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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

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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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Showing 36 - 40 of 45 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by C. Simmons | January 28, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Scratch, Sniff, and Dismiss

My daughter and I had a minor family altercation and the police were contacted. As a result many state agencies became involved within the case and almost intentionally to create miscommunication between us. Finally, after I spoke with my daughter and clarified the story we spoke with the attorney Mr.... Magana and he had the case dismissed in less than two months. The best part is he was appointed to our case, but yet it mattered to him. I'd definitely recommend him to anybody.

Posted by B. Pruitt | January 28, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Five for Three

I got a third DWI and it was made into a felony. I was appointed to Mr. Magana for this charge and he was straight forward about it. I made him aware of the prior misdemeanors I had received and he assured me it could be handled. He told me usually they have bad deals for a third DWI, but after negot...iating on my behalf he got me a fair five years probation and I got to go home to my family. I'd strongly recommend Mr. Magana to any one. He's not biased and does as he says. Thanks Mike.

Posted by Ranita | January 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Justified.

I was appointed to Mr. Magana by the county to represent me for a Motion To Revoke my probation. Understandably on any other occasion these charges don't go in favor of the accused and I was in despair, but Mr. Magana fought for me! He got my charged dismissed and had me reinstated on probation. ... Though I didn't hire him, I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Mike!

Posted by Michel | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Cargos retirados rapidamente

Acudi al senor Magana al ser arrestado por un incidente. Esta situacion creo en mi familia y en mi una gran desesperacion y preocupacion. Cuando hable por primera vez con Mr. Magana y expuse las circustancias de mi arresto, el presto mucha atencion a mi caso, creyo en mi y con rapida diligencia emp...ezo el proceso para retirar los cargos de los que habia sido acusado. En pocos dias los cargos fueron retirados y mi familia y yo hemos recuperado la tranquilidad y la paz que habiamos perdido. Nunca se sabe cuando la vida nos coloque en situaciones dificiles que requieran la mano de un abogado capaz, con experiencia y que entienda que detras de cada caso hay un ser humano que necesita ser escuchado. Afortunadamente para mi yo conte con Mr. Magana. Es un abogado muy efectivo! Michel C.

Posted by Petra | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Charged, Trial, Dismissed

I was referred to Mike by a co-worker and eventually hired him to represent me on a harassment by communication charge. Believing my innocence, he spoke on my behalf, set the case for trial, and had it dismissed. I couldn't be happier with his staff, professionalism, promptness, and results. Thank yo...u so much!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone! P. Gutierrez

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Anthony Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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