Shawn Moody McDonald

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Smith | McDonald | Bolin

Experience: 22 years

Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, DUI & DWI and 4 others

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Experience 22y

Videos 3

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McDonald began his legal career in 2001 as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County where he prosecuted thousands of felony cases ranging from capital murder to minor felony drug cases.

In 2004, McDonald moved closer to home and began prosecuting felony cases in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, which included being an instructor at the Fort Bend County Gus George Law Enforcement Academy as well as teaching at many local police departments.

In 2006, McDonald opened his own Criminal Trial Practice focusing solely on representing clients who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout the great State of Texas. In 2010 McDonald became Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was the youngest attorney in the history of Fort Bend County to attain this level of expertise. Substantially less than 1% of attorneys in the State of Texas are Board Certified in Criminal Law. McDonald currently holds that certification and has maintained it continuously since 2010. He has served on countless panels and symposiums as a criminal law expert throughout the State.

In addition to extensive criminal trial experience, McDonald also has substantial teaching experience. He was a law school professor teaching criminal trial simulation and criminal law at Thurgood Marshall School of Law where he had the opportunity to mentor and teach hundreds of law students.
McDonald also created the nationally recognized Innocence Project at Thurgood Marshall and was the director of that project for two (2) years. McDonald is currently an adjunct professor of government at Houston Baptist University.

McDonald takes pride in being an honest and ethical attorney, all the while being one who will be extremely aggressive in representing you. He will return your calls promptly, provides his cell phone number to clients and makes himself available day or night to answer any and all of your questions.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Texas

Since 2001

Professional Experience

2006 - Current

Smith | McDonald | Bolin

Managing Partner

Board certified in criminal defense National Trial Lawyers top 100

2007 - 2009

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy Professor

Director of the Innocence Project

2004 - 2006

Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office

Felony Prosecutor

2001 - 2004

Henderson County District Attorney's Office

Felony Prosecutor

Education

2000

St. Mary's University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1996 - 1997

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

B.S. (1997) | Criminal Justice

Awards

year - Shawn Moody McDonald

Top 100 in Criminal Defense

National Trial Lawyers

Contacts

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd. Ste. 230 Sugar Land TX 77478 Telephone: (713) 228-2523

Videos

Texas Gun Laws Explained with Shawn McDonald

Get answers to the top questions related to Texas Gun Laws.
Co-hosted by Shawn McDonald of Smith McDonald Bolin Criminal Trial Lawyers (SMB Law)

For more information related to gun laws:
Shawn McDonald 281.302.5513
www.defenseattorneys.co

#JonathanWeisman #DeffenseAttorneys #JWeisLIVE

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Marijuana and CBD Laws in Texas

Shawn McDonald of Smith McDonald Bolin explains what the current Texas laws are related to Marijuana possession and CBD oils. He also explains how different counties are "enforcing" the law.

For more information about or to ask questions related to these laws, please leave a comment below and we'll be sure to answer them. If you need immediate assistance, call the law firm of SMB and they'll be sure to accommodate your legal needs.

281.302.5513
Smith McDonald Bolin
DefenseLawyers.co

#JonathanWeisman #CBDLaws #JWeisLIVE

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Criminal Defense with Shawn McDonald & SMB Criminal Trial Lawyers

Grant Miles and J Weis introduce Shawn McDonald and his law firm Smith McDonald Bolin to their viewers. Shawn McDonald will be the new Co-Host for a monthly segment about everything Criminal Law.

Leave comments and ask questions about anything related to Criminal Law and we'll be sure to address them in future shows. To reach Shawn and his team directly, their contact info is listed below.

SMB Criminal Trial Lawyers
713.228.2523
DefenseAttorneys.co

#JonathanWeisman #DeffenseAttorneys #JWeisLIVE

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Shawn Moody McDonald Smith | McDonald | Bolin

Experience: 22 years

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Phone: (713) 228-2523

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Juvenile Law

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

White Collar Crime

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Languages

Spanish

Certifications

2010

Criminal Law

Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

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