Paul Key is a criminal defense attorney in McKinney, Texas, representing clients in all variety criminal matters, primarily in Collin County. Mr. Key's first legal experience was in the U.S. Army as a JAG, where he served for a total of 8 years. After leaving active duty in 2000, Mr. Key joined the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, where he served as a trial prosecutor and the Chief of the Domestic Violence Division. In 2003, Mr. Key established his private practice. Mr. Key has successfully defended clients and obtain not guilty verdicts on everything from misdemeanor theft all the way to capital murder.
Since 1997
Since 1996
2003 - Current
Law Office of Paul D. Key, PC
1997 - 2005
United States Army
Active Duty from 1997-2000. Reserves until 2005.
2000 - 2003
Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office
Chief Prosecutor, Domestic Violence
1993 - 1996
J.D. (1996)
Honors: Cum Laude
1992
B.A. | Major: Spanish; Minor: Comparative Political Science
Scottish Literature
St. Mary's University, School of Law
Corpus Juris Secundum
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders