Jackie Wayne VanZant

Jackie Wayne VanZant

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sherman, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

100 N Travis St., Suite 507, Sherman, TX

About Jackie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Possession/Distribution/Drugs; Weapons; Assault; Burglary; Robbery; Theft; Criminal Trespassing; Probation Revocation, Jury Trials.

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

Driving While Intoxicated: Class B; Class A; Felony DWI Driving Under the Influence Boating While Intoxicated Jury Trials

20%
Family 20%

Divorce (contested and uncontested), Family Violence, Custody, Child Support, Pre-Nuptual Agreements, Modifications, Wills, Adoptions.

20%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Resolve disputes between landlord/tenant issues, eviction, lease review, drafting, litigation, appeals.

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Auto Accidents; Slip and Fall; Premises Liability; Tort Law.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 8 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2017

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Jackie VanZant PLLC

100 N Travis St., Suite 507, Sherman, TX, 75090-0014

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Jackie Wayne VanZant's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 56 reviews

Posted by Jeffrey | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DWI

I was going through a lot due to my divorce. I made some terrible decisions and got into trouble. My job was in jeopardy and I was afraid that jail time was in my imminent future. But Jackie put everything at ease. He was able to get a plea deal put together that allowed me to keep my job and stay ou...t of jail. I couldn't of asked for a better resolution considering the situation I put myself in.

Posted by Jeremy | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best help you could ask for

I recently hired Jackie, and by recently I mean before covid shutdown court. Through all the wait time to get to court he was on top of my case 100% of the time. He handled the case like I was his own family and absolutely had a better outcome than could be expected from any attorney. Hiring him was... an excellent choice and I would highly recommend

Posted by Dorian | July 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST LAWYER EVER! DISMISSED MY CASE THE FIRST COURT DATE

Jackie is the best lawyer that I have ever personally met and hands down the only one I can honestly say I would put my 100% trust and faith in when it comes to criminal defense. I was facing charges on a crime that I did not commit and was looking at up to 20 years. When I first appointed Jackie and... supplied him with the evidence that I had. He was very confident that we would be able to get this case dismissed. Even though I was innocent and felt like I had nothing to worry about, this is Texas and sometimes things can happen beyond your control. Definitely if you don’t have a competent defense attorney. I got to the jail and didn’t even have a bond. Jackie showed up on my court date and did his magic and made miracles for me. At first he got me a bond for my case and several hours later showed up to the jail to tell me that he talked to the prosecutor, showed him the evidence we had and that my case was dropped and I would be out in the morning. This is the man you want on your side. I am extremely grateful for this man and highly recommend him

Posted by Madison | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very thankful to have used him!!

A felony DWI is what I was facing- 18 months jail time was what I had gotten capped at before our final court date. Jackie was confident we could get no time with little probation if we went open plea and he was absolutely right. He fought for me like family and we will forever be thankful that we us...ed him.

Posted by Lindsey | May 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dismissed!

I was served papers that I was being sued for $250,000. I was absolutely terrified and had no idea how I needed to properly respond to defend myself. I contacted Jackie's office the following morning and his paralegal, Katie, quickly got me an appointment to hire/consult with him about my case. He ex...plained how the process would work and what I should expect. All my questions were answered, and my mind was put at ease. Today I received news that my case was dismissed!

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Jackie Wayne VanZant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Pelley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jackie knows the community, the courts, and the other lawyers. He is not afraid to work late or go the extra mile for his clients."

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Benjamin Baker

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jackie is a sharp lawyer. Nothing gets past him"

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Jacob Pelley

Estate planning lawyer

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Robert Jarvis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Baker

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2023

DWI Scholar Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

DWI Trial Warrior, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2015

Outstanding Advocate-Mock Trial Tournament, South Texas College of Law Houston

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Municipal Judge, City of Bells

2017 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Jackie VanZant

2018 - 2023

City Prosecutor, City of Bells

2015 - 2017

Legal Research, Nix/Poet Law Firm

2012 - 2015

Legal Research, The Law Office of Jennifer Richardson

Associations

2022 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Texas Bar College

Member

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Texas

Member

2017 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2017 - Present

Grayson County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

JURY TRIAL: (1) Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child; (4) Indecency w Child by Contact

NOT GUILTY

JURY TRIAL: DWI (Alcohol and THC)

NOT GUILTY

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Education

2015

South Texas College of Law Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2012

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor's Degree: Political Science/Minor: Criminal Justice

2012

Grayson College

Associate's Degree Sociology

Speaking Engagements

2023

JUDGE: Collegiate Mock Jury Trial

Austin College-Fifth Annual Kangaroo Brawl

2022

JUDGE: Collegiate Mock Jury Trials

Austin College-Fourth Annual Kangaroo Brawl

Publications

2020

Print I Only Had 2, Officer! A Cliff's Notes Guide to DWI

2015

Print When the Credit BUREAU is Bad

Languages

English

Activity

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