Atty. Stephen H. Miller

Atty. Stephen H. Miller

Attorney Stephen H. Miller, a Dallas native, has practiced criminal law in Dallas and Collin counties his entire career both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

Plano Plano 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Stephen H. Miller at a glance

Stephen H. Miller is a Member based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Stephen H. Miller. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1979). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Plano, Dallas and Collin County Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Dallas, Collin County and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Attorney Stephen H. Miller, a Dallas native, has practiced criminal law in Dallas and Collin counties his entire career both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney
  • For nearly 20 years, he has been providing effective criminal defense services for people facing a wide range of criminal charges
  • He founded the law office of Stephen H. Miller in Plano in 1992 to focus exclusively on criminal defense
  • From 1980 to 1987, he served as a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office including over three years as the felony chief prosecutor for the 194th Judicial District Court of Dallas County
  • AV Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards, he has been elected to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, and the Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Associations of Dallas, Collin County and Texas
  • He is the past president of the Plano Rotary Club, having previously served as the club secretary, treasurer, and president elect
  • He is also the president of Sunburst Condominium Fractional Owners’ Association Board in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and serves on the Sunburst Condominium home owner’s board as well
  • He is a past member of the Board of Plano Youth Leadership and served for 13 years as the secretary of the board of the National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc. He is currently on the board of the Dallas Safari Club, an elected position
  • For experienced legal help with your criminal case, call or e-mail our Plano law office
  • You can reach us twenty-four hours a day by phone at 972-810-4174. *CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies
  • Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process
  • Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary
  • Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards
  • Honors • Golden Gavel Award from National High School Mock Trial Championship • AV Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers Pro-Bono Activities • Plano Youth Leadership, Board Member, 2003 to 2009 • Plano Youth Leadership, President, 2005 to 2006 • National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc., Former Board Member • National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc., Secretary, 1999 to 2006 • National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc., 1999 to Present • Dallas Safari Club, Board Member (Elected) • Dallas Safari Club, Former Vice President • Plano Rotary Club, Member • Plano Rotary Club, Past President • Sunburst Condominium Home Owner’s Board, Steamboat Springs, Colorado • Sunburst Condominium Fractional Owners’ Association Board, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Board Member, 1997 to Present • Sunburst Condominium Fractional Owners’ Association Board, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, President, 2002 to Present • Leadership Plano Class XVIII, 2000 to 2001 Fraternities • Kappa Kappa Psi

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen H. Miller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen H. Miller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Plano are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen H. Miller

Where is Stephen H. Miller's law office located?
Stephen H. Miller's law practice is located in Plano, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of Stephen H. Miller. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen H. Miller handle?
Stephen H. Miller focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Stephen H. Miller practiced law?
Stephen H. Miller has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Stephen H. Miller go to law school?
Stephen H. Miller earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Stephen H. Miller for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen H. Miller directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen H. Miller received?
Stephen H. Miller's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1979

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