We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas in 1993 and my law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1997.
Upon graduation I entered private practice and practiced in the areas of professional liability, insurance defense, and medical malpractice.
In 1999, I became a cooperating attorney with the Texas Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. In 2000, I filed a 42 U.S.C. §1983 action against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice over its policy and practice of having prison guards eavesdrop on attorney-prisoner legal phone calls. In response, the TDCJ changed its policy to recognize and protect the attorney-client privilege.
In 2001, I relocated to Huntsville, Texas to concentrate on prison-related issues.
In 2001 and 2002, I participated in on-site inspections of TDCJ prison units in Amarillo, Beeville, Lamesa, Wichita Falls, Abilene, Woodville, Huntsville, and Tennessee Colony as part of the Ruiz v. Johnson prisoner class action lawsuit.
I have presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars on the issues of parole, civil rights and corrections/prison.
I have been published in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association periodicial, THE VOICE and have written an extensive paper on the Prison Litigation Reform Act and Prisoner Civil Rights Claims.
I have successfully advocated on behalf of TDCJ prisoners in prison administrative matters, federal excessive force claims, and parole and revocation matters.
I represent prisoners and their families in a variety of prison-related issues, including but not limited to:
-- Parole Review before the Board of Pardons and Paroles
-- Parole revocation hearings
-- Disciplinary challenges
-- Unit transfer requests
-- Offender Protection Investigations (formerly known as Life Endangerment)
-- Safety issues related to correctional staff and/or other prisoners
-- Appeals to the Director's Review Committee
-- Bans on visitation
-- Bans on correspondence (placement on a negative mailing list)
I also practice civil and criminal law and represent prisoners in civil proceedings.
I can be reached at:
Yolanda M. Torres
The Law Office Of Yolanda M. Torres, PLLC
P.O. Box 118648
Carrollton, Texas 75011-8648
(P)
(F)
Website:
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
P.O. Box 118648, Carrollton, TX, 75011-8648
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Posted by Destiny | May 05, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Attorney in Dallas !
Yolanda was the best attorney we have hired in over ten years. She had the best packet and truly fought for my brother. She is very prompt, professional, and knowledgeable.
Posted by Justin M | February 18, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Very informative
Very informative. Yolanda gave me plenty of information to move forward with given my particular situation, and even recommended attorneys specializing in my type of case. Phone consult was only $85 and well worth the money. I have email after email of information from her regarding my charge/ con...
Posted by Dr. David | August 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Parole Attorney - One of the Best
I hired Yolanda Torres, Esq. to represent my girlfriend for her parole hearing before the BPP for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Ms. Torres is one of the best parole attorneys in Texas who does more than throw together a “parole pack” like so many parole attorneys do. I took the time to...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2008 | Criminal Defense
Client Review
I contacted Ms. Torres when my son, who is in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was the victim of a prison guard who wrote a trumped up disciplinary case against him. The case caused my son to lose his parole release date. Ms. Torres not only had the disciplinary conviction reversed and rem...
"I've known Yolanda for a dozen years and, during that time, and have gladly shared her name with every person that came to me looking for her skill set. She is deeply compassionate, and a wonderful ally to any who need her."
Personal injury lawyer
1997
law
2007
Prison Litigation
2003
English