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Posted by Roy | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Ever!!

JL, had my case dismissed in six months. I was being charged of a DWI and she found evidence that showed the officer lied on the police report. She works endlessly for her clients and always responds in a timely manner. She takes care for her clients. I’m so glad I found her and hired her right away.... I couldn’t have had any of this dismissed without her. She’s the BEST!!

Jennifer Carpenter

Replied last June 18, 2019

Thank you for the great review! You were a pleasure to have as a client, patient and trusting. We wish you the best in your future!

Posted by Brian A | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best in Houston

After being stuck in the Harris County court system by an ex-girlfriend and an over-zealous prosecution team, with little more than a brief visit together and one appearance in court with her, JL had the charges dismissed and I was finally a free man. After a verbal altercation with an ex-girlfrie...nd back in June 2017, I used an up an coming lawyer whom was referred to me by my divorce attorney. With limited experience, very few strong relationships and lack of confidence in the courtroom, I finally agreed to deferred adjudication for criminal trespassing in mid-October 2017. I was placed on 18 months probation. If this was not enough, my ex-girlfriend then took a huge step further and won a case for a restraining order. I used a family law attorney referred to me by my previous criminal attorney for the trespassing case. After a few hours in family court, we lost that one as well. Only two weeks after her criminal trespassing win in which she sobbed uncontrollably and stated she feared for her life, my ex-girlfriend went searching for me on Halloween night in 2017 and subsequently found me at an area bar where I had gone to participate in a costume contest. She immediately pointed me out to two men she walked in with but proceeded to the bar only a few stools away anyway. After acknowledging her, I approached her and asked her to leave. When she did not respond and ordered a beer instead, I told her to leave. I repeated this with profanity several times until I threatened violence if she did not leave. The bar staff asked us both to leave and each of us did. I found out the next morning that she had video-taped the entire interaction and shared it with the police earlier that night. After 3 and a half months of not seeing or hearing from her, I thought I had finally gotten her to leave me alone. Until one Friday night I got a text from my previous criminal lawyer saying there would be a warrant for my arrest by Monday and I should be prepared to post bond before I get arrested. I was charged with terroristic threat on Monday, posted bond on Tuesday and was then set for court the very next day. When I arrived, I was immediately arrested on a new charge of probation violation with a $50,000 bond. I bonded out and was again set for court on the two new charges the morning after my release. Reluctant to show up in criminal court with my previous lawyer, I appeared at arraignment without him. The judge recognized me from my appearance in her courtroom the day before and stated "Oh, you are a re-run. Why are you back here without a lawyer?" Explaining I was just released the night before, she barked, "I don't care where you came from. I just asked why you don't have a lawyer." Clearly in her usual temperament I simply asked to be given more time and I was given 2 weeks to find a lawyer. After multiple interviews, I had no problem deciding to hire JL. She had the professional experience, the necessary relationships and the confidence required to work in Harris County's hostile courts. After a 30 minute interview, JL presented two plans (Plan A and a Plan B). Plan A was to attempt to get the charges dismissed as it was clear to her that my ex-girlfriend had provoked the whole incident. Court was set for the next week. JL made sure I had arrived in time for docket call and then marched into the court a half hour later announcing to me, the ADA and eventually the judge the charges need to be dismissed and it is her client that is being harassed. The judge didn't give it a second thought and dismissed both charges. JL is the Best in Houston. I have complete confidence in her ability to defend all area Houstonians.

Jennifer Carpenter

Replied last March 19, 2018

Thank you, Brian! It was a pleasure having you as a client. We wish you the best for your future!

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in Houston

I hired Jennifer for a legal issue. Right from the start I new I was in good hands. She is very knowledgeable and very good at what she does. She put a game plan together and executed it to the T. Apart from being very knowledgeable in law she is very courteous, resourceful, and friendly she makes yo...u feel at ease during a trying time. She exceeded my expectation and went above and beyond to obtain a better than for expected outcome for me. Long story short if my mom needed a lawyer tomorrow I would hire Jennifer.

Jennifer Carpenter

Replied last October 11, 2017

Thank you for the kind, positive words and thank you for trusting us with your legal needs. You were an absolute pleasure to have as a client. We wish you, your family and your business nothing but the best moving forward!

Posted by James | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Awesome Lawyer!!!

JL is possibly the best lawyer in the Houston area. Very responsive, detail oriented, and very caring. She was very thorough in explain my case and the different possibilities and choices I had to make in my case. She was ready to go to bat for me every step of the way. Would highly recommend her to ...anyone in need of a lawyer in the Houston area.

Jennifer Carpenter

Replied last May 29, 2017

Thank you, James! It was a pleasure to work for you!

Posted by Aaron | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Only the best!

I contacted JL on a Sunday morning, the rest was history. JL works around the clock, which made the process that much easier for myself. JL is fast to response to any call or email from her client. The first thing she promised me, was that she would take care of everything. That she did! Not only is ...she respected in the courts, but has respect for the clients she represents. It was my first time getting in trouble with the law, she made sure that I understood what was going on at all times. My biggest fear was paying for a lawyer, and not completing the job 100%. JL went above and beyond that 100% mark! JL team also represents her Law Firm well, best in customer service! Thank you JL & associates!

Jennifer Carpenter

Replied last May 17, 2017

Thank you, Aaron. I have been a customer of yours for years and you have always given the best service. It was my honor to take care of you the way you have taken care of my daughter and me all these years. I know your character well. I always say, "I represent the misunderstood." Thank you for the opportunity to work for you. Best of luck in your future endeavors! Much love.

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