John Curtis Rentz

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John Curtis Rentz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denton, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

1300 Fulton St, Suite 300, Denton, TX

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About John

Biography

Justice, Compassion, Results... Former Denton County Prosecutor with over 17 years of experience.

Justice, Compassion, Results... Former Denton County Prosecutor with over 17 years of experience.

Justice, Compassion, Results... Former Denton County Prosecutor with over 17 years of experience.

Justice, Compassion, Results... Former Denton County Prosecutor with over 17 years of experience.

Justice, Compassion, Results... Former Denton County Prosecutor with over 17 years of experience.

Justice, Compassion, Results... Former Denton County Prosecutor with over 17 years of experience.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

I am a former felony and chief prosecutor with Denton County and have experience with first time DWI/drug cases up to serious violent criminal allegations including murder and conspiracy to commit murder cases.

24 years | 10,000 cases

35%
Juvenile Law 25%

I am a former Denton County juvenile prosecutor. I have handled juvenile cases from first offense drug cases, to sex cases to adult certification and determinant sentence cases.

24 years | 1,000 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

As a former Denton County chief prosecutor and local defense attorney, I have handled every aspect of DWI/DUI cases in Denton County including felonies and cases assigned to the DWI court.

24 years | 5,000 cases

20%
Violent Crime 15%

As a former chief prosecutor of the Denton County misdemeanor family violence court, I am uniquely qualified to handle violent crime allegations in Denton County. I have handled violent offenses including Aggravated Assault and Murder cases.

24 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Expungement 5%

I am experienced in handling Expunctions, Sealings and Non-Disclosures and can advise on the best practices to obtain each of them based on your unique situation and underlying case.

24 years | 500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Loveless & Loveless, L.P.

1300 Fulton St, Suite 300, Denton, TX, 76201

rentzlaw.com

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John Curtis Rentz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Gina | September 09, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgable, Understanding, Compassionate, Responsive...

To be honest, I have not dealt with many attorneys. However, Mr. Rentz was amazing. I called him with some basic questions about my son's case. He returned my call immediately. He allowed me to ask some basic questions and gave me answers I understood. His understanding of the law and Denton County w...ere very helpful and informative. I would recommend Mr. Rentz to anyone who needs an attorney.

Posted by Justin | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Denton County's Best

I contracted Mr. Rentz for a criminal case in Denton County. Although he took over the case at the point it was set for a final plea, the difference was apparent from the first conversation. It was evident to me that Mr. Rentz holds a certain degree of respect in the court room that my previous attor...ney lacked. After just one reset Mr. Rentz was able to work a conditional dismissal. Once I completed the required course the judge signed the dismissal and I didn't even have to return to court. Thanks to Mr. Rentz I can get the record expunged. I would highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Lisa | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent DWI Attorney

My husband got a DWI while we were on vacation north of Dallas. Mr. Rentz helped me get him out of jail, keep my husband's license and ultimately got my husband's case handled in a mostly painless manner. He really seemed to understand the justice system and knew the people he was dealing with. Ca...ll him if you need help!

Posted by Eddie | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Solid Defense!!!

John Rentz is an excellent lawyer. I was charged with a 3rd degree felony, assault on a public servant. That just sounds way more horrible than it was. We went through a year and a half of going to court each month, just to be told to return the following month. The DA kept getting changed. Consideri...ng the first DA was not willing to bend at all, even pushing for a prison sentence. It didn't look good. But John stayed on the case and was able to negotiate a reduction from 3rd Degree Felony Assault, to a Class B Misdemeanor for Interfering with Public Service. I received 2 years probation with 80 hours of community service.

Posted by Mason | July 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Knows what he is doing

I needed an attorney for a felony assault charge that the police said I committed. Mr. Rentz knew the law and who to contact. He got my case reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor then got it dismissed with some classes that I had to take. He even knew how to get the whole thing off my record! ...While I doubt I will need a criminal defense atttorney again, if you find yourself in a bad spot, call Mr. Rentz. He was patient with explaining things to me and very accessible.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rentz is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of John C Rentz, PC

2004 - 2012

Prosecutor, Denton County District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2004

Associate, Haynes & Boone

Associations

2012 - Present

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer Association

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2010 - 2012

Denton County Bar Association

Former Board of Directors

2006 - 2008

Denton County Young Lawyers Association

President

Education

2001

University of Houston

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Louisiana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Flower Mound Bar, Annual Ethics Conference

Successfully Resolving Fee Disputes with Clients

2010

July 2010 Denton County Bar CLE Luncheon

Fee Dispute Resolution

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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