John M. McDermott

John M. McDermott

3.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

202 Travis St., Ste 210, Houston, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

I handle all phases of family law including, divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, enforcement and everything else. I have vast experience in the courtroom.

35 years | 3,000 cases

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

I handle misdemeanors and felony cases, but have also handled traffic tickets. I have at least a dozen or so jury trials.

35 years | 200 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 42 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1983

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

Law Offices of John M. McDermott

202 Travis St., Ste 210, Houston, TX, 77002

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John M. McDermott's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

I highly recommend John

This summer I showed up to pre trial without a lawyer and lost temporary custody of my child. After months of searching for an affordable lawyer my boyfriend found John. His rate was at least $1000 lower than any other attorney I contacted. Throughout trial John was very professionally and he fought ...hard for me to regain custody of my son and we won!!! If you're have legal family issues John McDermott is your guy!

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Mary Ramos

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John has been doing family law for a long time. He fights for his clients and has a direct approach with no appetite for games. I respect any opposing counsel that will give it to me straight."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2006

updated on 06/04/2007

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2004

updated on 06/04/2007

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

1972

Cum Laude, University of Northern Iowa

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, John McDermott, Attorney at Law

1971 - 1979

Forward Observer, United States Marine Corps

Associations

2012 - Present

Texas Family Law Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Day v. Day 425 S.W. 3d 430

The Court of Appeals ruled than any effort, even negotiating a lower attorney fee in her case was sufficient evidence to prove this.

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Education

1982

University of Houston

N/A

University of Northern Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Clash of Iron Senate

Law of Majestas and Roman Marital Property

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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