Mr. Colin Thomas McLaughlin

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Mr. Colin Thomas McLaughlin: Attorney with Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC
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Colin McLaughlin is a Board Certified criminal defense lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with deep appellate and trial experience. After clerking at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and prosecuting in Harris and Tarrant counties, he devoted his career to criminal defense and appeals. Colin has taken over 40 felony and countless misdemeanor matters to jury trial, achieving an exceptional trial record—with over a 97% success rate. He is certified by district courts to try capital‑murder‑level offenses and handles DWI, sex‑crime, felony theft, violent crimes (including aggravated assault and murder), and drug possession cases. Consistently named a Top Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer (2018–2025), Colin practices from Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC’s Colleyville and Fort Worth offices and focuses on securing dismissals, reductions, or not‑guilty outcomes for his clients.

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI and DWI
  • Airport Crimes
  • Sex Crime
  • Assault
  • Drug Crimes
  • Gun Crimes
  • Murder
  • Expungements
  • Probation Revocation
  • Marijuana Possession/Evading Arrest/Prostitution
  • Sexual Abuse

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Alma College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Law School Attended:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Memberships:
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association; Texas District & County Attorney’s Association (TDCAA).
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
May 11, 1981
Certifications:
Board Certified in Criminal Law, Certified in 2016 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
1000599116

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