Vonnie Clay Dones III

Principal Attorney Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C.

Dones worked as a Criminal Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases.

Dones also worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law supervising law students and representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and surrounding counties.

Prior to forming Legalcleanup.com, Dones, as a legal assistant, assisted the Director of the City of Cleveland's Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA) in representing and protecting Clevelanders from consumer scams, fraudulent business practices, and unfair and unequal treatment in housing.

Before receiving his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Dones was signed as a recording artist with Violator / Def Jam Recordings / Polygram Records. He worked with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, and the late Chris Lighty, which he now draws upon to help his clients in entertainment law. Dones has worked in marketing, advertising, legal, and promotion with entertainment artists such as Soulja Boy, Teirra Mari, Roscoe Dash, Trina, and more. He is the founder of a marketing and entertainment promotions and booking agency, which has been endorsed by Rick Ross, T.I., Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Tom Arnold, Jay Mohr, Henry Cho, Whitney Cummings, Chris Delia, Bun B, Young Young Jeezy, John Witherspoon, Lupe Fiasco, Vince Young, T-Pain, Paul Rodriguez, Keri Hilson, Trey Songz, Mario, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Mos Def, and more. Dones has over 20 years of experience in the music industry.

Criminal Law

Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Entertainment & Sports Law

Consumer Law

Lemon Law

Intellectual Property

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

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• Contingent Fees
  25-33%

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

Texas

State Bar of Texas

Principal Attorney

The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.

2014 - Current

Assistant District Attorney

Harris County District Attorney's Office

2019 - 2021

Staff Attorney

Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law

2018 - 2019

Owner

Dones Management

2003 - 2005

Legal Assistant

City of Cleveland - Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA)

2000 - 2002

Recording Artist / Producer / CEO / Manager

Violator / Def Jam / Polygram Records

1993 - 1999

Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

J.D. | Law

University of Houston - Main Campus

B.A. | English

University of Houston - Main Campus

B.A. | Psychology

20+ Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in New York City

Eastcoastlaws.com

2023

Client's Choice Award

Avvo

2018

2014-2016

Top Contributor Award

Avvo

2018

2014, 2015

State Bar of Texas  # 24105813

Member

2017 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2016 - Current

New York State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

New York City Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

Legal Cleanup For New Jerseyans: How to Expunge Your Criminal or Juvenile Record In New Jersey, First Edition

Dones Publishing

2014

Impeachment / Character Evidence, Trial Evidence

2020

Racial Justice & Equity, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues

2019

Expunction, Post Conviction Relief

2019

Juvenile Legal Representation, Representing Juveniles in Court

2018

Criminal Defense: Police, Arrests, and Interrogation, Secondary DAEP

2018

Q. I have a class b misdeamoner evading aren't is there a statue of limitations

November 4, 2023

A: An indictment (to bring charges against an individual) for a Class B Misdemeanor has to be presented within two years from the date of the offense. It pertains to the time period before the charge has been filed.

Q. i have been charged with x felon with a gun. In Montgomery County, Texas. I have no money or car...

October 31, 2023

A: First, you should consult the criminal defense attorney that handled your case. If you cannot afford probation fees, you should notify your probation officer in writing of your inability to afford to pay probation fees and submit a Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs to your probation officer, including all fees that you cannot afford. You should try to pay something even it is a small amount so the court knows that you are trying to make the payment but can only afford the amount that you are paying.

Q. Courts failed to notify my bondsman and myself of court date, court issued warrant I was arrested what will happen next

October 29, 2023

A: You should speak with your lawyer about the matter and consult with your attorney about notices regarding court dates. If your failure to appear is due to mistake, especially if not of your own making, you should inform the court of this to prevent any repercussions of a failure to appear.