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Derk A. Wadas

Derk A. Wadas

  • Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
  • Pennsylvania, Texas
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Biography

I have been practicing criminal law and procedure exclusively for the past twenty one years, first as a criminal prosecutor for six years and, as a defense attorney since 2005. I have been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2011, and devote my practice to the defense of others. I have been selected as every year since 2017 as a Texas Super Lawyer in Criminal Law.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
DUI & DWI
Additional Practice Area
  • Federal Criminal Defense
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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Texas
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5th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C. - The Collin County Law Group
- Current
Partner
Rosenthal & Wadas, P.L.L.C.
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Owner
The Law Office of Derk A. Wadas
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Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Collin County District Attorney's Office
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Deputy State's Attorney
Franklin County State's Attorney's Office
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Education
Vermont Law School
J.D. (1997)
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Wilkes University
B.A. (1994)
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2014-2022
Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 24043330
Member
Current
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Association of Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Current
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Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
member
- Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
member
- Current
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Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
President
- Current
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Certifications
Board Certified in Criminal Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Andor, Goheen, O'Toole, Wadas & Gonzalez, P.L.L.C.
700 Central Expy S #550
Allen, TX 75013
Telephone: (972) 548-7167
Fax: (972) 548-7168
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours