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Showing 46 - 50 of 88 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Edgar | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Former Dallas Police Officer Currently Business Owner

In November 2013 I was falsely accused of an assault. The complainant stated that I had caused a small bruise to her left knee. The Police was called and a couple of days later I was arrested by Dallas Police Department which was the Department I was at the time working for. By that time I had alread...y hired an attorney who failed to be with me at the time of the interrogation regarding the false accusation. One week later I couldn't afford this one attorney so I ended up hiring another attorney who just kept on telling me to accept the plea that the court was offering me, but since I knew I committed no assault, why would I accept and plea bargain and have an assault charge in my record for the rest of my life? Lastly, I knew I had to get myself another attorney that will give me a fair result. Someone who I could trust, someone who was not just going to get my money and not work for it. I contacted another Dallas Police Officer who was also arrested and had hired Doug Wilder as his attorney. This one Officer gave me a great reference. I decided to call another Officer who also knows Doug Wilder and also talked really good about him and how successful his results are. I placed that call to Doug and within a couple of minutes of being on the phone with him I told him I wanted to hire him and to represent me regarding my case. By then I was already living in another city nowhere close to DFW, but the distance was never a problem. Doug worked hard, quick and efficient to help me solve my case. Within a couple of months Doug Wilder had worked with the DA's to look at the evidence and my case was dismissed. This was the best decision I could ever make. I had finally hired the right attorney. If I would've heard of Doug way before, he would've been the first to hire. If I wouldn't have hired Doug I could've faced some time in jail and a fine. Thank you Doug.

Posted by Crystal | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

So Glad I Had Them On My Side

After receiving my DWI at double the legal limit, I had to get a lawyer quick. First, I called a few lawyers some very rude almost laughing at me for even asking how much it was to hire them and some sounding like they just wanted my money. I felt a little helpless still not giving up on faith that e...verything will be okay. I finally I called Doug's office (didn’t call them at first because they had so many good reviews I thought there was no way I could afford them) and spoke with Rebecca. She was very informative she told me everything up ahead, she told me what to expect. She made me feel prepare so I had to hire them. With little income that I had they were willing to help me, I gave them all I could to pay them off and still they didn’t treat me any different when I couldn’t pay them off right away. A year later Doug was able to get me 15mo probation with NO INTERLOCK!! I am so satisfied with the Wilder Team, I couldn’t be happier!

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Saved my life!

Doug was able to help me get multiple 2nd chances at life after I had 3 DWIs in 10 years! I was stubborn in learning my lesson but after my most recent incident, Doug was able to get me a reasonable sentence considering my checkered past. I'm happy to say I've definitely learned my lesson but i woul...dn't have gotten that chance if it hadn't been for Doug and his awesome professional team! Thanks again!

Posted by David | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

I am a lawyer who hired Mr. Wilder and I would do it again

I am a corporate lawyer who was arrested and charged with DWI in Dallas County. A forced blood draw indicated my blood alcohol level was .13%. I wanted the best representation available and was prepared to vigorously defend myself. I interviewed several DWI attorneys and chose Doug Wilder because a ...friend of mine, who happens to be a former DWI prosecutor who had tried cases adverse to Mr. Wilder, recommended Mr. Wilder to me. My friend, the former prosecutor, admired Mr. Wilder's tenacious approach to case preparation and his formidable skills in the courtroom. I hired Mr. Wilder. Based on my personal experience, Mr. Wilder is an excellent DWI attorney whose strong reputation as a trial lawyer and willingness to try cases is respected by the prosecution, and is strategic advice is spot on. My case resulted in no DWI conviction. I am very happy I hired Mr. Wilder and I would strongly recommend him to anyone charged with a crime in Dallas, especially the crime of DWI.

Posted by Matthew | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding!

Doug Wilder is truly an amazing person and an even more outstanding lawyer. When I was first pulled over for a DWI I thought that the rest of my life would be ruined.  I was pulled over for driving 64 in a 40 and ended up blowing a .115. I have heard the horror stories about what having a DWI on the ...record could be to a person’s career and the additional consequences that would come from it. I needed someone to hear my side of the story, someone to fight for me, and then I found Doug. He reviewed my case and was certain that we had a chance of a not guilty verdict by taking it to trial. He made sure to keep me updated through out the process and was prompt about answering any of my calls and emails. We had several meetings regarding what was going to happen.  Doug wanted to make sure that I fully understood the process.  He also spent a lot of time with my witness who was with me in the car. So, by the time trial can around I know exactly what was going to be said and felt confident that the case could go my way. Trials are tough.  Information can come to light during trial, some of which might seems damaging, but Doug has a great policy of always fighting with the truth; and that is what we did. Doug assured my that with the expert that he has worked with in the past and the prosecuting attorneys that he has fought against that the truth was the best way to win. I am so happy to say that we did. It was concluded that the field sobriety tests and .115 breath test that was administered to me that night was not enough evidence to convict me of a DWI. With a new job right around the corner, I knew that a conviction would have been devastating and would have cost me the job, but thanks to Doug and his team we succeeded. Everyone worked very hard to ensure I was well taken care of and for anyone else that might have a situation similar to mine I would highly recommend Doug Wilder and The Wilder Firm.

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