Bobby Dale Barina

Bobby Dale Barina

2.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Temple, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals

2207 Birdcreek Dr, Temple, TX

About Bobby

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bobby Dale Barina, Attorney at Law

2207 Birdcreek Dr, Temple, TX, 76502

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Bobby Dale Barina's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 27 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beware of this Attorney

I am currently a client of Mr. Barina's in the past two months I have left several messages and he has failed to return any of my calls. Upon his professional suggestion instead of going to court I agreed to meditation, the opposing client has failed to set an appointment, we even came to an agreeme...nt and then nothing for very close to 3 months. I have sent messages to him, called him, I have even requested to set a new court date due to the lack of communication from the opposing party and yet no reply. I would not recommend him, they are very friendly at the beginning but as time passes so does their helpfulness. I honestly do not know what steps to take next and feel I may have to spend more money hiring a different lawyer.

Posted by Erick | November 11, 2013 | Personal Injury

My prefered attorney

I employed Mr. Barina's law firm at the end of August of this year. When I called all these different law firms no one called me back except Mr. Barina from his private cell. His call back was prompt, as soon as I explained the situation without hesitation he explained that we needed to modify and ...register the order with Texas. He was sympathetic to my situation, being out of a job is very difficult I am now retired due to the injuries I suffered in a deployed environment. As soon as I hung up I felt relieved I just had this peace of mind. I have been working with his paralegal Ms. Sawyer, she has been working my case, she is an exceptional paralegal. I even sent her a message telling her she was the best paralegal. She is very professional, courteous and respectful. This case has been very debilitating for me so much worrying and aspirations that justice will be served. I have a court date this week, I will provide an update when my case has concluded and give the rest of my experience with this law firm. V/R Retired U.S. Army Combat Vet

Posted by J.W. | March 06, 2013 | Family

Really good results

Mr. Barina and his staff helped me with my complicated and stressful case. After 10 years with my husband, we still couldn't agree on anything! We're both in the military, so we had some confusing issues to try to figure out between the house, kids and retirement issues. They helped me understand m...y rights and develop a plan to get the things that were most important to me. We were able to maintain open communication and work out a visitation schedule that works for our unique situation. And the fact that we did this peacefully, makes it easier on the kids, I think. I am very happy with the work Bobby and Leslie did for my family and have even referred a friend to them.

Posted by ronald | February 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

He fought for me when others would not

He fought for me when I was accused of a crime. Ever other lawyer told me to plead out, but not him. He listened to what I wanted and he helped me.

Posted by Julia | November 27, 2012

Bob Barina is brilliant

I appreciate everything Mr. Barina did for me and my family. He was not cheap, but he was worth every penny. I made the mistake of going cheap last time, and it cost me a lot more money in the end. This time, I went with a Board Certified attorney and everything went my way!

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Bobby Dale Barina's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle O'Neil

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bobby Barina is a go-to lawyer in Central Texas. He is multi-board certified, which is extremely rare, making him an expert in many different areas of law. From Family law to criminal defense, from Gatesville to Georgetown, Bobby Barina fights for his client's rights."

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Jeffrey Parker

Family lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer in family law, criminal law and juvenile law. He is the only lawyer I know of with all three board certifications."

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Nicholas Gaunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply put: if you are facing a felony charge in central Texas, call your bondsman, then call Bobby."

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Paul Harrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bobby is an outstanding lawyer and an invaluable resource to younger attorneys."

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Mary Harrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Pritchard

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Bobby Barina highly competent in his representation of family-law clients. He understands the complex issues but never needlessly performs unnecessary work. This saves clients money and time."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Churak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His insight to legal issues is well rounded as evidence by his answers on AVVO"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bobby. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Shane Boasberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Soorholtz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bobby takes tough cases and works hard to get his clients an acceptable result."

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Diana Buss

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Gibbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bobby is an energetic and thoughtful advocate for his clients. Bobby is committed to making a difference for his clients and given his level of skill and experience, his a good choice for defense counsel."

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Howard Lewis

Appeals lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Barina is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Barina. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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David Fernandez

Litigation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a tireless advocate for his clients"

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Brett Pritchard

Family lawyer

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Susan Parker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle O'Neil

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Parker

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Texas Superlawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2002

Family Law - Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2001

Juvenile Law - Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1996

Criminal Law - Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Bobby Dale Barina

2004 - 2007

Chief Juvenile Prosecutor, Bell County Attorney's Office

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Bobby Dale Barina

1999 - 2004

Municipal Judge, Nolanville, Texas 1999 to 2004

Associations

2010 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2007 - Present

Bell County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar College

Member

1999 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Associate

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Juvenile Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section

Member

1998 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Attorney Member

1991 - Present

Bell County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Domestic Assault

After multiple jury settings the case was dismissed.

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Education

1991

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, Texas, 1988.

Bachelor of Business Administration

1986

Temple Junior College, Temple, Texas

Associate of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Juvenile Law (Now Robert Dawson Juvenile Law) Seminar

Child Witness Testimony

Publications

2000

The Texas Juvenile Lawyer’s Trial Booklet, February 2000 The Texas Juvenile Lawyer’s Trial Booklet

2000

Child Witness Testimony, Juvenile Law Conference, Juvenile Law Section of State Bar of Texas, February 2000 Child Witness Testimony, Juvenile Law Conference

1999

Voir Dire and Jury Selection, Litigation and Trial Tactics, University of Houston Law Foundation Voir Dire and Jury Selection, Litigation and Trial Tactics -- Co-Author, University of Houston Law Foundation

Languages

English

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