Plano Criminal Defense Attorney | Lewis & Ashworth, PLLC
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime in Plano or anywhere in Collin County, the decisions you make in the next 24 to 48 hours can shape the outcome of your entire case. Lewis & Ashworth, PLLC is a criminal defense law firm located right here in Plano, at 101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 230 — minutes from the Collin County courthouse. We represent clients facing charges ranging from DWI and drug possession to felony assault, white-collar crimes, and sex offenses.
Our attorneys, Daniel Lewis and Thomas Ashworth, are known and respected in the Collin County courts. As one client put it in a five-star review: “They are well known and liked in the Collin County Courts. They got one charge dropped and my other charge reduced.” That kind of local credibility matters when your freedom is on the line.
COLLIN COUNTY COURT INFO
Criminal cases in Plano are processed through the Collin County court system. Here’s what you need to know:
Collin County Courthouse · 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071
Collin County District Courts
handle felony cases, including drug manufacturing and delivery, money laundering, assault causing bodily injury (felony), and sexual assault. Collin County has multiple district courts — 199th, 219th, 296th, 366th, 401st, 416th, and 468th — that rotate felony criminal dockets.
Criminal Courts at Law
Courts 1–6) handle Class A and Class B misdemeanors, including first-offense DWI, assault family violence (misdemeanor), theft under $2,500, and drug possession in small amounts.
Plano Municipal Court
handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations.
Understanding which court your case lands in — and which prosecutors and judges handle those dockets — is part of what experienced local defense attorneys bring to the table. Lewis & Ashworth has appeared in these courts repeatedly and knows how Collin County prosecutors approach plea negotiations, trial strategy, and pre-trial motions.
LOCAL CASE EXPERIENCE
Our case results speak to the depth of our local experience. While past outcomes don’t guarantee future results, here is a sample of what we’ve achieved:
- All Charges Dismissed
Multiple Counts of First-Degree Manufacturing & Delivery of a Controlled Substance. We identified a defect in the search warrant and won a motion to suppress all evidence. - Not Guilty Verdict
DWI. Client stopped for weaving, BAC over .08 from a blood test. Jury returned a not guilty verdict. - All Charges Dismissed
First-Degree Money Laundering and First-Degree Misapplication of Fiduciary Property. After a years-long investigation by the Texas State Securities Board, we found a flaw in the investigation and won a motion to dismiss. - Case Dismissed
Assault Family Violence. Client accused of pushing his wife; charges dismissed. - Not Guilty
Evading in a Motor Vehicle. Client found asleep at a red light; acquitted by judge. - Pre-Trial Diversion & Expunction
Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Client accepted into diversion, completed probation, and had all charges dismissed and immediately expunged.
WHAT WE HANDLE IN PLANO
We defend clients throughout Plano and Collin County against a full range of criminal charges, including:
- DWI and Intoxication Offenses
- Drug Possession, Manufacturing & Delivery
- Assault and Family Violence
- Theft and Fraud
- Sex Crimes
- White-Collar Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Expunctions and Non-Disclosures
Whether you’re dealing with a first-time misdemeanor or a serious felony, our attorneys will analyze every aspect of your case — from the legality of the traffic stop or search warrant to the handling of blood or breath test evidence — to build the strongest defense possible.
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Charged With a Crime in Plano? Call Now.
A criminal charge doesn’t have to define your future — but the attorney you choose can make all the difference. Lewis & Ashworth, PLLC offers free consultations and is available to take your call now. We handle cases throughout Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, and all of Collin County.
214-239-8007