John T. Blaylock

John T. Blaylock

3.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 33 years

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

422 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Blaylock Law Office

422 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX, 78550-9138

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John T. Blaylock's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beat the odds

Hired to represent a family member in a federal case. Prosecution had eye witness, video recording, and officer testimony. Mr. Blaylock put on one heck of a defense that produced a not guilty verdict. He pulled off the impossible.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome attorney

He represented me through a felony case and I didn’t have to do time or probation. He later cleared my record I highly recommend him if you don’t want to do time.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney and person

Mr. Blaylock represented me on a sexual assault of a child case. From the beginning, Blaylock and his team were ready to work and gather every important detail needed for my case. There are several key facts that I can say about his work ethic and the driving to fight for your "life" but the one tha...t he always told me was the real truth about theses cases. Due to his tremendous winning percentage and experience, I knew my family and myself hired the best attorney possible. As we prepared for trail, Blaylock's strategic plan was so strong that the defense attorneys were ready to reduce the offense from a 1st Degree Felony to a Class C misdemeanor plus no reporting as a sex offender . Even though it was my choose to accept or reject, Blacklock was ready to "fight for my life". As trail begin, Blaylock arguments were so powerful and well research, the jury's faces were puzzled of why this case was even tried. It even came to the point where other attorneys were sitting and gathering notes from Blaylock's points and arguments. Comments were being made about how Blaylock exposed the defense attorneys lack of evidence and arguments. As we went through the trail, Blaylock would make it a point to review the good and bad of that day and would work countless hours to be ready for the following day. As the case was coming to a end, the defense attorneys couldn't take no more of Blaylock well versed, to the point, master plan that they dismissed the case without allowing the jury to say a verdict. I had a opportunity to speak to several jurors after the trail and they said "your lawyer did a tremendous and exceptional job defending your life". Everyday I thank God for allowing me to be with my family and will be forever thankful for all the handwork and professionalism that Blaylock brought to the table day in and day out. If you value for life and are ever put in a legal situation, I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED JOHN T BLAYLOCK!!

Posted by Mr | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He is worthless. I wish I had seen his bad reviews before hiring. When he states "we got a plan" dont believe the b.s.

Worst attorney ever. Paid 5000 for this attorney to do no work in defending a case. Tried to use sympathy rather than facts to win. This attorney is so bad, that after defendant was found guilty, with no evidence, he did not request the judge to allow from verdict to sentencing to allow defendant to ...get affairs in order. Defendant had been out on bond for months and was no flight risk. Horrible job.

John Blaylock

Replied last May 02, 2016

This review was written by the family of Israel Leyva, who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and received 27 years in prison; on Cameron County case number 14-DCR-2629-A. I of course take full responsibility and I understand the anger of the family. However, I ask that you be fair in criticism. This case had not one child, but two children who testified to the same sexual abuse. When there are two children saying the same thing, the case becomes very difficult. Yet we were able to put on the best defense possible. So to say there was no evidence is disingenuous at best and misleading at worst. Aggravated sexual assault of a child is a first degree felony and because the child was younger than 14 years old, probation was not an option for the jury. Therefore after conviction, a defendant is not entitled to bond "to get his affairs in order". That was the judge's decision, not mine, although his hands were tied by the law. Being upset about a verdict is understandable, especially if you really hoped it would have gone the other way. I realize that, however, I try a lot of cases and this is the first loss I've had in several years and I'm very sorry for what your family is going through.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Education

1992

Texas Tech University School of Law

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

Languages

Spanish

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