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

135 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 135 reviews

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.

Posted by Michael | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely Pleased

I found myself behind on the wrong side of the law on not one but four criminal charges and I had no idea where to turn. I was charged with 2 felonies and 2 misdemeanor charges, and thank god I found Nancy. My situation was very unique to me considering I had criminal charges and CPS had taken my kid...s at the same time. Nancy no doubt did all she could to get me the best outcome possible, but that is not the thing that struck me about her. She always asked me how I was doing personally, what I was doing to get my kids back, and pushed me to be a better person. That is what made her an outstanding lawyer to me! I was not just a paycheck but I was a person to Nancy! I would 100% recommend her as an attorney!

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

When your freedom and rights are at stake, Nancy is the woman you want to protect them.

After getting into some trouble for a felony and misdemeanor possession charge I was overwhelmed with all the attorney's to choose from. Going through the dozens of letters I received daily, I was lucky to open the one from Nancy. With her experience of working in for the Dallas County DA, I knew I ...needed to speak with her. I called and was able to setup a consult the next day. After explaining my situation it seemed the case would be a simple violation of consent to search, although Nancy did explain all the possible outcomes. I felt very confident in her plan and retained her services. However, the case became not so simple, as the police body cam footage submitted during discovery was not from the original officer, and did not show the violation. For almost a year Nancy worked to push for further video, but due typical bureaucracy- the footage was never going to be found. At this point I was convinced I would at best now have a record, be on probation, and live with the stigma the rest of my life. Not the case, Nancy was able to get the DA to drop the charges completely based on our her representation alone. I never stepped foot into a courtroom. I found her fee to be extremely competitive and she also never charged anymore, and offered a payment plan. She kept me informed ever step of the way, and answered any questions I had until I completely understood. Lastly Nancy is just a great person that I felt truly cared about me beyond my legal issues. I hope someday to see her behind the bench instead of in-front.

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Appreciate the good job

Ms Ohan did a great, professional job with not only getting relevant information for the case but, also offering sound advice on how to deal with the fallout of the proceedings. With her assistance I was able to get through a difficult situation. She was also very direct and unyielding in advising ...me when I contemplated certain courses of action when they would not have been in my best interests. When I hired her I and she asked why I had chosen to take a meeting with her, I told her that it wasn't because of the good reviews but, instead because of a poor review and how she responded. She stood firm when someone wasn't reasonable and that is just what I was looking for. Hopefully I'll never have to use her services again though I would hire her again in a moment.

Posted by King | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ms.Nancy Ohan is the Best

Ms.Nancy Ohan is the best, ive been her client for years now because i couldn't seem to stay out of trouble. It got so bad to the point were i was out on two bonds but everytime i hired Ms.Nancy she did all the hard work so i didnt even have to come to court most of the time. Anyways I've hired her ...for 3 or 4 cases and she got all of them dismissed she really is the best.

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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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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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