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 29 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Read! POCKETING PLEA DEALS, NOT JUSTICE!

Please take a moment to read my review and consider I'm writing it almost six years after Nancy Elizabeth Ohan represented me. Hopefully my experience will make anyone who reads this to have heavy feet and a tugging conscious when thinking of setting up a consultation appointment with her or think of... retaining her black-hearted services. I was fresh in my early twenties and had an evening I will forever regret. I had an accident which involved a DWI. The shame of my case came from every individual involved, notably the police and Nancy. To begin, Nancy disclosed the police report to me which included numerous fallacies. The police wrote I haven drinking in a bar that night and was belligerent and drunk. I told Nancy the report was a flat out lie. I had ONE margarita all night the late Cyclone Anaya's on Oaklawn Avenue. After the accident I drove a block back to the police station, exited the vehicle and turned myself in. Still! Nancy, thought the charge of Failure to Stop and Render Aide was permissible, a please deal suitable to her conscious and pockets. Even though I had an accident at a stop sign and drove ONE BLOCK back to the police station? Folks, she plays directly into the awful plea deal system this country has established. She was very dismissive and simply advised there was nothing she could do, however this is a mere joke to what came next. That evening my then partner and I had an argument that escalated at his residence in University Park. I told Nancy we were upstairs in the master bedroom and were shouting at one another. I was in the hall and my partner was just beyond the threshold of the door in the master bedroom. I slammed the door and it literally bumped his elbow. This is the truth, not a guilty man's cry for help. My partner even tried to get the police and DA to drop the bogus claims of Family Violence to no avail. The worst part was I showed up to court NOT KNOWING that Nancy would have me signing a PLEA DEAL with the DA that linked my DWI to a Family Violence case. I being a 22 year old man with a whole life ahead told her I was not in agreeence with the terms and that I didn't feel comfortable accepting a plea deal forever labeling me as a Family Violence offender with assault! She was again her dismissive and hurried self as she pushed me to accept it and made me feel it was my only option. Not to mention all the classes and alcohol courses I was required to do. This is the help the courts thought I so needed, in addtion to a lifetime label Nancy so happily dolled out. That was great, however Nancy without any care of concern dealt me out the worst plea deal you could ever imagine. The worst part is it was all a lie, my partner was never assaulted, a door was slammed. No I didn't hurt him or deserve a Family Violence charge that can never been expunged or receive e a notice of non disclosure. If you read my review and think I'm just writing as some ashamed victim, I'm not. I just know with every fiber of my being that the plea deal Nancy shoved in my face is shameful abuse of the justice system. If you do anything after reading my review do yourself one favor and watch the documentary "13th" on Netflix hearald as an "unflinching documentary" by the New York Times. From my personal experience Nancy is a perfect example of legal counsel and the DA abusing our legal system to delve out the grimiest and most shoddy plea deals. Think STRONGLY when choosing your attorney...it's your life.

Nancy Ohan

Replied last April 07, 2017

I agree that you should put a lot of thought into the lawyer you choose because it is your life. However, I do not agree with any other part of this review. In the twenty two years I have practiced law, I have never been motivated by money. I expect to get paid, yes, but my fees are incredibly reasonable, and I more than earn every single cent that I charge. I truly believe that people without a lot of money deserve excellent representation. I believe I provide excellent representation as an attorney and a human being which is apparent from my number of good reviews, the clients that continue to keep in contact with me even after their cases are closed, and the number of invitations and announcements I receive from clients when they graduate, have a baby, etc. With respect to this review, I can count on one hand the number of family violence cases I have resolved through plea bargains in the last ten years. I do not resolve cases with a plea bargain unless it is my client's choice to do so. Period. I take the "counselor" part of "attorney and counselor" seriously. I believe this distinguishes me from a lot of lawyers. I actually care and discuss not only the case, but whatever personal problems might be affecting my clients. This is why this review baffles me which is putting it lightly. I was obviously not successful in getting this person's cases dismissed. However, that does not mean that I didn't try or put everything I had into their representation and helping them sort through their personal issues. Blaming someone else for one's own problems is the best way to deflect any personal responsibility. The hardest thing a person can do is hold a mirror up to themselves and hold themselves accountable for what is going on in their life. I am truly sorry that six years after the fact this person is in such a bad mental place that they needed someone to blame and made me their target. However, this is my life and my reputation. Just as I fight for my clients, I will most definitely fight for myself and the truth. Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

Posted by TOMMY | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Indecency with A Child

If you are looking for a attorney with integrity Tough and will go above and beyond, This I know from my own personal experience, I was falsely excuse of a serious crime. From day one she fought to prove my innocence , she was transparent and kept me informed of every detail of my case in the end she... was able to get the charges dropped and me my life back!!! My wife and I will forever be grateful to Nancy for all her hard work!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sexual Assault Case

I sought Ms. Ohan when I was charged with sexual assault. I wanted to prove my innocence. She represented me in my case by making numerous trips to my home to get a profile of the layout where the assault supposed to have happened. She called and made home visits to talk to my character witnesses a...fter she found out they volunteered to testify on my behalf about my character. She also visited my church and asked the members to be present each day to support me. She diligently prepared me and my wife for testifying so that we would be comfortable when we had to go to court. She met with me on Saturdays to prepare me. She also did a tremendous job in the court room. She was a professional at all times . I was found a unanimous verdict of not guilty.

Posted by James | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life saver

I hired Nancy in 2010, and my case was cleared in 2013. Recently I tried to change my name but it got declined due to my arrest. Since I never got convicted I contacted Nancy and without hesitation she helped me get the proof i need to prove I wasn't convicted. I called her on Thursday and was done b...y Monday. I would recommend Nancy, she went above and beyond for me. Thank you so much Nancy not do not have a record I got a name change.

Posted by Dominic Ellis | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If you want honesty, empathy and professionalism hire Nancy Elizabeth Ohan.

Nancy Elizabeth Ohan was very personable and made me feel like a friend rather than a criminal. She took a personal interest in my case and my family situation and discussed realistic options in my case that allowed my to relax. Also, she always returned my calls if she was not available when I call...ed her and followed up with an email when it was necessary. Her confidence in getting my case resolved fast and with the result that I wanted assured me that I made the correct decision choosing her to represent me and my best interests. I recommend her to anyone that is in need of an attorney that is professional, thoughtful and honest about the possible outcomes of committing a crime in Texas.

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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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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.

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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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