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Posted by Edward | November 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Quack

If there were such thing as a "Quack" in the legal profession as there is in the medical field, Bret Schmidt would personify it. After placing a $2500 retainer fee, the service went south from there. Horrible legal advice, showed up LATE to my court date twice (to where the judge had me step out of... the court room more than once to call him to check his ETA), didn't make even a half hearted effort to try my case, instead took the easy route in having me please guilty.. to add insult, the several times I'd go to his office to seek advice.. had the audacity to discuss my case in his lobby rather than pulling me into his office. Finally, my fiance calls to ask questions about my case.. and he gives her every bit of information concerning it. Do yourself a favor, seek help elsewhere. Absolute worse "professional" experience ever.. That cost me way more than just the $2500!

Bret Schmidt

Replied last November 25, 2014

Completely false rantings of a former client who was completely satisfied until, when rearrested on a new charge in Plano, (1) he did not like the fact that he would have to wait for a judge to arraign him before a bond would be set, (2) he had no money to hire me to drive all over town for an entire day to do a writ to set a bond, and (3) he lied to his "fiance" (without letting me in on it) by telling her that I was his divorce attorney, and I unwittingly discussed criminal matters with her that directly related to his current situation. He had her call me repeatedly, 4 or 5 times in the course of an hour and he had HER asking me questions. I'm sure he got quite an earful when he got out, since he had never revealed to her his true situation. Don't forget Edward, I DID get you the IMPOSSIBLE on that case, which means it CAN be sealed. Get a second opinion on this, cool down, and pray about it, and maybe you will re-submit your review.

Posted by Sal | November 25, 2014

Hire Him!!!!

Mr. Bret Schmidt is a OUTSTANDING lawyer! Starting with his legal assistant (Brenda Montez). Mr. Schmidt was behind me and my case 100%. I never had a doubt that this was the right firm for me. I highly recommend his firm.

Posted by Dustin | November 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Bret is the best!

Bret has been my attorney for over 12 years. This guy knows the law. He knows how to work the system. When I caught my first case every other lawyer wanted me to take probation not deferred but regular probation. Brett got me probation but it's not on my record I can carry a firearm I can still vote.... It's like it never happened. He always called me back on time and was present in court before I was. Through the years I've had to use Bret a few more times and his services were always above par. I would def recommend this guy over ANY of the crooks I mean lawyers in Dallas. Bret knows his stuff you can bet on that.

Posted by Daniel | November 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Daniel Mcmanaman

Bret has been my attorney for over 20 years due to my own foolishness He is extremely honest, loving, and caring individual His prices are fair. His service is outstanding and I wouldn't Even consider another criminal attorney at any price

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