Stephen Karns

Stephen Karns

Law Offices of Stephen P. Karns
  • Military Law, Criminal Law
  • Texas
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Kevin Courtney
Kevin Courtney October 17, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Karns is a team player who adds value to a military criminal or administrative defense team. While often working with military co-counsel who don't have as much experience as he does, Mr. Karns brings the added value of decades of experience as a lawyer and a calm presence to a typically stressful situation.
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Biography

Mr. Karns was formerly a Captain on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps where he received the Parachutist Badge, the U.S. Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. Subsequent to active duty, he continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserves where he was promoted to Major and served as a Senior Defense Counsel and received an Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Karns completed his reserve duty in 2005.

Practice Areas
    Military Law
    Veteran's Benefits
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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U.S. Supreme Court
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US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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Professional Experience
Senior Defense Counsel, Major
US Army JAG Corps
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Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D. (1994) | Law
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Honors: Winner, St. Mary's Client Counseling Competition Semi-finalist, ATLA Mock Trial Competition ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition
Activities: Board of Advocates Phi Alpha Delta
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Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University
B.B.A. (1991) | Finance
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Activities: Tau Kappa Epsilon, President Pre-law Society, Vice President, Finance Association
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Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Website
http://www.karnslawfirm.com
Contact & Map
6116 N. Central Expy
Ste 450
Dallas, TX 75206
Toll-Free: (866) 750-9010
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