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Michael James Magana

3.8
Rating: 5.3

Licensed for 30 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 30 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

57 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 46 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in Texas

Attorney Michael Magana is the best—he secured substantial plea agreements that saved my life, time, and money. I highly recommend hiring him because he’s skilled, but it’s important for people to be patient and genuine. Thank you, Michael.

Posted by Thomas | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

I've had the privilege to know Michael on a personal and professional level for the better part of 15 years. He has always been there for me and has helped me out on several occasions keeping me out of state prison. If you are honest with Mike he'll be honest with you! Bottom line!! He's not able t...o erase your mistakes but he can lessen the blow made by them. If you need a good defense lawyer who knows the courts he's your man! But make no mistakes don't hide anything from him and be upfront or things may not go as well as you would like!! Thanks Michael from Tom and Maurina!!

Posted by Benjamin | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Magana is magic!

Magana did exactly what he says he would! I couldn't ask for a better lawyer! No jail time and a little probation as possible! Thank you Michael Magana!

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2024

Ms. Fedup

This lawyer is lazy lazy lawyer does not go visit his clients does not keep his word does the minimum absolutely if necessary does not return phone calls it's not a very good lawyer at all if you're looking for a criminal defense lawyer or any type of lawyer this is not the one keep strolling down th...e list he is the worst of the worst lazy not very good representation does the minimum work because he doesn't want to rumors are he's on drugs

Posted by Mike | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Poor Performance From Magana

Hello if you are interested in this Law office they are not consistent with cases. For 2 years now I have been being extorted, deceived, non-verbal, requests money for bail which totaled to (over $18,000). I’m sitting still waiting for my “lawyer” to get me out and back home. I don’t have a charge in... the system I need someone to let him know he’s a con artist. His assistant who answers (254)-493-0480. This law firm is unprofessional and isn’t reliable for us humans who pay for the service. This guy has bribed and lied to my 20 yr old daughter to receive money but lie about details to ruin my life. Please send help for me or check out my situation my jacket #202186 / Name: Michael Alice

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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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Anthony Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.3 (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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