Former Collin County child crimes chief joins My Dallas Criminal Lawyer

My Dallas Criminal Lawyer has hired former Collin County prosecutor Kristi Tyler, adding a veteran litigator with juvenile, CPS and criminal defense experience to its Frisco-based team. The move expands the firm’s Collin County courtroom depth as families face more complex child-protection and criminal cases.

Why it matters: - Kristi Tyler brings rare crossover experience from prosecution to defense in Collin County’s most sensitive cases. - Her background adds depth for families facing juvenile charges, CPS investigations and criminal allegations in North Texas. - The hire strengthens a firm that already markets itself as a heavy-duty Collin County defense shop.

What happened: - My Dallas Criminal Lawyer announced that Kristi Tyler has joined the Frisco-based criminal defense firm. - Tyler is a former Collin County prosecutor with 25 years as a licensed attorney and nearly 100 jury trials. - Tyler will focus on juvenile defense, CPS cases and criminal defense in Collin County courts. - The firm serves Collin County, Denton County and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The details: - Tyler spent six years in the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. - She served as Misdemeanor Court Chief. - She was the first misdemeanor chief of the office’s Domestic Violence Unit and helped launch that unit. - She later led the Felony Crimes Against Children Division, a vertical prosecution unit that handled serious cases from intake through grand jury and trial. - Tyler also worked in the Specialized Crime Division on financial crimes, public integrity matters and other complex cases. - Since leaving the prosecutor’s office, Tyler has represented clients in criminal, juvenile and CPS matters. - Tyler said she wants clients to leave the first meeting understanding the process and worrying less. - Past clients have described Tyler as understanding, kind, confident, professional and responsive. - Tyler earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. - At Texas Law, Tyler served as managing editor of the American Journal of Criminal Law. - Tyler is a member of the Texas Bar College and has been recognized as an Elite Lawyer annually since 2023. - The National Trial Lawyers named Tyler one of its Top 100 Trial Lawyers in criminal defense for 2023. - Her professional memberships include the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and local bar groups in Collin County, McKinney and Plano. - The firm said Tyler’s arrival brings the team to 21 combined years of prosecutorial experience, about 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. - The firm was voted back-to-back Gold Winner for Best DUI | DWI Lawyer in The Dallas Morning News Best in DFW People’s Choice Awards for 2025 and 2026. - Tyler’s full biography is available here. - More information about the firm is available here.

Between the lines: - The hire gives My Dallas Criminal Lawyer another attorney who has worked inside the same county system where many of its cases are fought. - Tyler’s prosecution history in child crimes and domestic violence matters may be especially valuable in cases where charging decisions and courtroom strategy hinge on how prosecutors build cases. - The firm is continuing to lean on former-prosecutor branding as a competitive edge in Collin County and nearby courts.

What's next: - Tyler is expected to expand the firm’s capacity in juvenile defense and CPS matters. - The firm will continue taking calls 24 hours a day and offering free, confidential consultations. - My Dallas Criminal Lawyer maintains offices in Frisco, McKinney and Dallas. - The firm’s office locations are Frisco at 5 Cowboys Way, Suite 300; McKinney at 321 N Central Expressway, Suite 309; and Dallas at 10100 North Central Expressway, Suite 342. - The firm can be reached at 214-764-5535.

The bottom line: - My Dallas Criminal Lawyer is betting that Tyler’s courtroom experience and prosecutor background will help it compete harder in Collin County’s juvenile, CPS and criminal defense cases.