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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

nice but not the best lawyer.

had previous drug case with her. and because of her not doing full diligence. i will be unable. to get a nondisclosure. if you hire her and expecting to get a seal or expungement. write everything down and record if possible.

Nancy Ohan

Replied last June 04, 2024

I wish I knew the identity of this person so that I could look at their case. Nevertheless, this person believes I gave them bad advice. For that, I am sorry. I would acknowledge that I am human and can therefore make mistakes. However, lack of diligence is not something that has ever characterized my work. I am incredibly diligent and believe information is power and gives you leverage against the state which is why I get as much of it as I can. In addition, I have never told someone in the last fifteen years that a nondisclosure or an expunction will prevent a case from showing up. I say the exact opposite. This is because in the last decade or so employers have gone with private criminal history companies to run background checks rather than something official. The problem with these private companies is that they buy information about arrests and cases but do not update and remove that information after an expunction or nondisclosure. So, again, I am baffled by this review. I will say expunctions are fairly black and white--you can do one or you cannot. Nondisclosures have many more moving parts, one of which is someone's criminal history. I do not know who wrote this review, but what sticks in my mind is that I have had several clients who have records out of state who specifically said to me when talking about this that they believed the State would not find out about their out of state cases. While that is a possibility, I tell them never to count on that. The main source of information for a nondisclosure is my client. My advice is only as good as the information I receive. Again, I am truly sorry this person is having difficulty, but I am actually fairly conservative with my advice--if I have said it, I'm going to deliver it. I'm Board Certified in Criminal Law in Texas. I did not receive this distinction by being "nice." I earned it through my superior knowledge of the law. I have practiced law for twenty-nine years, and I wish I could make everyone happy, but that is impossible. Suffice it to say, I love what I do. I believe I take my knowledge and combine that with my empathy and compassion to lead my clients successfully through what for some is the most difficult time of their lives.

Posted by Jimmy | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

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 anonymous | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

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 Lacell | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

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 Marcus | August 01, 2012 | Drug Crime

she saved my life

I was going through a tuff time in my life. I recieved 3 dwi charges, a marijuana case and a cocaine case. All other lawyers i spoke to informed me that i would go to jail and there was nothing that could be done. I gave one last lawyer a try Nancy Elizabeth Ohan. Ms. Ohan answered at a late hour and... i informed her of my situation. The next morning i was at her very nice and comfortable office to meet and talk. I hired her on the spot. Ms. Ohan convinced the judge to give me 3 years probation with a option of early termination instead of the 10 years flat sentence that was placed in front of me. Nancy Ohan is the best damn lawyer out there. How do i know ..... I spoke to them all and she works the hardest and for a fair price... She does it for us the clients.... When all said it couldnt be done she did it...... Trust in Nancy Ohan she will see you through till the end.... i'll vouch for her any day.......

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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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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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