Joseph Dean Murphy

Joseph Dean Murphy

3.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tyler, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

1101 ESE Loop 323, Suite 110, Tyler, TX

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

25 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Family 30%

15 years

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

25 years | 200 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joseph D. Murphy

1101 ESE Loop 323, Suite 110, Tyler, TX, 75701

Law Office of Joseph D. Murphy

1101 ESE Loop 323, Suite 110, Tyler, TX, 75701

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Joseph Dean Murphy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Chelsea | February 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

unprofessional

I do not recommend this attorney based on our family’s experience. Please do not waste your money! Communication was extremely poor and getting updates required repeated calls and messages. Important information about the case was often shared at the last minute, including being told the day befor...e court that prison was likely after previously discussing probation. That lack of preparation and transparency created unnecessary stress and made it very difficult to trust the process. When I left an honest review about these issues, I received a response that felt more like a threat to “air dirty laundry” than a professional attempt to address concerns. That only reinforced my concerns about professionalism. Families going through situations like this deserve clear communication, honesty, and respect. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Personal Issues

Mr Murphy was extremely informative, respectful, and professional during all matters of handling my case. He explained all aspects of the case from start to finish. He was able to work miracles with my particular situation. I strongly recommend Joseph Murphy if one is ever in need of a lawyer.

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Gregory Porter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is very experienced and knows his way around the courtroom."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Joseph D. Murphy

2001 - 2011

Assistant District Attorney, Smith County District Attorney's Office

Sample of Legal Cases

DWI Defense

Reduced to Reckless Driving

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Education

2001

University of Tulsa College of Law

1998

Texas A&M University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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