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Shawn McDonald holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He has a wife and two children

Shawn is a criminal defense attorney. He works at Smith | McDonald | Bolin Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, where he has been since March 2006. He previously worked as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County starting in 2001 and taught trial advocacy and criminal law at the undergraduate and law school levels.

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Shawn has been a criminal defense attorney since 2006. He previously worked as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County and taught trial advocacy and criminal law at the undergraduate and law school levels.

Shawn McDonald's campaign for Texas District Attorney is his first entry into politics.

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As an attorney, worked on criminal law cases.

Claims he brings "real-world experience" as a frontline prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer

As an attorney, worked on cases involving murder and drug-related crimes.

Worked on cases involving murder and drug-related crimes.

- Claims he brings "real-world experience" as a frontline prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer
- Worked on cases involving murder and drug-related crimes.

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As District Attorney, led efforts to prosecute methamphetamine labs in Henderson County.

Wants to "aggressively prosecute violent criminals."

Aims to "protect children and vulnerable victims."

- Wants to "aggressively prosecute violent criminals."
- Aims to "protect children and vulnerable victims."

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As of January 22, 2026, Shawn McDonald’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Has taught trial advocacy and criminal law at the undergraduate and law school levels.

Has served as a law enforcement instructor and subject matter expert on criminal law issues.

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- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 