Texas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are being investigated for, or have already been charged with a crime, you need a lawyer who fully understands and can navigate the federal criminal justice system! That lawyer is James P. Whalen, an of counsel attorney at The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker.
Mr. Whalen graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995. Since that time, he has been admitted to practice in the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas and was Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law in 2002.
- Mr. Whalen was also named a SuperLawyer in 2004 and 2005 and has made numerous appearances on local television and Court TV as a legal commentator and expert.
- A past president of the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. Whalen is currently a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
From these awards and recognitions, it is easy to see that Mr. Whalen's passion lies in defending those who have been accused of crimes. That is why Mr. Whalen's practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense.
In fact, Mr. Whalen is quick to point out that he has never prosecuted anyone and he is quite proud to say so!
Representation in Federal Court
What sets him apart as a federal defense attorney (a highly specialized area) is his vast experience in this arena even at a young age. Since 2003, Mr. Whalen has represented multiple clients in federal court for a variety of federal crimes, including:
- Controlled substance violations
- A variety of types of fraud
- Identity theft
- Extortion
- Embezzlement
This vast and varied experience gives Mr. Whalen an extensive working knowledge of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines which is absolutely critical in representing people accused of federal crimes.
Because of Mr. Whalen's experience and zealous representation of his clients, he has gained the respect of many federal judges, U.S. attorneys and federal law enforcement. But most important to him is the esteem of his clients and the feeling of gratitude he gets knowing they have placed their trust in him.
If you or someone you know is being investigated for, or has already being charged with a federal crime, don't delay. Contact attorney James P. Whalen at The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker today to discuss your case during a free initial consultation.
