Wynne, Smith & Young attorney Ryan Kreck recently participated as a speaker at the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Sexual Assault and Family Violence Roundtable, held on February 4, 2026. The roundtable focused on issues surrounding the cross-examination of a child witness in cases involving allegations of sexual assault and [...]
Civil Litigation Every successful business begins with a shared vision of trust, collaboration, and the hope of building something lasting. But even the strongest partnerships can fracture when goals diverge, communication breaks down, or one partner’s actions begin to harm the business. At Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC, we’ve guided [...]
Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC is honored to share that attorney Ryan Kreck recently received an extraordinary message of gratitude from a client’s family following the successful defense of a serious felony case. While we do not share personal details or quote client communications directly, we want to acknowledge the [...]
A Grayson County jury found in favor of defendants represented by Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC in an ownership dispute involving two lumber-yard operations. After a two-week trial in the 397th Judicial District Court, the jury returned a defense verdict for Harold B. Rogers III and related defendants in Goins, [...]
Wynne, Smith & Young has been named Tier 2 in Dallas/Fort Worth for Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The annual rankings—published by Best Lawyers—evaluate firms using client feedback, peer reviews, and independent analysis of practice strengths and professional data. [...]
Getting arrested can be one of the most stressful moments in your life. The situation unfolds quickly, and even small mistakes can have lasting legal consequences. Understanding your rights and what steps to take immediately after an arrest can make a major difference in the outcome of your case. This [...]
A six-day jury trial on three indictments alleging Sexual Assault of a Child concluded with a hung jury, as the panel deadlocked 9–3 for Not Guilty. Following the mistrial, defense counsel John Hunter Smith and Ryan Kreck negotiated a result that provides the client a path forward: deferred adjudication on [...]
Wynne, Smith & Young congratulates John Hunter Smith on his recent faculty role at the Center for American and International Law’s Criminal Defense Trial Skills Course, a two-day, hands-on program designed to strengthen courtroom advocacy. Chaired by Mehr Singh and Keltin VonGonten, the course asked participants to work through a CSA [...]
Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC recently secured three trial outcomes in Collin County—two jury acquittals and one matter ending in a hung jury—through defense teams led by Board-Certified criminal defense lawyers John Hunter Smith and Ryan Kreck. In the first case, a prosecution for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child [...]
Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC is pleased to announce that partners J. Michael Young and John Hunter Smith have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer‑review guides. Selection is based on statewide peer review and cannot be purchased. Fewer than six percent of practicing [...]
