Dawn R. Hedlund

A former Felony and Misdemeanor
Prosecutor for the Collin County District Attorney’s office, Ms. Hedlund maintains that the best defense attorney for your case is a former prosecutor. Known for her aggressive yet professional trial demeanor, Ms. Hedlund has been successful in and out of the
courtroom by getting her clients dismissals, acquittals, and reductions. Another defense attorney described Ms. Hedlund as “Never at a loss for words, she has pushed the envelope in the courtroom and has always been up to the task!”

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Practice Areas

With over 100 jury trials under her belt, Ms. Hedlund is an adept trial attorney, particularly with respect to her ability to effectively communicate with juries. Ms. Hedlund has tried numerous misdemeanor cases such as DWI, Possession of Marijuana, and Assault Family Violence.

She has also tried felony offenses ranging from narcotics cases (Possession of a Controlled Substance and Manufacturing & Delivery) to higher level felonies such as Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and every level of Theft.

Although Ms. Hedlund thrives and excels in trial, she understands that a case can be won for the client outside the courtroom as well. As a former prosecutor, she has negotiated countless misdemeanor and felony cases and knows what evidence is strong for the State and what is not. She believes in employing tough but reasonable plea bargain techniques while demonstrating courtesy and professionalism in all of her dealings. Ms. Hedlund does not believe you should ever plead guilty to an offense that you did not commit and will only advise pleading in all other situations when all investigation and tactical plea bargaining options have been exhausted.

As a prosecutor, Ms. Hedlund developed a strong working relationship with many district and county court judges and prosecutors as well as police officers from the surrounding agencies. She has worked closely with caseworkers from CASA, proving helpful in CPS matters. Having an attorney that has earned the confidence and respect of these individuals is important to you, the client!

Ms. Hedlund regularly attends Continuing Legal Education courses to keep abreast of the ever-changing laws in our State. She is an active member of many political and legal organizations that have a hand in how those laws affect you as a citizen. Call or email her today and let one of the best prosecutors in town handle your defense!

National Accolades

National Order of the Barristers, March 2002

The Order of Barristers is a recognized national honorary organization whose purpose is to encourage the development of written and oral advocacy skills through effective law school programs by formal recognition of the best advocates that those programs produce. Basically, there are only two nationally recognized awards that can be bestowed upon a law school graduate, Law Review and The National Order of the Barristers. Even before her courtroom days as a licensed attorney, Ms. Hedlund impressed both the Dean and Professors of her law school with her effective trial skills who in turn nominated and elected her to the National Order of the Barristers. Only one who has exhibited excellence and attained high honor through the art of courtroom advocacy can been selected as a National Member of the Order of Barristers. 

Professional Organizations

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Greater Dallas Republican - Member
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Collin County Bar Association
Board of Directors, Collin County Young Lawyers Association
Connor Harrington Women’s Republican Group

NOT BOARD CERTIFIED IN CRIMINAL LAW