Lisa Haines

Lisa Haines is a client-focused defense attorney and has been license more than 22 years. Lisa has resolved thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in every court in Tarrant County, both as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and as a defense attorney. Because of her many trials and vast experience in criminal law, Ms. Haines is approved by the Tarrant County Criminal Court Judges to represent defendants facing habitual,1st, 2nd, 3rd and state jail felonies and all misdemeanor level charges. She is well known and respected in the criminal courts as a passionate and tenacious defender of her clients' rights. Lisa meets with every client to review the police report and videos, etc., making sure each client understands the options and potential consequences (+/-) available in the resolution of the charged crime. She is available throughout the case to answer questions and guide every client through the legal maze.

Ms. Haines is especially interested in the mental health issues, recognizing the intertwining of unresolved mental health issues with a criminal arrest, particularly drug charges or crimes of violence. She has assisted clients, when warranted, in getting evaluated and prescribed medication while their cases are pending. Lisa is also appointed by the Tarrant County Probate Judges to represent clients who have been involuntarily detained on a mental health warrant at a psychiatric hospital. She considers it a privilege to be able to assists these clients at such a vulnerable and frightening point in their lives.

She proudly notes that AVVO has rated her "Client Favorite" in recognition of her clients' superlative evaluations on AVVO. Lisa prides herself in fighting hard to protect every client's rights, obtain the best possible resolution, and provide outstanding representation at a very competitive fee (with payment plans). Looking for an attorney who will treat you with respect? Lisa Haines is that attorney!

Southern Methodist University

J.D. | Law

1993 - 1996

Ohio State University - Columbus

M.A. | Exercise Physiology

1978 - 1979

Graduate Assistant

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

State University of New York - College at Brockport

B.S. | Physical Education

1974 - 1977

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Kodak Scholar

Criminal Lawyer

Law Office of Lisa Haines, P.C.

2010 - Current

Felony and Misdemeanor offenses: aggravated assault, ABI-FM, drug possession, DWI, burglary, robbery, theft, juvenile, probation revocations, occupational driver's license;

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 2010

Multiple Jury Trials, pleas and probation revocations in Felony and Misdemeanor crimes; CPS Prosecutor, Drug Unit: Asset Forfeiture; Multiple trials in Juvenile Courts; Mental Health hearings

Member: College of the State Bar of Texas

State Bar of Texas

Clients' Favorite Attorney 2015

Avvo

2015

Lawyers Worth Knowing

Fort Worth Magazine

2015

Clients' Favorite Attorney 2014

Avvo

2014

Lawyer Worth Knowing 2014

Fort Worth Magazine

2014

Lawyer Worth Knowing 2013

Fort Worth Magazine

2013

Clients' Favorite Attorney 2012

Avvo

2012

Lawyers Worth Knowing 2012

Fort Worth Texas Magazine

2012

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2011 - Current

College of the State Bar of Texas

member

2010 - Current

Tarrant County Bar Association

member

2010 - Current

Activities: Criminal Law Section: Continuing Legal Education Director

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2010 - Current

Texas State Bar  # 00798232

member

1997 - Current

Texas District &County District Attorneys Association

member

1997 - 2010

Texas

Since 1997

• Free Consultation
  free 45 minute consultation on all criminal cases
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Competitive rates, payment plans. Extensive trial experience. Former Tarrant County Prosecutor (13 yrs).

• Mental Health (detentions, commitment) (competency and insanity)