Carmen Michele Burleson Smith

Carmen Michele Burleson Smith

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

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

Po Box 609, 504 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Giles & Giles

Po Box 609, 504 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX, 76703-0609

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Carmen Michele Burleson Smith's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2014 | Child Support

No!!!

I had a horrible experience with Carmen Smith. Never returned phone calls, emails or anything for that matter. Went to court to find out a class needed to be taken ( that I was unaware of ) She was my attorney for almost 1 year! Divorce decree was wrong by a year and we had to file a "nunc pro tu...nc" to get it straightned out. ( So, from the AG standpoint, it looks as if I have back child support that needs to be paid) ;/ If you have never dealt with the AG consider yourself lucky!!! It took almost 3 years for the AG to finally understand that I am not behind. I would advise to spend your money elsewhere. I wish someone would have given me that advice years ago.

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Carmen Michele Burleson Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Roitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Brandt

Unknown lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carmen is an excellent attorney who strives to do her best for her clients. She works to get to the bottom of each case to ensure the best possible result. She cares deeply for her client's well-being and goes above and beyond the call to assist them in areas beyond just their legal issues."

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Claude Giles

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carmen is intelligent, feisty, and willing to fight when she believes her client's position is correct."

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Dominic Braus

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Smith is an excellent attorney. She is a very hard worker and is extremely knowledgeable about the law. She is forceful and isn't afraid to stand up and fight for her clients."

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Lewis Giles

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Carmen is both a compassionate advocate and a fearsome opponent. She will fight for her clients and will always try and get the very best outcome for them."

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Lewis Giles

Criminal defense lawyer

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Claude Giles

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shannon Brandt

Family lawyer

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Dominic Braus

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Giles & Giles

Associations

2012 - Present

State College Bar

2011 - Present

Texas Association of Drug Court Professionals

2010 - Present

McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association

2009 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2009 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

2010 - 2012

McLennan County Juvenile Drug Court Board

Education

2003

Barry University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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