Barry Lane Bobbitt

Barry Lane Bobbitt

2.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 27 years

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

6060 N. Central Expwy., Suite 662, Dallas, TX

About Barry

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Criminal Defense 100%

28 years | 65,500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

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6060 N. Central Expwy., Suite 662, Dallas, TX, 75206

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Barry Lane Bobbitt's Reviews

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2.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Toby | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEWARE!!!!!!

Worst firm ever. Hired them $180 had 3 court appearances and they never showed up. Hung me out to dry the day of my trial by jury.....never showed up. Took my chances and was found guilty. Thanks.

Posted by Michael | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Poor customer service and communication

PROCEED WITH CAUTION: Nov 2016 I was pulled over in the city of Irving for a speeding ticket. Dec 2016 I paid Bobbitt Law Office to represent me for this ticket. When payment was made I explained to the law firm that I traveled often a may not be able to make the court date that would be issued. O...n the same date they emailed me forms and on the same date they were sent back with a payment made over the phone. Original price of the ticket during this time was $189. Court date was in the month of March 2017 and not only was I not able to make it court neither did my lawyer. A warrant was issued within the same month. In the month of May 2017 I received a phone call from the city of Irving stating I have a warrant for my arrest. The same day I called Bobbitt Law Office and they told me I needed to fill out more forms, but they wouldn’t charge me for the fee to lift the warrant due to their mistake. Next court date was in the monthly of July 2017. I was there as well as my lawyer. He didn’t connect with his clients until the court door actually opened. Our option was to pay the fine and 60 day probation or attempt to go to court. He really pushed to take 60 day probation. Due to missing the prior court date my ticket went up to $298 dollars (Warrant Fees). I asked him why I should pay the additional cost if this was an error made by his office. He told me he couldn’t do anything about this and blamed his administrative staff, but he would send all my final support to me personally in email and gave me a business card. Conclusion – He never emailed me nor adjusted any of my fees or refunded the additional cost I had to pay. His administrative team is bad. If this is what I went through for a speeding ticket it could only get worse if he had to defend someone for a more serious case. I wouldn’t use him again for ticket, and for sure wouldn’t use him for any serious cases because then he would blame his administrative office while you’re sitting in jail due to his team’s error. I gave him an opportunity to fix a wrong so now I will make it right by helping others. Buyers BEWARE. Yes I paid the entire amount

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Don't Waste Your Time

I've had too many issues with Bobbitt to list - feel free to message me for more info. I found out about Bobbitt Law through a mailer, which FINE I get it - probably should have been a bigger red flag. I don't know much about the traffic court system, and I received an obviously bogus ticket, but... I would have been more successful if I had attended court without an attorney. Among other issues, Bobbitt told me that they would attend my initial court date for me so they could get an extension (and encouraged me to skip it), but despite a contract and payment - they failed to show up, so of course I received a warrant for my arrest. That's so completely unacceptable. In addition to the issue of the warrant itself, there are also fees associated with a warrant. Eventually my court date was rescheduled and in the middle of the hearing - the lawyer pulled me into the hall to ask if there was a collision involved. There wasn't. And he should have known that going in. I've asked Bobbitt for a refund, and they haven't responded. This process has made me lose a little more faith in "the system," and I'll definitely never use or recommend Bobbitt Law.

Posted by Raymond Roush | March 01, 2016 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Beware of Bobbit law firm

I hired Bobbit law firm after receiving a letter in the mail.To represent me on a traffic violation.I payed them the money up front to handle the case.The secatery had me to give them my email address. Phone number and address..Told me they would contact me by phone. And email.After not hearing from ...them within a few weeks after the first court date. I called them. To be told I needed to activate the power of attorney. Which I did...I recieved a letter in the mail dated April 3rd. Say I was to be in court. I called the office to be told I did not need to be there. The attorney would discuss a plea deal and call me to follow up with the plea. Didnt hear anything. I called again to find out the attorneys didnt make it and reschedule the court date....and they would negotiate a plea. And send me a letter in the mail. Never recieved a letter.... they didnt call. Or send an email to me......I called them july 13. ,They told me they sent me a letter in the mail. Funny thing is I get all my other mail. Just not letter from Bobbit law firm. I know our mail man realy well. Mr. Robbert. He been a friend of the family for years. I asked him if he delivered a letter from bobbit law firm. His reply was not since the first one dated april 3rd... huh. Whats going on ???? I started asking around about bobbit law firm. Started looking at reviews ... wow ....and they are still in buissnes....I guess because you go to law school you can lie. And steal peoples money....legally..... The people that work in office will say they done this and that.. and its not true.......They will lie to you. They are rude and very unprofessional. BUT GUESS WHAT THERE ARE ALOT OF people out there they have ripped off. Im one of them.... ill put them out there. Spread the word. They are crooks. And lie. Ill not stop. You think I would recommend them... not at all . The advise I can give you is find someone with better ratings. Hell I found out they are only rated 2 out of 5 .Hell I wouldnt even use them to wipe my ass with......and to you Barry Bobbit. You are a lying thief. Someone who prays on people who get tickets.... you are a scum bag in my book......... There are alot of people out there that are getting together to tell the stories of how you take advantage of people.....me myself... ill put It in the paper . Contact every source I can and spread the word about you.........I work in all the cities you are established in.. and every where you turn... ill be there putting the word out about you......

Barry Bobbitt

Replied last March 01, 2016

We did an excellent job on your case by significantly reducing the fine amount and keeping this violation off your record. Although our service was clearly explained at the time of hire, you had unreasonable expectations that we can force the court to dismiss your case or somehow 'fix' the system. As clearly stated at time of hire (and ongoing discussions with our office) you could have elected to try this case in front of a jury for no additional fee to our office. However, you chose not to do that; rather, you made it almost impossible to assist you in this matter. Specifically, you kept yelling at our staff and using vulgar profanity.

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Barry Lane Bobbitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberly Washington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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James Griffin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 07

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"Barry has built a solid practice on thousands of criminal matters and traffic tickets. This is only possible by taking time to learn each case, plan a defense, and argue it under the short time constraints of busy courts."

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Bryan Fagan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. Great firm, highest degree of professionalism and care for their client!"

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Paola Tinoco

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

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"Barry is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Suad Bektic

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of criminal law. Always willing to go the extra mile for his clients."

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Howard Snader

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I know Barry well, he is a great attorney with high standards. I would recommend him to anyone in need of his services."

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Gregory Comings

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

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"Barry is a great attorney who cares about his clients and their families. I would recommend Barry and his firm to my friends and family. He has high ethical standards and is a great attorney."

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Shaffer Cormell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is an excellent attorney that I would recommend to anyone in need representation."

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Zein Obagi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Barry fights hard for his clients. He has been practicing criminal law so long, and in such volume, that he knows the prosecutors and judges in many courts. He has relationships built on trust that inure to his clients' benefit."

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Thomas McAvity

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. He is always focused on providing maximum value to his clients."

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Jonathan Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barry and his firm in the areas of criminal and traffic defense. There's no one better in his part of Texas."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Bobbitt Law Firm, PC

1999 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Waters & Kraus, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wade Freeman vs Quigley Company, Inc.

2.7 Million

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Education

1998

South Texas College of Law

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

Speaking Engagements

2015

Criminal

Criminal Defense Tactics

2002

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Premise Owners, Contractors, Employers and Other Challenges

Publications

2016

Texas Personal Injury Law Reporter James Publishing Periodical

2015

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association James Publishing Periodical

Languages

English

Spanish

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