Frisco Criminal Defense Attorney
Charged in Frisco?
Your Defense Starts Now.
An arrest is not a conviction. Al Rowland, a former police officer and prosecutor, has defended clients in Collin and Denton County courts since 2015. He challenges the evidence, protects your record, and makes the State prove its case.
2015
Defending the accused since
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Counties: Collin & Denton
Free
Confidential consultation
1-on-1
You work directly with Al
Professional Memberships
Committed to the Criminal Defense Community
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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NCDD Member
National College for DUI Defense
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DUIDLA Member
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Crimes We Defend
Texas prosecutors are well-funded and well-practiced. You deserve a defense that is just as prepared. Select a practice area to learn how we fight back.
DWI
First-offense, felony, and high-BAC DWI, plus license-saving ALR hearings.
Learn more →Domestic Violence
Family violence assault, impeding breath, and protective-order defense.
Learn more →Drug Offenses
Marijuana, THC vapes, controlled substances, and intent-to-deliver charges.
Learn more →Theft & Property Crimes
Shoplifting, theft by value, burglary, criminal mischief, and fraud.
Learn more →Practice Area 01
DWI Defense in Frisco
With the Dallas North Tollway, SH-121, and US-380 running through town — and a busy dining and entertainment scene at The Star, Frisco Square, and the Legacy area — Frisco police and Collin County deputies make DWI arrests every week. A DWI arrest triggers two separate fights: the criminal case and the administrative battle over your driver’s license.
We scrutinize every step: the legal basis for the stop, how field sobriety tests were administered, breath-test machine maintenance records, blood-draw procedures and warrants, and the body-cam and dash-cam footage. Small mistakes by the State can lead to suppressed evidence, reduced charges, or dismissals.
- First-offense DWI
- DWI with BAC of 0.15 or higher
- Second & felony (third) DWI
- DWI with a child passenger
- Breath or blood test refusals
- ALR license-suspension hearings
Practice Area 02
Domestic Violence Defense
In Texas, “family violence” cases often begin with a single 911 call made in the heat of an argument. Police are trained to make an arrest, and prosecutors frequently move forward even when the alleged victim wants the charges dropped.
We dig into the full story — inconsistent statements, lack of injuries, self-defense, false accusations made during divorce or custody disputes — and we move quickly to address bond conditions and protective orders so you can get back to your life.
- Assault – family violence
- Impeding breath or circulation
- Continuous family violence
- Violation of a protective order
- Emergency protective orders
- Bond condition modifications
Practice Area 03
Drug Offense Defense
Texas drug laws are among the strictest in the country. Under the Texas Health and Safety Code, the penalty depends on the substance’s “penalty group” and its weight — and a single THC vape cartridge can be charged as a felony.
Many drug cases are won or lost on the search. We challenge unlawful traffic stops, consent that wasn’t truly voluntary, defective warrants, and weak claims that you “possessed” something found in a shared car or home. Where appropriate, we pursue pretrial diversion and other programs that can keep a conviction off your record.
- Possession of marijuana
- THC vapes & concentrates
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Prescription drug offenses
- Manufacture or delivery
- Drug-free zone enhancements
Practice Area 04
Theft & Property Crimes
Frisco is home to some of North Texas’s busiest retail destinations, including Stonebriar Centre and the shops along the Dallas North Tollway, and loss-prevention teams there work closely with police. A theft conviction is a “crime of moral turpitude” that can follow you into every job, license, and housing application.
We examine surveillance footage, question the claimed value of the property, and challenge whether the State can prove intent. For many first-time accused, we fight for outcomes that protect your eligibility for dismissal and record clearing.
- Shoplifting
- Organized retail theft
- Burglary of a vehicle or building
- Criminal mischief
- Credit card & check fraud
- Embezzlement & theft by employee
We Know the Local Courts
Frisco sits in both Collin and Denton Counties, so where your case is heard depends on where the arrest happened. Every courthouse has its own procedures, prosecutors, and expectations. Knowing them is part of building a defense that works.
Collin County Courts
Misdemeanor cases in the County Courts at Law and felony cases in the District Courts at the Collin County courthouse in McKinney — where most east-Frisco arrests are prosecuted.
Denton County Courts
County Criminal Courts and District Courts in Denton handle charges from west Frisco, Little Elm, The Colony, Prosper, and surrounding communities.
Municipal & Justice Courts
Class C offenses such as minor theft and possession of drug paraphernalia are heard in Frisco Municipal Court and nearby justice courts — and they still create a criminal record.
Also serving Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, and Denton.
What Happens When You Call
A clear plan replaces uncertainty. Here is how we get started.
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Free Consultation
Speak confidentially about what happened, the charges, and the deadlines you are facing.
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Case Investigation
We obtain police reports, video, lab results, and witness statements to find the weaknesses in the State’s case.
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Strategic Defense
Whether that means motions to suppress, negotiating a dismissal, or trial, we pursue the best possible outcome.
Don’t face the State of Texas alone.
The sooner we start, the more options you have.