John A. Duran

I paid a $2500 retainer to hire John Duran to defend me when I was falsely accused of a felony in Albuquerque in 2014. After I paid the retainer, there was no further communication from him, and my numerous phone calls and messages inquiring about the status of my court case went unanswered. Thankful...ly, the State of NM dropped the charge after 60 days with a nolle prosequi entered, as there was no valid evidence to prosecute by. I didn’t even get the courtesy of finding out my case was dismissed until a month later when I took some initiative and looked up my case on nmcourts.gov. John never once returned any of my phone calls and messages and he did absolutely nothing for me or my case. What an utter waste of $2500. This lawyer is a disgrace to the profession. Do not give him your money.

Yes this is not Judge John Duran. Review I'd for Duran and McDonald Law Firm. I hired John for a difficult custody case for my child. John was quick through the consultation and had no problem collecting his high retainer. However when court came John was late several times. Did not return any of my ...calls would show up and wouldn't even have a game plan. I felt that John Duran was useless never fought for my child or my parental rights. After 2 court appearance's I contacted John and McDonald's office on several occasions never returned my voicemails, and my emails. Please I urge you to not hire this lawyer.

To kind for the court room. Does not fight for you agrees to everything the other party states. Oh and let me add does not return phone calls and emails. His assistant is a rude senior citizen. Unprofessional when you pay someone thousands of dollars. They work for you not the other way around. I str...ongly caution you to hire another lawyer.