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Michael James Magana

3.8
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Belton, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile

2315 S Loop 121, Belton, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Michael J. Magana, Attorney at Law, PC

2315 S Loop 121, Belton, TX, 76513-3302

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Michael James Magana's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jess | June 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceeded Expectations! Sumtimes patience is required!

For almost a year it SEEMED like nothing was getting done, little did I know Mike and his crew were working diligently on my case the whole time. I admit my frustration was hi and sense of trust began to wax cold as I only talked to Mike a few times. Much to my surprise, Mike took care of his busines...s on the law side and in the court room!! I was out waaaay before I expected and let me just say.....I was facing some big time... multiple felonies...habitual...anything that could go against me WAS against me...I do have to first thank the good Lord..but my hat is off to Mr. Magana and so is my jail uniform thanks to him!!!!! Hey! Hey! Now I know that didn't sound right...but you guys know what I mean!! "Ain't no pee-pee in La Onda!!" Quote from "Popeye" movie "Blood in Blood Out"....but y'all knew that to.

Posted by CSA | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Save yourself the time and money! DO NOT HIRE!

Hired Michael Magana December 2021 for my son. So many lies! He has not did anything promised. My son is still sitting in jail, mike has only seen him once, keeps saying he’s going to bond him out but has not, does not know anything about my son’s case when asked, keeps having us travel to Texas whic...h is not cheap expecting to bond him out and he does not, is NEVER available, never returns calls but will send u the infamous “20mins in court” text, will take your money and do absolutely nothing, and will not give a D$&@ about your case. What he’s good at is: Taking your money, telling lies, not doing what he promised, having his secretaries (family members) be rude and lie to you as well, and sending that court text! You’ve been warned… seriously! Save yourself the time, money, and worries….. find another lawyer! Don’t make the mistake many of us have made. Do some investigation on him… you’ll find out a lot more about his practices and why he thinks he’s big S$&@ in Bell county…. Especially when u go to court and people that work there are walking up to him with rent checks.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I wish I could give zero stars

This slime was hired to represent my son. The only thing he has done is keep postponing his court date. He does nothing for his clients. Look at his AVVO score listed at the top of this page. It’s warning you to use caution when hiring this man. Wish I saw this score before we hired him. This is a sc...ore that is not paid for or based off of reviews. This is based off his ethics with clients. If that doesn’t tell you something then I don’t know what will. Research before you hire him.

Posted by Tom | February 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Sorry excuse for a dad a man not to mention a lawyer

He doesn't return calls plus he lies lies lies this guy just simply takes your money with not good results

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2022 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Inconsiderate

I had the unfortunate experience of having to be at a local day spa the same evening Magana was there and he was the most inconsiderate person I’ve ever experienced in a day spa. I can’t speak on his attorney skills or lack thereof but as a general citizen, he lacks common decency. He made sure every...one in this business knew who he was and was extremely loud from the moment I walked in the door. He took every work related phone call that he got, speaking publicly about someone’s recent incarceration. So I suggest if you hire him, don’t expect your business to be confidential. He made the entire experience very unpleasant to several customers and all of us complained. Do better, Magana. The quiet room is called the QUIET ROOM for a reason.

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Anthony Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Magana is a true Gladiator when it comes to fighting for and defending his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2019

updated on 01/24/2020

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Education

1995

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

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

Languages

Spanish

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