Erick Masten Platten

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
    12 years
  • 35% DUI / DWI
    12 years
  • 10% Personal Injury
  • 5% Family
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Urdu

About Me

Photos (12)

Videos (10)

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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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Thankyou Erick Platten”

Posted by: James, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Feb 2011 I was Pulled over for a license plate light being out. I unfortunately had an unpaid ticket from 2007 for going 0-10 mph over the speed... more
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5 star rating

“Great Attorney”

Posted by: Brad Bearden, 7 months ago.

Client Review: I hired Erick Platten for my case, he kept me informed and did a great job. He is still my attorney.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Jeremy Adam Wechsler

I endorse this lawyer without reservation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeremy Wechsler , Willow Grove (PA), 5 months ago
Theodore W. Robinson

I endorse this lawyer. I know him from Avvo.com and am convinced of his abilities as a criminal defense lawyer. I especially like his courage to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Theodore Robinson , Hempstead (NY), 11 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Erick Masten Platten was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2000 05/15/2012

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
Member / Competitor NSCA--National Sporting Clays Association 2009-present
DIVEMASTER--PRO LEVEL PADI--Professional Association of Diving Instructors 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 16
Answers: 607 Legal Answers
5 Best Answers - chosen by asker
11 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
43 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 249 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Q&A Pro Bono Legal Advisor 04 to Present Date Law Guru 2004

Speaking Engagements

Presentation 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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