Patrick J. McClain is a Dallas, Texas based criminal defense attorney providing legal representation to cliens facing criminal charges throughout the surrounding areas of Texas. Mr. McClain is a former United States Marine Corps defense attorney (JAG) with over 20 years of legal experience. He applies the discipline and tenacity of the Marine Corps to every case he takes on, and he is still active in worldwide military law in addition to his civilian practice.
Mr. McClain and his associates have assisted countless clients defend against all types of criminal charges, from misdemeanors and DUI/DWI offenses to serious crimes like violent crimes, drug charges, and federal crimes such as fraud, bribery, or RICO offenses. They also handle internet crimes such as the possession or distribution of child pornography and/or solicitation of a minor. The firm also handles the appellate process at state, federal, and military levels.
Facing criminal charges can be an extremely trying experience. Society tends to place a lot of pressure on lawmakers to push for harsh sentences to even minor offenses, and prosecutors measure their success by their conviction rates. The pressure can lead to prosecutors overlooking certain procedures, violating you rights in the process. Mr. McClain has the knowledge and the experience to find these and other weaknesses in the case against you and make sure that your case is resolved with the best possible outcome.
Languages: Spanish, English
Areas of Law
Appellate Practice
Assault
Battery
Bribery
Burglary
Child Abuse
Child Pornography
Computer Crime
Controlled Substances
Credit Card Fraud
Criminal Defense
Criminal Law
Domestic Violence
Drug Crime
DUI
DWI
Embezzlement
Family Law
Federal Law
Felonies
Fraud
Government
Identity Theft
Insurance
Insurance Fraud
Litigation
Money Laundering
Narcotics
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape
RICO
Robbery
Sex Crimes
Sexual Abuse
Theft
Weapons
White Collar Crime
Wire Fraud
Additional Areas of Law:
Human Trafficking; Public Corruption; Influence Peddling; Online Child Pornography; Prescription Drug Charges; Family Violence; Mortgage Fraud; Securities Fraud; SEC Violations; Mail Fraud; Internet Fraud; Sexual Assault; Crimes Against Children; ATF Compliance Investigations; Illicit Sex Trade; Immigration Violations; Forced Labor; Drug Trafficking, Manufacturing, Importation, and Transportation; Conspiracy; Extortion; Abuse of Public Office; Misuse of Public Funds; Accepting Kickbacks; Tax Fraud; Insider Trading; Theft by Deception; Hacking Crimes; Intrusion Crimes; Cyber Assault Crimes; Illegal File Sharing; Breaching Firewalls; Breaching Computer Security