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Lisa Haines

Fort Worth, TX

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

22 years criminal trial experience. Current: Texas A&M School of Law Adjunct Professor,Felony/Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Attorney and Mental Health Attorney; Former Tarrant County Prosecutor (13 years); AVVO Top Rated 10.0 Defense Attorney; AVVO Client Favorite Award 2012 and 2014; 2012 - 2016 Fort Worth Magazine Lawyer Worth Knowing in Criminal Law.  These recognitions demonstrate Lisa's responsive and compassionate attitude toward her clients.  Lisa is one lawyer who truly endeavors to help her clients, who listens to her clients and answers every question with respect, then zealously fights to get the best possible resolution for every client.  She truly cares about her clients, plain and simple.  She is especially well-versed in mental disorders and mental illness, and regularly represents people involuntarily detained at psychiatric hospitals.  The probate judges appoint her to protect the rights of those brought in to JPS on mental health detention warrants.When Lisa was a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's office, she handled a myriad of felony, misdemeanor, juvenile and CPS trials, along with working in the narcotics, occupational driver's license, mental health units. Now as a defense attorney, she uses that experience to pick apart the State's case and negotiate aggressively with the prosecutor.  Lisa attends criminal defense seminars each year in multiple aspects of criminal law and as a result has qualified annually for membership in the College of the State Bar of Texas.  In 2018, Lisa Haines earned 55 hours of continuing legal education: Immigration (7 hours), Capital Murder Defense (18 hours) and Texas Criminal Trial College (30 hours).Lisa Haines works proactively from the start of a case to get the best possible outcome for a client, sometimes even getting the charge reduced, dismissed or no-billed by the grand jury.  Grand Jurors review all felony charges to evaluate whether there was probable cause for that defendant to have been arrested.  Over the past 9 years as a defense attorney, Lisa has aggressively fought to get felony cases no-billed, i.e., dismissed (possibly eligible for expunction in the future). Lisa utilizes her many years as a Grand Jury prosecutor in the Tarrant County DA's Office, to find weaknesses in the DA's charges.  As a result, in 2016 and 2017, Lisa had more than two dozen serious felony cases no-billed by the GJ and/or dismissed by the prosecutor (First degree: Aggravated Robberies, Aggravated Assault SBI-Child, Aggravated Assault DW-Family Member; 2nd degree: Sexual Assault of Child, Aggravated Assaults DW; Third degree: Impeding Breathing-FM, Bodily Injury Public Servant).  In Nov. 2017, her client was facing 25 to life and 15 to life on two aggravated robbery felonies.  Lisa's persistence forced the prosecutor to reevaluate the merits of the State's case on the eve of trial.  Literally on the day of trial, the prosecutor dismissed all charges.  Lisa's client walked out a free man.  In April 2018, Lisa's client was facing charges of sexual assault and impeding breathing.  The alleged victim was the wife of Ms. Haines' client.  When the prosecutor realized Lisa was never backing down on her claim of vindictive and false allegations by the wife, the prosecutor took a more open-minded look at the allegations.  After again meeting with the accuser, the prosecutor dismissed both cases. Both of these defendants will be eligible to have their criminal charges forever erased ("expunged") from their criminal history.  She has fought to get several first and second degree felonies no-billed again in 2019.Having handled thousands of cases over the past 22 years and having tried countless felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile trials, Lisa knows that the facts of every case are unique. Ms. Haines is knowledgeable about the many deferred programs and procedures that are available in Tarrant County.  Lisa is very thorough in her evaluation of the merits of a case.  She utilizes her 13 years as a criminal prosecutor to find the weakness in the State's case. Being an experienced trial attorney is an asset when negotiating with the State because the prosecutor knows Lisa is never afraid to take a case to the jury.  But the decision of whether to go to trial will alway rest with the client. Lisa does not charge a client for a jury trial unless her client tells her he/she wants to go to trial.Arrested for DWI?  There are three different courts involved in a DWI arrest.  Lisa handles License Suspension hearings (ALR), Occupational License hearings (ODL), as well as the criminal DWI case. A driver arrested for DWI has only 14 days to challenge the driver's license suspension.  The DL suspension will begin on the 40th day after arrest if an ALR hearing is not requested.  When you meet with Lisa, she evaluates whether the police violated any of your rights when you were initially detained.  She compares your observations with the officer's report and the DWI video to look for inaccuracies and inconsistencies.  Having watched countless DWI arrest videos over her career, Lisa shares her knowledge and experience with you in the analysis of the field sobriety test video.  Lisa also continually attends legal seminars dedicated to the latest issues in DWI arrest.  Ultimately it is the client who decides the case's direction. Lisa does not charge a client for a trial unless and until a client requests a trial. That decision should come after a thorough evaluation of your case.  Lisa works hard to prove herself worthy each client's trust. When you meet her you will see why her clients value her legal guidance and support during a very trying time.Available to answer questions and concerns throughout the duration of each case via office visits, emails and phone conversations.  Payment plans are available. Rates are very competitive - particularly in light of Lisa's extensive experience in all aspects of criminal law.  Initial consultation regarding criminal charges (in person, over the phone or by email) is free. In-office or phone consultations regarding mental health detentions are available at an hourly rate.    Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Evening and week-end appointments available. Emails or calls will be returned evenings and week-end. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Lisa Haines, P.C.300 Burnett St.Suite 125Fort Worth, TX, 76102

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kourtney
May 12, 2020

Mrs.Lisa Haines was a tremendous help. Very professional but most importantly made me feel safe and secure.

India
June 27, 2019

She is the best Court appointed attorney, she really cares about her clients!!! She will do what ever it takes to help you. I was blessed to have her as my attorney.!!!

Diana
December 30, 2018

i never wrote a review for anything before but i just have to spread the love and experience with Lisa Haines! I am truly grateful and feel absolutely blessed for Lisa Haines, she was my lawyer my parents helped hire for me after i had got arrested. i had never got in trouble before and i was traumatized, full of anxiety and worry after that experience and was in need of a good promising lawyer for my case. my family had used Lisa Haines in the past a few times before and had GREAT success! she was not only affordable but amazing at what she does! i felt extremely comfortable with her and confident that she would do what she had to in order to get me into my first offender drug program in time and to drop the fraud/drug charges, misdemeanor, and felony against me. she even gave me the extra boost i needed to get my GED! this woman deserves an award for how professional, confident, caring and loving she is. she made me feel like she genuinely cared about me and my case, like she was family, and im happy to say that not only i, but my family consider her family after all her care and help! she was there for me and never left me questioning anything pertaining to my case and never failed to let me know what i needed to with an email or phone call (or detailed voicemail) i appreciate her help (and her lovely assistant, Summer) so much so that i strongly recommend hiring her! you wont regret it. God bless!

anonymous
December 27, 2018

After consulting with three criminal lawyers my wife and I selected Lisa Hanes to take our son's case. Before we hired her she visited our son in jail to assess the situation and then we had a second meeting with her. The other two attorneys didn't, they just gave us a price. Her office is close to the jail and Tarrant County court house so she can be very efficient with her time. During consultation she was able to quickly discern our situation and lay out several scenarios of how she would go about defending this case and what the possible outcomes would be. After hiring her and attending the first court hearing we were impressed with her focus and style.. There were many cases before the court and some attorneys seemed to be more interested in themselves and impressing each other than working with their cases. She has always answered our emails in a timely manner and we are glad to have found her and would highly recommend her. Being suicidal our son assaulted two family members because they wouldn't give him a gun. She has pointed us to the many mental health programs available in Tarrant County and it has greatly helped us in understanding his condition. With the testimonies from our two family members, our son complying with the criminal court directives and guidance from Lisa we are on our way to getting his felony offenses reduced and getting him accepted into the Mental Health Diversion Program. Thank You Lisa!

anonymous
November 2, 2017

Words cannot begin to express my gratitude for Lisa Haines. Dealing with my first court case & DWI I had no idea what to expect in a court appointed lawyer. From our first meeting I knew I was in the best hands money could buy, and to think this was my court appointed lawyer!! I felt comfortable with Lisa from the start by her friendly and caring manner and her professionallism. She was able to get my class A DWI down to a B, got my court fees lowered significantly, and I received no jail time! I did hire Lisa to get my occupational license & her fees were extremely affordable in comparison to other lawyers. No amount of money could be paid for this amazing lawyer! Thank you Lisa Haines & Summer- I'm forever grateful!

Phyllis
September 25, 2017

Took felony second degree to misdemeanor B. No jail, no prison Received community supervision with conditions.

TiffanyShaw
April 6, 2017

I have had two court appointed attorneys as well as spending $10,000 on one of the top rated attorneys in Fort Worth. I received far superior representation with Lisa. She is very smart, kind and actually cares about her clients . She actually answers calls, texts and emails. Also she is very knowledgeable and helpful to people with mental health issues. Best lawyer I have encountered

S.D.
January 13, 2017

I am a faithful client of Lisa Haines (firecracker). Reason being she's a passionate knowledgeable lawyer with a great deal of experience when it comes to legal issues and she cares about her clients and their cases. my first experience(consultation) with her concerning my DWI left a lasting impression. she made it known to me that my legal rights and livelihood were important, because i didn't need to lose my job. in which i left her office feeling relieved with no worries. When i unfortunately received a second DWI i didnt hestitate to call her knowing she has my best interest. she took the timeout the very next day on a Saturday to meet with me. after explaining to her; she honestly told me the steps i needed to take for myself and my well being(she cares). after, she spoke to me about the seriousness of this being my second DWI. she was so patient explaining; when i didnt understand the legal terms she broke it down in simpler terms so that i understood completely. she promptly went into action working my case. when my license could have been suspended at my ALR hearing they were not suspended an this is unheard of in most cases involving DWI, because she took the time to investigate and make arguement. she's always kept me inform on whats going on with my cases. GOSH, you really would have to experience what i am trying to express. i am a person who has used many lawyers in the past an i honestly have to give this lady great accolades. my life has sense changed for the better because of her. i am so very grateful for having her as my lawyer. The people who works in her office are awesome as well! THANK YOU LISA!

Rachel
March 17, 2016

Wonderful, knowledgeable and personable. I could not be happier with her services, she offered excellent guidance and made the entire process much less daunting than it appeared to be. Love her.

GRACIE
July 23, 2015

Lisa represented my case . I had never been arrested I did not know what to expect in jail that was the scary and awful part. I knew once I was released everything would be ok because I have used Lisa before for my Criminal family members and there cases were very criminal activity and she was able to get the best result. For them always. She is the best at what she does her awards speak for them self .So I knew for sure I was going to get a great deal with her I was in great hands and knew I had nothing to worry about because my case was a not so severe I received a great deal and was so pleased with her service. Like I said before she is the best and she has always given nothing but her best. I hope I will never have to hire her again for my self but if I ever do I will do it in a minute she is just SIMPLY FABULOUS !!!!!

Kourtney
May 12, 2020

Mrs.Lisa Haines was a tremendous help. Very professional but most importantly made me feel safe and secure.

India
June 27, 2019

She is the best Court appointed attorney, she really cares about her clients!!! She will do what ever it takes to help you. I was blessed to have her as my attorney.!!!

Diana
December 30, 2018

i never wrote a review for anything before but i just have to spread the love and experience with Lisa Haines! I am truly grateful and feel absolutely blessed for Lisa Haines, she was my lawyer my parents helped hire for me after i had got arrested. i had never got in trouble before and i was traumatized, full of anxiety and worry after that experience and was in need of a good promising lawyer for my case. my family had used Lisa Haines in the past a few times before and had GREAT success! she was not only affordable but amazing at what she does! i felt extremely comfortable with her and confident that she would do what she had to in order to get me into my first offender drug program in time and to drop the fraud/drug charges, misdemeanor, and felony against me. she even gave me the extra boost i needed to get my GED! this woman deserves an award for how professional, confident, caring and loving she is. she made me feel like she genuinely cared about me and my case, like she was family, and im happy to say that not only i, but my family consider her family after all her care and help! she was there for me and never left me questioning anything pertaining to my case and never failed to let me know what i needed to with an email or phone call (or detailed voicemail) i appreciate her help (and her lovely assistant, Summer) so much so that i strongly recommend hiring her! you wont regret it. God bless!

anonymous
December 27, 2018

After consulting with three criminal lawyers my wife and I selected Lisa Hanes to take our son's case. Before we hired her she visited our son in jail to assess the situation and then we had a second meeting with her. The other two attorneys didn't, they just gave us a price. Her office is close to the jail and Tarrant County court house so she can be very efficient with her time. During consultation she was able to quickly discern our situation and lay out several scenarios of how she would go about defending this case and what the possible outcomes would be. After hiring her and attending the first court hearing we were impressed with her focus and style.. There were many cases before the court and some attorneys seemed to be more interested in themselves and impressing each other than working with their cases. She has always answered our emails in a timely manner and we are glad to have found her and would highly recommend her. Being suicidal our son assaulted two family members because they wouldn't give him a gun. She has pointed us to the many mental health programs available in Tarrant County and it has greatly helped us in understanding his condition. With the testimonies from our two family members, our son complying with the criminal court directives and guidance from Lisa we are on our way to getting his felony offenses reduced and getting him accepted into the Mental Health Diversion Program. Thank You Lisa!

anonymous
November 2, 2017

Words cannot begin to express my gratitude for Lisa Haines. Dealing with my first court case & DWI I had no idea what to expect in a court appointed lawyer. From our first meeting I knew I was in the best hands money could buy, and to think this was my court appointed lawyer!! I felt comfortable with Lisa from the start by her friendly and caring manner and her professionallism. She was able to get my class A DWI down to a B, got my court fees lowered significantly, and I received no jail time! I did hire Lisa to get my occupational license & her fees were extremely affordable in comparison to other lawyers. No amount of money could be paid for this amazing lawyer! Thank you Lisa Haines & Summer- I'm forever grateful!

Phyllis
September 25, 2017

Took felony second degree to misdemeanor B. No jail, no prison Received community supervision with conditions.

TiffanyShaw
April 6, 2017

I have had two court appointed attorneys as well as spending $10,000 on one of the top rated attorneys in Fort Worth. I received far superior representation with Lisa. She is very smart, kind and actually cares about her clients . She actually answers calls, texts and emails. Also she is very knowledgeable and helpful to people with mental health issues. Best lawyer I have encountered

S.D.
January 13, 2017

I am a faithful client of Lisa Haines (firecracker). Reason being she's a passionate knowledgeable lawyer with a great deal of experience when it comes to legal issues and she cares about her clients and their cases. my first experience(consultation) with her concerning my DWI left a lasting impression. she made it known to me that my legal rights and livelihood were important, because i didn't need to lose my job. in which i left her office feeling relieved with no worries. When i unfortunately received a second DWI i didnt hestitate to call her knowing she has my best interest. she took the timeout the very next day on a Saturday to meet with me. after explaining to her; she honestly told me the steps i needed to take for myself and my well being(she cares). after, she spoke to me about the seriousness of this being my second DWI. she was so patient explaining; when i didnt understand the legal terms she broke it down in simpler terms so that i understood completely. she promptly went into action working my case. when my license could have been suspended at my ALR hearing they were not suspended an this is unheard of in most cases involving DWI, because she took the time to investigate and make arguement. she's always kept me inform on whats going on with my cases. GOSH, you really would have to experience what i am trying to express. i am a person who has used many lawyers in the past an i honestly have to give this lady great accolades. my life has sense changed for the better because of her. i am so very grateful for having her as my lawyer. The people who works in her office are awesome as well! THANK YOU LISA!

Rachel
March 17, 2016

Wonderful, knowledgeable and personable. I could not be happier with her services, she offered excellent guidance and made the entire process much less daunting than it appeared to be. Love her.

GRACIE
July 23, 2015

Lisa represented my case . I had never been arrested I did not know what to expect in jail that was the scary and awful part. I knew once I was released everything would be ok because I have used Lisa before for my Criminal family members and there cases were very criminal activity and she was able to get the best result. For them always. She is the best at what she does her awards speak for them self .So I knew for sure I was going to get a great deal with her I was in great hands and knew I had nothing to worry about because my case was a not so severe I received a great deal and was so pleased with her service. Like I said before she is the best and she has always given nothing but her best. I hope I will never have to hire her again for my self but if I ever do I will do it in a minute she is just SIMPLY FABULOUS !!!!!