Derk A. Wadas
Managing Partner at the Law Office of Derk A. Wadas derk@wadaslawoffice.com
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Phone: 214.705.9762
Fax: 214.705.9763
1400 Gables Court
Plano, Texas 75075
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
At the Law Office of Derk A. Wadas, I have been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1998, first as a prosecutor and now as an attorney representing citizens accused of crimes. In 2005 I founded The Law Office of Derk A. Wadas with the goal of providing superior criminal defense representation. I am able to accomplish that goal, in part, by deciding to focus on criminal law and procedure exclusively. I have a proven track record of obtaining favorable results for clients. For a few examples, please view the Recent Results portion of this website.
As a prosecutor from 1999 to 2005, I tried over seventy five cases to a jury and handled hundreds more succesfully. It is very important to me to remain at the forefront of the developing law and defenses in my field. Below I have listed just some of the continuing education courses I have taken recently. Many, though not all, deal specifically with the defense of DWI and Intoxication related offenses.
Understanding the Four Theories to Win a Breath Test Case
What You Must Know About the Breath Test Machine for Trial
The Strategy to Win Withe A High Breath Test Score and a Good DVD
30 Questions for the Technical Supervisor
DWI: Blood and Breath
How to Win a Breath Test Case With the State's Technical Supervisor
Intoxication Manslaughter Case Law Update
Using Technology In and Out of the Courtroom
Forensic Toxicology - Myths of Breath and Blood Testing
Forensic Toxicology: Drug Impaired Driving
Field Sobriety Testing
Fifty Potential Breath Test Deficiencies
Technology for the Courtroom
Search and Seizure
Unforeseen Federal and State Consequences of Conviction
Defenses to a State Criminal Prosecution
Effective Jury Voir Dire
Pretrial Motion Practice and Error Preservation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas, 2004U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2008
Pennsylvania, 1997
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1997
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
National College for DUI Defense
Member Since: 2008
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member Since: 2005
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Collin County Bar Association
Member Since: 2005
Collin County Young Lawyers Association
Plano Bar Association
Member Since: 2005
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas