!

Every vote means a lot to our team. Thank you for continuing to support Texas Defense Firm!

McKinney has supported Texas Defense Firm in more ways than we can count, so this one means a lot.We’re grateful to be n...
09/01/2026

McKinney has supported Texas Defense Firm in more ways than we can count, so this one means a lot.

We’re grateful to be named the 2026 CommunityVotes McKinney Platinum Winner in the Lawyers category.

To everyone who took the time to vote, refer a friend, trust our team, work alongside us, or simply cheer us on: thank you.

We’re proud to call McKinney home, and even prouder to serve the community that continues to support us.

08/31/2026

Criminal defense is NOT for the light of heart 😅

08/30/2026

“That would never happen to my kid.”

Most families probably believe that—until one text, joke, threat, or impulsive decision changes the conversation.

Juvenile cases don’t only happen to “troubled kids” or families already involved with the system.

They happen to good students. Athletes. Kids with supportive parents. Kids who make one very serious mistake without fully understanding how seriously adults may take it.

And around the start of the school year, threats involving a school can quickly become much bigger than a disciplinary issue.

The point isn’t to make parents afraid.

It’s to remind us that “my child would never” is not a substitute for having the conversation.

Talk about what they text. What they joke about. What they post. And what they say when they’re angry.

Because sometimes the difference between “they didn’t mean it” and a very serious situation is only a few words.

⚖️ General information only. Not legal advice. Every situation is different.

One award would have made our day. Our community gave us two.Texas Defense Firm has been voted Best Criminal Defense Att...
08/28/2026

One award would have made our day. Our community gave us two.

Texas Defense Firm has been voted Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Living Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards in both:

🏆McKinney & Allen
🏆Coppell & North Irving

To everyone who voted for us, referred someone to us, trusted our team, or supported TDF along the way, thank you.

We’re proud to serve North Texas, and even prouder to have earned your vote.

Last night, Morgan and Vanita joined the Collin County Women Lawyers Association for its annual Fashion Show benefiting ...
08/28/2026

Last night, Morgan and Vanita joined the Collin County Women Lawyers Association for its annual Fashion Show benefiting the Collin County Specialty Courts.

A great night supporting an important cause!

We’re grateful for organizations like CCWLA that bring our legal community together while supporting programs that make a meaningful difference right here in Collin County.

Thank you for a wonderful evening. We can’t wait for the next one! 😁

Only about 5% of practicing attorneys in the market earn this distinction.We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Rosenthal ...
08/27/2026

Only about 5% of practicing attorneys in the market earn this distinction.

We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Rosenthal has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: General Practice. This marks his first year receiving the recognition.

Selected through a peer-review process, the honor reflects the respect of fellow attorneys in the legal community.

Congratulations, Jeremy, on this well-earned recognition.

08/26/2026

Someone had to tell him...

08/26/2026

A Closer Look at Karmelo Anthony's Appeal and some details that were excluded from the original trial.

Founding Partner Jeremy Rosenthal shares his insight outside the Collin County Courthouse on WFAA.

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7300 State Highway 121 Ste 400
McKinney, TX
75070

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