Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the goals of criminal defense lawyers in the state of Texas, USA. As a non-profit organization, TCDLA works to uphold and protect the rights of individuals accused of criminal offenses by providing support, resources, and education to its members.

TCDLA was founded in 1971 and has since grown to become one of the largest state criminal defense organizations in the nation. The association is committed to advancing the knowledge and skills of its members through various programs, seminars, and publications. TCDLA also plays a crucial role in advocating for criminal justice reform and fair legal practices.

Members of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association include defense attorneys, law students, and legal professionals who share a common interest in criminal defense law. The organization provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas among its members, fostering a strong community of legal professionals dedicated to ensuring the fair administration of justice.

Here are some of the Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Don Flanary
Christopher M. Lankford
E.X Martin lll
Darlina Crowder

Don Flanary

Don Flanary is an enthusiastic defense lawyer for people in the San Antonio region and around the state of Texas who are being prosecuted for crimes. He feels that lawyers have an obligation to fight for their clients’ futures no matter how bad the circumstances may seem and that they should do more for them than merely be counselors at trying times. Don Flanary has ten years of legal expertise and has represented clients in Bexar County, Texas, on a range of state and federal crimes. Misdemeanors, felonies related to drugs, white-collar crimes, and federal offenses are a few of these counts. After earning his Master’s in International Relations and Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, he was able to practice law in Texas. Subsequently, he was granted permission to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as well as the United States District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. Don is an active member of numerous organizations, including the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Texas Criminal Defence Lawyers Association, the San Antonio Bar Association, and the San Antonio Criminal Defence Lawyers Association. He is a committed member of the local, state, and federal legal communities.

Don Flanary, a highly experienced attorney, obtained his Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2004 and has since excelled in criminal law with a focus on criminal appeals, drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes, as well as white-collar crime, appeals, and appellate cases, including civil and federal appeals, demonstrating his legal prowess. He has been serving as an attorney at The Flanary Law Firm since 2016, he previously held the position of Associate at Goldstein, Goldstein, and Hilley from 2003 to 2016. Don is admitted to practice in Texas, is fluent in English (spoken and written), and has been recognized for his commitment to pro bono work, receiving the Pro Bono Achievement Award from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2004. Actively involved in professional associations, he is a member of the Texas State Bar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Association for Justice, and the San Antonio Bar Association.

Christopher M. Lankford

Christopher was a managing partner at the Law Offices of Lankford & Knapp before starting the Lankford Law Firm. He started the Lankford Law Firm so that he could concentrate solely on criminal defense and have more freedom in serving a wider clientele. Christopher was recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2014. I take great satisfaction in defending people’s freedoms and rights while shielding them from the harsh effects of the criminal justice system. I am affiliated with the Texas Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (TCDLA), the Tarrant County Bar Association (TCBA), and the College of Texas State Bar (The College).

Christopher Lankford, an experienced attorney, specializes in various practice areas, including Criminal Law with a focus on Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, and Violent Crimes. Additionally, he handles cases related to DUI & DWI. Offering a free initial consultation lasting typically 45 minutes to 1 hour, Lankford Law Firm accepts all major credit cards for their services. Admitted to practice in Texas in 2013, Christopher Lankford earned his J.D. in Criminal Law from Baylor Law School in 2013, following a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Communication Studies, and Latin from the University of Texas – Arlington, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2010. With a notable professional background, he has been an attorney at the Law Offices of Lankford & Knapp since 2013 and is currently associated with Lankford Law Firm. Christopher Lankford served as a Legal Clerk in the United States Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006. He has received recognition as a Top Attorney in Criminal Defense by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine in 2014, as well as being named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers Association in the same year. In addition, he has been acknowledged as a Top Contributor by Avvo in both 2013 and 2014. Actively engaged in professional associations, Christopher Lankford is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (since 2014), the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (since 2013), and the Tarrant County Bar Association (since 2013).

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E.X Martin lll

E.X. Martin, III, a nationally renowned lecturer and the creator of his own criminal defense law business, has spent more than 40 years tenaciously defending his clients in Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Metroplex, and all of the neighboring counties. Mr Martin has limited his legal practice to criminal defense, appearing on behalf of clients in state and federal courts.

In 1972, Mr. Martin received his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. In addition to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, the Northern District of California, the Eastern District of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, he is admitted to practice before all Texas state courts. In his many years of legal practice, Mr Martin has defended a wide range of clients, such as an Olympic gold medalist, players and owners of NFL teams, The Rolling Stones’ production manager, and some country and western celebrities.

Mr. Martin has discussed protecting against it in more than forty states’ claims regarding the admissibility of digital and electronic evidence in criminal proceedings, as well as computer crime allegations. To build successful defense cases, he has also given countless seminars to other lawyers, teaching them how to use technology in the office and court.

“Having been admitted to practice criminal law in Texas since 1972 with State Bar of Texas ID Number 13114500, Martin specializes in criminal appeals, drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes, maintaining active membership in the State Bar of Texas as a dedicated professional.

Darlina Crowder

Since 2000, Darlina Crowder has served as president of The Crowder Law Firm located in Plano, Texas, specializing in criminal defense law. After graduating from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998 with a J.D., her peers selected her to give a speech during their Hooding Ceremony. Texas Woman’s University awarded her a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1995, along with a General Science minor. admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as well as the Texas Bar in 1999. Since 1999, Ms. Crowder has also been permitted to practice law in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas of the United States District Court.

In addition, Ms. Crowder has won numerous awards. She was chosen for October & September 2009’s “Texas Super Lawyers” list and for March 2005, March 2006, and March 2007’s “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list published by Texas Monthly. Ms. Crowder also received the Presidential Award from the Texas Criminal Defence Lawyers Association in June 2007 and 2008. She has been a member of the boards of directors of the Collin County Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (2000) and the Texas Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (as an Associate Director, 2007–2008). In addition, she has been a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation since 2007 and has served as Secretary/Treasurer (2001) and Vice President (2002–2003) of the Collin County Criminal Bench Bar Foundation since 1999.

Darlina C. Crowder, a highly respected criminal defense attorney based in Texas with over two decades of experience, specializes in various practice areas, including Criminal Law (encompassing Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, and Violent Crimes), Domestic Violence Criminal Defense and Restraining Orders, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime, Crimes Against Children, Federal Crimes, and Property Crimes. Having received numerous accolades such as the Elite Lawyer – Criminal Defense 2019 award, she fearlessly advocates for her clients, standing up against charges they may face. Attorney Crowder, along with her dedicated team at The Crowder Law Firm PC, offers a free consultation and accepts credit cards, ensuring personalized legal representation. Admitted to practice in Texas in 1999, she holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Texas Wesleyan University and a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in General Science from Texas Woman’s University. Beyond her legal practice, she has served as an Associate Judge presiding over Mental Health hearings in Collin County Probate Court since 2013 and holds leadership positions in various professional associations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Darlina C. Crowder’s commitment to excellence is reflected in her client ratings, awards, and ongoing contributions to the legal community. To initiate a free consultation, one can contact her at 214-303-9600

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