Thomas G. Pappas

Thomas G. Pappas

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

900 Jackson St Ste 330, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Burleson Pate & Gibson, PLLC

900 Jackson St Ste 330, Dallas, TX, 75202-4485

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2.4 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do your homework before allowing him to settle your case.

I got a call from him saying he was getting my case dismissed. Which means in my world, no billed. However, after having to pry out of him the fact that he was not getting me a dismissal but probation and then him acting as though the courts will just end the probation because I've completed the cla...sses and paid fines is totally false, that is solely at the judges discretion after presenting a plea to end probation early. But, if the court ordered a term of a year they're not going to end it early and then I had 2 court dates he failed to enlighten me on having. It was pretty clear that he wanted to push me thru and settle to get his money above any interest in the effects of the results in my life. Your counsel should always be upfront and forthcoming and not force you to pry out the whole story hopefully asking the right questions to have gotten the whole story. It was very disappointing to have been recommended by an excellent attorney and yet have had such a disappointing experience. That was $350 lost and waisted.

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Melinda Helsley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tom helped me learn the ropes when I was new to the practice of law. He is still one of the attorneys I turn to when I have questions and I have happily referred several potential clients to him. Tom's experience makes him one of the best lawyers in Texas and he enriches the criminal defense bar by taking the time to pass on that knowledge to younger lawyers. Any client would be lucky to have him handle their case."

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is by far one of the best criminal defense lawyers in North Texas. This lawyer is extremely diligent and works very hard to obtain a positive result in your case. I have watched him successfully defend cases with extremely bad facts. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or a family member to this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gene Beaty

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a powerful figure in the courthouse and a top notch gentleman. His clients are lucky to have such a fine lawyer."

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Bobby Mims

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Pappas is simply one of the best of the best in criminal defense. I rely upon him for advice and direction in defending my cases. He lectures at criminal law seminars to other criminal defense lawyers and is universally respected by his peers. Tom is a wonderful human being and a great lawyer."

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Experience

Education

1984

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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