Jimmy Don Carter

Jimmy Don Carter

also known as Don Carter, J. Don Carter

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 53 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +5 more

3663 Airport Fwy., Fort Worth, TX

About Jimmy

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

State and Federal Criminal Defense Drug Charges Possession of Marihuana Murder-Homicide DWI Sexual Assault Theft Fraud Arson

45%
DUI and DWI 19%

Intoxication Assault Intoxication Manslaughter Misdemeanor DWI Felony DWI Occupational-Restricted Driver's License

19%
Violent Crime 15%

Assaultive Offenses Assault of Family Member Aggravated Sexual Assault

15%
Expungement 5%

Misdemeanor Cases Felony Cases

5%
Federal Crime 5%

Drug Possession Conspiracy Internet Crimes

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

Drug Charges Possession of Marihuana Murder-Homicide DWI Sexual Assault Theft Fraud Arson Organized Criminal Activity

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 53 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1972

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

J. Don Carter & Associates, PC

3663 Airport Fwy., Fort Worth, TX, 76111-4630

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Jimmy Don Carter's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Finest attorney in Fort Worth

If you have any type of criminal issue in Tarrant county I STRONGLY encourage you to set an appointment with Mr. Carter. He is unpretentious and walks softly with a big stick. His ability to navigate through the complex inner workings of the system are what he does best. In order for an attorney to t...ruly be effective he / she needs to have friends in the system and Mr. Carter is both beloved by his contemporaries and very well respected. HIRE THIS GUY!!

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Jimmy Don Carter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Collins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Don on several matters. He is always the consummate professional. He prepares meticulously for every hearing or plea negotiation and always fights to win."

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Andrew Dammann

Unknown lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"J. Don Carter is an exceptional lawyer. Not only does he have the knowledge and experience to handle any criminal matter expertly he also treats his clients and opposing counsel with dignity. Don Carter is simply an asset to the legal profession. Don Carter is in a class act who does things the right way."

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Aaron Graham

Litigation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"J. Don Carter is a calculating, methodical, and deliberate strategist whose advocacy for his clients is proven most by the outstanding results that he achieves. Mr. Carter is the embodiment of an attorney with class, who also knows when it is time to kick some a$$."

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Michael Wirz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Carter is one of the best in the business. He treats you with respect and cares about your personal situation. Plus, he is great to work with."

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Cameron Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. J. Don Carter is a "Lawyer's Lawyer". His experience exceeds that of any other attorney in Fort Worth. He is aways willing to share his knowledge with other lawyers who ask for assistance."

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Daniel Collins

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1972 - 1983

Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

1987 - Present

Dispute Resolution Services of Tarrant County

Founder

1972 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1972 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1979 - 1980

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Continuous Sexual Assault of Child

NOT GUILTY

Evading w/ a vehicle

Dismissed

DWI JURY TRIAL

NOT GUILTY

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Education

1972

Baylor University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1970

University of Texas System, Arlington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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