First Admitted: 2010, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.texasdefensefirm.com/attorneys/kyle-therrian/

Bar/Professional Activity:

TCDLA Amicus Committee - Co-Chair Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association's Amicus Committee is responsible for deciding which statewide cases the organization will author amicus appellate briefs. Chairpersons are responsible for setting policy, assigning brief-writing responsibilities, drafting briefs, and general oversight. Kyle has served as a member on this committee since 2017. , 2022
Vice President of Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (3CDLA)3CDLA represents the interests of the Collin County criminal defense bar by advocating for the concerns of criminal lawyers and criminal defendants in the development of processes and procedures of the judiciary and county government. 3CDLA provides education to its members in the form of continuing legal education as well as administrative updates and training on courthouse, courtroom, and jail procedures. , 2022
Chair - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute is the charitable sister organization to Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. The Chair is the leader of the organization who convenes and manages meetings, works to develop fundraising initiatives, and oversees budgetary and financial initiatives. The chair works directly with paid staff members who manage the day-to-day operations of the organization,. , 2022
Fmr. Vice Chair - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute , 2021
Significant Decisions Report - Editor/Author Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Significant Decisions Report is a grant-funded caselaw summary published in the Voice for the Defense Magazine. Kyle serves as the editor and author of this monthly caselaw summary which is distributed to the statewide criminal defense bar, trial court judges, and appellate court judges. 2020-2022, 2022
Vice Chair, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association COVID-19 Task - part of a 4-person subcommittee involved in statewide litigation challenging criminal justice executive orders, developing form motions and resources for criminal attorneys, developing health and safety positions on behalf of the organization., 2021
Vice Chair, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute - a 501(c)(3) organization responsible for funding scholarship opportunities to young criminal attorneys and public defenders needing assistance to attend continuing legal education seminars around the State of Texas. , 2021
College of the State Bar of Texas, 2021
Director - Plano Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service., 2020
McKinney Bar Association - Past President. , 2018
Elected Member, Collin County Bail Bond Board, 2018
Fmr. Treasurer/Secretary - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute (current position held)(board member 2018-present), 2019

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Reversal - 5th Court of Appeals - Armstrong v. State, 05-21-00333-CR, 2022

Pro bono/Community Service:

Volunteer, Teen Court Judge, Collin County Bail Bond Board

Honors/Awards:

D Magazine's best lawyers under 40 Recognized 2018, 2020, 2021, Best Under 40, D Magazine, 2021
"In appreciation of dedication & tireless service to the cause of justice, during a year of unprecedented personal & professional challenge.", Presidential Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2021
Recognized as a top lawyer in the DFW Metroplex, D Best, D Magazine, 2020
"In recognition of exemplary leadership and selfless gift of time and dedication.", Presidential Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2020
“Top 40 under 40”, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014
“Best Advocate”, Black Law Student Association, University of Oklahoma
Best Lawyers Under 40 list, 2018
Captain, OU’s Prestigious White-Collar Crime Mock Trial Team, University of Oklahoma
Order of Solicitors, University of Oklahoma

Educational Background:

University of Oklahoma College of Law

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Industry Groups:

Appellate
Constitutional Law
Criminal Defense
Election Law

Kyle Therrian

Kyle Therrian

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