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Showing 41 - 45 of 52 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Randy | March 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney in Texas!

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.

Posted by Matt | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best in the Business

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!

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.

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