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Posted by Patrick | August 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Truth with compassion.

I do not normally write reviews of attorneys, or anyone for that matter, but based on my experience with Mary Tatum i am making an exception.. I am currently a church pastor and before this calling, I spent 30 years in Policing. The daughter of a woman who goes to our church needed help with a drug... related case. What the daughter really needed was a way to get the help with her addiction. Mary Tatum was her lawyer. Mary gave her excellent advice and worked to secure her release from custody. She went way beyond the call of duty by helping connect the woman with a substance abuse program and actually drove her to meet a counselor and support person. She spoke plainly and truthfully to the woman about her need to get help. She defended her case well but also used the opportunity to give the woman life saving advice. Two months later the woman is doing very well and is enrolled in a one year faith based rehabilitation program. Mary continues to follow up on the the woman to make sure her case is on track and more importantly that the woman is doing well in recovery. I would highly recommend Mary to anyone looking for competent legal support, with a compassionate heart as well. Thank you Mary.

Posted by Earl | February 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Incredible Results - Both Felonies Dropped

I cannot recommend Mary Tatum highly enough. I was facing two life-altering charges - a felony DUI and a felony domestic violence charge - and the stakes for my future could not have been higher. From our very first meeting, Mary was a powerhouse. What impressed me most was her courtroom p...resence; she handled the prosecuting attorney brilliantly, dismantling his arguments with precision and sharp legal strategy. Because of her expertise and tenacity, the judge dropped both felony charges entirely. If you are facing serious allegations and need an attorney who is respected, fearless, and gets results, Mary Tatum is the one you want in your corner. She saved my future and I am incredibly grateful for her hard work.

Posted by Colette | October 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Totally Indebt to Mary

I live in Southern California and discovered I had a serious charge in San Luis Obispo. After calling several lawyers, I found Mary Tatum’s profile and left her a message. She called me back the same day, spoke with me for over an hour, and took my case. Mary kept me informed every step of the way an...d, by the grace of God, got my charge reduced with no jail time. She’s compassionate, straightforward, and truly fights for her clients. Thank you, Mary! If you need a lawyer, she’s the one to call.

Posted by Charlotte | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Thank You Mary

There are not enough words to express my thanks to Mary for the help she gave my daughter with her case. This was a challenging case for Mary because my daughter does not have a criminal history and this was a very serious charge. We live six hours away from San Luis Obisbo and finding an attorney ...that would take my daughters case was a challenge to begin with. Mary was the third one we called and she took the case immediately. I was impressed with her professionalism; not only in how she handled the case but her interactions with the DA and the judge. On a personal level, Mary was warm, compassionate and invested, not only in my daughter's well being, but also mine. I would highly recommend Mary Tatum to anyone and everyone. Thank You Mary Tatum

Posted by Crystal | July 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Ever

Mary was amazing she handled my case like a pro ... She kept me out of jail and with my family, she truly believed in me and sought justice In my case and we won ... against all odds she made sure in the interst of justice that I stayed out of custody and with my family. She truly was a blessing and ...I wouldn't have wanted any other lawyer defending me.

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