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 16 - 20 of 40 reviews

Posted by Pam | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Child Support Assistance

5 Stars I worked with Mark briefly to help my granddaughter get child support arrearages from her ex-husband. We had several discussions on the topic and Mark was very responsive, thorough and professional. I felt he could have gotten us a positive outcome, however we did not engage his full servic...e because my granddaughter moved out of state and her ex-husband also just left Texas so we had to engage a lawyer in the state in which they now both reside.

Mark Childress

Replied last November 18, 2019

We appreciate your kind words, as we strive to provide the best customer experience in the Metroplex.

Posted by Brenda | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend Mark

Mark and his staff were so pleasant to work with throughout my case. In such a difficult time it is easy to take your frustration out on the wrong people and Mark was so patient with me. He had my back 100 percent and helped me get custody of my daughter and get her out of a bad situation. I can't im...agine the outcome if I hadn't found Mark and I am forever thankful! I highly recommend him!

Posted by Maribel | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very professional

Good family lawyer,,, always give the extra mile to help his clients even when you call him to get some documents after more than 4 years of closing the case.

Posted by Angry Client | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

MARK NEGLECTED MY CASE NOW I LOST MY SON

I had retained Mark quickly on a custody case, immediately laying out the history of what has happened to date and explaining that this case is bound to become a beast of a case. Mark explained that it is a fairly simple custody battle, even though opposing counsel is requesting 100% rights and zero ...mother-visitation. I trusted in him and retained him. Paid the $5000 up front, and acknowledged how i am glad he is taking it up. I had called the court once to ask about a hearing date and they communicated a new date to me. this is the date I gave Mark. a month later, prior to the date we were set on, I receive a court order ordering me to give up my son immediately, and that I have lost all rights to my son and that I am a danger (i am a very safe, caring, and healthy mother. and have nothing against me). I immediately switched lawyers who were able to show me that the reason I lost my son is because MARK CHILDRESS did not write a response to the court until an entire month after it was due. I asked Mark personally about this and he responded that it was my fault for making it sound like I made an appearance and giving him the wrong date. This is nothing but excuses since any good lawyer should be able to do a quick look up on the case and get the correct dates, and he should be fully aware of what has and has not happened. I now have a very caring and very amazing lawyer who is trying to fix the case. unfortunately, for months long I have had to hear the judge destroy me and my rights simply because of Marks neglect to the case. And this is not even mentioning his continuous spelling mistakes, unprofessional emails, unavailability, week-late responses and harsh tone of voice when speaking. No attorney should neglect your case to this extend. Highly dissatisfied!

Mark Childress

Replied last June 11, 2018

This review contains false information, and the information provided simply is not true.

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!

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Mark Mcentire Childress's Lawyer Endorsements

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Family lawyer | Nov 13

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Family lawyer | Mar 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Mar 18

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"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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