Adam Joseph Soorholtz

Adam Joseph Soorholtz

also known as Adam Soorholtz, Adam J Soorholtz

3.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Belton, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Estate Planning ... +3 more

P.O. Box 1127, Belton, TX

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Adam

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Bell County misdemeanor and felony defense.

15 years | 300 cases

40%
Health Care 30%

Psychiatric detention patient representation, defense to orders for protective custody and temporary commitment for mental health services.

15 years | 250 cases

30%
Estate Planning 10%

Will drafting, probate administration and heirship.

15 years | 15 cases

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

Bell County juvenile detention hearings and juvenile delinquency trials.

15 years | 50 cases

10%
Employment and Labor 5%

Employee discipline and discharge.

15 years | 4 cases

5%
Litigation 5%

Various causes of action and defense.

15 years | 2 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bell County Attorney's Office

P.O. Box 1127, Belton, TX, 76513

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Adam Joseph Soorholtz's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Needs to be FIRED

How this thing still has his license and is allowed to practice in the state of Texas, is truly a tragedy. The harassment and toxic environment created by him is beyond atrocious. He is a crack head disgrace in a suit. If you your directed to go see him for any reason, run away! Do not give him you...r time nor energy.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Patronizing

This man is so incredibly rude. As a victim of domestic violence, I was referred to his office in an attempt to obtain a protective order for myself and my children. In the most patronizing tone I've ever heard, this man told me he declined my case because the abuse "wasn't bad enough" He said the j...udge wouldn't issue the protective order unless my spouse had "beat the brakes off of me". Completely unprofessional. This is exactly why domestic violence gets out of hand. People cannot get the help they need before it is too late. This man should lose his job. In no way is he an advocate for any victim of domestic violence.

Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

client

One of the rudest most uncaring humans I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. His attitude is the worse. Mine is a domestic abuse case, that was picked up by the state of Texas, the judge ordered an emergency protective order. I wanted it extended. This man that beat me, broke my hand and fin...ger. He beat me with a fan. Everything Soorholtz, was defending the jerk that hurt me. When he called me, the first thing he said to me was " so i hear you got the crap beat out of you a few weeks back. Completely unprofessional. If there was a 1/2 a star he would get that rating, he actually deserves NO STARS.

Posted by Miracle | July 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I contacted Mr. Soorholtz one morning and he answered my call at that time. By 12pm that day we were meeting and discussing what needed to be done. I had a deadline to complete a work rebuttal within 24hrs and he was able to complete it and submit it by the deadline of 24hrs. He worked quickly and st...ill produced quality work. He explained the process to me and even showed up with me to hand deliver. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Christina | January 4, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

**Adam**

I must say that Adam is by far the BEST lawyer I have came incontact with. He cares about the community and goes above and beyond his duty to assure that he helps each and everyone of his clients. I would totally recommend him to my family, friends and my community. Thank you Adam for all u do!!!!

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Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 11

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"Adam is very well versed in his practice areas, and is an asset to the legal community. He's always willing to do what he can to help his clients and his peers."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Friend

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2010

Outstanding Judge (Mock Trial, Moot Court, Negotiations), St. Mary's University School of Law Board of Advocates

Work Experience

2011 - 2019

Managing Partner, Law Office of Adam J. Soorholtz, P.L.L.C.

2009 - 2011

Legal Assistant, Sifuentes & Locke

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Temple Public Safety Advisory Board

Appointee

2012 - Present

Temple Jaycees

Vice President

2011 - Present

Bell County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Rotary International

Member

2011 - Present

Temple Chamber of Commerce

Member

2011 - 2014

Temple Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Affairs Committee

Education

2007

St. Mary's University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Texas - Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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