Melinda Smothermon Helsley

Melinda Smothermon Helsley

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Carrollton, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning, Juvenile

2340 E. Trinity Mills, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Melinda S. Helsley

2340 E. Trinity Mills, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX, 75006

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Melinda Smothermon Helsley's Reviews

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Posted by Luisa | September 16, 2013

Fantastic service & professionalism

Melinda Helsley is absolutely the most communicative lawyer I have ever encountered, we were always able to reach her one way or another. Her professionalism, humanity and understanding was beyond what I could ever hope for. Couldn't ask for a better firm and lawyer, simply the Best! Impressive skill...s & wonderful down to earth person to speak to as well as being tough enough to get things done. I would recommend Melinda to anyone and she will also be the first person I contact for any further needs.

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Melinda Smothermon Helsley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Branan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melinda is an excellent attorney who really cares about her clients and fights hard for them."

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Constantine Anagnostis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Melinda is a great person and an outstanding attorney. She goes above and beyond for her clients."

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Sminu Peter

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Melinda briefly at a prior firm and found her preparation and detail to her cases to be top-notch. She is a hard worker and the type of attorney that will stay late until the job is done. She is worth every penny."

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Sarah Fox

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Lanzillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I happily endorse Melinda, she is a diligent worker on all of her client's cases. You can't go wrong if you hire her."

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Brook Busbee

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I picked Ms. Helsley to be my second chair on a recent criminal jury trial because the evidence and law was complex and I know her to be extremely thorough in her preparation and very sharp in defining and arguing complex legal issues. I respect her very much for the care and individual attention she gives to each client. If you hire her she will go the extra mile for you!"

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Brian Tyrone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Melinda at a prior firm. She is dedicated to her clients and works diligently to find the best possible outcome for their legal problems. I have and will continue to refer clients in Dallas County to her."

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Cathy Penn

Family lawyer

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Patty Tress

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Pappas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathryn Flowers

Family lawyer

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Brook Busbee

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Tyrone

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Texas Bar College, member, College of the State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Melinda S. Helsley

Associations

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Dallas Bar Association

Dallas Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Lions Club International

Education

2010

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Southwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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