Doug is amazing. When I was arrested and charged with assault-family violence, I was scared to death. I had never been charged with such a crime before and I didn't know where to turn. I talked to one attorney who wanted $10k to represent me and I almost threw up. Then, a friend recommended Doug. Whe...n I went to meet with him, he calmed all my fears almost instantly. He is a bulldog who knows the system, how it works and the weaknesses of the people running it. He told me he couldn't promise me anything, but in the end, I was more than happy with my result - dismissal. He always gave me choices when it came to strategy but also gave his advice. I never felt like he was pushing me to do anything. He answered all my questions, in the office and via text message, and he gave me a big hug at the end. I trusted Doug to represent me in a case that could have ruined my life. I would never trust anyone but him if I had to do it again.

I was a client of Mr. Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson thoroughly explained my options in the initial consultation and I felt comfortable with his knowledge of the law and the process as well as the expectations that he set for my case. Mr. Atkinson advised we go to trial and prepared me for the case. Before ...we went to trial, the DA offered us a plea and Mr. Atkinson again was very thorough in explaining the consequences of accepting the plea, versus going to trial. He always made sure to let me know I was in command and that I had all the relevant information necessary to make a decision. Most importantly, he was ready to go to trial. I decided to accept the plea, which was a very good deal, which I think came from how firm Mr. Atkinson presented my case before the DA and how ready he was to go to trial. After the plea, Mr. Atkinson explained my possibilities regarding a possible expunction and a motion not to disclose. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney for anyone with a criminal issue in Montgomery County or anywhere in the Houston area.

Possibly if you are reading these reviews you are like us who found ourselves in a precarious situation with little time and knowledge of local defense attorneys. We made two appointments. The first with the only attorney we knew of and 2nd with Doug. The first attorney, upstanding and qualified, ...but when we asked if we were to go to trial and this were him in our shoes who would he hire? He didn't hesitate, without a doubt he said Doug Atkinson is the best in the area. From the very first meeting, Doug was calm, factual, didn't sugar coat but treated us with utmost respect and was not pushy. He was always accessible when we had questions and took his time in explaining the law in layman's terms. His personal advice reflects his high integrity. He makes it clear his goal is too ultimately clear your name and follow through with expungement if possible. We are very grateful for his service.

Doug Atkinson and his team are true professionals. He was upfront, consistent and honest during the whole process. I put my faith on the facts, the law and Doug's ability to bring them to light and Doug and his team excelled. Doug accomplished what I had hired him to do and my expectations were met. ...I recall the outcome being exactly what Doug spoke to me about at our first meeting. I highly recommend Douglas W. Atkinson!

In 2008 I made the mistake of driving under the influence of alcohol. Although that decision had some serious consequences in my life, there is no doubt in my mind that without Douglas Atkinson representing me, the outcome would have been much worse. Not only does Mr. Atkinson, a well-seasoned atto...rney, thoroughly understand the intricacies of the legal system, his ability to communicate and assist me in understanding each step of the legal process gave me an unexpected level of comfort. No matter how difficult the journey could have been, I felt secure that Mr. Atkinson had my interest at heart. Although the long legal journey ended up on a very positive note for me, at no point did I expect such an outcome. The only thing that I expected was that Mr. Atkinson, the attorney that I had interviewed and ultimately hired, would defend me in the best way that he saw fit. I put my trust and faith in him. Mr. Atkinson is a man of his word whose level of expertise and experience is beyond others in his field. It is without question that I unequivocally recommend Mr. Atkinson as your DWI defense lawyer for the reasons I described and more. - Anonymous Local Businessman -