He took my 4000$ when I hired him from jail. They called my son demanding a total of 5000$ to be…read morepaid before he would represent me so we paid it only to sit in jail until my next court date where he fired me for non payment. There r laws that protect attorneys from doing this and I am reporting him to the bar where could face fines, suspension or even lose his license.

Do not use them they are lies and thiefs my brother paid this man 10 thousand on top of being paid…read moreby the county he didn't help my brother at all doesn't like to return phone calls are show up in court when he is suppose to he's being turned in to the Bar association and very rude and un professional as when I was talking to him he stated he didn't have to go see his client and he wouldn't after his client getting locked up due to his responsibilities and him not handling it are even showing for court and hung up on me stated after I called back that we no longer need his services and we need all paperwork was told when he gets ready to turn it over he would

Very good attorney. Highly recommended. Working on a very important case for me. When I get…read moreconcerned he reassures me everything will be alright. Nice to have a real attorney that fights for you.

I was arrested and charged with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon felony in Nov. 2021…read more Now an older man, had raised a good family, having no criminal background, built a successful, well known local/statewide business, I was literally terrified. I had contacted and met with 3 of the most recommended, lawyers in Smith County. But I wasn't convinced that they truly had my back in this case. Frustrated, I read Erick Platten's web page bio and knew he seemed to have a strategic, well thought out plan of attack/defense mentality. I contacted him the day before my arraignment to appear in court. He said, man you have an emergency situation, I can be there to represent you in court tomorrow. So I rolled dice with Erick for my future, paid him over the phone and met him the next day in court for the first time. The judge, and DA presented the charges to us for the first time to review. They looked really incriminating but I knew they were not fact. Erick absolutely knew how to handle it and put my wife, the only witness/victim on the stand to testify right there. Later I found out that allowing us to put a witness on the stand in arraignment is very rare. Calling up witnesses usually comes later or in a trial. Erick showed up that day with a let's get this dismissed today mentality. But the DA here rarely goes down easy, Erick stated this over and over during our talks. He stated; "they know me WELL and they know they better have their facts straight, I'm in this to win this for you". Erick holds his law cards close to his chest (like a seasoned poker champion) and plays them at exactly the right time. I found that the Smith County DA has an everyone is guilty as charged, hang-em-high mentality no matter how clean of a life you have led in the past many years of life. They do NOT care who's life they ruin, guilty or not! I had raised a large, loving productive family and we are big local supporters of many charities. I was a good citizen! They don't care about that Erick explained. They will indict a "Ham Sandwich"! And with no review of the evidence they had planned to do just that. Until Erick played a few of his cards and convinced them not to indict me the day before they were going to go before the Grand Jury. Just the way they do things in a Grand Jury hearing ought to be illegal, we don't have the right to be there to defend ourselves. They roll the cases through, indict you, then it's trial by jury time all right in front of my peers in our town of Tyler. They could ruin a person's reputation even if their not convicted in trial. From the very beginning Erick's mission was to get ALL charges dropped, PERIOD! No plea bargain, no probation, Erick would have none of this and knew EXACTLY how to play the legal game for my life and future. I must admit, I got very anxious many times. I would call and or text Erick and his calming response was immediate!!!! He always stated, trust me, I have YOUR back, don't worry about this! And I must say he did. In only 5 months he got this dismissed, no hearing, no more fines, the entire nightmare of facing a potential sentence from minimum 2 years - 20 maximum was over. Just like that it was over. Erick had his timing, defense negotiations/strategies completed precisely and flawlessly and on my 63rd birthday it was completely over with a phone call. Erick has a great attitude, he's personable, he knows his job and he cares greatly about his clients future, We matter greatly to Mr. Platten! In business I have attorneys. But none quilt like Mr. Erick Platten...THANK YOU SIR!!!!! This man has the experience, the passion and I believe Erick is one of the GREATS of Defense law!

In all my 13 years of fostering children in Texas Joseph Wilkinson was the only attorney who cared…read moreand took the time to come to my home and meet the child. He really cares for his clients. This is a wonderful attorney.

Hired in 2019 on child support case and their office did nothing but give us the run around and…read morecollect money from my legal insurance. Go somewhere else and get actual legal help.

Great service. I was informed of the worst and best possible outcome. They were able to get me the…read morebest deal possible. I would recommend for anyone. Prices are reasonable and they work with you.

If you need a great attorney in Smith County... this is the place to contact. Joe Murphy and Joel…read moreBaker will go above and beyond for you, they truly fight for you and will have your back. The have so much experience between them. You will not feel lost. You will feel safe. They offer free consultations, which means a lot to clients who need to know what lies ahead, and for planning their future. When you get caught in a situation and need someone fighting in your corner, give them a call. Their staff is also fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly... not there to judge you or give you the run around,but to help any way they can.

I had some real serious problems and he helped me out 1,000%. Thank you so much for all your work…read more If I ever have any more problems this is my attorney I so trust everything that he is about.

There's a special kind of ilk who takes advantage of elderly parents trying to help their son on a…read morecriminal case. Most attorneys subtract the cost for services from the retainer and provide an itemization of actual work done and unused funds, in this case approximately $10,000, Dobrovolny kept the entire $12,500. calling it a "flat fee" after the case he lost. Obviously, this was a difficult situation made worse by the feeling of betrayal and being both personally and financially damaged.

Mr. Watts is a very caring and effective attorney. We were very pleased with his communication…read morethroughout the process and would recommend him 100% to anyone who needs legal advice in Nacogdoches. Because of Mr. Watts' work, we were able to reach a quick resolution and get back to our daily routine. The legal system can be complicated and intimidating, Mr. Watts explained the process and we were very pleased with his guidance and recommendations. Very impressed.

He did a great job on my case. It turned out much better than expected. I recommend him to anyone…read morewith a case in Nacogdoches.

My Son made a stupid mistake that resulted in a grand jury indictment. It was his first offense but…read moreit potentially meant many years prison. I can not say enough good things about David Moore. He was compassionate, kind and caring, while listening to my son cry, and when he repeated the same questions multiple times. His assistant Martha is amazing, she kept me up to date on ever aspect of where we were in the process. I called her countless times and she was always so incredibly kind. David is such an amazing, knowledgeable attorney. It was by Gods grace that he directed me to this law firm. David was able to help my son through his legal problems without facing decades in jail. Anyone in east Texas needing an amazing, hardworking, skilled and professional Attorney, I strongly recommend Holmes and Moore.

From the owner: Law Office of Holmes, Moore, Waldron, & Parrish provides criminal and civil law defense to all of…read moreEast Texas with offices in Longview and Tyler, TX.

jim and team were very helpful in getting may case resolved with outstanding resolution Squyres law…read moreoffice is the best team to have on your side. i loved the fact that they always had the answer to any questions i had VERY professional

Super great help. Awesome professional team. They are the…read morebest team when helping with traffic and criminal cases.

Mrs. Wulf is the best family law attorney around! I would recommend her to anyone going through a…read morelegal family matter. She takes time to listen with empathy and she understands how emotional and stressful family issues can be. Tough situations are easier with Cheryl Wulf by your side!

From the owner: Criminal Lawyer in Tyler, TX. Board Certified in Family Law and Personal Injury by the Texas Board…read moreof Legal Specialization. Cheryl Wulf, Attorney at Law represents families in Tyler, Tx for divorce, child custody, family law matters, personal injury, car accidents, and other civil matters.

My experience with Mr. Matt Bingham and his amazing team was beyond greatness. Mr. Bingham and his…read moreassistant Mrs. Arin are undoubtably the best in the game. They are very professional and handle your case very well to get the best results for you. I will definitely recommend Mr. Bingham because he is the definition of satisfaction guarantee. I was blessed to have Mr. Bingham and his team on my side.

From the owner: The Law Offices of D. Matt Bingham serves East Texas as a premier Criminal Defense Firm. No matter…read morethe scale or complexity of your case, Matt Bingham will thoroughly investigate your case and aggressively defend your rights. There's nothing more important to our firm than being a strong advocate for our clients and helping them navigate through this difficult time in their life. When you are facing criminal charges, you want the most experienced criminal trial lawyer you can hire. Matt has that experience, having successfully litigated many of the highest profile criminal cases in East Texas over the past 23 years. We would love to help in the resolution of your criminal case as your Criminal Defense Attorney. Please contact us to set up your initial consultation, at no cost to you.