John Michael Helms Jr.

John Michael Helms Jr.

also known as John M. Helms

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

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

8100 John W. Carpenter Fwy Suite #101, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of John M. Helms

8100 John W. Carpenter Fwy Suite #101, Dallas, TX, 75247

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John Michael Helms Jr.'s Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vincent | October 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First experience with a lawyer

John Helms defended me in my case and I could not have asked for a better attorney. He was very professional, knew the law inside and out and how to best cater to my needs regarding my legal situation at hand. I truly was worried about how to overcome the obstacle that was in front of me and John put... my mind at ease from the start with our first consultation. The entire experience I had working with him was more than I could have ever asked for. Thank you John for all that you did and I hope you continue helping others overcome tough life situations like you helped me. Highly recommend.

Posted by Elizabeth | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perfect Pick

I chose John to represent my family member and I am very pleased to say, I made the right choice. John is a very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney. He is very thorough when examining the situation. He is also very thorough when explaining the situation to you and what might come ...next. He keep you informed every step of the way and is very easy to talk to. John's knowledge of the system and dedication to the client he is representing, causes him to fully breakdown in detail what is going on. I never have the "but I don't understand" feeling after speaking with him. He is an attorney that have a strong commitment to his clients and will see your case/cases all the way through. I have full confidence in John and his expertise. John will diligently work on your case, go the full distance, and fight for your rights and freedom. John also know how stressful these situations can be for those seeking his assistance therefore, he have people in place, like William, to assist you. William is the first voice you hear when calling the office. He is pleasant and possess the ability to calm your anxiety a bit. Everything about John's law office is how you should be treated.

Posted by Syniece | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

When i was indicted in 2019 it was my very first serious encounter with the police. I contacted Mr.Helms and he took no time looking into my case. He told me what the charges where going to be upfront, so there were no surprises and even worked with me, due to my financial situation. He really does k...now what he’s doing and is well respected. I highly recommend John to anyone. He is patient with you and will talk you through everything you need to know. The only reason I did not give him 5 stars is because i think he should have a better way to see how much money you owe to him rather than calling to see because if you don’t really know how much you’ve paid ... then nobody really will.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal attorney that cares about the little guy

I was sued both personally and through my businesses by a former employer (a publicly traded multibillion dollar company) on breach of employment contract and assignment of intellectual property grounds after starting my own company. I was scared out of my mind and incredibly stressed out. I foun...d John Helms after calling around to a bunch of bigger firms who could not represent me because of conflict of interest issues as they had previously represented my former employer in other matters. John was phenomenal and I really feel like he cared about me and took the time to calm my nerves when my anxieties were high. Not only that, but he went toe to toe with the big corporate lawyers and hit back just as hard or harder, and got the other side to settle within 8 months, which is incredible with big corporate lawsuits. After the settlement agreement was signed, the mediator pulled me aside to tell me what a stellar job John did for me during mediation. I was lucky to have John representing me.

Posted by Kathy | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Federal Drug Trafficing Case

Federal Defence Attorney, John M. Helms was an outstanding leader in this case of many defendants needing Attorney services. My related defendant chose Mr. Helms simply for the fact that he was well versed in the process of Prosecution side of the system and law as well as the Defense side. He kept... us apprised of what was happening at all times, whether it was from the Prosecution evidence or hearsay. He gave us total Defensive guidance for the best outcome. My relative took his guidance to heart and followed through. He faught very hard for the truth and justice. Her sentence was lowered due to his expertise. I/We will highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you for your consistency with this year-long case and for what I would call a victory given the circumstances. Kathy

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2017

2016

The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2016

2015

The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2015

2015

Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine 2014

2014

Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2004

The Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, D Magazine 2004

2003

For financial crimes prosecution, U.S. Postal Inspectors

2003

For review of FBI terrorism reports related to the 9/11 attacks., Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys

2000

Barrister, Patrick E. Higginbotham, Barrister, Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court

Work Experience

2014 - 2018

Partner, Law Office of John M. Helms

2013 - 2014

Partner, Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl

2010 - 2013

Partner, Helms Roberts & Diaz

2003 - 2010

Partner, Fish & Richardson P.C.

2000 - 2003

Assistant United States Attorney Northern District Of Texas, United States Courts

1991 - 2000

Partner, Company Name Susman Godfrey LLP Dates Employed Aug 1991 – May 2000 Employment Duration 8 yrs 10 mos Location Dallas, TX

1990 - 1991

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Charles Clark, Chief Judge, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Jackson, MS

Associations

2003 - Present

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Fellow

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Fellow

1990 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Fellow

Sample of Legal Cases

The case is Star Funding, Inc. v. Vault Minerals, LLC et al.,

Mr Helms succeeded in having case dismissed

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Education

1990

University of Texas School of Law

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

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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