Joetta L. Keene

Joetta L. Keene

4.2
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arlington, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

204 S Mesquite St, Arlington, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joetta L. Keene

204 S Mesquite St, Arlington, TX, 76010-1118

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Joetta L. Keene's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Very disappointing

I've called and left many messages for Joetta Keene via phone calls to her office and on this website. No callbacks, no replies no nothing. All the good reviews are over a year old. Not happy. Not sure what hsppend to her but I am more than disappointed from what I thought was a good, carin...g attorney. We have our hands tied at this point because she is my bf"'s appointed attorney. 6 weeks he has sat in jail with not 1 call or visit from her. I'm new at this jail stuff but no signs or response or visits and repeated messages seems not fair but I'm at the mercy of the system. Jusy wish we knew what was going on. Shut out left in the dark.

Posted by Sheree J | July 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Definitely AAA=Absolutely Awesome Attorney

Attorney Joetta Keene is truly an attorney that is worth having on your side, she was given my sons case at the last minute, meaning my sons case was due to go to trial a week after she recieved his case, scary to me and even more to my son as well as frustrating Attorney Keene put her all into his c...ase, keeping me informed and being honest with us from beginning to end she truly was a blessing to my family. Watching her in the court room is wonderful she gives it her all really give the meaning to the song "That Girl is on Fire" because when she gives a closing argument she ends it hot! Love, love Attorney Joetta Keene

Posted by Casey Weidmann | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Impeccable experience with Joetta

When I got tangled up in a legal situation recently I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Joetta took my case and ran with it and eventually it was dropped. She was very clear on the instructions to follow as far as what to do at court dates and got my punishment down to a minimum and in the sho...rtest amount of time. She is so friendly and caring about her clients! I will recommend her to anybody needing a criminal defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Criminal Defense Attorney

Ms. Keene is one of the smartest attorneys in town. She is extremely competent and will tell you the truth about your case. She has experience in all types of criminal law and knows all of the "ins and outs" of Tarrant County DA's office (which is extremely important). Ms. Keene will work diligent...ly behind the scenese to get you the best resolution to your case. If she doesn't think the resolution is fair, she is the best trial lawyer to have on your side.

Posted by Ricky Brown | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal lawyer around D.F.W.

She represented me in 2005 and I should have been sent to prison for life. She helped me out of some serious charges. Thank you Joetta! I'm doing well and staying out of trouble. I was blessed to have you as a court appointed attorney.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

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"Joetta is a skilled and experienced lawyer with a fantastic reputation. As a former DA, I worked with (against) Joetta on several matters and always found her to be an extremely effective advocate for her client. When it comes to presenting a case to a jury, her level of preparation and skill of presentation is exemplary."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Texas State Bar, Board Certified in Criminal Law

Work Experience

1991 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

1990 - 1991

lawyer, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP Attorneys At Law

Associations

1999 - Present

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1999 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1990 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Sexual Assault

Not Guilty

Agg Assalt

Guilty - Judge gave him 7 years in TDC

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Agg Assalt with Organized Crime

Not Guilty

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Agg Robbery

Directed verdict by Judge on one charge and guilty of burglaries

Capital Murder

No death penalty given

Murder

Not Guilty

Capital Murder

Guilty of Murder not Capital Murder and given Life sentence

Capital Murder

No billed by the grand jury

Sexual Assault

Not Guilty

Agg Robbery

Mistrial because of prosecutor misconduct

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Murder charge

Not guilty

Capital Murder

Death Penalty was given in this case

Capital Murder

Not guilty

Drug Charge

Mistrial - jury failed to reach verdict

Capital Murder

No death penalty given

Capital Murder

Not Guilty by reason of insanity

Capital Murder

Not guilty of Capital Murder - no kidnapping

Capital Murder

Mistrial - jury failed to reach verdict

Capital Murder

Not guilty

Injury to Child - intentional

Not Guilty of intentional killing

Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Not Guilty

Sexual Assalut

Not Guilty

Capital Murder

Death Penalty not given

Capital Murder

Not Guilty

Possession of a Firearm by a Felony

Not Guilty

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Education

1990

Baylor University School of Law

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

1987

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Advanced Criminal Law Course

Cross examination

Languages

English

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