Mark Mcentire Childress

If I could give this law firm zero stars I would I called this company about grandparents rights instead I gave my daughter money to retain them for a protective order her kids dad put on her. We were both told the 2 cases that were discussed would cost no more than 7k with 4500 down. She was told sh...e had 30 days to do something. They assigned her case to a attorney that was out for a couple of those weeks and assured her there was plenty of time when she finally talked to the attorney they said they needed to get transcripts she got a message the following week stating that it didn't seem they were going to be able to get them with the reporter being on vacation a few days before she was told she had to file something upset she reached out to the managing attorney and of course they charged her but told her she had a additional 2 weeks which the attorney didn't tell her that. 8k in fees and they filed 1 paper for her most of the charges where the attorneys talking to each other. It ended paying that much saying they couldn't help her and she missed the time frame that someone else could. She finally asked for a bill since she never got 1 they charged. She would send messages that would go unanswered but billed to be read and ignored. She had so much hope on what was sold to us and it just ended up being a money pit I wish I had never told to go with them me out the money and her out her kids just disappointing. Please save your money and shop some where else they don't care about their clients just the money. Before its said this is untrue it is very much not. 8k with proof of 1 paper is just sad this company should be ashamed of what they are doing and taking advantage of people like this especially people in her position. Then there towards those 2 extra weeks she had they waited a week after she paid for the transcripts to request them again them getting them the day she had to have something filed. Didn't offer to refund anything or to do anything to help to make up for it just charged her more. I looked more into this company after her being done this way Believe what u read hopefully they shut this company down from doing this to others. Good luck.

⭐️ 1 Star Avoid This Firm — Unethical and Uncaring I had a terrible experience with the Law Offices of Mark M. Childress in Denton County. I hired them and paid $3,000 with the understanding that they would file motions to review court-ordered breathalyzers required of my child’s alcoholic father.... Not only did they fail to file any motions, they showed up to a single hearing and did nothing to advocate for my child. When I asked why nothing had been done, attorney Sarah Blake told me she wasn’t “hired to protect my son.” That alone says everything you need to know about how little this firm cares about its clients or children’s safety. Even worse, I was charged for calling their office simply to ask questions about my invoice. They even billed me for the time it took them to send a receipt for my own payment. This firm is not interested in doing real legal work — they are interested in billing hours and draining clients financially. If you are looking for compassionate, competent legal representation, especially in family law matters, look elsewhere.

My adult daughter who is medically disabled and receives SSI hired this lawyer for a Parental Order modification for an initial fee of $3500, the extent of her savings. Not only did he not honor his signed contract with regard to the Parental Order modification with her, but he also asked for an addi...tional fee of $2000 approximately 12 months later. He failed to explain to her on her initial call with him how she would be billed or that additional money would be required for the Parental Order modification. Further, he did not send her a monthly or bimonthly invoice so that she could see how her money was being spent. She had never hired a lawyer before and didn't understand how her money being was used. She had no idea that every cell phone call, every email, every text would be billed against her. I filed a complaint with the Texas Bar Association on behalf of my daughter and to my surprise they dismissed the case. He had hired a lawyer to defend himself against me. I am a professional engineer and have no legal background. However, because of my engineering business of 40 years I do know a little about "contract law" and that he violated the contract.

With all the emotions of a custody case the last thing I needed was problems or concerns with my own attorney. I was disgruntle from past experiences and hesitant but took a chance and couldn't be happier with the decision. From the beginning, the Law Office Of Mark M. Childress has taken care of me ...and adjusted to meet my needs. From financials, being responsive, fighting for what I feel is right and shooting me straight so I had no false expectations, this Law Office and it's staff have been there for me. I represented myself at first, didn't sleep for weeks and was on the verge of loosing my case without knowing. I couldn't be thankful enough for them stepping in and not just stopping but reversing what was about to happen just in time I highly recommend them and will continue to utilize their services in the future if needed.

I would recommend Mark over and over again to anyone looking for an attorney for custody issues (and I’m sure he’d be just as good at any other family law issues as well). Mark is responsive, has a great reputation in the courthouse and will work hard to do what’s fair for you given your situation. L...et’s be honest, being in this situation sucks but Mark takes the worry out of it all because he is always well prepared and you can have confidence to know it’s being handled diligently. Thanks for everything, Mark!