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 16 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by David H | February 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The only attorney you should call

Responsive, honest, upfront. These are the things I think of when I’m asked to describe Mark. You want to know the facts of your case and hear the truth? This attorney will not lie to you and tell you what you want to hear even if it means you’ll be mad. I’m thankful to have had such great representa...tion. Was always quick to respond and keep me informed on everything. If you need someone you can trust to keep your rights safe, here’s your guy!

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 anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Do not use unless you have deep pockets!

Hired him for a divorce, me and my spouse decided to work things out a month after I filled. Paid a $5,000 cash retainer that's non refundable that he failed to mention and just has you breeze thru paper work skipping over that part. Told me I could keep case open for a year. However now I owe a bala...nce for this case. Never went to court! There were a few emails back in forth but when I reviewed my invoice I was charged a ridiculous amount of fees of him going back and forth with OC. And to review my case file. When basically there was nothing to review or to go back and forth with OC so much. I can't imagine how much the actual divorce would of cost if I followe thru with divorce.

Mark Childress

Replied last May 11, 2016

It should be known that this person offered me a positive online review if I would refund their retainer, and when I refused they posted this. I DO NOT buy online reviews, and that is what this person was trying to convince me to do. The balance owed that this person mentioned is $50.00, and I of course already agreed to waive it. I tell every client that divorce is a stressful and expensive process, and should be given careful consideration prior to beginning the process. Generally my initial retainers are nonrefundable, and based on the amount of work that will be required in each case. The terms of the retainer are explained to clients, and all clients sign a contract verifying the terms prior to any work being done in any case. In this particular instance the parties had the attorneys set and remove several hearings from the Court's docket, and even considered protective orders against one another. Needless to say, this case involved extensive communication, and litigants who would fight one day and make up the next. Now these two people who have accused one another of terrible things have decided to stay married and cancel the divorce. I do not make life decisions for clients. If clients request that I set, reset, or cancel hearings, I do so in order to give the client time to make decisions in their case, and that is exactly what happened in this instance. I have assisted hundreds of families through difficult times, and the overwhelming majority are pleased with the results that they receive, and the communication that I have with them. Unfortunately, some people blame others for the problems in their lives, and I cannot help that. I am sorry that this particular client is unhappy. I am candid in my communication with all clients, and I do not create the problems that my clients bring to me. I simply try to assist clients in making the best of difficult situations, and I hope that the reconciliation of this marriage lasts and that the parties some day think of this experience as one that brought them back together.

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.

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Mark Mcentire Childress's Lawyer Endorsements

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Suzanne Stevens

Family lawyer | Nov 13

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Family lawyer | Mar 18

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"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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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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