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

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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

10 Client Reviews

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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 | August 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Simply the best representation by far

I had Ms. Keene help me with a very serious criminal case. Spoke with many attorneys and no one came close to her level of expertise, experience, ability to fight and, most importantly, her heart. She cared about me as a person, fought for me all the way and ultimately won the case. If you need seri...ous help, she is the only attorney you can completely trust to handle your case.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2015 | Child Custody

Positive outcome from realistic attorney

Ms Keene was wonderful with all of us through an unfortunate occurrence. She was very clear In her communication with each of the family members and represented realistic expectations but was also reassuring. She had great instinct on what needed to be transmitted and when. She made sure to show not ...only the facts regarding the issue at hand but also the positive daily life regarding our son. This all made for a positive outcome! Thank you so much Ms Keene. Highly recommend this attorney!

Posted by steve | August 02, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Love, Love, Love Joetta

Love, Love, Love Joetta...a very confident attorney who knows her way around the court room. My Brother was involved in a accident and was arrested for his 3rd DUI. The Short is -my brother is out walking around because Joetta was his defense attorney He very lucky!!!! Joetta stayed in constant com...munication with us. We never felt like she was MIA - we would always hear back if we had questions. She was a blessing for our family in a very difficult time. I Highly recomend Joetta for legals issues you may be having. Steve

Posted by John | July 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best decision I made was to hire Joetta

My son recently was charged with a serious crime. My wife and I were terrified that he was going to prison. Joetta was there for us each step of the way. She was our rock in this horrible nightmare. We watched her in our sons jury trial and can say she whooped them with confidence. We were so proud t...o have her fighting on our side. Our son is now able to go to college and have a clean record. If you are looking for a lawyer to help you and one that cares, you found the best.

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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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