Valerie Waddell

Valerie Waddell

4.3
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stafford, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

12603 Southwest Fwy Ste 571, Stafford, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bastine Law Group

12603 Southwest Fwy Ste 571, Stafford, TX, 77477-3838

Bastine Law Group

1095 Evergreen Circle, Ste 353, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

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Valerie Waddell's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Atoya | August 14, 2019 | Family

Colleague Endorsement

Ms. Waddell is a knowledgeable and experienced Attorney in the areas of family and criminal law. Her diligence and understanding with regards to the intricate nuances of the law make her a tremendous asset to our legal community. Ms. Waddell truly cares about her clients. She works tirelessly to en...sure that her clients' cases are resolved with an outcome most favorable to them. Her professionalism is unmatched and the level of service that she renders is not only personable, but it is impeccable. As a colleague of Ms. Waddell, I am beyond impressed with how passionate she is about her clients, their cases, and the law. Further, Ms. Waddell has always eagerly shared her immense understanding of legal concepts and strategies with younger lawyers. I am very appreciative of the opportunities I have had to interact with her to gain invaluable perspective on legal challenges within my own practice. Clearly, I believe that Ms. Waddell is a phenomenal Attorney who flat out gets RESULTS for her clients. Our profession is better because she is within our ranks. It is without reservation that I endorse Ms. Waddell because she is an excellent Attorney that has a proven track record of success in the court room that is unmatched.

Posted by Chris | October 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

2012 I was accused of robbery and got it dismissed she’s the best lawyer I ever had she really works with you and willing to give her all in your case a friend of mines asked me do I know a good lawyer and I thought of her.

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Kara Egwuatu

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Valerie Waddell has been a valuable resource for me in developing my skill and knowledge base in family law. She is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help other attorneys. She offers sound advice that is time tested and proven. I highly endorse and recommend this attorney."

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Ashleigh Perry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When your life and liberty is on the line you want to hire someone who is going to fight aggressively for you. That is Attorney Waddell. She will not just take any offer the prosecution extends but will work until she gets the best possible outcome for you. Don't play with your life, get one of the best attorney's in our community."

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Ronique Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Valerie started with my firm when she was first licensed to practice law nearly 20 years ago. She has been a tenacious advocate for criminal defense clients since she first set foot in a criminal district court. She is passionate, informed and dogmatic! I would trust her with the most sensitive of my legal affairs."

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Nura Baaba

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eboni Ogunseinde

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

1999

Magna Cum Laude, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, Bastine Law Group

1999 - 2001

General Counsel, Continuum Healthcare Company

1998 - 1999

Internship, Fort Bend County District Attorney

Associations

2014 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Possession of Marijuana

Dismissed

Elderly Man Pulls Gun

Reduced to misdemeanor assault probation

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Education

1999

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

2021

Second Saturday

Discovery Process

Languages

English

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