Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Criminal Defense | Serving Denton, TX
940-441-4239Representing people in Denton, Texas with their Criminal Defense issues.
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Derek Adame is a former prosecutor. Before entering practice as a criminal defense attorney in Denton, he served with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he held the position of Special Prosecutor for Family Violence Offenses and Chief Prosecutor for DWI cases.
What does this mean to you? It means that when you come to Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law, you will be working with a defense lawyer who has experience on both sides of the courtroom. Derek has a first-hand insight into the strategies that will be used against you, and is ready to put this experience to work for you. Contact Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law now for a free case evaluation to discuss your situation and get started on a plan of action for defending your rights.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crimes
- DWI
- Family Violence
- Felonies
- Juvenile Crimes
- Misdemeanors
- Probation Violations
- Sex Crimes
- Theft Crimes
Our firm believes that all of our clients are good people who are presently caught in difficult legal circumstances. We want to create every advantage possible for our clients. This goal is accomplished by challenging the prosecution's charges with evidence that has been thoroughly investigated as well as by carefully scrutinizing all evidence brought against you for accuracy, validity, and admissibility. In every case, we look for positive facts or aspects of the case that can benefit the client and create advantages for him or her. With a thorough investigation, our goal is to show why each client deserves a second chance.
Call 940-441-4239 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Derek A. Adame

Derek A. Adame has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas since 1994. Since 1998, he has practiced criminal defense exclusively in Denton County, Texas, representing hundreds of accused individuals in this county's criminal courts.
Mr. Adame served as an Assistant District Attorney for Harris County (Houston), Texas from 1994 to 1996. He graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994. During his years at UT Law, he served as a member of the American Journal of Criminal Law and was inducted into the prestigious Board of Advocates.
Mr. Adame graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 with a degree in Political Science. At Penn, he was a three-year letterman in Varsity Football. Mr. Adame grew up in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Adame is also fluent in Spanish.
Throughout his practice, Mr. Adame has represented clients in all types of criminal cases, ranging from DWI and Assault Family Violence to Capital Murder. As a trial lawyer, Mr. Adame has argued numerous cases to juries and judges on a variety of legal issues.
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 1994
Education:
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1994
- Honors: Board of Advocates
- Law Journal: American Journal of Criminal Law, Member
- University of Pennsylvania, 1991
- Honors: Varsity Football Letterman
- Major: Political Science