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Paul Dennis Key
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
  • California, Texas
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Biography

Paul Key is a criminal defense attorney in McKinney, Texas, representing clients in all variety criminal matters, primarily in Collin County. Mr. Key's first legal experience was in the U.S. Army as a JAG, where he served for a total of 8 years. After leaving active duty in 2000, Mr. Key joined the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, where he served as a trial prosecutor and the Chief of the Domestic Violence Division. In 2003, Mr. Key established his private practice. Mr. Key has successfully defended clients and obtain not guilty verdicts on everything from misdemeanor theft all the way to capital murder.

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D. (1996)
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Honors: Cum Laude
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San Diego State University, San Diego
B.A. | Major: Spanish; Minor: Comparative Political Science
Scottish Literature
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Professional Experience
Law Office of Paul D. Key, PC
- Current
Captain, Judge Advocate
United States Army
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Active Duty from 1997-2000. Reserves until 2005.
Prosecutor
Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office
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Chief Prosecutor, Domestic Violence
Awards
J.D. Cum Laude
St. Mary's University, School of Law
Distinction for graduating in the top ten percent of the class.
Award for Scholastic Excellence in Criminal Law
Corpus Juris Secundum
Awarded to student with the highest grade in the class.
Professional Associations
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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California State Bar
Member
- Current
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Texas State Bar  # 00795785
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Texas
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We prefer to handle the initial consultation over the telephone. I or one of our attorneys will discuss your case with you and let you know what it would cost to hire PAUL KEY LAW to represent you.
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  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We take cash, check or credit card.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Office of Paul D. Key, PC Website
Contact & Map
3900 S Stonebridge Dr
#502
McKinney, TX 75070
Telephone: (972) 562-4446
Fax: (866) 415-4486