Russell Henry Thomas Lorfing

My husband was charged with a serious federal charge in Abilene and we needed an experienced federal defense lawyer to help us out. We initially went with another local attorney who was more affordable but we quickly learned that was a huge mistake. Federal courts are much different that state cour...ts and it was clear our first attorney didn’t specialize in federal law. Russell Lorfing just so happened to be representing another client at the same time my husband appeared in court for his detention hearing. After seeing Russell in action, it was clear that he was the guy to hire. I followed him out into the hallway and asked if we could hire him. He was professional and composed. Before taking the case, he wanted to meet with us to make sure he could help. After a few hours, he agreed to take our case – but not before asking us a thousand questions to make sure we were a good fit. Over the next few months, Russell was an incredible advocate for my husband and gave us hope when there was none. He regularly communicated with us and made us feel like my husband was his only client. Before we meet Russell, every attorney told us that it was a lost cause – that when the feds charge you, you’re screwed. But Russell fought for us. My husband was looking at a mandatory minimum ten years in federal prison with a maximum presentence of life. He ended up pleading to a much less serious crime and serving less than a year in federal prison. I cannot thank him enough. He wasn’t cheap, but I would have paid ten times that amount to have my husband’s life back. If you’ve been charged with a federal crime in West Texas, Russell Lorfing is THE ATTORNEY you hire. No one else in the area even comes close to his level of experience in federal law. Thank you for fighting so hard for my family. We cannot thank you enough for all your hard work.

I received a notice that Child Protective Services (CPS) was investigating me for hitting one of my children. Imagine a child you love making such an allegation about you. It was devastating to me and my family. I had never laid a hand on my child but how do you disprove a negative? How does one prov...e their innocent in this day and age? I feared the state would try and put me in jail, or worse, take away my children. Although I live in Houston, I was told that Russell Lorfing is the best defense attorney in the state of Texas. And folks, those people weren't lying. It's the best money I've ever spent. I hired him on a Tuesday, and he was on a plane the next day to meet with me and my family. He was present with the CPS interviewed my children and my wife. He prepped us on what to expect and kept us calm through the process. Over the next several weeks, he regularly reached out to the CPS case worker and even called the prosecutor's office to lobby on my behalf. Mr. Lorfing said from day one that he couldn't guarantee a good outcome and that it was unethical for attorneys to promise a certain result but folks, he certainly delivered. The investigator concluded - rightly - that I never harmed my child. The investigation was closed and the prosecutor never brought charges against me. Russell gave me my life back. And I will be forever grateful. Oh and for what's worth, he is the only attorney I've ever met that truly cared. He worked hard on my case but he was also concerned about me as a person. He encouraged me and pushed me to be a better father and a better person. If you ever need a criminal defense attorney, look no further than the Lorfing Law Firm.

I had never been in any kind of legal trouble until fall of 2020. I was in a dark place due to a recent divorce and an addiction problem. I found myself facing a second-degree assault felony charge, a misdemeanor charge, and possibly losing custody of my children. While I was in jail, my father calle...d a local judge, who is a family friend, and asked who was the best lawyer in town to handle a situation like mine. Through divine intervention I was lead to Russell. To say that Russell was the best lawyer in town, to handle the mess I was in, would be an understatement. From the beginning, Russell personally treated me as if I was his main priority. The minute I was released from jail, Russell made time for me, having me come to his office and meet with him for over an hour. Our conversation consisted of the events that led to my charges, but also Russell genuinely wanted to get to know me and how he could truly help. Russell’s outstanding personability and aggressive lawyering only increased from our first meeting. Russell referred and helped lead me to the best recovery program in Texas. The entire time I was at the recovery center he worked closely with me as well as my family. When I returned from recovery, I didn’t go to Russell’s office to discuss my cases, he took me to dinner, then we went to his office! He updated me on my cases and the convictions I was facing. I had accepted the consequences of my actions. Soon following, I received a call from Russell saying that he was able to get my felony completely dismissed! This literally does not ever happen! Russell was also instrumental in helping me regained custody of my children. He exceeded my expectations in every way I could have imagined. I truly cannot say enough about this man. Not only did Russell save me from a felony conviction and regain custody of my children, but he helped me turn my entire life around! He has become a mentor and a friend. If you are in need of any legal assistance, Russell Lorfing is the guy to call! I would want this gentleman on my team for any battle!

This is the lawyer to use he is the best I just want to stay I was looking at 25 to life and the initial offer was 25 years aggravated over a couple of months he's got me all the way down to 5 years deferred probation he is a outstanding lawyer I've been five times to prison with several felonies he ...got them to drop three of my charges on this case and abandon my two paragraphs that made me a habitual felon which is unheard of Russell has changed my life completely I am able to be home with my family