Alison Johnston Grinter

Alison Johnston Grinter

also known as Alison Grinter Allen

4.4
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime

6738 Old Settlers Way, Dallas, TX

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Alison Grinter

6738 Old Settlers Way, Dallas, TX, 75236

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Alison Johnston Grinter's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cody | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Saved my skin

Working with Alison was great from start to finish. She was always ready to answer any and all of my questions, and she had a way of explaining the legal world in in a way that eased my doubts and worries. She worked very hard on my case and ultimately made the difference for me going forward and I'...d recommend her and her expertise to anyone I know.

Posted by Natalie | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Stellar Defense and Honesty at a reasonable price-- It exists.

Alison represented me on a charge for which I expected 300 days and fines as well. It was a probation revocation I asked for help with because i couldn't afford to stay compliant and wanted to serve my time. My probation officer was difficult and his supervisor made it nearly impossible to get th...ings accomplished. My previous lawyer didnt share any information about the plea we arranged and the prosecution was impossible to get in contact with. The timeline was terrible. It looked bad. Somehow with almost no information furnished on my case, no time for talks of mitigation, and with my PO asking for the maximum sentence of 300 days in jail, Alison managed to get my case down to an unbelievably low amount of time, no fees or fines, got an instant court order to get my vehicle taken care of at no cost to me, and even got my sentence suspended until after the holidays. I had to go to court one time and then it was over. She was very reasonable with her pricing to the point I couldn't believe it was real until I shook her hand and walked out of the courtroom. She went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of and to make sure nothing was left in the air. This is a skilled lawyer who is 100% upfront, honest, reasonable, available, and she really gets results. I'd recommend Alison to anyone who needs defense. Quite frankly she may be one of the best in Dallas. I thought I was going to be in jail for nearly a year and miss the holidays but she made sure my family and I got to spend our Christmas together, got me back in my vehicle, and made sure I'd spend no more than a month on a surrender of probation that would have been 2 years for a DWI, a Misdemeanor A drug charge, and a DL revocation with refusal. All on top of the revocation itself. She never told me a word that was not true. Made no empty promises. Worked on my timeline, and made herself accessible personally instead of panning me off on a paralegal or a secretary. I highly recommend Alison Grintner to represent as a criminal defense attorney. She didn't disappoint me or my family. We couldn't be more thankful to her.

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Alison Johnston Grinter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jesus Marquez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alison is one of the brightest attorneys I've had the privilege of working with. She is the kind of attorney other lawyers call when they have complicated legal issues. She is a fierce advocate for her clients in and out of the courtroom."

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James Aulbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Alison is an exceptional attorney! Well prepared, diligent, and knowledgeable!"

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Douglas Huff

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alison Grinter is a tenacious attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Pask

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allison is an excellent lawyer who is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Jesus Marquez

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2010 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, Dallas County Public Defender's Office

2005 - 2010

Attorney, Law Office of Alison Grinter

Associations

2008 - 2010

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Education

2005

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Indigent Defense

Drivers' Licenses

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