Schlake Chapa Law Firm - Plano, TX

Vigorous Criminal Defense and Trial Representation in Plano, Texas

When facing criminal accusations in North Texas, your reputation, career, and liberty are on the line. Schlake Chapa Law Firm, located on East 15th Street in Plano, delivers aggressive and strategic defense representation across Collin County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Founded by former felony prosecutors Matt Schlake and Steven Chapa, the firm provides clients with a decisive tactical advantage: direct understanding of how the state investigates and prosecutes crimes. Whether you need to hire a criminal defense attorney in Plano for a felony indictment or require urgent help after an arrest, the firm stands ready to protect your rights.

Key Practice Areas in Texas Criminal Defense

Schlake Chapa Law Firm concentrates exclusively on criminal defense, ensuring focused mastery of Texas statutes and local courtroom procedures. Core areas of representation include:

• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Defending first-time and repeat DWI charges, intoxication assault, and ALR license revocation hearings by challenging breath test validity, blood draws, and traffic stop legality.
• Family Violence Allegations: Representing individuals accused of domestic assault, continuous family violence, and emergency protective order violations while guiding clients through bond conditions.
• Drug and Narcotics Offenses: Handling misdemeanor marijuana possession, felony controlled substance charges, and manufacture or delivery allegations under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
• Violent Crimes and Weapons Charges: Defending against aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful carrying of a weapon, self-defense claims, and robbery charges.
• Expunctions and Record Sealing: Assisting eligible clients in wiping clean arrest records or obtaining orders of non-disclosure to secure their future employment prospects.

The Strategic Advantage of Former Prosecutors

What sets Schlake Chapa Law Firm apart is that both partners served as felony prosecutors. Steven Chapa served as a felony prosecutor in Collin County, leading the Narcotics Division of the Special Prosecution Unit before prosecuting major violent crimes in Dallas County. Matt Schlake prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases in Collin County, including service in the Domestic Violence Unit. Having tried numerous cases from the state's perspective, they know precisely how prosecutors construct cases, where evidentiary weaknesses lie, and how to negotiate dismissals or charge reductions effectively.

Direct Attorney Access and Responsive Client Care

Facing the criminal justice system is daunting, but clients at Schlake Chapa Law Firm never navigate court proceedings alone. With Firm Manager and Senior Paralegal Jo Roberts ensuring seamless communication, clients can call or text their defense attorney directly. The firm treats every client with dignity and respect, providing non-judgmental guidance and thorough courtroom preparation whether negotiating with prosecutors or selecting a jury.

Contact Plano Defense Lawyers for a Free Consultation

Matt Schlake has been recognized in Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2024 through 2026 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Backed by dozens of five-star reviews, the firm is known for exceptional trial outcomes. If you need an attorney urgently for a pending charge, contact Schlake Chapa Law Firm today to schedule your free, confidential case consultation.