As one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, Collin County represents a new frontier. Among the best lawyers in Texas, Collin County criminal defense attorneys square off against some of the most aggressive prosecutors in the state.

Our lawyers have developed much of their expertise in Collin County. Attorney Paul Saputo has faced off against the Collin County District Attorney’s office many times, in trial and on appeal, achieving many noteworthy results.

If you’re looking for the best Collin County criminal defense attorney, then we want to represent you.

At Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense, we are looking for clients who want to hire the top criminal defense attorneys in Collin County.

Our history of success in includes representation of numerous high-profile Collin County clients and notable high-profile victories. We have also disposed of many other cases quietly and out of the sight of the public. We use our experience to fight to keep all our clients out of Collin County jail and out of prison.

If you are looking for an authoritative Collin County criminal defense attorney, call us or book a consultation today.

What kinds of cases do our Collin County criminal defense attorneys handle?

• Collin County Assault Attorney
• Collin County Child Grooming Attorney
• Collin County Continuous Sexual Abuse Attorney
• Collin County Criminal Mischief Attorney
• Collin County DWI Attorney
• Collin County Failure to Identify Attorney
• Collin County Indecency With a Child Attorney
• Collin County Injury to a Child Attorney
• Collin County Money Laundering Attorney
• Collin County Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography Attorney
• Collin County Sexual Assault Attorney
• Collin County Tampering With Governmental Record Attorney
• Collin County Terroristic Threat Attorney

How to choose a Collin County criminal defense attorney

It is not easy to find the best Collin County criminal defense attorney for your case. It’s difficult to even figure out where to start.

You can start by looking at reviews and testimonials, but as everyone knows these days, so much of that can be fake, purchased, or misleading.

It’s important to consider experience, but remember that lots of experience can sometimes lead to stagnation, carelessness, and cynicism.

You should consider reputation, but remember that some of the best criminal defense attorneys challenge the status quo in court, and this can result in them not being very popular.

There’s no magic recipe for what makes the best attorney for your case, so we suggest you talk to the attorneys and get a feel for where their passion lies. Are they passionate about criminal defense or did they just start doing this because they got kicked out of the Collin County DA’s office?

We have never worked as prosecutors. We have dedicated our entire legal careers to perfecting the art of Texas criminal defense. Learn more about us >

Where are the Collin County Criminal Courts?

All of the Collin County criminal courts are located inside of the Collin County Courthouse located at 2100 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071.

Where can I search for and find criminal cases in Collin County?

You can find records related to Collin county criminal cases on the county’s case records page.

Who are the Collin County Criminal Court judges? What courts are in Collin County?

Collin County has 7 County Courts at Law. These are the courts that handle most misdemeanor offenses. Collin County has 14 District Courts. These are the courts that handle felony offenses.

This list starts with the Collin County misdemeanor courts. Jump to the felony courts.

Collin County Misdemeanor Courts

• County Court at Law 1
  • Judge Corinne A. Mason currently presides over County Court at Law 1 in Collin County. Judge Mason ran unopposed as a Republican in 2010 to take the general election for this court. She has maintained this bench ever since.
• County Court at Law 2
  • Judge Barnett Walker currently presides over County Court at Law 2 in Collin County. Judge Barnett Walker ran unopposed as a Republican in 2014 to take the general election for this court. He was re-elected in 2022 and his term expires in 2026.
• County Court at Law 3
  • Judge Lance S. Baxter currently presides over County Court at Law 3 in Collin County. Judge Lance S. Baxter was elected to this court in 2010. He was re-elected in 2022 and his term expires in 2026.
• County Court at Law 4
  • Judge David Rippel currently presides over County Court at Law 4 in Collin County. Judge David Rippel was elected to this court in 2010. Rippel, a Republican, beat a Democrat for the bench in 2010. He was re-elected in 2022 and his term expires in 2026.
• County Court at Law 5
  • Judge Randy Johnson currently presides over County Court at Law 5 in Collin County. He was elected in 2022 and his term expires in 2026.
• County Court at Law 6
  • Judge Jay A. Bender currently presides over County Court at Law 6 in Collin County. Judge Jay A. Bender was reelected in 2022 and his term expires in 2026.
• Criminal County Court 7
  • Judge David Waddill currently presides over County Court at Law 7 in Collin County. Judge David Waddill won the Republican primary election in 2018 and has maintained this bench ever since. His term will expire in 2026.

District Courts in Collin County

• 199th District Court
  • Judge Angela Tucker presides over Texas’s Criminal 199th District Court. She ran won the Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general 2012 election. She is up for reelection in 2024.
• 219th District Court
  • Judge Jennifer Edgeworth presides over Texas’s Criminal 219th District Court. She won the Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general 2018 election. Her current term expires in 2026.
• 296th District Court
  • Judge John Roach Jr. presides over Texas’s Criminal 296th District Court. Judge John Roach Jr. has been on the bench since 2007 and has been reelected every time unopposed as a Republican. His current term ends in 2026.
• 366th District Court
  • Judge Tom Nowak presides over Texas’s Criminal 366th District Court. He assumed office in 2019 and his current term expires in 2026.
• 380th District Court
  • Judge Benjamin N. Smith presides over Texas’s Criminal 380th District Court. He is a Republican who was appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2012. His current term ends in 2024.
• 401st District Court
  • Judge George B. Flint presides over Texas’s Criminal 401st District Court. He won the Republican primary and general election in 2020. His current term expires in 2024.
• 416th District Court
  • Judge Andrea Thompson presides over Texas’s Criminal 416th District Court. She won the Republican primary and general election in 2016 and is up for reelection in 2024.
• 417th District Court
  • Judge Cynthia Wheless presides over Texas’s Criminal 417th District Court. She ran unopposed in 2010 and has maintained the bench since. Her current term ends in 2026.
• 429th District Court
  • Judge Jill Renfro Willis presides over Texas’s Criminal 429th District Court. She ran unopposed in 2010 under the Republican ticket and has won every re-election since. Her current term expires in 2026.
• 468th District Court
  • Judge Lindsey Wynne presides over Texas’s Criminal 468th District Court. She assumed office in 2019 and is up for reelection in 2024.
• 469th District Court
  • Judge Piper McCraw presides over Texas’s Criminal 469th District Court. The 469th district court is a family court that was made in 2015. Judge McCraw is a Republican who was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015. She is up for reelection in 2024.
• 470th District Court
  • Judge Brook Fulks presides over Texas’s Criminal 470th District Court. He was appointed to the court by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023. He is running for reelection in 2024.
• 471st District Court
  • Judge Andrea K. Bouressa presides over Texas’s Criminal 471st District Court. She took office in 2019 after being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott. She is up for reelection in 2024.
• 493rd District Court
  • Judge Christine A. Nowak presides over Texas’s Criminal 493rd District Court. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023. She is up for reelection in 2024.

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