Nathan J. Mays

Nathan J. Mays

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Gaming, Federal Crime ... +2 more

402 Main St Fl 4, Houston, TX

About Nathan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Drug Offenses, Theft and Embezzlement, Criminal Forfeiture, Assault, Murder

23 years | 500 cases

20%
Federal Crime 20%

Controlled Substance Conspiracies, Fraud Conspiracies, Gambling and RICO Conspiracies, Money Laundering Conspiracies, Federal Civil and Criminal Forfeiture, Extradition, Immigration Crimes,

23 years | 150 cases

20%
Gaming 20%

Advising online sports betting websites regarding compliance

14 years | 5 cases

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

Embezzlement, Fraud, Theft, Healthcare Fraud, Theft of Trade Secrets, Mortgage Fraud, Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud

23 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Nathan J. Mays, Attorney at Law

402 Main St Fl 4, Houston, TX, 77002-1841

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Nathan J. Mays's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Poor Communication or Lack Thereof

Nathan represented me last year. He would come see me before court and say one thing, seemed to do a 180 once we went before the judge. He seemed intimidated once we made it to court. After the final hearing, he never once came to see me to explain anything. Ended up having to do a three-way call... with my wife just to get some answers, which obviously waived any sort of attorney-client privilege. He seemed distracted and like he didn't follow through with things. I saw guys I was locked up with with court appointed attorneys making more effort than this guy did. After multiple calls to him to try to get things done, I ended up doing them myself and had a 200% better outcome than when I had this guy fighting my battles.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

If you want the best then look no further Nathan Mays is your guy

Nathan Mays is an exceptional lawyer. His extensive knowledge for the law and his ability to help his client goes above and beyond. He has helped me with my case and got me the best possible outcome. If you need a reliable truth worthy lawyer then call Nathan Mays you won’t be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A true trial lawyer!

I hired Mr Mays to help me fight cases in one of the worst counties in the state of Texas. Williamson County. I was facing 15 years. I have a pretty extensive record which made matters worse. Nathan went above and beyond my expectations. With a DA that was hell-bent on putting me in prison Nathan sho...wed up and Against All Odds got me probation. He's the reason I'm sitting here writing this review to today. I owe him my freedom... His helped change my life for the better. If the odds are stacked against you right now and you're reading this review look no further Nathan Mays is the man for you. He's honest, hard working and knows his way around the court room. Most of all he's a lawyer that actually cares about his client.

Nathan Mays

Replied last June 22, 2018

Thank you for the endorsement. I appreciate your review.

Posted by Scott | January 23, 2018

Need a lawyer? Call Nathan.

Not everyone is perfect. We all make mistakes in life that could potentially negatively impact our lives forever. People are always recommending attorneys that are friends, family, or even just recommending lawyers that are supposedly the best in the business. I can tell you first hand I have dealt w...ith them all, including overpriced attorneys that told me to take the first deal offered. This is not the case with Nathan Mays. Nathan has helped me on numerous occasions, and on every one he has fought by my side to make sure that I received the very best outcome possible. Without the help of Nathan, my life would be drastically different in a very bad way. When my friends or family ask me advice about legal counsel, all I tell them is that they better call Nathan Mays. He is a fair, honest, hard working attorney that will fight by your side till the end of the case. I cannot say enough good things about him, and I thank god everyday that our paths crossed a decade ago. He has stood by my side through thick and thin. Nathan is an attorney that actually cares about his clients wellbeing. Need a lawyer? Do yourself a favor and call Nathan J. Mays.

Nathan Mays

Replied last January 23, 2018

Thank you, Scott. I truly appreciate your note and endorsement. I'm glad we were able to work through challenges and come out on the other side. May you and your family continue to flourish in the times ahead.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

One of Americas Best Defense Lawyers - Nathan J 'Coach' Mays

One thing that is hard to do is to recommend a lawyer. Advertisements and self endorsements can lead you to someone who appears to be a top lawyer, but who isnt worth any fee. Nathan Mays is hands down one of the VERY BEST LAWYERS in the USA. He is incredibly smart, honest, fair, and relentless at... defending his clients. He earns his money, understands law, investigates facts, and presents great to a jury because his integrity shines through. You wont find a website for Mr Mays, but he is a lawyer that you will find only glowing endorsements for. In comparison he is worth any fee that a top name lawyer who spending hundreds of thousands on advertising, and while being incarcerated in Houston at the FDC he received the best and truest endorsements available from career criminals who 'knew' his name and who EVERYONE wanted because he was the smartest and hardest working criminal defense lawyer in one of Americas largest cities. I cant say enough about Mr Mays and his nonstop dedication and representation for me and my family. 'Above and beyond' are words that do not do him justice. You can NOT go wrong with Coach Mays, and after dealing with lawyers for years and having the opportunity to work with big name lawyers and firms, he is the 'minority' in an occupation that US citizens rely SO heavily on. I thank God for putting him in my path. //The Christian Bookie//

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Nathan J. Mays

2003 - 2007

Associate, Flood & Flood

1998 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

United States vs. Bartice King

dismissal, acquittal and probation

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Education

1997

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

English

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