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Lisa Haines

Lisa Haines

Law Office of Lisa Haines, P.C.
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
  • Texas
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Biography

Lisa Haines is a client-focused defense attorney and has been license more than 22 years. Lisa has resolved thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in every court in Tarrant County, both as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and as a defense attorney. Because of her many trials and vast experience in criminal law, Ms. Haines is approved by the Tarrant County Criminal Court Judges to represent defendants facing habitual,1st, 2nd, 3rd and state jail felonies and all misdemeanor level charges. She is well known and respected in the criminal courts as a passionate and tenacious defender of her clients' rights. Lisa meets with every client to review the police report and videos, etc., making sure each client understands the options and potential consequences (+/-) available in the resolution of the charged crime. She is available throughout the case to answer questions and guide every client through the legal maze.

Ms. Haines is especially interested in the mental health issues, recognizing the intertwining of unresolved mental health issues with a criminal arrest, particularly drug charges or crimes of violence. She has assisted clients, when warranted, in getting evaluated and prescribed medication while their cases are pending. Lisa is also appointed by the Tarrant County Probate Judges to represent clients who have been involuntarily detained on a mental health warrant at a psychiatric hospital. She considers it a privilege to be able to assists these clients at such a vulnerable and frightening point in their lives.

She proudly notes that AVVO has rated her "Client Favorite" in recognition of her clients' superlative evaluations on AVVO. Lisa prides herself in fighting hard to protect every client's rights, obtain the best possible resolution, and provide outstanding representation at a very competitive fee (with payment plans). Looking for an attorney who will treat you with respect? Lisa Haines is that attorney!

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Additional Practice Area
  • Mental Health (detentions, commitment) (competency and insanity)
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    free 45 minute consultation on all criminal cases
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Competitive rates, payment plans. Extensive trial experience. Former Tarrant County Prosecutor (13 yrs).
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Professional Experience
Criminal Lawyer
Law Office of Lisa Haines, P.C.
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Felony and Misdemeanor offenses: aggravated assault, ABI-FM, drug possession, DWI, burglary, robbery, theft, juvenile, probation revocations, occupational driver's license;
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
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Multiple Jury Trials, pleas and probation revocations in Felony and Misdemeanor crimes; CPS Prosecutor, Drug Unit: Asset Forfeiture; Multiple trials in Juvenile Courts; Mental Health hearings
Education
Southern Methodist University
J.D. | Law
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Ohio State University - Columbus
M.A. | Exercise Physiology
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Graduate Assistant
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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State University of New York - College at Brockport
B.S. | Physical Education
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Kodak Scholar
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Awards
Clients' Favorite Attorney 2015
Avvo
Lawyers Worth Knowing
Fort Worth Magazine
Clients' Favorite Attorney 2014
Avvo
Lawyer Worth Knowing 2014
Fort Worth Magazine
Lawyer Worth Knowing 2013
Fort Worth Magazine
Clients' Favorite Attorney 2012
Avvo
Lawyers Worth Knowing 2012
Fort Worth Texas Magazine
Professional Associations
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
member
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College of the State Bar of Texas
member
- Current
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Tarrant County Bar Association
member
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Activities: Criminal Law Section: Continuing Legal Education Director
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Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
member
- Current
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Texas State Bar  # 00798232
member
- Current
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Texas District &County District Attorneys Association
member
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Certifications
Member: College of the State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
LAW OFFICE OF LISA HAINES, P.C.
300 Burnett St.
Suite 125
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: (817) 877-5472
Fax: (817) 479-9336