Starr Law, P.C.
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[ Starr Law, P.C. · McKinney, Texas ]

Criminal Defense Attorney in McKinney & Collin County. Arkansas and Navajo Nation Supreme Court clerkships. Golden Gloves boxer. Since 1997. Fifteen thousand cases.

Principal office · McKinney, Texas

Request a Consultation Call (214) 982-1408 Case Results

Free consultation · Seven days a week

[ 02 / The Stakes ]

If you've been charged with a crime, you already know how much is on the line. Your job, your family, the years ahead. Take a breath.

Since 1997 my job has been to stand between you and the prosecutor, so you don't face it alone.

[ 03 / Counsel ]

Kent Starr at his McKinney office.
Why hire Kent Starr Criminal defense, McKinney & Collin County

I have been practicing criminal law in Collin County since 1997.

The courtrooms in Collin County have not changed much since then. I have. Fifteen thousand cases later, I know which prosecutors return a phone call on a Sunday, which judges read the motion before the hearing, and which arguments land in front of which bench.

When you hire me, you get me. Not an associate, not a paralegal answering for the firm. I do the work on your case start to verdict.

Since
1997
Cases
15,000+
  • Supreme Court of Arkansas · Clerkship
  • Navajo Nation Supreme Court · Clerkship
  • Magdalen College, Oxford
  • University of Denver · LLM Taxation, 1997
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Admitted 2003
  • State Bar of Texas · Bar Card 00798527, admitted 1997

[ Client Reviews ]

What clients say about working with Kent.

5.0 · 445+ Google reviews

  • I chose Mr. Starr after speaking with more than 15 different law firms, and it was one of the best decisions I could have made.

    From day one, he was personable, direct, and incredibly patient with all of my questions. What really stood out was that I was able to communicate directly with him throughout the entire process. I was never passed around to a secretary or assistant. Whenever I had a concern or needed an update, I could text him directly and he was always responsive and available.

    Christina Martin Google review

  • I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience working with Mr. Starr. He has been professional, attentive, and clearly very knowledgeable from day one. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Starr kept me well-informed and made sure I understood my options at every stage.

    Mr Starr was thorough, responsive, and always seemed one step ahead, which gave me a lot of confidence during a stressful time.

    I'm truly grateful for his dedication and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for effective and dependable legal representation.

    Nick H Google review

  • Just had a chat with Mr. Starr and he was extremely knowledgeable and kind, provided me with information regarding my case that helped lift a massive weight off my shoulders.

    I plan on having him represent me going forward and I have full confidence in his ability to provide accurate and helpful input.

    Brendan Hendershott Google review

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[ 04 / Practice ]

Criminal cases tried in Collin County courts.

01 / Felony charges

Cases where the next decade is on the line.

02 / Common Texas charges

Charges that follow people who are otherwise unbothered by the law.

03 / Special tracks

Cases that need a separate procedure or come after the verdict.

Collin County criminal defense All practice areas

No one should have to face the State alone.

[ 05 / Recognition ]

What the courts and past clients have said about working with Kent.

Google
Five-star reviews (as of May 2026)
Avvo
Clients' Choice (2015–2022)
Super Lawyers
Selected, Criminal Defense (2023)
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Service Area

Criminal defense across all of DFW.

Office in McKinney. Cases handled in 9 North Texas counties. If you were arrested or charged anywhere across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, we want to hear what happened.

Collin County Dallas County Denton County Tarrant County Rockwall County Kaufman County Ellis County Johnson County Parker County

[ 06 / The Process ]

The stages of a Texas criminal case.

  1. Stage 01 of 06

    Arrest

    Police take custody. The next sixty hours determine bond, what evidence officers preserve, and how the State writes the charging instrument.

  2. Stage 02 of 06

    Magistration

    Within forty-eight hours, a Collin County magistrate reads the charges and sets bond. Counsel matters from this hearing forward.

  3. Stage 03 of 06

    Grand Jury

    Felony charges go before a grand jury. A no-bill ends the case. An indictment moves it to district court.

  4. Stage 04 of 06

    Arraignment

    First appearance in district court. Plea entered, pretrial schedule set, discovery begins.

  5. Stage 05 of 06

    Pretrial Motions

    Motions to suppress, motions in limine, expert challenges. The work that decides what the jury will hear.

  6. Stage 06 of 06

    Trial

    Voir dire, opening, the State's case, the defense, closing, verdict. Every case the State chooses to bring should be ready for this.

[ Visit · McKinney, Texas ]

Criminal defense counsel in McKinney, Collin County.

Starr Law, P.C.
5900 S Lake Forest Dr, Suite 200
McKinney, TX 75070

Office hours 9 AM – 5 PM, 7 days a week. Free, confidential consultation.

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[ 07 / Consultation ]

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Request a consultation. We answer the phone, including on Sundays.

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