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Dallas-Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys

We Make YOU the Main Focus.

Schlake Chapa Law specializes in Family Violence cases, DWI, and Drug Charges across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Former prosecutors, now fighting for the accused. Call or text your attorney directly at (469) 839-6655.

Attorneys Matt Schlake and Steven Chapa
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Super Lawyers
American Association for Justice
Lady Justice and a gavel in a courtroom

Former Prosecutors Now Fighting for You

DFW Criminal Defense You Can Count On

Matt Schlake and Steven Chapa bring a rare combination of criminal defense experience to every case, from criminology studies and prosecution backgrounds to building their own defense firm. Born and raised in Dallas County, they use prosecutorial insight to fight aggressively for the rights of the accused across Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, and surrounding counties.

Call or text your attorney directly at (469) 839-6655. Free consultation. 701 E 15th St, Suite 201, Plano, TX 75074.

Case Results

Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

DWI Dismissed

Schlake Chapa Law secured a full dismissal of a DWI charge for a Plano-area client by challenging the legality of the traffic stop and the reliability of field sobriety testing, protecting the client’s license, record, and career.

Family Violence Charge Reduced

Our client faced a family violence assault charge that threatened their employment and custody rights. We challenged the state’s evidence and negotiated with the Collin County DA, securing a significant reduction that avoided a family violence finding on the record.

Drug Possession Dismissed

A Dallas County client facing a felony drug possession charge retained Schlake Chapa Law. We filed a motion to suppress challenging the legality of the search, successfully excluding the evidence and securing a full dismissal.

DWI Not Guilty Verdict

When the prosecution refused to dismiss a DWI case despite significant evidentiary weaknesses, Schlake Chapa Law took the matter to trial in Tarrant County, securing a Not Guilty verdict for our client.

Why Choose Our Firm?

Two former prosecutors, one direct line, and a willingness to take your case all the way to a jury.

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(469) 839-6655Free consultation. Office in Plano, serving all of DFW.

Call or Text Your Attorney Directly

When you hire Schlake Chapa Law, you get direct access to your attorney by call or text. No gatekeepers, no voicemail, just direct communication with the person working your case.

Former Prosecutors Who Know Both Sides

Matt Schlake and Steven Chapa worked inside the system as prosecutors, giving them unique insight into how the state builds its cases and where the weaknesses are.

We Will Go to Trial

We work tirelessly to get the best possible outcome, whether that means negotiating a favorable plea or going all the way to trial. We will be there with you every step of the way.

DFW Rooted

Born and raised in Dallas County, the Schlake Chapa team knows DFW courts, prosecutors, and judges, giving every client a genuine local advantage.

What Clients Say About Us

“From the very first call, I knew I was in good hands. They communicated clearly, explained everything about my case, and fought hard for the best possible outcome. Having the ability to call or text my attorney directly made an incredibly stressful situation much more manageable. Highly recommend Schlake Chapa Law.”
DFW Criminal Defense Client

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Plano, Texas 75074

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