Kevin Sheneberger is a criminal defense attorney in the Criminal Trial Division at Deandra Grant Law, where he defends clients across North Texas. He earned his law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for excellence in oral advocacy and recognized for his pro-bono work with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. A co-author of two chapters in the Texas DWI Manual and the 2023 Intoxication Case Law Update for the State Bar of Texas, he completed the NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program in 2024. Before law, Kevin built a career rooted in justice and service, from humanitarian work abroad to running restaurants in Denton, experiences that shape how he advocates for the people he represents.

Meet Kevin

Kevin was born in Long Beach, California, but grew up traveling extensively, spending his formative years living in Kentucky, Hawaii, California, Washington, D.C., New York, Thailand, and Zambia. His passion for justice developed early in life, as his family was active in humanitarian missions work—ranging from visiting and assisting refugees in immigration jails to rehabilitating victims of sex-trafficking in Thailand.

Kevin moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2008 where he began a second career in the hospitality industry, developing skills as a server, line-cook, and manager in various high-end restaurants throughout Manhattan. He and his wife moved to Denton, TX in 2015, where they owned and operated restaurants specializing in fusing Texan and Jamaican barbecue. Motivated by the injustices he witnessed in both his international travel and experiences in New York during the height of “Stop and Frisk”, Kevin embarked on his next chapter as a criminal defense attorney

In his free time, Kevin enjoys long conversations with his wife, cooking barbecue on their commercial smoker, and sweeping up hair shed by their blue-heeler “Gemini”, Great Pyrenees “Sebastian”, Pit-bull mix “Izzy”, and ginger tabby “Little Kev”.

 

Lawyer Stuff

Kevin graduated from American University in Washington D.C. with a double major in interdisciplinary government studies and international economics. Shortly thereafter, he moved to the rural village of Macha, Zambia, researching the intersection of social dynamics and economic decision making in resource-limited communities. After publishing his research, he worked as an illustrator and writer, producing HIV educational materials throughout Zambia for the Catholic Medical Missions Board.

Kevin earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University, receiving honors for his pro-bono work with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. He was active in negotiations, moot-court, and mock trial competitions both on and off campus, and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for excellence in oral advocacy. While in law school, he co-founded SMU’s chapter of The Justice Initiative, a national organization in partnership with Howard and Harvard University law schools dedicated to confronting racial and social injustice in both the criminal justice system and the practice of law. He got his first taste of “real” law practice defending clients as a student-attorney through SMU’s Criminal Defense Clinic, and was one of two students selected as members of the Sarah T. Hughes North Texas Federal Criminal Law Inn of Court.

As an attorney, his professional memberships include the Texas State Bar, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Lawyers Guild. He co-authored chapters for the upcoming edition of Texas DWI Manual, and also co-authored a 2023 Intoxication Case Law update for State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Course.

 

Experience

In 2024, Kevin completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program. This training has been a cornerstone in enhancing his courtroom skills through his understanding of field sobriety test administration.

Education

  • Juris Doctor — SMU Dedman School of Law Dallas, TX
  • Bachelor of Arts, International Economics & Interdisciplinary Government Studies — American University Washington, DC

Bar Admissions

  • Texas State Bar 2023

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Texas Independent Bar Association
Dallas Criminal Defense Bar

Presentations

  • DGL’s Dog Days of Summer Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, “Overview of the Law of Operation” & “Case Law Overview After Bruen”, June 2024, Pottsboro, TX

Practice Areas

Kevin's primary areas of defense.

DWI

DWI

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Client Reviews

What clients say about working with Kevin.

★★★★★

In the middle of circumstances that doesn't make you proud. Have a supportive and positive lawyer by your side can change the perspective and see your mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. Thank you Kevin.

Els Dallas
★★★★★

Kevin and Oliva took care of me every step of the way for my case. Very educated staff. They answered every question I had promptly and informed me of everything I needed going forward. Hope to not need their services again but if I do I’ll be coming back!

Ryan ManceCollin County
★★★★★

Olivia, Omar, Kevin and the remaining team members are an amazing help. Easy to communicate with and extremely helpful.

Gregory PanzinoDenton County
★★★★★

Choosing Deandra Grant worked out perfectly for me. Her team took a horrible situation and made it painless, but the best part was the end result. My representative Kevin did magic in the court room. Thank you Kevin and your whole staff!

Luke LigotinoDenton County
★★★★★

Great attorney very knowledgeable and they definitely work for you. Kevin was great he kept me informed every step of the way. He did a great job thanks y'all

Michael MunizRockwall County
★★★★★

Deandra Grant Law is the best. I worked closely with Kevin Sheneberger who successfully brought my case to a favorable outcome. I would highly recommend them for any case you might face.

George Morara NyamaoDenton County

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