James Berry Stapler

James Berry Stapler

4.1
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Killeen, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Litigation

603 N. 8th St., Killeen, TX

About James

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 22 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Berry Stapler

603 N. 8th St., Killeen, TX, 76541

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James Berry Stapler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | 1 star

Posted by jeremy | January 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

FIND A REAL LAWYER

I contacted this law office about a divorce. I paid them over $1500. its been about 7 months and last week was the first time I actually got to talk to Mr. Stapler. he never returns calls and he is very unprofessional. Without even looking at my file he said to just give her what she wans , she wil...l win. I had to call the law office to see what was going on for them to do anything. only time they ever called me was when it was about money, Pleas I beg you to find another lawyer at all cost.

Posted by Edmond D | October 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bad Practice

This particular attorney that works for corbin and associates has ben one of the most unprofessional people i have ever had the pleasure of working with. I was never kept informed and never received any types of correspondence even though i tried contacting them over and over again. When i explained ...to him i was concerned that he was uninvested in my case than my legal matter he blew up raised his voice at me, cussed at me and called me names. The firm then took the money i paid them as retainer for another civil matter and did not provide the service that was promised.

James Stapler

Replied last October 17, 2014

This review would be from Ed Demirs. I was able to get his Murder charge no billed by the grand jury. When he disagreed with the law regarding expunction he started posting negative comments about my associate on the internet. He had not even paid our firm for an expunction. I supported my employee so now he post negative comments about me. My representation of him was flawless. He walked away with a dismissal. See his story here: http://www.kxxv.com/story/22424718/road-rage-shooting-kills-moody-man

Posted by Very_Unhappy_Client | April 06, 2014 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Beware of this Law Firm

Nice folks but completely incompetent. Once they've got your money they refuse to return calls, emails, or text messages (we tried all 3 to reach someone and no one ever returned our calls). The principal of the firm, Dan Corbin, was too busy running for Mayor of Killeen to ensure his clients legal ...services were being cared for. Typical politician, says one thing and does another. Ultimately, we had to terminate our contract with them and intend to submit complaints to the American and Texas Bar Associations. These folks should not be practicing law in any jurisdiction.

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James Berry Stapler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Gaunt

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred clients to Mr. Stapler, especially when I was conflicted out. I have known him for several years and have seen him work hard for his clients at fair rates. He is efficient and professional."

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Paul Harrell

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Clapper

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have learned so much from him over the last 3 years. He is an excellent attorney that promotes honesty, integrity, and professionalism in the work place."

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Elizabeth Howard

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Passionate advocate and very competent criminal defense and family law attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Harrell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ashley Clapper

Family lawyer

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Andrea Sheinbein

Family lawyer

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Gary Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Lawyer of the Year, Bell County Bar Association

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Corbin & Associates

Associations

State Bar of Texas

Bell County Bar Association

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault

Not Guilty

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Education

1999

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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