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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Dressed

Jackie is an amazing attorney and person. He is well known and liked in the community. I hired Jackie at the last minute. As our hearing got closer I got concerned that we shouldn’t go into court without an attorney. Jackie jumped right on the case, compiled evidence and with his knowledge and expe...rtise, won the case. I have been around a lot of attorneys in my life and Jackie walked in to court impeccably dressed and with an air of confidence. I highly recommend him if you are ever in a need for an attorney.

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 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!

Posted by Victoria | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolutely the BEST!

“I was served a lawsuit, and I live out of State. I had no idea what was even going on, or what I need to do! It was scary simply because I don’t know what to do about Court! I had heard and read about Jackie, so I called him, and he walked me through everything! He was very professional, and was abl...e to help me from freaking out! After speaking with him, I hired him on the spot, and he filed into my case and got it resolved to my liking! Super professional, friendly, and even a great sense of humor that I wasn’t expecting! Made me feel at ease, and I highly recommend for anyone who needs legal assistance!”

Posted by Andy | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Andy

Mr Van Zant went above and beyond my expectations. We discussed the case outcome I was satisfied and got a better deal. Most important to the results was the professionalism and major help from Linsy .Linsy is a major player to the Van Zant Team .

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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

Family lawyer

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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