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    Citizen Law Firm

    2.2 (117 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    John W.

    I hired Citizen to represent me in a speeding ticket case, and a court date was set for the morning of 9/18. I was told that I did not need to appear in court, and I would be notified as to the outcome. When I was told this, I imagined that I would receive that information within a few business days; this struck me as reasonably prompt service. When I still hadn't received any information a week later, I called to inquire about the status of the case. The young lady I spoke to told me the attorney should have contacted me, as if that were all I needed to be told. I replied that I had hired the Citizen Law Firm, not any particular attorney, and that I had already waited too long for the relevant information. She attempted to answer my questions, but because she clearly knew very little about the law, it took several minutes of questioning for me to learn that the attorney had entered a plea which entailed deferred adjudication and a fine, and that the fine was due in mid-November. She also assured me that she would contact the attorney, inform him that I hadn't received my information, and that I would receive either a letter or an email containing all the details within a week. After waiting approximately two weeks, I called back. Again, I was told what the attorney should have done, and again, I was promised that the information would be forthcoming within a week. And just a few minutes ago, some three weeks later, after calling them yet again to inquire about information I should have received in late September, I found myself listening to a young lady telling me what the attorney should have done, when what I needed to hear is what Citizen Law Firm was going to do. Again, I was promised the necessary information in a week. I've spent almost six decades on this planet, and I have both bought and sold a lot of goods and services in that time. I've seen what good service looks like from both sides of the cash register, and I've seen what bad service looks like. The service Citizen has given me has been amongst the worst I've seen. Giving them one star is two or three too many. Update, 11/11/2020: I have made two more calls since I wrote the above review. During both, I was informed, yet again, that Citizen would contact the attorney who handled the case, and that I would receive the info in a week. Along the way, I made an interesting discovery. Prior to the call I made about a week ago, I googled their phone number and saw a Dallas phone number, which I called because I live in Dallas. During the call, I started asking various questions, and the young lady on the phone revealed that the number I had called was just an answering service. This struck me as odd. I then found the letter they had originally sent me soliciting my business. As you can see in the pic below, it was laid out with a Dallas address on the top left, a Dallas phone number on the top center, and a Houston address - no phone number - on the top left. I wouldn't imagine that is was an accident that the layout conveyed the impression that the Dallas office was the main office. Nonetheless, further Googling reveals that the Houston office is the main office. I suspect that the Dallas office isn't an office as most people understand the term: ie, a work area where people interact with one another and are trained and supervised and communicate effectively with one another and so forth. Instead, I suspect it is a small commercial space with room for four or five desks, presumably where a few lawyers work and hustle up overflow work from larger firms. I Googled the building, and most of the spaces therein appear to be like the one I'm imagining. I'll be driving through that neighborhood in the next few days. I'm going to pop in and snoop around. Who knows what a little amateur sleuthing will uncover?

    Letter informing me my citation was dismissed.

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    Everything was so easy. Communication was excellent and ultimately got my ticket dismissed.

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    They've helped me and my Son with previous tickets, they're great! Office ladies are very nice and helpful!

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    I stumbled onto Rick in a google search for a simple issue. I'm glad I did. He has since helped…read morechange the lives of three people that I sent his way. And not just small traffic infractions. Rick is a no bs lawyer and person, in general. He is one of the smartest people that I have ever met, and he is hilarious. If I wasn't already married, I'd probably get arrested just so he could be my lawyer! Seriously though, this guy is a bulldog and he is the best!

    Listen up, my story could change your life…read more I had reached an overwhelming moment of despair. An ugly divorce from a physically abusive husband, who had convinced me to give up my career and be a stay at home mom, ultimately drove me from my home. The whole divorce process was manipulated because he withheld and hid my money and property. Without funds, I could not obtain adequate representation. To say I took a beating is an understatement. All contacts after the divorce were battles. Ultimately, my X entrapped me with the local Barry Fife Police Department when I let him know we were coming over to pickup a necklace for my son. He frantically called 911 claiming I was beating on windows, verbally abusing him and treating him bodily harm, even before I arrived. I had just pulled up and was still sitting in the car with my son, when a Nassau Bay Police officer arrived and proceeded to pull me from the car, cuffed me and charged me with two felonies. No witnesses, just my X's word. Guess it helps to be bud's with the mayor. Having no money, I was in a spot. I finally had a recommendation to my first attorney, who said he would take my case, but wanted all his fees up-front. I sold personal property and paid him everything I could afford to start the case. He then would not return calls, nor make time to discuss the case and always rushing away after court. Finally had to fire him, because all he would do was reset my case. When I obtained my file from him, the only things in it were green slips. NOTHING else. Next up was a public defender. My only advise is: DON'T. I don't have time, I don't believe you and why don't you take the plea bargain were her only don't of wisdoms. Leaving court for the last time with the don't woman, I by chance ran into Rick Oliver in the lobby. I had known him as a child and instantly recognized him. As we talked, we discussed why I was there and what was happening. He immediately took interest. He asked questions and asked if my present attorneys had done any of several things he offered. The answers were all no, they had not done any of those things. He was very generous with his time and very perceptive in his questions. Finally he told me he was an attorney and would be willing to help if he could. I got a loan from my parents and hired him immediately. Working with Rick was a dream come true. He is smart. He is kind. And he was interested in the case and willing to stand up for me when no one else would. Every time we talked, he had new information and new perspective. He did the research and he investigated. And he investigated. And he investigated. Every time he talked to the DA, he was tearing down their case. If my X and his lawyer had not been continually pushing the DA's office, I believe the case would have been dropped. But he did and they didn't. Finally we got to court. The last offer of a plea bargain, the last chance before trial. Rick and I reviewed all the facts. We talked. He shared more findings he had just uncovered. His empathy and professionalism were outstanding. I really trusted him with my life. With a deep breath I said, let's go to trial, no deal. Back in the courtroom, he went straight to the attorney for the DA and got busy. He talked and pointed. He got animated. More attorneys. More talking. Finally to the clerk and called me back to the conference room. I was breathless. With the most beautiful smile I ever seen, he said, all charges DISMISSED. I would use Rick and recommend him to everyone I know in need of an AWESOME Attorney. In Fact I have asked Rick to partner on my Family case (even though he does not practice family law) because I believe in him with all my heart. Thank you Rick. You truly did save my life.

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    There is no better attorney than Greg Gladden , He has assist me with two cases and He has Resolved…read moremy issues within a matter of days and has helped my family members also. I highly recommend having a meeting with Greg with any issue you might or any question you may need , he's the guy for you . The Secretary is also amazing in attention and organization.

    I would never hire this lawyer because he will just take your money and then throw you to the dogs…read more He told my loved ones that I was going to prison for 2 to 4 years over a woman's lie, and I proved her lie. I had to write the judge myself with no help from Gladden , for him to release my medical files that I sent in 2023, from being in a coma in 2016 my charges were from 2018 and they said I would not be in my right state of mind for at least five years, if not more. He was aware of all this and he still did nothing for me except rip me off of $4500 save your money and hire a lawyer that will help and not just take your money and then throw you away like this one dead to me! He also told non-family members about what was going on with my case and also sent them my personal documents. I surely hope if you ever need help you're treated the same way you treated me. Thank God, I had a judge that was willing to go by the law not his own misguided gut. If you are a motorcycle rider, never let him suck you in with his Ducati's because that's the way he got me when he found out, I ride. On a further note, I hired him in 2023 to take care of this for me and he never set me up with another court date. All he did was took my money and waited for me to be arrested. Stay away from this one.! I have a lot of witnesses and my next call will be on Monday to the bar association over this thieving lawyer! And I should also let you know that he gave out my information to non-family members without asking me first and then he talked about other cases with me. What kind of lawyer is this? I have never seen anything like this before! You will be better off with the public defender than this one! At least the majority will try to help you unlike this one. If I were you and I've already paid this man, I would ask for my money back and if he refuses you like he did me then I would call the bar so she can also because this man needs to be turned in for what he is doing to innocent people that is paying for his help! Greg, you had to know this was gonna come about after what you said to everybody about me. People have the right to know who you really are!

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