Business Details
29 Years
experience
Criminal Defense & Family Law Services in McKinney, TX
Keith Gore, has provided strategic legal representation in Collin County and North Texas since 1997. With over 25 years of experience as a former prosecutor, municipal court judge, and certified capital murder defense attorney, we specialize in criminal defense and family law cases requiring nuanced, individualized strategies. Our practice combines deep courtroom experience with a commitment to personalized client advocacy, having successfully resolved over 150 jury trials and complex federal cases. We prioritize early case preparation, thorough investigation, and leveraging prosecutorial insights to achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable verdicts.Our team maintains active involvement in legal education and professional organizations, including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Client trust is built through transparent communication, demonstrated expertise in both state and federal courts, and a relentless focus on protecting clients' rights, reputations, and futures.
Services
Criminal Defense
Federal Crimes
Family Law
Juvenile Defense
Expunctions
DWI Defense
Domestic Violence
White Collar Crimes
Grand Jury Representation
Sex Offenses
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years handling complex criminal cases as former prosecutor and judge
- Certified 1st Chair Attorney for Capital Murder cases in Texas
- 150+ jury trials with proven dismissal and not-guilty verdicts
- Active involvement in National Trial Lawyers and TCDLA organizations
- Personalized strategy development for each client's unique circumstances
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
What people say
Outstanding defense attorney
Not guilty verdict
Thorough investigation
Personalized strategy
Career protection
Services
Criminal Defense
Comprehensive defense representation for state and federal criminal charges, including assault, drug offenses, and DWI. Our approach combines prosecutorial insights with aggressive courtroom advocacy to protect clients' rights. Services include pre-trial investigation, grand jury representation, and post-conviction expungement.
Federal Criminal Defense
Specialized defense for federal charges including white-collar crimes, drug conspiracies, and fraud investigations. We provide strategic representation from initial target letter response through trial, leveraging experience with federal sentencing guidelines and complex litigation procedures to minimize consequences.
Domestic Violence Defense
Targeted defense strategies for domestic violence allegations, addressing both criminal penalties and family law implications. Our approach considers professional licensing risks, immigration consequences, and child custody impacts while challenging evidence and negotiating reduced charges.
Juvenile Defense
Legal representation for minors facing criminal charges, focusing on record expungement and minimizing long-term consequences. We work closely with families to develop defense strategies that address both immediate legal needs and future educational/career prospects.
Family Law Representation
Compassionate legal guidance for divorce and child custody matters, emphasizing protection of parental rights and financial interests. Our approach balances courtroom readiness with negotiation skills to achieve favorable settlements while preparing for potential litigation.
People
Keith Gore, Lawyer
Attorney & Founder
Former prosecutor and municipal court judge with 25+ years of legal experience. Certified in capital murder defense and recognized by Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Specializes in complex criminal defense and family law cases.
Questions
What types of criminal cases do you handle?
We defend clients facing state and federal charges including DWI, drug offenses, assault, domestic violence, white-collar crimes, and juvenile cases. Our experience extends to capital murder defense and federal grand jury representation.
How can you help with expungement?
We assist with expunging eligible criminal records through Texas courts, including post-conviction record sealing and nondisclosure orders. Our process includes eligibility assessment and court filing preparation.
Do you handle federal criminal cases?
Yes, we represent clients in federal investigations and prosecutions, including white-collar crimes, drug conspiracies, and fraud charges. Our experience includes challenging search warrants and negotiating pre-indictment resolutions.
What differentiates your defense approach?
We combine prosecutorial insights with aggressive trial preparation from case inception. This includes independent investigations, strategic motion filings, and leveraging our courtroom experience to pressure prosecutors into favorable plea negotiations.
How do you handle family law cases?
We focus on protecting parental rights and financial interests in divorce proceedings. Our approach balances negotiation with trial readiness, addressing property division, child custody, and spousal support matters.
