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Donald James Guidry

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Tax

2201 Main St Ste 1008, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

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The Guidry Law Firm

2201 Main St Ste 1008, Dallas, TX, 75201-4386

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2.5 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A MAD NC mother needing help. Don was there

Don has helped me with my sons case in Texas. I live in N Carolina and he has kept me informed and explained in detail what to expect or even could happen. Still pending.

Posted by Lamarr | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Save your money

Word of mouth was how we came to hire this man. This man did absolutely nothing for us but took our money and pretended to be knowledgeable about the case. He doesn’t answer phone calls, text or emails. We will be contacting the bar association due to his lack of professionalism. He talks a great tal...k just to get hired. Once hired, just forget about him contacting you until the day of court. If I could give him zero stars I would. Save yourself the headache! Donald Guidry is the worst attorney in Dallas. He should’ve stayed in Louisiana.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

So Unprepared

Used Don and the only thing he is good at is being a bondsman. He was never prepared until night before or day of most times. He is cheaper but you get what you pay for! Very weak in trial and the DA outshined him in all categories during a trial, because he was never prepared. He would let the D...A badger you and just lean back in his chair like he was watching a movie. So hard to get a hold of all the time, he may have multiple clients but if you can’t handle them then hire an assistant that will assist you with preparations and communication. He wasn’t that knowledgeable in criminal law and just faked it to get through it. If you want a cheap lawyer to do a plea bargain(that isn’t a good plea) for you or act as a bondsman, then he is your lawyer. If you want a good trial lawyer or a lawyer that communicates and will be there every step away, then look elsewhere.

Posted by Leone Garmon | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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This man has served in various types of legal matters. He knows what he is doing. Our grand baby parental rights were about to b invaded by a non parent. He helped us interven and they did not get custody of our grand baby. He’s a great attorney and represented us in criminal matters. He is outstand...ing. Need an Attorney and one will listen research and get the best outcome of a case following all the legal aspects of the law this’s is the Attorney you want to represent you. Highly recommend. Will definitely use this Attorney for our legal matters.

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Mark Grosso

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. Don has proven himself to be an aggressive advocate and knowledgeable professional."

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Melinda Lehmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don and I used to work together as prosecutors at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. There, I saw him develop into a charismatic and passionate trial advocate. Don stands out as a lawyer who never bores a jury and who tirelessly fights for his side. As a criminal defense attorney, he has proven to be a valiant and effective advocate for those facing the toughest charges."

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2016

updated on 10/20/2016

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Education

2007

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Master of Laws

2006

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

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

2006

Southern University Law Center

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