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Payal Kaushik Jethva

4.3
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

About Payal

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Felony & Misdemeanor Defense Class C offenses Expunctions & Non-Disclosures

18 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

18 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Payal Kaushik Jethva's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible experience!!

I hired Payal for my divorce case. When I first spoke to her on phone, she had told me that she would be able to guide and execute my case well. However, after I submitted my fees, it was nothing but extremely bad experience. She never returned my calls, answered my texts or responded to emails. I ha...d to just keep trying to reach her for days/weeks before getting any reply from her. She never prepared for my case and neither paid any attention to details. After wasting a lot of time, I had to move the case to another attorney. I was not surprised when she took weeks to transfer my paperwork to the new attorney. Even my new attorney mentioned that she does not respond to the calls or emails. I really wish I had not wasted so much of time, energy and money with her. I would never recommend her to anyone!

Posted by Anisha | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing attorney who will actually CARE about you!

I have again turned to Payal Jethva to assist me with custody proceedings. Payal’s responsiveness, knowledge and authenticity during a complex divorce case kept me stable and successful. She helped me understand my options and how to handle certain struggles I was facing during the proceedings. She w...as always engaged when needed and always made good value of my retainer by thoroughly explaining what my next move should be and sitting down with me to understand what my priorities were versus what my issues were. I highly recommend Payal Jethva for any legal issues you may have!

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

SAVE your money and time!! HORRIBLE

For starters, I never met her up (my first time getting a lawyer, that is my fault for not meeting her.) Therefore, I spoke with her over the phone. She sold me on that first conversation because I trusted her and she seemed knowledgable. After she took my case, she took my money and only filed my di...vorce. Did she do anything after? no! it took her months to communicate to me and that is only because I would bombard her with text, emails and calls. WORST experience ever. I could have gotten a divorce a long time ago. After I asked for my refund, she would beat around the bush and tell me she already sent it (lies, lies, lies). I finally got my refund (not a full amount) just what she owed me. Next, I will report her to the bar. Get yourself a good lawyer guys!

Payal Jethva

Replied last April 18, 2017

I apologize for your negative experience. This matter does not sound familiar. I strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns & a FULL refund on your legal fees.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Attorney PJ is awesome!!!!

Pj handled my uncontested divorce recently and made the process so easy! I never had to see my ex's face even once during the divorce, which was great for me because I caught him cheating on me with my best friend. I recommend PJ - she's very reliable, trustworthy and gets the job done!

Posted by MATTHEW AUSTEN | September 28, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

BY FAR THE MOST HARDWORKING TRUSTWORTHY ATTORNEY I HAVE WORKED WITH!!!!!

I have used Ms. Jethva for several different types of cases from my divorce, to business deals, civil matters as well as criminal. She has surpassed my expectations in all areas and won both of my cases for me. I like to think of her has the Doogie Houser of lawyers she started practicing law at such... a young age 22 I’m very impressed with her level of professionalism and her compassion for her clients. I have dealt with a lot of lawyers she actually cares about you every step of the way. I have recommended her to several of my friends and they have all been pleased with her work. She just recently handled a business contractual agreement for me. If you are looking for a lawyer who doesn’t rip you off and achieves the same goal as the more expensive lawyers out there then you should pick Ms. Payal Jethhva

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Payal Kaushik Jethva's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Kercher

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Payal is an excellent lawyer. She truly fights hard for her clients. She has my full endorsement."

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Jarrod Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Payal is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Austin. She fights for her clients and will never back down from the government. She always put her clients first. Payal has my full endorsement."

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Robert Whitley

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexus Sham

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Payal for almost a year. She is deeply committed to doing her best for her clients .I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Scheinthal

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer all my criminal defense cases to Payal because if you want to win you have to go with a winner."

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Steve Fischer

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. She's energetic artculate and always willing to help someone."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Associations

2016 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2016 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

2016 - Present

Travis County Bar Association

2016 - Present

South Asian Bar Association of Austin

Vice Chair

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2008 - 2016

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Education

2011

University of Houston Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

2008

Texas Southern University

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Texas System, Tyler

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Gujarati

Hindi

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