Kristi Tyler Joins My Dallas Criminal Lawyer in Frisco

My Dallas Criminal Lawyer has expanded its criminal defense team in North Texas with the addition of Kristi Tyler, a former Collin County prosecutor who brings 25 years of legal experience and nearly 100 jury trials. Announced on October 8, 2026, the appointment will strengthen the Frisco-based firm's representation of clients facing juvenile charges, Child Protective Services (CPS) cases, and criminal allegations in Collin County courts.

According to the firm's announcement, Tyler spent six years in the Collin County District Attorney's Office, holding three leadership positions. Her responsibilities included serving as Misdemeanor Court Chief, becoming the first misdemeanor chief of the office's Domestic Violence Unit, which she helped establish, and leading the Felony Crimes Against Children Division.

The felony division operated as a vertical prosecution unit, handling serious cases from initial intake through grand jury proceedings and trial. Tyler also worked in the Specialized Crime Division, where she handled financial crimes, public integrity matters, and other complex cases.

Justin Barrett Wilson, founding attorney of My Dallas Criminal Lawyer and a former Collin County felony prosecutor, said Tyler's prosecutorial background would strengthen the firm's defense practice.

"Kristi led the units that prosecute the most serious cases in Collin County. She knows how these cases are investigated, how they are charged, and how they are won, because she did it herself for years. Bringing that experience to the defense side is a game changer for the families we serve," said Justin Barrett Wilson, founding attorney of My Dallas Criminal Lawyer.

After leaving the district attorney's office, Tyler began representing clients across criminal, juvenile, and CPS matters. Her experience working on both sides of criminal proceedings allows her to assess evidence, legal issues, and trial strategies from the perspectives of prosecutors and defense counsel, according to the firm.

Tyler said her approach emphasizes helping clients understand legal proceedings and the options available to them, particularly when families face juvenile charges or CPS investigations.

"I became a lawyer to be a voice for people who feel like no one is listening. When a family is facing a juvenile charge or a CPS investigation, my first job is to make sure they understand the process and know what comes next. I want every client to leave our first meeting knowing more and worrying less," said Kristi Tyler, attorney at My Dallas Criminal Lawyer.

The firm said Tyler's detailed case reviews have contributed to dismissals, reduced charges, and other favorable outcomes for clients. It also highlighted her emphasis on communication, compassionate representation, and explaining the legal process to individuals and families.

Tyler earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in College Station and a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law. During law school, she served as Managing Editor of the American Journal of Criminal Law.

Her professional distinctions include membership in the Texas Bar College, annual recognition as an Elite Lawyer since 2023, and selection by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in criminal defense for 2023. She also belongs to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Collin County Bar Association, the McKinney Bar Association, and the Plano Bar Association.

According to the announcement, the firm's attorneys now bring 21 combined years of prosecutorial experience, approximately 52 years of combined legal experience, and more than 300 trials. The team includes former prosecutors from the Collin County District Attorney's Office, the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, and the City of Frisco.

Founded in 2020 by Wilson, the firm serves Collin County, Denton County, and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Its practice covers misdemeanor and felony cases, including driving while intoxicated, assault family violence, sex crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes, theft, juvenile matters, and expunctions.

My Dallas Criminal Lawyer maintains offices in Frisco at 5 Cowboys Way, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034; McKinney at 321 N Central Expressway, Suite 309, McKinney, TX 75070; and Dallas at 10100 North Central Expressway, Suite 342, Dallas, TX 75231. The firm also received the Gold Winner designation for Best DUI | DWI Lawyer in The Dallas Morning News Best in DFW People's Choice Awards for 2025 and 2026, according to its announcement.