About
Founded in 1990, the Law Office of Patrick J. McLain, PLLC is a renowned criminal defense law practice based in Dallas, TX. The firm, led by judge advocate Patrick J. McLain, specializes in state criminal law in Texas, federal criminal law across the United States, and military law globally. With a track record of winning thousands of cases, they handle a broad spectrum of legal issues from white-collar crime and drug charges to military law and human trafficking. Renowned for their commitment and expertise, they provide strong, aggressive, and ethical representation for their clients.
Specialties
Court date
Within two weeks, Within a month, Within a week, Within three days
Criminal charges
Drug possession, Theft or robbery, Physical or aggravated assault, Probation or parole offense, Possession of a firearm, Murder, Sexual assault, Attempted murder, Domestic violence, Child abuse
Location and hours
Law Office Of Patrick J McLain, PLLC
900 Jackson Street
Dallas, TX 75202
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Work Experience
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
2003 - 2004
Judge Advocate
U.S. Marine Corps
1999 - 2002
Military Judge
Piedmont Judicial Circuit
1996 - 1999
Senior Trial Counsel and Command Services Officer
Naval Legal Service Office Northwest Pacific
1993 - 1996
Trial Counsel
U.S. Marine Corps
1987 - 1990
Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel
Legal Service Support Team Delta
1990 - 1993
Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
1982 - 1987
Education
University of Texas School of Law
1990
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
2012
University of Dallas
1980
University of Texas School of Law
Law
1990
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
trial lawyering
2012
University of Dallas
Medieval History
1980
Associations & Affiliations
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lifetime Member
Litigation Counsel of America
Master
Dallas Criminal Lawyers Association
Member
Dallas Bar Association
CLE Committee Member
Marine Corps League
Life Member
Federal Bar Association
Past President, Dallas Chapter
American Inns of Court
Master
Judge Advocates Association
Board of Directors
Boy Scouts of America
Troop and Pack Committee Chairman
National Rifle Association
Life Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Knights of Columbus
Third Degree
Publications
Fourth Annual Federal Criminal Law Seminar
Sentencing Advocacy
2008
Speaking Engagements
Defending Complex Criminal Cases
Expert Witnesses
2007
Navy and Army Defense Counsel Training
Military Law
2010
Trial Techniques Program
Trial Advocacy
2004
NITA Southern Regional Program
Trial techniques
2005
Trial Defense Advocacy Course
Evidentiary Foundations
2002