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Posted by Future Drill Sergeant | January 02, 2015

SHE SAVED MY CAREER

When I pulled up at Mrs. Harrell's office it was actually after business hours. I believe that she saw the stressed looked on my face and invited me inside. Just days prior I was arrested and charged with assault. Although I knew that the incident was definitely self-defense my career was still in je...opardy because I was DA Selected for Drill Sergeant. When chosen for a special duty assignment such as this you cannot have a domestic charge of any kind. I sat down with Mrs. Harrell and told her what happened and how I was actually the one attacked which eventually forced me to defend myself. After I finished giving her all the details she agreed to take my case. I was arrested in September and my case was dismissed by November. Had I not retained her, I wouldn't have gotten a pre-trial date until the end of January. I would have lost my special duty assignment and possibly received punishment from my command that could have ended my career. With the downsizing of the Army, Soldiers MUST put themselves in a position to set themselves ahead of their peers. This is why I can honestly say that she saved my career and I would recommend her services to anyone. Her paralegal Ms. Teresa was extremely helpful in getting me documents and providing me with updates. I truly appreciate her honesty and professionalism. What I will remember most is Mrs. Harrell telling me to stop worrying because that was her job as my attorney. I took that advice and it lifted a tremendous amount of stress off my mind. I report to Drill Sergeant school in March 2015.

Posted by CARLOS | December 02, 2014

COULDN'T ASK FOR MORE

MS. HARRELL REPRESENTED ME TO A POINT THAT I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER. HER AND HER STAFF WERE AVAILABLE AND FORTHCOMING AT ALL TIMES. THEY WERE THERE FROM INITIAL CHARGES ALL THE WAY THROUGH FINAL PROCEEDING AND I WAS MORE THAN PLEASED WITH THEIR PROFFESIONALISM AND KNOWLEDGE WHEN NEEDED MOST.SHE ...WAS HONEST,FACTFUL AND PRESENTED ME WITH ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO MAKE A SOUND DECISION. I WILL CONTINUE TO RETAIN HER SERVICES WHEN NEEDED AND ALWAYS ADVISE ANYONE WHO MAY NEED LEGAL COUNSEL TO SEEK HER OFFICE.

Posted by G. Brooks | September 09, 2014

Awesome Lawyer

Mary Beth Harrell is an awesome lawyer. She exudes courtroom confidence that comes from being well-prepared. In my case I was charged with a Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault. The odds were stacked against me because of my 1987 Federal felony conviction for Rape and I was ...still on parole for that case. The police, detectives, prosecutor and his staff concluded I was guilty of the new charge when I was truly innocent. Mary Beth Harrell proved with her expertise in law and patience that victory can be achieved, even against the odds. Because of her unwavering commitment to my case, one year later my case was dismissed. Mary Beth Harrell and her staff exemplify professionalism and dedication. Attorney Mary Beth Harrell is outstanding. So if you are looking for an attorney that will give you 100% and most of all "keep it real" with you, then there is none better.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Not impressed

I consulted with and hired Ms. Harrell as my husband's personal attorney. We are not from in town and many positive things we said before we hired her. She really seemed to take the time to listen during the consultation, answered some questions, and I felt good about hiring her. After the money was ...paid to retain her, she suddenly didn't seem so helpful and things turned out much differently than what was said. I very much feel that she dropped the ball and seemed uninterested in our case after she was paid (and she was not cheap either). I'm not sure of this was because we were from further away or what the issue was, but I was VERY disappointed and very upset. Even when I had specific concerns, I was unable to speak with her directly and had to speak with the secretary. I'm glad our ordeal is over with now, but I very much wish I would have hired someone else from the start.

Mary Harrell

Replied last September 25, 2017

Dear Anonymous, Please call my office immediately at 254-680-4655 so we can discuss your experience with my office and the disposition of your husband's case. I am very concerned about your complaint and this is definitely not a standard of service our clients have come to expect from us so I would like to speak to you directly. Thank you, Mary Beth Harrell

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