Mark Mcentire Childress

Mark Mcentire Childress

3.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

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

4215 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mark M. Childress

4215 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

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Mark Mcentire Childress's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrible Attorney

Worst attorney I've dealt with in my life. Was referred to him by my sister who works with his aunt. I had a fairly simple divorce that I needed assistance with. He's incredibly unresponsive. Takes him days to return an email. Once he called me to yell at me because in an email I wrote to him I told ...him I needed his legal advice quickly. He wanted to lay out the "ground rules" on how I'm allowed to communicate with him. He told me if I wanted him to be more responsive, I could pay him $50,000/month and he'd only focus on me. He drafted the original petition in about 30 minutes by changing the names on an old petition he already had. I had to point out an error that still referred to the other case. I prepared and sent him the inventory and appraisal without any assistance from him. When we finally got to the mediation, he just wanted to get out of the there. Never fought for anything. Just wanted to type up the settlement agreement in real time so he could be done with it. He told me he really hoped it could finish soon so he could get to the golf course. He always gave me the impression that I wasn't worth his time. My little divorce just wasn't that important to him. In my opinion, he added literally zero value to my divorce and caused my settlement to be worse than it would have been had I been represented by competent counsel. My strong advice is to steer clear of this guy.

Mark Childress

Replied last January 23, 2018

I am sorry that this person feels the way that they do, but I responded to 77 emails during this client's case that was less than sixty days long. Every case is important to me, and if this one was not I certainly would not have resolved it in under 60 days. This client was upset when I did not respond within a couple of hours to an email. I called the client after business hours to explain that I was in court and in mediation that day, and simply could not respond immediately, and my immediate response was not even necessary as it was pertaining to an agreed divorce decree that I had drafted because the case was to be agreed. After the conversation, and after the case was not agreed by the other side, the client actually reinstated his retainer, and chose to have me continue to represent him. The simple fact is that I went over and above what most attorneys would have done in this case by not only responding to an excessive amount of emails, but also by resolving the case in less than 60 days, and saving the client tens of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees. I have actually spoken with Mr. Friant, and have answered some of his questions about his lawsuit since he posted this review, and I believe that we have resolved any issues that he may have had. I strive to provide the best service possible to each and every client, and to communicate effectively.

Posted by Robert | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

BEST EXPERIENCE WITH AT LAWYER

My wife and I hired Mark Childress based on word of mouth. And, I am extremely pleased we did. The outcome could not have been better. Mark was upfront when it came to questions. He never beat around the bush. Nor did he over promise and under deliver. (Which is very common among lawyers.) Let me jus...t say the cards were stacked against us. But Mark came thru with the best possible results. From my family to your's Thank you Mark. Awesome job. Will send countless referrals.

Posted by Jason Payne | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

MARK IS THE MAN

So I don't have the time to really explain my entire situation and how Mark handled it, but I will say that the guy is smart, he knows what he is doing, he will make the best decision for you without you having to worry about it, just listen to what he says and trust him and he will take care of you.... Thank You Mark! Very intelligent, organized, and prompt lawyer. He's got his head on his shoulders and takes care of his business. I respect this man. If I have any further issues he is going to be the first guy I call.

Posted by Jessica | June 02, 2014 | Child Custody

family law court

Mark childress is currently my lawyer. My sister is sueing me for custady of my son christian. I battled with drugs for about a year and a half and my sister cared for my son during my battle of addiction. I am now 9 months clean. Almost a year clean and mark has been nothing but helpful through my b...attle. We just went to court and Mark got me over night stays every other weekend with my son. I have faith that mark will get my baby boy back into his mothers arms where he belongs. Mark is trust worthy, he is upfront with what money he needs to pursue your case and he doesn't mess around When it comes to my son, mark knows where my son needs to be and I believe he will do everything in his power and fight until my son is back with me. His mother.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2014 | Child Custody

Wrongful termination

When my ex tried to terminate my rights to my only son in 2012, I was distraught. I am so thankful I found Mark at the time I did. He was so determined and NEVER gave up or settled for less than the best. Finally after all of the battles with my ex we won. I know he gave it his all and put in a lot o...f time and effort for me and because of that I'd say he's the best attorney in the Fort Worth. He is awesome in court and he knows his stuff. Which is very reassuring when it comes to losing your kid! I am so thankful for him and always will be. If I ever need another attorney he's my guy!

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Mark Mcentire Childress's Lawyer Endorsements

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Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Samantha Wommack

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Sisemore

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 08

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2020

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2013

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2012

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2011

Top Young Lawyer in Texas "Rising Star", Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2007

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Mark M. Childress

2007 - 2014

Senior Partner, Sisemore Childress & Associates, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2007 - Present

Fort Worth-Tarrant County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

2007 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Grandparent's Rights

Won sole managing conservatorship of three grandchildren.

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Education

2006

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Texas Tech University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2021

State Bar of Texas

Anatomy of a Child Custody Case

Languages

English

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