Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

4.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 30 years

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

400 N. St. Paul, Suite 1245, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

400 N. St. Paul, Suite 1245, Dallas, TX, 75201

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Nancy Elizabeth Ohan's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

136 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 81 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Jimmy | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best

Nancy took good care of me years ago and got me probation on a 1st degree felony for drugs. She really worked her magic. I was just a kid but she gave me a lot of advice!

Posted by Dustin | January 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I'd think twice!

I would never hire Nancy Ohan again. It's my opinion that she only cares about herself, her money, and her junk mail outs. On my court day, Nancy showed up late, didn't know who I was, and "lost my tape" or evidence of proof. I was truly innocent but found guilty!

Nancy Ohan

Replied last June 04, 2024

I’m sorry this person is unhappy, but I take issue with the truth of their statement. I work seven days a week on behalf of my clients which is not the schedule of a self-centered person. My fees are low to the extent that other lawyers have gotten mad at me for not charging more. If my focus was money, I would simply charge more. Furthermore, I'm not late to court. I might be in another court room, but I am at the courthouse. I hate waiting on people, and I hate people waiting on me which is why I try to move through my docket efficiently. But yes, sometimes clients wait--it cannot be helped. Lose evidence? Never. Enough said.

Posted by Tony | September 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Nancy best lawyer

Back in 2007 I got a dwi I hired miss nancy and I know I did the right thing . She took care of everything . Even when the prosecutor wanted to send me to jail for 180 days for not complying w the staff that I had to do I talked to her and she stood up for me and told that lady no you re not going t...o send him to jail the judge was on vacation .so we had to see a different judge.and at the end I waked free man out of the court that day .I had comply w everything but the da didn't have all my papers but nancy had copies of everything . She was in charge .I would hire nancy in a hart beet if I ever need her. Thank you nancy.

Posted by SJ | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Satisfactory Resolution

Nancy Ohan was a beacon of hope at a time when my options appeared limited. I hired Nancy after reading through several other lawyers bio's but she stood out from the rest because of her credentials and awesome reviews. When I met her in person I knew immediately I was going to hire her to help m...e out of a scary situation because of my carelessness. She put my mind at ease with her frankness all while being empathetic and informative but yet still exuding a professional demeanor. I took accountability for my mishaps by being transparent and honest with her as well so that I could receive the best service possible. Initially, I worried I could lose everything, like my freedom, but Nancy got it all sorted out truly after a couple of meetings. I liked her fee compared to other attorneys in the DFW metroplex. They say word of mouth is a very important tool of advertisement so I say to anyone needing to retain an attorney who puts herself before others, that I would hire her again and again! Sincerely, A very satisfied client

Posted by Denise Williams | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Poor Service

Nancy was hired to help get my case settled. She charged to negotiate one sentence and came back with more time. No paperwork or communication. Avoided my phone calls, became irrated when asked why she said one thing to get hired and now telling me this is all the D.A. would do. Worst legal service... ever...

Nancy Ohan

Replied last April 22, 2020

I was hired by Denise Williams to represent her son--not her--on a human trafficking probation violation case. The basis for the violation was that he had failed to report for over six months and had left Dallas county among other things. The minimum for his case was two and the max was twenty years in prison. I told Ms. Williams I would try for the two years, but that the DA would want more time and we would end up somewhere in the middle. Her son ended up receiving three years in prison for the violation. He pled on February 20, 2020. I have never in twenty five years of being an attorney promised or taken a fee for a specific sentence. I pride myself on being honest and straightforward. Ms. Williams reached out to me for her son's case because she appreciated the work I had done on another case. It's interesting that at the time of her son's plea, the judge remarked about what a good deal three years was. I thought I did a good job. Ms. Williams obviously did not a month and a half later. She called me several times. These conversations would erupt into her screaming at me. She could not understand why I was not able to get the minimum and why her son was not out. It was impossible to explain or convey anything to her because she would just start screaming when I said something she didn't like. I'm not responsible for the facts of her son's case. Unfortunately, courts and DA's are not typically willing to do the minimum when someone absconds from probation, especially on such a serious case. It is almost equal to committing a new crime. The bottom line is that I did not and would never promise a specific sentence. The only thing I can surmise is that Ms. Williams is fearful for her son being in custody during the COVID-19 outbreak and that is erupting into anger against me. Her fears, while entirely valid, do not justify making me a target. I will not be a punching bag or tolerate disrespect from anyone. I work incredibly hard, do a great job for my clients, charge reasonable fees, and don't deserve that kind of treatment. My dedication to my clients is and has been unquestionable throughout the twenty-five years I have been practicing law. Ms. Williams' review is completely without merit.

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Nancy Elizabeth Ohan's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Aulbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a zealous advocate for her clients! I fully endorse her!"

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Cecilia Keese

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Texas. She truly cares about each one of her clients and works aggressively to defend them. She is extremely competent and obtains remarkable results for her clients. She is passionate about her work and is willing to work very hard to get the best outcome for the individuals she represents. If you need competent and aggressive criminal defense you should call her office today."

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Clayton Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cecilia Keese

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

Associations

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

The College of the State Bar of Texas

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

DWI Clifton G.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT DV Russel P.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT DV Timothy F.

DISMISSED

INTERFERENCE with 911 Brittany H.

DISMISSED

DWI Nathaniel S.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT DV Elida A.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT DV Kevin J.

DISMISSED

FELONY PCS Arielle S.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT DV Victor T.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT DV Raja P.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT FV Tanya F.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT Barbara S.

DISMISSED

DWI Alinaghi Z.

NOT GUILTY

INTERFERENCE 911 Cedric S.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT FV Cedric S.

DISMISSED

FELONY THEFT 4 cases James J.

DISMISSED

FELONY PCS Richard M.

DISMISSED

DWI Jose C.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT Anthony H.

DISMISSED

DWI Ricardo M.

DISMISSED

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Curtis J.

DISMISSED

DWI Roberto M.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT FV Shona T.

DISMISSED

ASSAULT IMPEDING Gary A.

No Billed by Grand Jury

FELONY PCS Elizabeth L.

No Billed by Grand Jury

DWI Elizabeth L.

DISMISSED

DWI James G.

DISMISSED

DWI Jaime V.

DISMISSED

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Education

1995

Albany Law School

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

1995

Emory University School of Law

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

1991

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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