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Douglas Joe Brooks

4.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 54 years

Child custody Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Abuse, Car Accidents ... +4 more

The Crescent Building, 100 Crescent Court, 7th Floor, Dallas, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

53 years | 627 cases

40%
Car Accident 15%

53 years | 400 cases

15%
Child Abuse 15%

53 years | 244 cases

15%
Animal Law 10%

53 years | 109 cases

10%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

53 years | 248 cases

10%
Civil Rights 5%

53 years | 67 cases

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

53 years | 149 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 17 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

Licensed in Texas for 54 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1971

Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

THE BROOKS FIRM, PLLC

The Crescent Building, 100 Crescent Court, 7th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75201

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Douglas Joe Brooks's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Juan | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Attorney who kept my family together and stood beside us til the end .

My family was being harassed and tortured by a man down the street. My daughter is disabled and the person made a false report to Health and Human Services. I was scared of loosing my daughter, Douglas Brooks and his office staff, Jonathan contacted the social worker that day and stayed in contact wi...th me for several months until the man left. My family is safe and I have the Brooks Firm to thank. We called several other Attorney's and no one would help unless I paid thousands of dollars. It only took one call to Douglas Brooks and his office jumped to our aid. My family is eternally grateful to the Brooks Firm and staff for their kindness help and willingness to care about my family without being paid thousands of dollars.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

not satisfied

This attorney does not keep me informed as to what is going on with my case. Call him, text him even email and hear absolutely nothing in return.

Douglas Brooks

Replied last September 08, 2015

First, I am sorry that you are disappointed with your experience with THE BROOKS FIRM, PLLC. I am not sure the nature of your case and your name, if you would provide this to me I would be more than happy to address any concern and/or question you have. I make my personal cell phone available to clients and answer calls after hours, on weekends, holidays and I respond to inquiries immediately. If I or my staff have fallen short, WE WILL CORRECT IT! and I apologize in advance for any possible miscommunications, but I cannot glean as to what your case is and who you are, providing this information will help in assessing and correcting the matter. Again, please feel free to contact me, text me, email me and let me know how I may satisfactorily resolve this issue for you. Douglas

Posted by Anita | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

An Attorney who really cares and was there in our time of need.

The complex where I live with my son and disabled child, tried to evict all of us and our dogs. No one would help us, I called Douglas Brooks Firm and they immediately went into action even though we could not pay. I will never be able to thank them for what they did, but all of us are still at the ...Complex including our dogs. Douglas, Jonathon and all were Blessings from God. Thank you again.

Posted by George G | May 19, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

THE VERY BEST LAW FIRM I COULD EVER IMNAGINE

I recently rescued two German Shepard Dogs, the two dogs had been abandoned and left on the street, I found them on a rainy morning and that day my life changed forever, The two new and welcome additions to my life brought me more happiness than I could imagine. My apartment changed policies on cer...tain breeds of dogs and they threatened to evict me. I don't have a lot of money, I am a struggling student, I called legal aid, law firms, everyone; Then I called THE BROOKS FIRM, Douglas J. Brooks, they actually came to see me and my dogs, they took my case and refused to accept payment. After less than two weeks I received a letter from Mr. Brooks, that the apartment complex had reconsidered and decided to allow me to keep my dogs at their community as long as I am here. THEY EVEN APOLOGIZED!!! Mr. Brooks would not accept money, he said his dogs changed his life. This is the type of lawyer you need, I need and everyone needs, the one that cares that much!!

Posted by Jen | March 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

The Most Caring TOUGH Attorney I have ever met...Thank you again.. They have pups in their office!!

I recently had a complex divorce modification that caused me great grief and stress. I initially hired an Attorney in Dallas for a large sum of money ($10,000.00) as soon as they cashed the retainer check, it was like I didnt exist anymore..no phone calls, emails, being snotty and rude. I heard abo...ut this law firm, the Brooks Firm and hired them. I was not only astonished at the weekly communication, but the high level of competency and agressiveness they pursued my case. The staff checked in to see how I was doing, prepared me for Court, mediation and ultimately a settlement that I am more than happy with. They have DOGS in the their office!!!! Yes DOGS, German Shepards and I started bringing mine. They are laid back, kind, but extremely aggressive for me. I want to thank Jonathon, Kristina and Doug for all of your help and I am beyond grateful thanks again...Jen.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

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

Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in TX, 2016

updated on 01/18/2019

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in TX, 2016

updated on 03/03/2017

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2009

updated on 01/27/2015

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Douglas’s comment:

“This matter in no way should be construed as to my fitness or competency as a lawyer. A very trusted legal secretary of many years engaged in improper behavior with a client of the law firm. I elected to not pursue criminal charges against my former employee and friend. Please consider this when viewing. Thank you”

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2001

updated on 06/04/2007

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Morton Herbert Service Award, Criminal Courts Bar Association

Work Experience

1972 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Brooks Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Advocates International

Member

2002 - Present

Matrimonial Lawyers Alliance

Member

1971 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2002 - 2012

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Education

1970

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2008

University of Texas Law Symposium

International Business Law

Languages

English

Activity

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