J. MICHAEL PRICE II

Mike Price has been representing citizens accused of crimes since he was a student in law school. While many of his fellow students were in class listening to professors tell them what the law was, Mike was in the Dallas County Criminal Courthouse learning first hand how the system really works. This experience early in his legal education convinced Mike to dedicate his professional career exclusively to the defense of those people and businesses accused of crimes by local, state or federal authorities.

While many of Mike's colleagues like to focus on their past experience as a prosecutor or judge, Mike stays focused on achieving results in the courtroom. Mike has handled over 1,000 criminal cases since 1995. These cases have ranged from simple misdemeanors, DWI's, assaults, drug possession, grand jury representations, rapes, robberies, and complex white collar federal investigations. This wealth of experience has come from where it matters the most: The Defense side of the table--Representing persons accused of a crime. Mike has a firm belief that the only way to handle a criminal case successfully is to investigate and prepare every case as if it were going to be tried in front of a jury. By doing this, every case gets fully investigated and the best resolution for every client can be achieved, even if the case does not ultimately end in a trial.

Mike Price was born in North Carolina in 1970. He moved to Sherman, Texas, in 1973 and graduated from Sherman High School in 1988. Mike completed his undergraduate studies at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated cum laude in 1992. Austin College is a small, private Presbyterian school known for its academic excellence. While attending A.C., Mike was a 3 year varsity team letterman on the Austin College Football Team. He was selected as a Texas Interscholastic Athletic Association Academic All-Conference member in 1989, 1990, and 1991. In 1990, Mike and the 'Kangaroos' advanced to the NAIA Division II National Playoffs. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas. While at SMU, he was a student attorney in the SMU Law School Criminal Justice Clinic. After representing many clients throughout the criminal process, including jury trials, Mike was chosen to be the Supervising Student Attorney for the next class of students in this program. He was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1995.

After graduating from law school, Mike began working for the legendary criminal defense attorney George R. Milner. Mike became a partner in his firm in 1998. In 2001, Mike became Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. While most attorneys have to practice 10, 15 or 20 years to reach the experience level necessary to achieve Board Certification, Mike met the rigorous requirements and passed the exam after being licensed for 6 years. In 2002, Mike became the Managing Partner and a founding member of Milner & Finn, a law firm dedicated to the exclusive defense of criminal cases in both state and federal court.  In 2006, Mike became Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Mike's wife, Krissa, is a former teacher in Plano and was the Drill Team Director for Plano Senior High School for 5 years.  They live in Frisco with their young son, Trey.  Mike and Krissa enjoy boating with their friends and family at Lake Texoma, traveling, and attending as many Dallas Stars Hockey games as their schedules will allow!       

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Trial Law, Criminal Appellate Practice.

Bar Admissions: 1995, Texas; 1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court.

Professional Memberships: Dallas Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Dallas Young Lawyers Association; National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Board Certifications: 2001, Board Certified-Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Please visit www.jmichaelprice.com for a more in depth view of Mike, his background and ability to handle your criminal matter.

Contact Mike anytime at info@jmichaelprice.com