Jeff L. Pierce

Jeff L. Pierce is a criminal defense attorney with the Law Office of J.L. Pierce in Plano, Texas. His practice focuses on state and federal criminal matters, including felonies, misdemeanors, DWI and DUI, drug crimes, assault, domestic violence, sex crimes, theft, internet crimes, weapons charges, juvenile matters, and grand jury investigations. Pierce also handles trial and appellate matters for clients throughout Plano, Collin County, Dallas County, and surrounding North Texas communities.

Pierce earned his J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas. His legal education, combined with decades of criminal courtroom experience, provides a foundation for analyzing evidence, evaluating charges, preparing defenses, and addressing procedural issues in serious criminal cases. His practice requires detailed review of prosecution evidence and careful preparation for negotiations, hearings, trials, and appeals in both state and federal proceedings.

Before focusing on criminal defense, Pierce served as an Assistant District Attorney in Collin County. That experience gave him direct familiarity with how prosecutors investigate cases, assess evidence, prepare witnesses, and develop trial strategies. In private practice, he represents clients facing allegations ranging from misdemeanor offenses to serious felonies, including murder charges. His firm emphasizes preparing each matter thoroughly for trial while also evaluating opportunities for negotiated resolutions when appropriate.

Jeff L. Pierce belongs to the Collin County Bar Association, Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Dallas County Bar Association, and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His background as a former prosecutor provides additional perspective when anticipating the State’s strategy and assessing criminal cases. Through his Plano practice, Pierce helps clients understand their rights, evaluate available defenses, and navigate the procedural and strategic challenges involved in criminal investigations, prosecutions, trials, and appeals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of J.L. Pierce
• Member, Collin County Bar Association
• Member, Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Dallas County Bar Association
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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