Derek A. Adame

Derek A. Adame is a formidable defense attorney handling cases involving drug possession and abuse, DWI, Administrative License Revocation hearings, multiple offenses, family violence, child abuse, felonies, misdemeanors and sex crimes, among others. Working from his firm, Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law in Denton, Texas, he extends his services to individuals across the metropolitan area. A tenacious counsel, he strives to ensure his clients feel heard and supported throughout the process.

Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in political science and government, Mr. Adame went on to receive his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. While at law school, he was named the Moot Court Regional Champion by the American Bar Association and was also a National Latina/o Law Student's Association Moot Court Champion. He gained admission to the State Bar of Texas in 1994.

Starting his career as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Adame gained deep insight into the workings of the judiciary and the prosecution. During his time at the prosecutor’s office, he served as a special prosecutor for family violence offenses and chief prosecutor for DWI offenses. In his practice today, he draws on his background and builds ironclad defenses that hold firm against the prosecution’s tactics.

Throughout his career, Mr. Adame has served clients in numerous high-profile cases and has been interviewed by major media outlets regarding those cases. Notably, he served as lead counsel in a murder case, which was featured on the A&E’s popular “The First 48” series. His “Superb” rating on Avvo stands as a testament to his undying commitment to providing quality representation.