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Erick Masten Platten

Erick Masten Platten

7.7

Very Good

Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

4.6154 star rating 13 reviews
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4 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% DUI / DWI
    10 years
  • 35% Criminal Defense
    10 years
  • 15% General Practice
    10 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • PLATTEN LAW OFFICE
    304 WEST RUSK STREET
    Tyler, TX 75701
    903-593-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish
  • Urdu

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About me: Criminal defense lawyer Erick Platten is based in Tyler, Texas. He has a reputation for being a tough and experienced criminal trial lawyer. If you or a loved... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.6154 star rating 13 reviews
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5 star rating

“Great Job Thank you Mr. Platten”

Posted by: a Business Client, 2010-01-19 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Platten helped me with a credit card dispute. I was more than pleased with the result. He also represented me on a partnership business dispute... more
1 star rating

“Not Satisfied”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense Client, 2010-01-01 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I hired Mr. Platten to take care of a ticket I received from a Texas State Trooper. He was very reasuring that he would take care of my ticket and... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Bobby D. Mims

I endorse this lawyer's work. Eric pushes the envelope in representing his clients. It is not unusual for Eric to anger prosecutors and Judges as... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bobby Mims , Tyler (TX), 10 months ago
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Erick is hard working and not afraid to go to trial to fight for his clients. Erick is very creative in his efforts to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gregory Thompson , Henderson (TX), 11 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 9 years since Erick Masten Platten was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Platten Law Office 2000–present
Gregg County District Attorneys Office at Gregg County 2000–2000
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Texas Wesleyan University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
University of Texas System, Tyler Criminal Justice and Speech BS - Bachelor of Science 1994

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Mastering Scientific Evidence National College of DUI Defense/TCDLA 2005
Intoxilyzer 5000 Maintence Tech/Operator Stephen Rose M.D. Course on Alcohol/Highway Safety C.E.S. Consulting West Palm Beach, Florida 2003
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Rescue Diver--EFR Emergency First Responder PADI--Professional Association of Diving Instructors 1984–present
Member Divers Alert Network 1985–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: Will I go to jail over this?
Erick's answer: Hello there, Since this is a technical violation and not a new charge it is unlikely you will go... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Q&A Pro Bono Legal Advisor 04 to Present Date Law Guru 2004

Cases
Title:
STATE V. FEARS
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
NOT GUILTY BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE
Description:
NOT GUILTY BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Rights of Non U.S. Citizens in the United States KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 2008
Jail Tour Smith County Jail / Middle and High School Students Scared Straight 2006
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