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 36 - 40 of 135 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Family Violance

There was a misunderstanding with mu boyfriend one night and was sent to jail he got released 2 days later but had to go to court so we decide to look for a lawyer and Nancy got our attention I contacted her we talked in person she said she would do everything to help us win the case and she did afte...r 2-3 courts on the last court the case was dismissed she really does a great job shes verh nice and profession will get thru the whole case to help you out thanks Nancy.

Posted by Johnathan | June 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

NANCY IS THE TRUTH HIGHER HER

I had a family violence case that was a complete misunderstanding between my girlfriend and I. Her. being caucassian and me being black in this case type i felt as if I would be judged harshly and was already at a loss. After meeting with several previous shark/snake type lawyers who charged a large ...fee just for consultation. I was finally referred to Nancy, my significant other and I met with Nancy and before 10 minutes had passed unlike other law lawyers I had previously consulted with she actually to a very genuine interest even offering relationship advice for how to be better in the future and to mention gave us a more than fair fee for her services. I literally did nothing and my case was dismissed. NANCY IS YOUR BEST OPTION AT FREEDOM AND ACTUALLY CARES DESPITE HOW BUSY SHE IS. THANK YOU FOR SAVING YEARS OF MY LIFE.

Posted by Lacell | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I owe my entire life to this amazing lawyer !

Being a teenager I procrastinated until the last minute to find a lawyer. I met with several and spoke with several on the phone all very uncertain about the service they could provide but the moment I called Nancy I knew she was the one. The moment she picked up the phone she could hear the panic i...n my voice and helped calm me down and reassured me that I'd be okay. I had been charged with 3 felony possessions of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor. At this point in my life I was all but certain that this was the end for me. Nancy refused to let me wallow in my own self pity. With in days of hiring this amazing women we had an entire file filled with information completely prepared for my defense and she was ready to take on my case. I hadn't slept as sound as I did that night in months. She gave me peace of mind. I knew that the best possible outcome for my situation would only be possible with her help. Months passed court date after court date and one day she called me and gave me the news I had been praying to god for. She told me that my case was going to be dismissed the day after my birthday. As I cried she congratulated me. I highly recommend Nancy to anyone who needs any legal services.

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 Connie Mosley | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

CDL saved!

I'm a professional truck driver and i thought my career was OVER, I was charged with a DWI while driving my truck. I contacted Ms.Ohan's office, met with her, and that day she told me "Everything is going to be okay" I was doubtful, but i was WRONG! My case was Dismissed, Ms. Ohan is a no nonsense ...professional who will work hard for you! She will keep you informed, let you know what you need to do. She saved my career! Thank you again Ms. Ohan!

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Nancy Elizabeth Ohan's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Aulbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

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"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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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

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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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