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John Thomas Brender
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Biography
We are a law firm dedicated to helping people at their most vulnerable moments. When facing criminal accusation, our goal is to make sure your legal rights are protected.
We’re experienced lawyers who get results. We can walk you through the process of posting bail to have them released from custody at any time, day or night.
If you are the one facing charges, on any offense ranging from DWI to capital murder, you need an attorney that is non-judgmental, with whom you may speak openly, and sees you as a partner, not as just another case file. In representing you, we not only speak on your behalf, we will also make sure that you know what to expect, explaining each step in the legal process in language that you can understand.
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Licensed in Texas for 20 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
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Location
The Brender Law Firm
600 8th Ave., Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Law Offices of John Thomas Brender
3131 McKinney Avenue, #800, Dallas, TX, 75204
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John Thomas Brender's Reviews
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Posted by JENNIFER | November 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best defense Attorney in Texas!
John was amazing and was able to have my case dismissed. He is professional and truly cares about his clients. Hands down the BEST! Highly recommend.
Posted by Richard | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart and thorough!
This was my first experience using a lawyer. Mr. Brender is a true professional and made sure that I felt at ease throughout the process. I would highly recommend using the Brender Law Firm to any of my friends and family because I felt like they truly did care about me and my case.
Posted by jay | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extraordinary***
John Brender really cares about his clients, but most importantly follows through on paperwork to put your mind at ease. Also, he really cares about people. I highly recommend him to fight for your legal needs, and he does it with passion! Thank you, John for all that you did for me and my famil...
Posted by Randy R. | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend - Best lawyer I've ever had
I've had bad experiences with lawyers in the past, and seen how things can go wrong when they don't care about you. Mr. Brender made sure I was a priority, listened to me and what I wanted, and took care of business. I'd highly recommend.
Posted by Adrian | August 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Changed my life.
Thanks to John Brender he has helped me achieve a perfect record and I now can persue life with no worries. Excellent I would recommend John to any people who are in need of his assurance.
John Thomas Brender's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is a great human being with the instincts a person needs when accused of a criminal offense. John is highly respected in Tarrant and Dallas Counties, and is genuinely in pursuit of the best outcome for his clients."
"John is as cool and confident as they come in the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. John has experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney which creates a unique skill set"
"John is a great guy and an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known John since we were both prosecutors at the Dallas DA's office. He is an extremely bright and skilled attorney. He cares about his clients and always gives his all on his cases. If you are looking for a skilled attorney that knows the lay of the land, John is the attorney that can help you."
"I endorse this lawyer. John Brender is a hard working, knowledgable attorney who works extremely hard for his clients. We worked together at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. He is a great trial lawyer who knows how to effectively litigate a case in front of a jury. Now as a fellow defense attorney, John is always willing to share his experience and knowledge. Hook them."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"John is a hardworking and very knowledgeable attorney who provides first class service to his clients. I would recommend him to anyone in need."
"I endorse John completely and without reservation. I knew him as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County, and now I know him as a private practitioner. He was an incredibly fair as a prosecutor, and was liked by everyone that I knew and worked with him. He has a very likable personality, and I have no doubt his strong skillset will correlate very well into private practice when representing clients. He is very experienced, and knowledgeable on the law. He is a genuinely good guy, and I make this endorsement freely and without reservation. On top of all that, he went to the best undergrad University in the country. Hook 'em."
"John is bright and knowledgeable. John was an assistant district attorney on several cases where I was the defense attorney. He was always prepared and fair. We didn't always see eye to eye but, he was always reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John will be the hardest working criminal defense lawyer you will be able to find. His prior experience prosecuting cases in the Dallas DA's office will serve you well whether your case requires a plea or a full blown jury trial. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"With years of trial experience, John is a top notch litigator. Juries and clients alike immediately get a sense of how trustworthy this attorney is. If you're in the courtroom and John is at your table, you know you're at the right table."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine
2014
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine
2013
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2012
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2011
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2010
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2009
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2009
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Brender Law Firm
2008 - 2014
Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney
2005 - 2008
Attorney, Law Offices of Art Brender
Associations
2014 - Present
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2014 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Education
2004
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
The University of Texas At Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers