Plano Criminal Defense Law Firm Announces Hiring of Two Senior Associate Attorneys

The Crowder Law Firm proudly welcomes two distinguished legal professionals, Mr. Michael Hawk, and J. Bailey McShane IV, to its esteemed team of respected attorneys. Joining a renowned criminal defense law firm that has obtained over 300 acquittals and not-guilty verdicts for clients, the team could not be more delighted to welcome these new attorneys as worthy additions to our staff.

Mr. Hawk joins the firm with 28 years of experience in both state and federal criminal defense cases. With robust courtroom experience in crimes ranging from simple misdemeanors to complex first-degree felonies, he has handled thousands of cases over the course of his career and is far from finished. We are delighted to welcome Mr. Hawk and believe he will fit in nicely with our team of high-powered attorneys.

Mr. McShane comes to the firm with impressive legal experience in private practice settings and as an Assistant Public Defender in Alpine, Texas. With his multifaceted understanding of criminal law, Mr. McShane has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from DWI and theft to aggravated felonies and sex crimes. Mr. McShane is an excellent addition to our staff and, like Mr. Hawk, will fit in wonderfully at our firm.

Experience is everything when it comes to being a successful criminal defense attorney, particularly when handling cases in both state and federal court. Mr. Hawk and Mr. McShane are highly qualified and have demonstrated nothing but the utmost dedication and professionalism to perfecting their craft.

About The Crowder Law Firm

Our Plano-based law firm is dedicated to providing clients with the highest-quality legal representation in criminal defense matters in state and federal court. We understand that when someone is charged with a crime, time is of the essence. The sooner a client calls us, the sooner we can begin building his or her defense.

For more information, visit our website https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/ or call 214-544-0061 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Plano Attorney Darlina C. Crowder Receives Elite Lawyer Recognition

Attorney Darlina Crowder, founder of Crowder Law Firm PC, has been awarded the designation of Elite Lawyer in the field of criminal defense.

The Elite Lawyer rating service recognizes attorneys who display a high level of competence in their practice and receive acknowledgment from their peers, community, bar, and committees. The Elite Lawyer Award assures each attorney chosen for the directory has been nominated by their peers for excellence in the practice of law. The honor is only given to lawyers who have met or exceeded the criteria of a rigorous, multi-phased selection process. It recognizes top-rated attorneys for their outstanding service in their specific area or areas of practice.

Crowder has served Texas clients since 1999, after she received her Juris Doctor from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law, and previously, her undergraduate degree from Texas Woman's University. During Crowder's accomplished legal career, she has provided representation for hundreds of clients and won more than 300 acquittals. She also serves as Associate Judge in the Probate Court of Collin County, where she presides over mental health hearings.

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Plano Criminal Defense Law Firm Offers Scholarship to High Achieving College Students

The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. is excited to announce that the firm has officially launched its scholarship program. Attorney Darlina Crowder and her legal team understand the time and effort it takes to conquer intimidating obstacles, and with The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship, they hope to provide relief to a student who has demonstrated determination and hard work throughout their academic journey.

The Plano criminal defense firm is currently offering The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship to students who are enrolled to attend an accredited college or university for the Fall 2022 semester. The scholarship provides $1,000 to a high achieving student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or higher. This award may be used toward academic expenses such as tuition, room and board, and books.

To apply for The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship, a student must submit an essay answering the following prompt: “How do you define the American Dream? Do you believe it is attainable today?” While reviewing applications, Attorney Crowder, along with her scholarship committee, will consider each essay’s clarity, comprehensiveness, organization, creativity, and originality in order to select their award recipient.

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