Michael D. Curran, Attorney at Law - McKinney, TX

Over 40 Years of Trusted Legal Advocacy in McKinney, Texas

When your liberty, parental rights, or family future are at risk in Collin County courts, retaining counsel with an established reputation and decades of trial experience is paramount. Michael D. Curran, Attorney at Law provides experienced, personalized legal representation to clients in McKinney and across the North Dallas metroplex. Attorney Curran was licensed to practice in Texas in November 1983 and began his career serving as an assistant district attorney in the Collin County District Attorney Office from 1983 to 1986. In 1987, he co-founded the firm Jouette and Curran with former County Court at Law Judge Bill Jouette, earning the coveted AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. As an original founder of the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a former criminal justice professor at Collin County Community College, attorney Curran brings exceptional trial insight and respected local standing to every case. If you need to find an attorney who will advocate relentlessly on your behalf, Michael D. Curran delivers unmatched courtroom experience.

Strategic Defense for Criminal and Juvenile Allegations

Having defended thousands of citizens throughout his career, attorney Michael D. Curran handles misdemeanor and felony criminal defense matters with tenacity and thorough preparation. Core criminal and juvenile practice areas include:

• DUI and DWI defense: Protecting drivers charged with driving while intoxicated, challenging the reasonable suspicion behind vehicle stops, analyzing breath and blood test accuracy, and defending driver licenses.
• Drug crime defense: Assertive defense against drug charges, including illegal possession of marijuana, prescription narcotics violations, possession of controlled substances, and distribution charges.
• Theft and property crimes: Defending clients facing shoplifting, petty theft, grand larceny, burglary of a building, vandalism, and property destruction allegations.
• Violent crimes and assault: Tenacious defense against assault accusations, domestic dispute charges, battery, and aggravated assault allegations in Collin County courts.
• Traffic ticket and moving violation defense: Resolving high-consequence moving citations and municipal warrants to prevent driver license suspension and surcharges.
• Juvenile crime representation: Providing compassionate defense for minors facing juvenile delinquency charges, striving to keep matters out of formal detention and securing record sealing to protect their educational future.

Compassionate Family Law and Amicable Divorce Mediation

In addition to his criminal defense practice, Michael D. Curran helps couples navigate separation and divorce through thoughtful mediation and negotiated settlement. Understanding the emotional strain that accompanies marital dissolution, attorney Curran works directly with clients to establish ground rules, equitably divide joint assets and financial accounts, and negotiate child custody and support agreements without protracted courtroom litigation. By resolving disputes outside the courtroom whenever possible, families protect their privacy, reduce legal expenses, and build durable arrangements for their children.

Personal Attention and Free Initial Consultations

At Michael D. Curran, Attorney at Law, you work directly with your attorney and his dedicated assistant, Susie, ensuring prompt communication and updates at every phase of your case. Unlike impersonal legal conglomerates, the firm treats clients with genuine care, integrity, and warmth. Whether you need a defense attorney urgently following an arrest or wish to hire a family lawyer in McKinney to resolve a pending divorce, Michael D. Curran provides straightforward advice and sensible defense strategies. Free initial consultations and flexible payment arrangements make high-caliber legal representation accessible when you need it most.