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Showing 51 - 55 of 58 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Cody | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

The best criminal defense attorney

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

Posted by Jacqueline | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Lawyer appreciation

I would like to say thank you . You are the truth, you got me out of jail and r still working to keep me out. You to me with out about are family not just my lawyer thank you for everything. From The Thompson Family.

Russell Lorfing

Replied last March 15, 2021

Thank you Ms. Thompson for the five star review. We're not done fighting yet - we were able to obtain a great plea offer from the federal government but now we have to make sure we take your case across the finish line. I promise we'll finish strong and get you the best deal possible!

Posted by Maxamillion | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

In Russ I trust !!!!!

My name is Maxamillion Powdrill sr. ...I would like to give the most thanks and appreciation to Mr.Russell Lorfing for being the most concerned and hard fighting lawyer I've ever seen and hired I was facing a 25 to life with my criminal history but this being my first violent crime charge I knew they... could enhance my charge I knew I wasnt guilty and I needed someone who would be genuinely concerned and hear the truth and fight for me by any means necessary and Mr Russell showed me from the day we met that he was a understanding and charismatic person who would fight for what's right and I believed in him and we didnt hold back anything we spoke on the situation of my charge of injury to a child /elderly and we knew with my criminal history in the county of taylor that I would have to prove my case because of the false statement that was presented that gave me this charge that I was innocent of ..Mr Russell asked me the what I wanted to do and I told him if they wont dismiss the charge then I want to go to trial and fight to prove my innocence with that being said after months of waiting on trial to begin we finally were granted a dismissal of my charge and I thank him very much for being the the great man and hard working attorney he has been from day one and I recommend him and his law firm to all who want the best attorney in their corner for the best outcome because in Russ I trust and anyone who has the pleasure of meeting with him will see for themselves of why he is the great attorney he is ....

Russell Lorfing

Replied last March 15, 2021

Max! Thank you for the kind words and sharing your experience with my firm here on Avvo. I am thankful you gave me the chance to fight for you and prove that I am a different kind of attorney. I remember the day we first met and you telling me you wanted to take this case all the way to trial if we couldn't get it dismissed. Those are some tall orders but I am always up for a challenge, especially when a man has been falsely accused. In the end, we were able to get the case dismissed. You got your freedom and I made a new friend. Thanks again for letting me represent you.

Posted by HERBERT | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Delivered an incredible victory!

Russell represented my brother Cody. Cody has been in and out of prison most of his life. He was definitely the black sheep of the family. However, a year and a half ago he got into some trouble and I was looking at 25 years to life. This was in Montgomery county Texas. Cody and I was most certain h...e was going to get 25 to life. Honestly it scared him very badly. Cody kept his nose clean and got a job working as a mechanic making more than $30 an hour. Russell put Cody on a program called freedom fighters. Russell called him and checked on him very often... Hell he even called me checking on him. Russell kept a very positive spin with Cody and bragged on him when he did well. The program was amazing.. Russell promised Cody that if he did his job and stayed out of trouble then Russell would do his job and give him out of his legal issues...and folks.. I have no idea how he did it but he was able to get PROBATION for my brother! The relief was extraordinary! We will never be able to Express hour gratitude enough. Cody did his job and is held down his employment for more than 2 years. No drugs no alcohol no issues of any kind. We are a large part of this to Russell. God bless this man!

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2021

If you need legal help, there’s not a better Lawyer in Abilene

I was looking at a really long time in federal prison and Russell was able to get me cleared of my charges through his expansive knowledge of both sides of the prosecuting and defensive sides of the law. If you’re considering a lawyer in the Abilene area I can’t recommend him enough. Great lawyer and... good man. Treats you with respect and tells you straight. I can’t thank him enough for giving me a second chance and giving me my life back. Thanks Russell and good luck in Abilene.

Russell Lorfing

Replied last February 09, 2021

Your case will always stick with me. I'll never forget meeting you and seeing that look of despair in your eyes. You were facing life in prison for a crime you didn't commit. I admit it seemed fairly hopeless from my perspective too. Anytime the United States government charges you with serious felony charges, the odds are stacked against you. Last I checked, 97% of federal cases end in a conviction. I am so incredibly happy you are in the 3% that escaped a federal conviction. We went toe-to-toe with the feds and WON. It is certainly rare to have a federal case dismissed entirely but we accomplished the impossible because you were courageous in the face of adversity and because our firm didn't back down and took the time to review every nook and cranny of your case. Thank God we did.

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