Business Details
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Denton, TX
Sarah Roland is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience advocating for clients in Denton, Texas, and surrounding areas. With a career focused exclusively on criminal defense since 2006, she brings deep expertise in handling cases ranging from DWI and drug offenses to assault, homicide, and juvenile defense. A former editor of The Voice for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and recipient of multiple Super Lawyer honors, Roland combines legal acumen with a client-centered approach.Her practice emphasizes constitutional protections, aggressive trial strategies, and personalized representation, ensuring clients receive both experienced legal counsel and compassionate advocacy. The firm's success in dismissals, reduced charges, and appellate victories underscores its commitment to defending individual rights and achieving favorable outcomes.
Services
DWI Defense
Drug Offenses
Juvenile Defense
Child Injury Cases
Assault Charges
Homicide Defense
Expunctions
Appeals
Weapons Offenses
Family Violence
Highlights and features
- We focus 100% on criminal defense cases from tickets to murder charges.
- Recognized as a Super Lawyer for excellence in criminal defense.
- Avvo Superb-rated attorney with extensive trial experience.
- Successfully handles complex cases involving constitutional rights violations.
- Provides personalized defense strategies tailored to each client's unique situation.
What people say
Exceptional attorneys
Best defense attorney
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Services
DWI Defense
Sarah Roland provides specialized defense against DWI charges in Texas, challenging breath/blood test accuracy and field sobriety evaluations. The firm examines police procedures, challenges evidence, and educates clients about license suspension issues. With experience handling first-time offenses through felony cases, the practice focuses on minimizing penalties and protecting driving privileges.
Drug Offenses
The firm defends clients facing drug possession, manufacturing, and delivery charges across North Texas. Sarah Roland challenges evidence through the Tulia law requirements, examines chain-of-custody issues, and addresses collateral consequences like license suspension. The practice handles all drug offense levels from misdemeanors to state jail felonies, focusing on dismissals and reduced charges.
Juvenile Defense
Sarah Roland represents juveniles facing criminal charges while navigating school disciplinary processes. The firm handles detention hearings, deferred prosecution motions, and school disciplinary cases. With understanding of both juvenile court and educational systems, the practice protects young clients' futures through strategic defense and educational advocacy.
Child Injury Cases
The firm defends against child injury allegations using scientific analysis of injury causation. Sarah Roland challenges assumptions about caregiver responsibility and works with medical experts to present alternative explanations. The practice addresses concurrent CPS investigations and protects parental rights while navigating complex legal and emotional aspects of these cases.
Assault Charges
Sarah Roland defends clients facing assault and family violence charges, including aggravated assault and injury to a child. The practice challenges protective orders, addresses firearm possession consequences, and examines self-defense claims. With experience in both misdemeanor and felony assault cases, the firm focuses on preventing long-term criminal records and protecting client reputations.
People
Sarah Roland
Founding Attorney
Criminal defense attorney with 18+ years experience, Avvo Superb-rated, and multiple Super Lawyer honoree. Specializes in trial defense for DWI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Active in Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Innocence Project of Texas.
George Roland III
Associate Lawyer
Award-winning criminal defense attorney handling felony and misdemeanor cases in Denton. Specializes in drug charges and student disciplinary matters. Regularly tries cases alongside Sarah Roland with focus on aggressive trial representation.
Questions
What types of criminal cases do you handle?
We handle all criminal defense matters including DWI, drug offenses, assault, homicide, juvenile cases, and appeals. Our practice covers misdemeanors to felony charges across North Texas.
Should I talk to police before consulting a lawyer?
No. Exercise your right to remain silent. Talking to police without legal representation can harm your case. Contact our office immediately for guidance before making any statements.
How can you help with DWI charges?
We challenge breath test accuracy, field sobriety testing validity, and police procedures. Our firm has successfully obtained dismissals and reduced penalties in numerous DWI cases throughout the region.
Do you handle juvenile criminal cases?
Yes. We represent juveniles in detention hearings, deferred prosecution motions, and school disciplinary proceedings while protecting their educational and legal rights throughout the process.
Can you help with drug possession charges?
We defend all drug offense levels from possession to manufacturing charges. Our firm challenges evidence through the Tulia law requirements and addresses collateral consequences like license suspension and immigration impacts.
What happens if I violate a protective order?
Violating a protective order is a separate criminal offense. We represent clients at protective order hearings and work to modify or rescind orders while defending against related criminal charges.
