Todd A. Durden

Todd A. Durden

also known as "Tadeo"

4.6
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Keller, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Federal Crime, Probate ... +10 more

Historic Old Town Keller, 131 E. Vine St., Keller, TX

About Todd

Biography

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Family 40%

36 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Federal Crime 40%

26 years | 400 cases

40%
Probate 10%

36 years | 200 cases

10%
Alimony 1%

36 years

1%
Child Custody 1%

36 years

1%
Child Support 1%

36 years

1%
Trusts 1%

36 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 36 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1989

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Durden Law Firm

Historic Old Town Keller, 131 E. Vine St., Keller, TX, 76248

The Durden Law Firm

mailing address only, PO Box 48034, Fort Worth, TX, 76148

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Todd A. Durden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Tim | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child possession and support

I hired Mr. Durden to handle the revision of my possession and child support. Mr. Durden's showed genuine concern and understanding of the situation and did a great job of keeping the process moving. On several occasions my ex wife's attorney attempted to delay or extend the process, Mr. Durden hand...led the situation and was able to get me full custody and termination of child support. Mr. Durden is very knowledgeable in the law and I highly recommend him for child custody and child support.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Lawyer

Handled my case for child custody of my granddaughter. Very knowledgeable in family law and was pretty easy to work with. I would recommend Mr. Durden.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2015 | Child Custody

Our granddaughter is finally safe.

Our daughter routinely exposed our granddaughter to men who were abusive. The drugs and drinking have always been a huge part in her life. Cps removed our granddaughter from the home. We were called to pick her up. Todd Durden took over completely. He quieted our fears. He assured us he would pursue ...everything connected with this dubious and scary situation. We secured our granddaughter through Mr Durdens experience and patience. He was honest and stood before the judge with facts. This precious child is happy and healthy today! She is Safe! Mr Durdens integrity and character is above reproach. We know you will not be disappointed with Mr Durden and his excellent staff. His paralegal, Carmen is invaluable and will take time with you. After much prayer and waiting, we realize that Durdens Law Firm was a Godsend.

Posted by Rachel | January 13, 2015 | Child Custody

Biggest mistake I could have made.

Todd Durden is without a shadow of a doubt the absolute worst lawyer I could have ever chosen. I basically paid him to represent my husband because that is exactly what he did after meeting him. My husband, husband's lawyer, and Mr. Durden all became buddies and you would have never guessed he was ac...tually paid to represent me! He actually told me I was going to screw my child up and didn't go after a single thing I wanted. I called his office for a week straight and he was "busy" every time I called and didn't even open his binder with all my information in it until we were sitting in the court room at which point he started asking me what different things were and what they meant. He is lazy and incompetent. After firing him and hiring a new attorney I now see that he lied to me, kept information from me, and really only have me his PERSONAL opinion- not legal advice. Hiring him was the biggest mistake I could have made.

Posted by Relieved | December 28, 2012 | Child Custody

Character and Integrity

Todd truly cares about his clients. He can empathize with the divorce and custody issues. He has been there. He helps stay on track and is zealous without overcharging and being unreasonable. He and his paralegal is always responsive and helpful.

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Todd A. Durden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wayne Fowler

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Todd Durden is a wealth of knowledge and experience in federal criminal defense and family law. Todd is equally capable in any section of this eclectic mix of legal areas. Having had the opportunity to work with Todd on several matters, I am pleased to endorse him."

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J. Bush

Federal crime lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have represented co-defendants in federal court and in one case cooperated in a multi-defendant jury trial. As a result, Todd's client was acquitted. No mean feat in federal court."

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Paul Schneider

Probate lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carolyn Hill

Federal crime lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked closely with Todd. He is a great lawyer: very competent, knows the law and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend and believe that he an awesome attorney."

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Eduardo Solis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Todd Durden is an extremely competent and able trial lawyer. He is very experienced in the federal courts and I was witness to this when he and I did a four week federal trial just recently. Todd's client is a free man today. I know he likes to limit his practice to federal court but I have no doubt he is just as effective in state court. I enthusiastically endorse Todd."

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Daniel Young

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Leslie Burgoyne

Federal crime lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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J. Bush

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Newman

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Daniel Young

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carolyn Hill

Federal crime lawyer

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Eduardo Solis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leslie Burgoyne

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Supervisor's Outstanding Service Award, Del Rio Office of the Federal Public Defender

2005

Certificate of Appreciation, Del Rio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Practitioner, The Durden Law Firm

2005 - 2008

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender Western District

2001 - 2005

Member, Durden & Durden, PLLC

1997 - 2000

County Attorney, Wise County, Texas

1991 - 1996

Partner, Durden & Durden

1989 - 1990

Associate, McDonald, Sanders, Ginsburg, et.al.

Associations

2009 - Present

CJA Panel - Eastern District of Texas

Plano and Sherman Divisions

2008 - Present

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

CJA Panel - Northern District of Texas

Fort Worth and Dallas Divisions

2008 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Past Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

US v Diaz

petition for certiorari pending

US v Barrera-Luna

Acquitted upon jury verdict of not guilty.

US v Nasario Macias-Rodriguez

Dismissed after hung jury

US v Flores

Dismissed after suppression motion granted

US v Taylor

No probable cause found, Dismissal

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Education

1989

Baylor University

Juris Doctor

1985

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Fort Worth Paralegal Association

Family Law Drafting

2005

FBA Del Rio Chapter Luncheon CLE

Defense of Federal Crime

Publications

2009

Texas Criminal Defense Forms Annotated Part II, Chaps 9-13: Federal Proceedings

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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