2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Patrick J. McLain

Patrick McLain

Judge Advocate and Attorney at Law
3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 825
Dallas, TX 75204-2432

Dallas

Texas (TX)

T: 214-416-9100
F: 214-416-9107
Industry Groups: Military

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White Collar

Criminal Defense

Government/Cities/Municipalities

Selected To

• Texas Super Lawyers 2011
• Texas Super Lawyers 2010
• Texas Super Lawyers 2009

Profile

Patrick J. McLain is a judge advocate and criminal defense lawyer in Dallas, Texas. However, his practice is not limited to Dallas. He handles federal criminal law cases throughout the United States and military law cases worldwide.

Mr. McLain is a former federal prosecutor and criminal court judge. In addition, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years. Today, he continues to fight for the rights and freedoms of others. He tenaciously, aggressively and skillfully defends those who face the threat of criminal charges.

Within criminal defense, his practice areas include white collar crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, sex crimes, computer crimes, DWI, mortgage fraud and related charges. Within military law, he handles cases involving courts-martial, AWOL, war crimes, security clearance appeals, physical evaluation boards, IRR mobilization and more.

Mr. McLain vows of his law firm, "If your future is worth fighting for, we will be there at your side to represent you with strength, honor and experience."

About Patrick McLain

Law School: The University of Texas School of Law

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Admitted: 1990, Texas

Professional Webpage: www.dallasdefenselaw.com/Bio/PatrickMcLain.asp

Honors and Awards:

  • Achievement Medal, Navy-Marine Corps, 1986
  • Achievement Medal, Navy-Marine Corps, 1987
  • Champions and Finalists, Mock Trial Team, Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges Competition, 1989
  • Achievement Medal, Navy-Marine Corps, 1991
  • Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps, 1993
  • Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps, 1996
  • Meritorious Service Medal, 1999
  • Meritorious Service Medal, 2002
  • Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2002
  • Outstanding Career Attorney Award, Judge Advocates' Association, 2002
  • D Magazine's "Best Lawyers" List, 2009

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Life Member, Board of Directors, Judge Advocates' Association
  • Member, Criminal Law Section, Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, Client Grievance Committee, Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, Criminal Justice Committee, Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Dallas Bar Association
  • Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
  • Member, State Bar College of Texas
  • President-Elect, Dallas Chapter, Federal Bar Association
  • Member, Government Relations Committee, Federal Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court (Member, Mac Taylor Inn of Court, Dallas, Texas)
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • Texas

Pro bono/Community Service:

  • President, Virginia Commonwealth Governor's School
  • Third Degree, Knights of Columbus, 1977 - Present
  • Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scouts of America

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Adjunct Instructor, U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's School, Montgomery, Alabama
  • Adjunct Instructor, Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island
  • Adjunct Instructor, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
  • Adjunct Instructor, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia

Educational Background:

  • University of Dallas, Irving, Texas, B.A., 1980
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