
A Former Prosecutor & Military Judge Fighting For Your Freedom
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Your Fight for Freedom Starts Here
When you think all hope is lost, we urge you to think again.
Your criminal charge does not equal a conviction. You are innocent until proven guilty, and we will go above and beyond to help maintain your innocence. Attorney Patrick J. McLain is a former prosecutor who has more than 30 years of experience in law. As such, you can count on our Collin County criminal defense attorney to invest the resources, insights, and skills required to help resolve your case. Our goal is to help you move forward with the least amount of consequences possible, so we will aggressively negotiate for reduced or dismissed charges altogether.
A criminal accusation can easily tarnish your good name, resulting in a host of personal and professional consequences. But it doesn’t have to. With the help of a trusted criminal defense lawyer like ours, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands. Give us a call at (214) 238-9392 to learn more.
Types of Cases We Defend
Anyone can accuse you of any crime at any time. Regardless of the circumstances that lead to your arrest, know that you can depend on us to help you overcome cases including, but not limited to:
- Assault crimes
- Computer crimes
- Drug offenses
- DWI
- Expunctions
- Federal crimes
- Fraud offenses
- Misdemeanors
- Probation violations
- Property crimes
- Protective orders
- Sex crimes
- State crimes
- Theft crimes
- Violent offenses
- White collar crimes
- Writ of Habeas Corpus
Collin County Seat Location
In Collin County, our seat is McKinny. A county seat is a town or city that acts as the governmental center of the city. You will generally find the county legislature, courthouse, sheriff’s department headquarters, hall of records, and correctional facilities in the county seat.
Where Can I Find the Criminal Courts in Collin County?
Our lawyer represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases, which are handled in district courts and county courts, respectively. Both of these courts are located at:
Russell A. Steindam Courts Building ― Collin County Courthouse
2100 Bloomdale Rd.
McKinney, TX 75071
(972) 548-4100
We will champion your rights and defend your liberties no matter what’s at stake in your case. Our criminal defense attorney knows how both sides of the system operate, so we can use that to your advantage when you choose us to represent you.
Your path to peace of mind begins when you pick up the phone and call (214) 238-9392! We proudly serve clients throughout Collin County.
Awards & Professional Affiliations

Why Choose the Law Office of Patrick J. McLain, PLLC?
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Our Firm is Top-Rated & Award-WinningAttorney Patrick J. McLain is widely respected by his peers & clients as seen by his numerous accolades.
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Over Two Decades in the U.S. Marine CorpsAttorney Patrick J. McLain tried his first jury trials during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He handles all cases with integrity and an unparalleled work-ethic.
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Former Federal Prosecutor & Military JudgeAttorney Patrick J. McLain's years of experience across the aisle provide him with a unique perspective.
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Over 3500 Cases Successfully HandledThroughout his career, Patrick J. McLain has helped thousands of clients secure a better future for themselves through tenacious and aggressive representation.