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Vonnie Dones is a former criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases.
Dones worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and surrounding counties. Dones provided legal representation to children who were in multiple systems including the criminal justice system, disparate educational systems, the mental health system, and foster care system. Dones also expunged and sealed criminal records for juveniles and adults and supervised student attorneys while working for the institute.
Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. 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. Dones provided consumer protection in the following areas: Unfair and deceptive sales practices, fraud, new home construction, debt collection defense, landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract, warranty disputes, refunds, home solicitations, home repairs and renovations, and contract cancellation. His experience with the city exposed him to countless complex and unique fraudulent business practices and inequities faced by consumers, which he now draws upon to help his clients resolve their legal issues.
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. He signed an artist and label deal with Chris Lighty CEO / Founder of Violator Entertainment, who has signed and managed artists such as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Warren G, L.L. Cool J, Soulja Boy, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, Nas, 50 Cent and more. He was also signed as an artist with Marley Marl at the House of Hitz in Manhattan, New York. Marley is often described by many as the “inventor of sampling.”
Dones has worked in marketing, advertising, 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 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.
Practice areas
Entertainment Lawyer that provides services to the entertainment industry, including film, music, television, theater, publishing, visual arts, and multimedia.
Legal representation to children who are in multiple systems including the criminal justice system, disparate educational systems, the mental health system, and foster care system.
Civil and criminal lawyer
Languages spoken
English
Legal Cleanup powered by Vonnie C. Dones III, ESQ.
43 West 43rd Street, Suite 47
New York, NY, 10036
LegalCleanup.com powered by Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston, TX, 77042
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2017 | 05/28/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2017 | 06/08/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2014 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2014 | 09/10/2014 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2018 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney-Owner | Legal Cleanup powered by Vonnie C. Dones III, ESQ. | 2014 - Present |
Prosecutor | Harris County District Attorney's Office | 2019 - 2021 |
Staff Attorney for the Juvenile Justice Project | Earl Carl Institute, Inc. at Thurgood-Marshall School of Law | 2018 - 2019 |
Founder | Vonnie Dones Beastblock | 2006 - 2013 |
Owner-Manager | Dones Management | 2003 - 2005 |
Legal Assistant | City of Cleveland: Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA) | 2000 - 2002 |
Major Recording Artist / Producer / Manager / CEO | Haywire / Violator / Def Jam / Polygram Records | 1993 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Texas | Attorney Member | 2017 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Attorney Member | 2016 - Present |
New York City Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Legal Cleanup: How To Expunge Your Criminal Or Juvenile Record In New Jersey, First Edition | Book | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
University of Houston | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
University of Houston | Psychology | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trial Evidence | Impeachment / Character Evidence | 2020 |
Post Conviction Relief | Expunction | 2019 |
Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | Racial Justice & Equity | 2019 |
Secondary DAEP | Criminal Defense: Police, Arrests, and Interrogation | 2018 |
Overview of the Juvenile Justice System Process | Juvenile Law | 2018 |
Record Clearing in Texas | Expunction, Non-Disclosure, and Juvenile Record Sealing | 2018 |
Juvenile Representation | Juvenile Wrap-Around Legal Services | 2018 |
Representing Juveniles in Court | Juvenile Legal Representation | 2018 |
TRIAD JP Court Program | Juvenile Legal Representation | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Landlord-Tenant Eviction & Civil Suit | Judgement of $5,643.85, plus attorneys and cost awarded. |
Conditional Sealing | Motion Granted |
Trademark Registration | Trademark registered in USPTO |
Breach of Warranty - Civil Suit | Client won settlement of $14,000. |
Landlord / Tenant Case | Client won settlement of $8,000. |
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Michael Birchmore, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
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Luis Toribio, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 1, 2016
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Michael Birchmore, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
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Mr. Dones is an extremely capable attorney. His knowledge of, and approach to, the law assure his clients of excellent representation. I am delighted to endorse him.
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I endorse attorney Dones. He is knowledgeable and passionate about criminal law.
Robin Mashal, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
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Mr. Dones has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Nina Montoya, Business Attorney on Jun 21, 2015
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Attorney Dones answers in this forum are consistently well analyzed.
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This lawyer is conscientious and dedicated in his representation. I endorse him for his work helping people who have been injured. He strives to get the best results possible for his clients.
Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2015
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Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer.
David Le Roy, Unknown Attorney on May 4, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Dones. It is obvious that he is knowledgable with the law he practices and cares about his clients. Mr. Dones is an asset on AVVO and to the outside legal community.
Alake Colwell, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, knowledgeable and a zealous advocate for his clients.
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Scott Lemanski, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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Jonathan Millet, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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Attorney Dones' advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted to criminal defense questions law, eh takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues.
Webb Millsaps, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 4, 2015
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Mr. Dones consistently gives analytical answers in this forum. His responses are cogent, concise and practical. He wisely observes, when applicable, if pertinent facts are missing from a question and he notes how such might or might not impact a fuller legal analysis. All in all his responses are helpful, legally accurate, and well-articulated. I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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Vonnie does a great job for his clients.
Laura Hoskins, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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