Last year I was arrested, one misdemeanor and a felony charge. I went to Dunham and Jones. My first consultation was with Matt. Mr YanCarlo was appointed as my lawyer. At first I was skeptical and I doubted he would help me, well let me tell you that I was wrong!!! Last week my misdemeanor was dismissed and my felony case as well . Daisy, he's legal assistant were very professional and communicated with me every step of the way. Since I got arrested and went into a depression and sleep was a nightmare. He was on top of everything. Last week he called me and sent me all the documents that it had been dismissed. What a relief!! He is very professional and knowledgeable. I owe him my life because I'm a business owner and that would have ended my career. I highly recommend him and Dunham and Jones. Mr. YanCarlo knew exactly what he was doing. So if you need a good attorney he is the one you want to represent you!! Thank you Dunham and Jones but specially YanCarlo!!! Thank you very much!! Don't think about it and you won't be disappointed!! They are the best hands down!!! read more

Looking for more recent reviews, just hired this firm to represent my son. Since we paid the deposit we have not received a call back. We're initially told an attorney would meet with him this week in jail. Granted, it has only been a week but we have left three messages with additional questions and havent received a call back. An attorney still has not scheduled to meet with my son. Just curious if this is normal, and im being impatient. They were very nice and informative upfront. I just have additional questions and cant seem to get anyone on the phone. read more

I worked with Nikki. In Gilbert, Arizona. 2021 alleged DUI. I paid $6000.00 USD Nikki was new. She is a very nice lady. But the firm pushed me to settle when I actually had a case. They are supposed to do two blood tests. They did one. And the machine malfunctioned. I asked to go to a jury trial. And they said I just needed to settle. So for my 6 grand, I had representation I could have had from the public defender, Please realize, Gilbert, AZ is notorious for their dui revenue, the police have nothing else to do. Dunham and Jones did nothing to help me. They did not get me a "better deal," they returned urgent phone calls when they got around to it. I paid them 6 grand I went into debt to pay because I wrongly believed they would fight for me. I am an honest guy, it was a first "alleged" offense after zero speeding tickets for 20 years. They promised to help me. They did nothing. Again, the PD who was also not trying, would have charged me less. So don't ever drive in Gilbert, AZ. They troll for DUIs and don't hire Dunham. They are empty suits who want to cash checks and not be lawyers. And BTW, I will be happy to tell my story to anyone. I am a peaceful and nice person, But Dunham has major ethical problems. If a client hires you for 6 grand. You work for it. Not tell them they are wrong and should settle. I hope Nikki moved on, She was nice. but the "boss" was not going to do any work to help me. So. There ya go. read more

This is an update to just a obe star review i left earlier. Was immediately contacted by will Clark and explained what was and did take place in an error with courts. Much appreciate that he reached out and I fo feel like my attorney has taken my case on as his own and that makes a hugh difference. Ryan is a great guy and now I realize this was not his fault. Ugh these courts these day's. read more

I had a consult. the lawyer cut me off, and hung up on me. he was also extremely unaware of how much i knew about my case and the laws that surround it. His quality of care was absolutely unprofessional, and he didn't even ask me the details of my case. They claim to be former District attorneys, but with the knowledge he gave me, without knowing i knew he was wrong was absolutely unacceptable. David Phelps is inexperienced and a liar. Do not hire him! read more

I was very disappointed with the representation and lack of defense from one of the attorneys. I understand that it is an uncontrollable outcome if it goes to trial, but I was put in a wrist lock by the aggressor at a bar in Seabrook. No statue in Seabrook Texas allowed him to hold me by my wrists as I was verbally defending myself in front of a woman that was swinging a purse at me. I was restrained by a bar employee and I defended myself while being held by my wrists. He was tugging on my shoulder and caused chronic supraspinatus tendinitis. He broke tooth 31 and damaged L5. I had a bruised right arm and lumbar. The witnesses started the fight by removing a child from her mother as the mother and child tried to leave. Shelia Ackley, an ex police officer, took a ten year old child from the mother as we tried to leave after paying. We were in two separate vehicles. Sheila Ackley assaulted my sister, and her friend that was a police officer, let her and her friend off, and told the bar employee that he was doing his job. The woman he put in a wrist lock was not in the fight, and she was not the aggressor. Sheila Ackley, and Anne White were the aggressors, and the bar employee grabbed an innocent person and injured her. The bar restaurant did not have enabled cameras, so they say. Very disappointed in the judicial system and very disappointed in Seabrook police. read more

"#1 goal is a case dismissal" That is absolute HORSE SHIT. DO NOT use this firm. they charged me $8k and proceeded to show absolutely no interest in my case. I couldn't even get my lawyer on the phone 90% of the time. I truly believe that my lawyer did nothing to try and get a dismissal, not one motion filed, no affidavits, NOTHING. I honestly think I could've gotten the same, if not better results from a court appointed attorney. Please don't make the mistake I made and hire this frim, It is the biggest regret of my life! Save your money! Ask around for attorneys that have gotten people you know results in the past. Don't let the big office or their expensive prices fool you. This firm is complete dog shit and they don't care about your case the slightest bit. Building full of greedy and lazy pieces of shit DO NOT USE THIS LAW FIRM. GO ELSEWHERE. TRUST ME. read more

Not sure yet. They always seem too busy for my case... but we shall see what the outcome is.

Don't walk, RUN away from this firm. For the$25k they charged the attorney was never available and that we should be happy when the docket ran for 4 years before an actual trial. The longer the better???? When we questioned him, the answer was "well you got yourself in this trouble," no kidding!!! When asked about an appeal it was not necessary to yell out, "We don't do appeals" out loud. And that's when you finally got off the cell phone during the trial. We are now a broken family due to their "hard work." We should have changed earlier in the process. A lesson hard learned. read more

My attorney always showed up last minute. Didn't ever get back to me when I called. Worst experience with having a first time payed attorney. Overworked. Definitely could have done a whole lot better. I would have been better off with a court appointed attorney and probably would have saved a few thousand dollars to be honest. In my opinion use a different law firm. They aren't the best like they promote. read more

At first, I was worried that I would have to take a deal, even though I thought my DWI case would have a good chance to be dismissed. There was a change in my specific lawyer, but Mr. Jeremy Sims offered great communication and got my charge dismissed after a couple of months!! Thank you!! read more

RUN you are better off with a public defender saving your money. You are NOT a person to this law firm. I have never been in trouble everrrrr and my lawyer treats me as if I murder 9 peopl. Do not waste you money with this place. read more

J. Michael McBride will refuse to assert your constitutional rights. He will walk away and leave you in jail right before trial. Horrible law firm, that won't speak to you for any solutions. read more

JD Schmidt was my guy. I had so much anxiety going into my case that he held my hand the whole way. He explained the process in detail and gave me the best advice so I could confidently move forward with my future. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a trustworthy attorney! And did I mention, affordable AND easy payment plans? read more

Well, this is about as honest a review as I can write. I booked these lawyers after talking to Mr. Hiser on the phone and he assured me they would be on top of things and handle my case(s) appropriately. This was for a DUI/Possession charge. I paid the entire fee in advance, which was around $10,000. I was assigned an attorney and then quickly reassigned another. She was very nice, but didn't seem to be a go-getter. When we went to court for the first charge, she came with the DA offer and I had to encourage her to go back and ask for a better offer, which the DA agreed to. I met her once and she told me she was overwhelmed with cases while she carried a stack of papers running from court room to court room and then it was over and I've been told I did not get a good deal as this was my first charge ever. Over the course of the next year, I emailed and called around 10 times inquiring about my second charge, all documented. Not once was a call or email returned and I have records showing this. NOT ONCE. My 2nd case wasn't filed until a year and a half later and I did not hear from them. I was panicked and just needed to talk to someone. During this time, my attorney changed about 4 more times. I did receive one call where the attorney introduced himself but never heard from him again (I believe his name was Roland). Once I received a court date for the 2nd charge, I called and emailed another 5-7 times and none were returned. Not one. I was so upset and uneasy that I ended up having to PAY FOR A DIFFERENT ATTORNEY that was more attentive. I received a call from Dunham and Jones a couple days before my 2nd charge court date, after they failed to return my countless calls and emails over the course of months, and I told them I had to get new representation. They said okay and that was that. No apology. No refund. No nothing. There was zero prep, zero care, and zero initiative on their end. I am telling you that this was a total waste of money. I could have done better representing myself. Throughout my entire ordeal, they only added frustration, anxiety, and silence. If you do end of using them, you will regret it but I'm just here to warn you and tell you of my experience. I wanted so badly to believe in them and that I wasn't just a number and some money, but sadly that is exactly what I was. I wasted very hard earned money on them and I really do feel like they should be ashamed of themselves. Good luck in your endeavors and trust me when I say LOOK ELSEWHERE. read more

This attorney is the worst! My brother is currently in the hospital hurt and we can get no info because they said he has a warrant for cases that this attorney is supposedly handling but in reality is not handling anything! I've been calling for days, leaving voicemails to everyone there and still no call back! After 5 days meanwhile we are worried about my brother because we can't get any info from hospital police nor his attorney! Not only that one of his cases was taken to a grand jury without representation from this attorney which he was being paid for and now he is being detained and he's hurt and we know nothing!!!!!! What is the point of paying for an attorney that is doing nothing!!! read more

Once they have your money they don't have the time of day for you. They will not return phone calls, they do not follow up, you are basically an inconvenience because they have what they want. read more

After paying them over $20,000 they spent 3 years rescheduling my case until they exhausted my patience i finally hired another attorney who immediately had the case dismissed and would of had it dismissed from day 1 when he found what Dunham refused to investigate a falsified report. The Dunham firm acts more like public defenders that they do hired professional attorneys. I would steer clear of this law firm and not give them any money as when all dust cleared they returned to me $2500 lost track of $4000 and said i only paid them $12000 and would refuse to give me back my retainer. believe me when i tell you hiring this firm will be the biggest mistake you can make. read more

I hired Dunham & Jones because out of all the attorney offices I spoke with, Michael Derek made me feel the most comfortable with my decision. The price that he quoted me was not only a fair price, but also included the option to take my cases to trial. I was assigned to Matthew Arnold who stuck with me throughout the whole process even thought the district attorney did not want to give an inch. Ultimately, it was Matt's patience and insight that allowed me to get my charges reduced to misdemeanors and even allowed me to keep some of them off of my record. Where a lot of attorneys would have grown impatient considering my case drug on for a couple of years, Matt stayed the course and was able to get me the result that I wanted in the first place. I highly recommend Dunham & Jones and their team for their professionalism as well as their empathy for my legal battles. Without them my outcome would have been drastically different. read more

Previously posted a review about a lack of being informed. Afterwards immediately received a call so that the law firm could understand where I was coming from and to explain the process. Unfortunately I was unable to take the call but appreciated the responsiveness. I have updated the review based on this quick response and want to understand to help me feel comfortable until we can discuss further. read more

I was sucked into the firm by the reviews. This attorney's office appears to be a small operation when you go into the office but is far from it. I was sold a plan by an attorney up front which I never saw again. Then was met by another at court which sold me something else at my 1st appearance. Then was alert with a bounce email that he was no longer with firm a few weeks later. An Attorney showed up to my next 2 appearance unprepared. one of which was my final appearance then was forced to make a decision on the spot or go trail which ironically was after I finished all payments, which I paid off ahead of time. They attorney never called me back even after speaking with managing parter, and calling him once a week for 3 weeks. Here you will be a number and dollar sign read more

On Tuesday, I began working in their call center. The environment is really laid back as long as I get the job done. The IT manager who is training me is super-cool. Hopefully I can continue to work here for a long time. The actual law firm seems to have a handle on their profession. Each attorney quickly responds to the prospects and clients in a very timely manner. read more

Hiring this firm is same as you are confirming that you will lose the case and be worst of everything in your life, These crooks suckers: 1. They suppose to work with you, instead they work against you. 2. Money is GOD for them. if you have money and willing to show and spend $ this firm makes sure you are to the ground and become broke. This firm is not here to help, instead help you get convicted and falsify the case as much they can. I say if you want your life dont think dont even think of these corrupt liers. Rob thanks for fucking up my life. For Owner of firm you are one piece of turd. read more

poor communication, expect lack of responsiveness, and concern yourself about the firm's focus on profits over client needs; there is a lot of issues with case management and feeling ignored by attorneys, you will get ripped off as soon as you sign with them read more

Genard Montes was a piece of shit he never told me of court dates that lead to Warrants for my arrest was lured to the courthouse with a promise of a dismissal. When I get there it's Intensive deferred adjudicated probation I had to sign for it Because I had an active warrant out for my arrest Committing suicide would have been my best option read more

I hired them to help my son's DUI case. So far we had 2 attorney's over the phone, then we had one represent him in court. Now they switched to another attorney. 4-5 attorneys so far. As a first time DUI for my son the court is making him get an interlock device but my son's car is not working and he doesn't have money to fix. So he'll have to rent this device and around $150 per month. Then he goes to see a probation officer every month $70. I don't think the attorney even fought for his rights, if any. I'm so disappointed. I am looking into a new attorney tomorrow. read more

This is the most unprofessional group of lawyers in tarrant county hands down scammers.0 stars

Had a great experience working with Dunham & Jones. My case, which was a felony, was completely dismissed within just about 7 months. My heartfelt gratitude to Attorney Fred Howey for helping me out of such a disturbing situation so smoothly and efficiently. His knowledge and law-practicing skills are truly commendable. read more

if I could give them 0 stars I would while they're taking your money they talk about the different ways theyll try to fight your case but once your in the courtroom they let t do all the talking don't use any of they evidence yall talked about to help you now your out about 8 thousand and still end up in jail don't go to Fred or any of them they just take your money and make you think you'll be going home read more

Avoid this law firm at all costs. I was arrested for not complying with city and county's mask mandates and they encouraged me to plead guilty to trespassing and resisting arrest. This law firm will not work for you in your best interest. read more

So far am giving one star , my fiancé had a court date and the lawyer assigned for his case her name is Nikki didn't show up to court ,we called the office because they didn't want to give us her phone number ,they put her through and she said oh like it wasn't on her schedule or something and that sorry she already went back to the office and then she said oh tell them I emailed them . All other people had their lawyers with them except us including people who had free assigned attorneys. They didn't even give us her phone number just gave us her email. Weird that she said it wasn't on her schedule, but the court knew she was supposed to come. It is also on Bexar County website under her name for that day hearings actually he was her only hearing for the day on the system. How couldn't she have known. I hope I don't regret recommending you to my fiance. If this level of service continues it's not going to work out, we need a lawyer we can rely on a lawyer that shows up to court. Because a lawyer that doesn't show up in court is in violation of disciplinary rules. That's not acceptable under any circumstances and I don't care who you assigned for the case; we hired the company it's your job to make sure a lawyer shows up to each court date of the case you are paid for. read more

I hired Dunham & Jones to represent me for domestic violence charges. When i got with them, i told them to file a speedy trial motion. They waited 11 months before filing it. I had 4 or 5 different attorneys that were over my case. Three of the five attorneys said they had a recording of me admitting to the allegations to the detective. I said, "Really, let's hear it." They played about ten minutes and then say it's there somewhere. Any attorney worth their salt, who would've heard something important. Would've stopped the recording and written down the time so as to go back to that time. They let the judge berate me in open court and just stood behind me, smirking and giggling while it happened. Then, after being told, it's just the way it is, which I responded, "No, it's the way you let it be." They let me sit on the docket for 4 years. A speedy trial is supposed to be within 8 months if you are out on bond and up to 90 days if you are in custody. Maybe i didn't pay enough for them to actually protect me vigorously like defense attorneys are supposed to ‍ If i were you, i would seek counsel elsewhere. And i want that star back. They don't even deserve one. I also have several phone calls recorded of their incompetence. I wish inwas able to put them on here for everyone to hear exactly what i wrote. It definitely hits differently when you hear it. read more

Nice people! Not outrageously priced. The end result was a dismissal of my case. That's obviously the main reason for the 5 star. If I had one thing to suggest to them would be a little better communication. I felt like I was usually the one calling them for updates. Other than that, I don't think anybody would be disappointed in using them. Recommended! read more

Do not, under any circumstances, give this firm a dime of your money unless you are guilty of the offense you are charged with, you are out on bail, and as far as you are concerned if your case never goes to trial you are just fine with it. This firm has no intention of moving forward with your case. They do not look at the evidence. They do not put the evidence together in a way that you can come to their office and look at it yourself. They assign the lawyer to you and if you think that lawyer is doing a bad job? Tough luck. No amount of calls or emails to the managing partner will make a damn bit of difference. They'll give you lip service ("oh sure, we will assign another lawyer to your case") as long as you still owe them money, but once you are paid in full that ends. You are stuck with a lawyer who is incapable of handling your case. I am a lawyer - not a criminal one - and I know what professional lawyer service looks like. This is not it. You are on your own. I had to write my own opening statement and witness examination outlines. I took deferred adjudication when I should have gone to trial and been acquitted (the DA did not have the evidence and the complaining witness had told some very meaningful lies that could be proved as lies) because I did not trust the attorney to do an adequate job. I was going to end up firing the attorney during opening statements and taking over my own defense and, since I don't know criminal procedure, that could have been a mess. Please benefit from my experience and go somewhere else. One star is about a dozen too many for Dunham & Jones. read more

I went into this law firm very nervous but the girls on the first floor where very nice and when I went upstairs she was very nice and helpful!! And Scotty was a amazing lawyer to talk too very down to earth made it a good experience since it's my first time talking to a attorney!!! I personally recommend this law firm to anyone that needs the help!!! E.C read more

Recently had some legal issues and I have never been so well guided and felt more comfortable in a situation in any other hands would have me pulling my hair out. Dustin Hoffman will keep you we'll informed and will do anything in his power to do the best he can do he is professional well spoken and well skilled in his field of work. read more

if you don't have over 6-7 grand in your pocket and can't finish paying they will withdraw and your ass is left high and dry. worst attorneys ever ! can't even speak to your actual attorney and no one responds to emails read more

Have used Attorneys in the Past. Attorneys Drink and Eat together as part of a networking system. Working together is a conflict of interest by law but truly that is what they do. Asked for a referral and I was told they cannot. So a deceitful Attorneys office is one to avoid. Veteran read more

I hired this firm to take over my case and from the start communication was great. Unfortunately the first lawyer that was assigned to my case failed to live up the standard I was expecting.. After speaking with Michael Derrick he assured me that he would take care of my case personally. He assigned me a new lawyer from the firm and her name was Jody Liukkonen and her assistant was Abel. After obtaining my case Abel and Jody have done a wonderful job of not only with communication but keeping me informed on every step of the way in my case. I highly recommend this firm. Mr.Derrick understood my frustration and promised me he would get the best lawyer he had available and let me tell you Jody and Abel are you who need to go with. Mr.Derrick has been completely transparent with me from my initial consultation all the way through the end result of my case.. If you are in need of a lawyer I highly recommend Dunham and Jones and ask for Michael Derrick and if possible request Jody Liukkonen!!!!! read more

I was arrested in my driveway for a DWI Rep case where my BAC was 0.133 over 3 hours later. I hired Dunham & Jones and attorney Kathy Ehmann-Clardy was assigned to my case. She fought the case for me at trial and with the help of Alan Steele, got a NOT GUILTY verdict for me in 20 minutes! I was facing a long probation and jail time if we lost but Kathy and Alan did a great job defending me. Great lawyers and reasonable fees. read more