First Admitted: 1986, Missouri

Professional Webpage: https://www.kevincollinslaw.com/attorneys/kevin-collins/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2021
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1986
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1990
Member, Criminal Law Section, San Antonio Bar Association, 2003 - 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2000
Chair, Juvenile Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2015
Member, Sentencing Committee, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Missouri, 1986
Texas, 1990
Prosecutor and a Member, Criminal Law Section, San Antonio Bar Association, 1999 - 2001
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1998
Member, San Antonio Bar Foundation
Member, Texas Bar Foundation
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
American Inns of Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1988
U.S. Tax Court, 1991
Master, William S. Sessions Inn of Court
U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
San Antonio Criminal Lawyers Association

Representative Clients:

Ex parte Kevin Rowe, WL 250078 (Tex. Crim. App.), 2009
In Re M.R-A Minor Child, 975 S.W.2d 51, Tex. App.-San Antonio, 1998
Heard v. State, 995 S.W.2d 317, Tex. App.- Corpus Christi, 1999

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Board Certified, Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1993
Board Certified, Criminal Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy, ABA accredited, 2017
Board Certified, Juvenile Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2004

Pro bono/Community Service:

Speaking to area high schools re dangers of Sexting, Bullying, and Vaping., 2019
Speaker, San Antonio Bar Association, Juvenile Law Seminar, Update of Certification and Transfer Law Post-Moon Decision, 2021
Speaking to area high schools on the topics of Vaping, Sexting, Bullying and Alcohol/Drugs, 2018
Police Body Cameras, article published in the San Antonio Express News, 2015
Participated in panel discussion on Texas Public Radio concerning issues with the Bexar County Public Defender's Office, 2014
Raise the Age, San Antonio Express News, July, 2017, addressing the need for the Texas legislature to raise the age of adult criminal responsibility from 17 to 18., 2017
Participated in panel discussion concerning Gideon v. Wainwright and the Right to Counsel, NPR, 2013
Cellphones and the Right to Privacy in Schools, article published in the San Antonio Express News, 2015

Honors/Awards:

Selected by peers as a Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America., Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Http//:litigationcounselofamerica.org, 2021
Selected to Best Law Firms in America for 2019, Criminal Defense by Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms in America, 2019, Best Lawyers in America
Selected by peer vote, Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, Top 20, Scene in SA Magazine, 2019
Selected by voting process by peers, Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, San Antonio Magazine, 2019
Selected to Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense, 2018
Selected one of San Antonio's Top Defense Attorneys based on local peer review, San Antonio Scene Magazine, 2018
Selected by Best Lawyers in America as one of America's Best Law Firms in the area of Criminal Defense, Best Law Firms in America, 2018
Selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas 2012-2017, The National Trial Lawyers Association- Top 100 in Texas, The National Trial Lawyers Association
Selected to Outstanding Lawyers by the San Antonio Business Journal, 2015
Best Law Firms in America, Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America, 2017
Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Best White Collar Criminal Lawyers, San Antonio's Scene Magazine, 2014
Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense, 2016
Best DWI Lawyers, Best Criminal Defense Lawyers, Scene in San Antonio Magazine, 2017
Achieved highest rating in AVVO 2011-2018, 2018
Named One of San Antonio's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007 - 2009, 2011-2017, SA Scene Magazine
Best Criminal Lawyers, San Antonio's Scene Magazine, 2015
National Board Certified Attorney, Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2017
AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Member, Delta Theta Phi, 1983 - 1986

Educational Background:

University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A., 1983

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Speaker, addressed the recent changes to the juvenile certification and transfer process. , Speaker, 20th Annual Juvenile Conference, San Antonio Bar Association, 2021
This article discusses and analyzyes recent cases addressing issues with privacy rights when law enforcement attempts to obtain data from third-party sources including Google and Amazon., Author., The Right to Privacy in the Age of Technology., The San Antonio Lawyer, Official Publication of the San Antonio Bar Association., 2019
Speaker, The Legal Consequences of Vaping, Lecture for the San Antonio Bar Association, Speaker, The Legal Consequences of Vaping, San Antonio Bar Association, 2019
Lecture on collateral consequneces of school hearings and juvenile and criminal cases., Speaker, Consequences of Administrative School Hearings, San Antonio Bar Association, 2019
This article discusses basic best practices for lawyers representing clients in Federal Court., Author., Federal Sentencing: The Basics., The Defender, Official Publication of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association., 2018
Presenting the Importance of Motions Practice in Juvenile Cases to San Antonio Lawyers, Presenter/Lecturer, Pretrial Motions, Discovery Motions, and Motions to Suppress: Ethical Duty to Investigate Your Case, San Antonio Bar Association 7th Annual Juvenile Law Seminar, 2018
The evolving definition of "child's best interest" is explored as the article compares "bad kids" vs. "good kids"., Author, "The Case on Juvenile Law", Criminal Defense, 2010
Mental Health Checks and Guns, San Antonio Express News, Author, 2013
This article explores the benefits of social media for the legal industry and some things to avoid in order to stay within your state's rules and regulations., Author, "Social Media: A Guide for Lawyers", Criminal Defense, 2010
2014 San Antonio Bar Association Juvenile Conference; Parallel Consequences of Delinquent Conduct, Speaker, 2014
An examination of cases involving prosecutorial immunity and misconduct and the threat of civil liability., Author, "Justice For All", Criminal Defense, 2010
Spoke at the Texas Bar Juvenile Conference, "Parallel Consequences of Delinquent Conduct", 2015
Lecturer, "Ethical Considerations: Pleas and Trials", 24th Annual Juvenile Law Conference, Juvenile Law, 2011
Guest Speaker, Changes in Juvenile Law, KENS TV Interview, 2016
Lecturer, "Chapter 55 Proceedings", 36th Annual Advanced Criminal Law Course, Criminal Law, 2011
Legal analysis of the causes, effects, and prevention of Cyber Bullying., Understanding and Preventing Cyber Bullying, San Antonio Lawyer Magazine, 2017
Analyzing the dynamic tension between security and personal privacy rights., Author, TSA Enhanced Security Procedures, San Antonio Inside Business Journal, Criminal Defense, 2011
This article explores the recent Supreme Court jurisprudence in the area of the 5th amendment, particularly the newly articulated principle that requires on to speak up to invoke the Miranda right to be silent., Author, "You Have the Right to Remain Silent . . . If you Speak up", San Antonio Lawyer and San Antonio Nside Magazine, 2012
"Seeking Justice, Not Just Convictions"
Practical guidance for practitioners concerning the pitfalls of appellate and writ proceedings in juvenile matters, Lecturer and Author, Ethics in Writ and Appellate Proceedings, Texas Bar Juvenile Conference, 2012
Lecture to the Texas Judicial College on topics including Bullying, Cyberbullying, Sexting, and Sex Offender Registration., Lecturer and Author, Trends in Juvenile Law, Texas Judicial College, 2012
Discussion of the nature, history, and future of criminal jurisprudence, Lecturer and Author, Philosophy of Criminal Law, University Of Texas-San Antonio, 2012
Juvenile Criminal Defense Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for representing juvenile clients in criminal cases. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the process of gaining familiarity with the juvenile court system and its many players, and the importance of understanding the differences between the adult and juvenile court systems. These top lawyers provide guidance on getting to know juvenile clients, understanding the juvenile code and its structure, and becoming familiar with the community partners who are available for assistance. Finally, these leaders share their thoughts on the value they bring to the lives of their juvenile clients and the communities in which they live. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this dynamic field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities., Co-Author, Inside the Minds: Juvenile Criminal Defense Strategies, 2012 ed., Aspatore Books, 2012
Tips for the medical professional to avoid fraud., Author, Protect Your Practice, NSIDE Publications, 2012
Collins is the only Texas-based attorney selected to contribute to the book, which was released on August 31 and features the writings of other legal minds, including Rhonda M. Copley, Eric J. Zogry and Mark W. Helwig. Collins' chapter focused on juvenile law, Featured Author, of Juvenile Criminal Defense Strategies 2012 ed. Leading Lawyers on Examining Recent Trends in Juvenile Law and Building a Successful Defense (Inside the Minds), Aspatore Books, 2012
Collins spoke about determinate sentencing and transfers cases in efforts to continue educating the Texas lawyers and members of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association. , Featured Speaker, Determinate Sentence and Transfer Cases- Juvenile Law Seminar, 2012
Chapter 4: Kevin Lloyd Collins, Managing Partner, Kevin Lloyd Collins, Attorney at Law PC - Juvenile Defense: It Is Not Child's Play", Author, Inside the Minds: Juvenile Criminal Defense Strategies, 2012
Save both your career and your reputation from the severe penalties of health care fraud by diligently maintaining your documentation and keeping up with the ever-changing health care benefit system., Author, Protect Your Practice, NSIDE Magazine, 2012
"The Practice Of Juvenile Law Is Not Child's Play"
"Newest Trends in Juvenile Law"
"The Scarlet Letter Of Juvenile Sex Offender Registration"
"12 (not so) Angry Men and Women"
"Economy Bad, White-Collar Crime Good!"
"Advanced Trial Strategies," TDCLA, 2010
"Juvenile Mental Health Issues," Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, 2010
"Juvenile Age and Jurisdiction Issues," Juvenile Nuts and Bolts Seminar, 2009
Frequent Guest Speaker for www.mylegal.com
Topics Editor, University of Missouri-Kansas City Law Review, 1986
Author, "Section 1988 Attorney's Fees: Awards Should be Liberal to Encourage Vindication of Civil Rights," University of Missouri at Kansas City Law Review, Vol. 54, No. 4
Speaker, "Juvenile Sex Offender De-registration," Texas Bar Juvenile Law Conference, 2004
Using examples from the past and present, Kevin Collins illustrates what White Collar Law means for today's economy., Author, "Economy Bad, White Collar Crime, Good!", Criminal Defense, 2010
Speaker, "Juvenile Sex Offender De-registration," Texas Bar Juvenile Law Conference, 2005
An exploration of how serving on a jury helped one lawyer see things differently and become a better lawyer., Author, "12 (not so) Angry Men and Women", Criminal Defense, 2010
Speaker, "Juvenile Sex Offender De-registration," Texas Bar Juvenile Law Conference, 2007
A look at what Justice Elena Kagan brings to the table as President Barack Obama's second Supreme Court appointee., Author, "Justice Elena Kagan Ready for Prime Time", Criminal Defense, 2010
Spoke at the Texas Bar Juvenile Conference concerning Sealing of Juvenile Records, 2014
The texting ban in San Antonio will be more difficult to enforce and prosecute than intended by lawmakers, San Antonio Express News, www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Texting-ban-could-have-unintended-consequences-839799.php, 2010

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Selected for Best Lawyer of the Year 2022, Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers., 2022
Chaired the Texas Bar Juvenile Conference, 2015

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Kevin L. Collins

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