Marquetta A. Clayton

Marquetta A. Clayton

also known as MarQuetta A. Clayton

4.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation

2821 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX

About Marquetta

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2016

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Clayton Law Firm

2821 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX, 76103

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Marquetta A. Clayton's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Rosalinda | June 15, 2019 | Family

Director

Greatly appreciated for you dedication by volunteering on our non-profit organization Father's and Mothers for Equal Rights for helping and supporting the community with your wonderful and professional work, for your passion of helping others for them to understand the family law, their rights and g...uide them on how to present their case to the juge through the Family Court House by representing themselves. We being blessed for you been part of our team. Thank you so much.

Marquetta Clayton

Replied last June 15, 2019

Thank you for having me! So glad I am able to help so many people through the clinic.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Totally disappointed. I waste my money

She gave to us advises against the court orders, believe or not. I think she has to have more experience. She was late in every meeting. We spent too 2 hours in a Restaurant. We met in restaurants and Starbucks with no confidentiality and noise. The first meeting was before a meeting with her friends.... Our documents of the court were there in her pourse in that restaurant. We were so surprised. She has never signed a contract with us. Something that says lot of her. Wrong advises that make the judge punish to us (against a court order). We lose the hearings once she joined in the case. In addition we could not be present in a hearing because she did not let us know with time. We were abroad by holidays. She signed the orders and we were no agree. Don’t waste money.

Marquetta Clayton

Replied last April 04, 2019

We take pride in giving our clients the best legal advice possible (good or bad). We do not just tell our clients what they want to hear. We only give real honest advice, although our advice is not always followed. At times clients make decisions (although against our advice) that are detrimental to their case. We stand by the advice given and had the advice been followed the orders won when we joined the case would not have changed. Unfortunately, we have no control over decisions made against our advice. Although our attorney-client relationship did not work out. I wish you all the best with your 3rd attorney.

Posted by Vernetta | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Miss Vernetta Gipson

She is a very knowledgeable attorney very efficient and understanding. I just love how she handled my divorce and very considerate of my feelings I would recommend her to all my friends.Thank you so much. Marguetta Clayton

Marquetta Clayton

Replied last April 04, 2019

It was a pleasure serving you. Glad we were able to assist you with your case!

Posted by Damian | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Excellent Job

Marquetta did an outstanding job in taking my child support case. She worked on my behalf to make sure I was not taken advantage of and she went over and beyond to make sure my timeshare and financial needs were met.

Posted by Donald | January 04, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements

Publishing Help

I consulted Ms. Clayton about contacting a publisher who hadn't fulfilled their part of a publishing contract. Her legal counsel enabled me to get the publisher to fulfill their obligations. My novel is in the process of being published thanks to her legal assistance.

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Marquetta A. Clayton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Peacock

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marquetta is a brilliant and kind attorney who really fights for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Allen Blake

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Marquetta when she was a prosecutor in Hood County. I got to know her as a tough, but fair attorney who is very knowledgeable in the law. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mrs. Clayton for any criminal case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, The Clayton Law Firm, PC

2016 - 2017

Prosecuting Attorney, Hood County Attorney's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

L. Clifford Davis Legal Association

Treasurer

2017 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

J.L. Turner Legal Association

Member

2017 - Present

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Mermber

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2015

Texas A&M University School of Law

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

2006

University of Oklahoma

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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