Francis Joseph Key

Francis Joseph Key

4.4
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tyler, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Discrimination

3132 Colgate Ave, Tyler, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of Francis Joseph Key

3132 Colgate Ave, Tyler, TX, 75701-7920

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Francis Joseph Key's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Innocent by law

He never investigated anything or anyone,only cared about money.Iwas enhanced,never new be cause he never looked at my indictment,which I didn't get for 6months,refused to ask for a bond reduction,he told me he new alot of autistic people and they didn't have anger issues,always late to court,no inte...rest in representing me only $$$,Then refuses to give part of my money back,NOTHING WAS DONE TO DESERVE PAYMENT OF $2000

Posted by Ricky | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Criminal case

Francis went above and beyond on what was expected. One of the hardest working people that I have come across in a long time.

Posted by Sharon | April 24, 2018

Francis Key goes above n beyond his fair and honest.

Very reliable and helpful. He'll do whatever he can. Mr. Francis Key goes above n beyond for he's clients. When you think there's no hope there is. Francis Joseph key.

Posted by Lee | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Dependable and reliable

Have used Francis twice now. He has been there for my grown children in time of need. Sh... tuff happens. Good to know there is someone dependable, reliable and caring. Would recommend to anyone with legal needs.

Posted by Krista | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional criminal defense attorney

I recently found myself in need of a criminal defense attorney. I have never been in trouble before and was scared and expecting the worst. Francis gave me hope in what I felt to be a hopeless situation. He took care of everything from the start , making sure along the way that I understood everythin...g and all my questions were answered. Due to his extensive knowledge on ,and exceptional ability to understand the court system, laws, and by him always being prepared and ready to do whatever it took to defend and fight for me, he got one of my charges completely dismissed, and also was successful in his tireless arguments in the court, in getting me a deferred adjudication probation sentence on a third-degree felony charge that normally carries a prison sentence. Because of him I am at home with my husband and my kids and able to enjoy all of the priceless, precious, moments with my family that I would otherwise be missing if not for the countless number of hours and time he put in on my cases, trying to insure that my kids would not have to go years without their mother . That is priceless to me . I consider him not just my attorney but a friend also . There are not enough good things to say about this man. He definitely goes above and beyond for his clients because he genuinly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants someone who will represent and fight relentlessly for them, but who also cares about them as a client and a person.

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Francis Joseph Key's Lawyer Endorsements

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Basil Angelo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Francis has a superb intellect and is truly compassionate, going above and beyond for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joy Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Beau Sinclair

Family lawyer

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John Eastland

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2023

updated on 11/13/2023

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Education

2012

Southern Methodist University

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

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