Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1999
Education: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2005 - 2006 Call today:
214-935-2488
The Crowder Law Firm, P.C.
7950 Legacy DriveSuite 360
Plano, TX 75024 Visit website
Details
The founder of The Crowder Law Firm, P.C., located in Plano, Texas, Darlina C. Crowder focuses her practice exclusively on criminal defense and extends her legal services to clients in Texas. Her proficiency encompasses a diverse array of cases, including assault, juvenile crimes, weapons crimes, felonies, federal crimes, federal drug charges, sex offenses, white collar crimes and more.
Admitted to practice law in Texas since 1999, Ms. Crowder holds licensure before several prominent legal entities, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas Woman’s University and later acquired her law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Crowder has been integral to numerous significant cases and legal proceedings. Her skillful representation has garnered recognition on various media platforms, featuring appearances on programs such as The O’Reilly Factor and Nancy Grace. Additionally, she has shared her insights on criminal law topics at numerous conferences and seminars. Through the years, she has got over 300 acquittals for her clients who have been accused of criminal charges.
In addition to her dynamic law practice, Ms. Crowder was also appointed as an associate judge at the Collin County Probate Court, to preside over hearings concerning mental health. She remains extensively involved in the legal community, having previously served on the board of directors for the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She was also named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Criminal Defense by The National Trial Lawyers.
Ms. Crowder maintains an active presence in multiple professional organizations, including the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is recognized as a fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation and holds a stellar "Superb" rating on Avvo, underscoring her proficiency in the field of law.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Assault & Battery, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crime
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 1999, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/attorney/darlina-c-crowd...
- Texas bar, 1999
- The United States Court of Appeals, The Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court’s Northern District of Texas, 1999
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, Associate Director, 2007-2008
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2000
- Collin County Criminal Bench Bar Foundation, 1999
- Collin County Criminal Bench Bar Foundation, Secretary/Treasurer, 2001
- Collin County Criminal Bench Bar Foundation, Vice President, 2002-2003
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2007
- U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of Texas, 1999
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Trial Lawyers College, Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
- Texas Monthly’s, “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list, March, 2005
- Texas Monthly’s, “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list, March, 2006
- Texas Monthly’s, “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list, March, 2007
- “Texas Super Lawyers” list, September, 2009
- “Texas Super Lawyers” list, October, 2009
- Recipient, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association’s Presidential Award, June, 2007
- Recipient, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association’s Presidential Award, June, 2008
- Texas Woman’s University, Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology, Minor in General Science, 1995
- The Center for American and International Law, Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Law Program, Faculty, Lecturer, Speaker, 2006-Present
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Strike Force, 2012-Present
- Military Defense Counsel Trial Litigation, Faculty, The Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas, July 2009
- Texas Center for the Judiciary conference, Co-Presented with Gary Udashen on Eye Witness Identification, May, 2012
- Military Defense Counsel Trial Litigation, Faculty, The Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas, 2011
- Texas Association of Judiciary Interpreters & Translators, Speaker, “The Anatomy of a DWI Stop”, McKinney, Texas, January, 2010
- Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, 28th Annual Prairie Dog Lawyers, Speaker on Winning Strategies at Trial, Lubbock, Texas, January, 2008
- Advanced Trial Series, Speaker on Experts, Tyler, Texas, December 14, 2007
- Voir Dire Seminar, Course Director, Dallas, December 6, 2007
- Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course, Course Director & Speaker, San Antonio, June 2007
- Texas Criminal Trial College, Faculty, Huntsville, Texas, March 2005 & 2006
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association Luncheon Speaker, March, 2005
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Seminar, Speaker, Laredo, March 2005: McAllen, May 2005: New Braunfels, July 2005
- Texas Lawyer, August 2004 “Against All Odds” (Cover Story, Ms. Crowder & Robert Udashen)
- Dallas Observer, September 2004, “Insanely Guilty” (Cover Story, Ms. Crowder & Robert Udashen)
- The Houston Press, September 2004 “Insanity Defense” (Cover Story, Ms. Crowder & Robert Udashen)
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009
- Rising Stars: 2005 - 2006
