Law Offices of Mark M. Childress - Southlake, Texas

Jahwon C.

I am deeply dissatisfied with the services provided by the Law Offices of Mark M. Childress, PLLC. Despite scheduling a billing appointment for today at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, I received no communication from their team; it’s now 2:50 PM, and no one has reached out.

While attorney Sarah Blake appeared personable during our initial meeting and understood my intent to proceed with an uncontested divorce, the firm’s subsequent handling of billing matters has been unacceptable. I was charged $3,500 upfront, with documented services amounting to only $735.97. Despite multiple attempts to address this discrepancy, including in-person visits and voicemails, I have received no satisfactory response.

This experience has been extremely frustrating, leading me to question the firm’s professionalism and integrity. I strongly advise potential clients to reconsider engaging with this firm to avoid similar issues.

Veronica H.

This law firm is a scam I would give it negative stars if possible and one of the divorce attorneys who works here Sarah Robbins is absolutely terrible. She became hostile while speaking to her and has no empathy. She does not offer any advice to her elderly clients and lets them blindly sign away their assets and in fact seems to not even care to work or respond once she has been paid. This firm is all about money only. They employ scare tactics to try to keep people from even coming to the office. The woman who guards the front desk is more like a bouncer you would encounter at a club and has to only be there to intimidate and scare people into leaving. Also, what law firm keeps their doors locked to their paying clients they even have a sign posted on the front notifying clients to leave if they don’t have an appointment photo attached for proof of this ridiculousness. They also only provide phone appointments even when dealing with a client who is a deaf veteran. It’s absolutely despicable the way my grandfather was treated by this law firm, specifically Sarah Robbins who does not return or even read emails sent to her. When on a phone conference with her I even asked her if she had read my email that I sent to her she flat out said no, what a joke. A complaint will be filed with the Texas Bar association because this scam of a law firm must be stopped. Also as I have seen on other reviews no I was not a client, I am writing this for my grandfather who was client, is in his mid 80s, is a veteran, and is someone who was taken advantage of by this firm. Please if you are thinking of hiring them do not. Save your self the money, regret and stress as they seem to get off on taking advantage of people.

Sarah B.

Don't use Rick Mitchell, and I didn't have a great experience with Mark either. Rick was careless, and I can not tell you how many times he forwarded or responded in error for one of his other clients, with personal information and case details. Rick did not show up with a computer on the day I had mitigation, and left me with another attorney I had never talked to in my life when he drove home to get his computer. Please avoid this firm. They should not be allowed to practice law

Scott A.

This is an update to my previous review. After not standing by his word on how much a non contested custody mod would be, they wanted me to pay a $750 trust deposit. At that point I decided not to continue with them. I could not get a response back directly from Mark as to why he told me what he told me. They agreed to terminate our relationship because I left my previous review. Then they proceed to charge me another $1,250 to close my case PLUS the $750 trust fee. It seems as they think their clients are stupid. I should not owe that trust fee. I recommend anyone and everyone who has had a bad experience with this firm to contact the Texas Bar as well as the BBB. Mark did eventually respond to one of my emails but all he did was copy and paste their policy. They hide behind their "jargon". Mark is not a man of his word. Not sure how they have gotten positive reviews. The positive reviews must either be people with plenty of disposable income or have been persuaded to write them. I will for sure be contacting the Bar and the BBB.

Jasmine M.

on't use Rick. I came to him about sexual abuse of my daughter after I got a temporary restraining order on my own, forensic interview for daughter, unable to determine with CPS which means they even believed abuse happened, just not the attorney Rick. I have been triggered since going into court with Rick and him angrily questioning me right before hearing so that I was too afraid to speak, as if he was on the opposing counsel, judge asking him why he wouldn't present any evidence.. I could go on and on. It's extremely sad when a mother does all she can to protect her child to have a man sit and laugh over the phone about your situation. Uncaring individuals only wanting to take your money, charging 5k for trial, and so of course I was railroaded by Crooked Kim Cooks at trial w/o an attorney. People like this see $$, color, and that's it. I'm an honest Veteran, and have no reason to lie about daughter's abuse, especially after a previous permanent restraining order put in place against other perpetrator a year prior to this, but people act as if they have no idea about sexual abuse, and use the mother as a scapegoat because complete details may not be known for years with the abused. I have also taken a polygraph to clear my name against any coaching allegations, forensic interviewer saw no red flags of coaching, school counselors testified to the abuse, ...My story is on a few podcasts with other women who have been treated in despicable ways by Kim Cooks and these people. Check it out on Everyday Life of Bryan Woodard. Be careful who you elect on the bench as well, because these judges side with their buddy, buddy attorneys, and attorneys will often let you know if the judges like them as if this isn't your life, your children's lives, but some popularity contest. Shameful that people can't just do their very best at what they do, but get over on unsuspecting individuals and their families

Pretty R. C.

This law firm was very honest. In a lawyer I believe honesty is the most important thing. After the initial consultation you won’t get to speak with Rick much but his aides are very helpful considering the circumstances. He was ALWAYS there and ready for a hearing. I’m definitely hiring and recommend this firm again.

Bradley D.

Willing to work with the needs of his client. Mr. Mitchell puts forth a strong moral effort. As a nervous father going through this legal loophole nightmare, there is an abundance of doubt in trying to trust someone to help. Mr. Mitchell continued to prove his ethics throughout.

And then, after a while, you try to contact him for more help and his secretary decides (from her memory only) that you were a few thousand dollars behind. Which usually would not be a problem to debate, except this firm does not give out the traditional receipt of what is owed and what is due....making any changes they wish to make indisputable. And then you are stuck once again - with no lawyer.

Crystal C.

I believe that God directed my footsteps directly into Mr. Mitchell's office. I came in confused, scared, & at a loss but he has been by my side supporting me, instructing me, & representing me every step of the way. We aren't done with the case yet as we are in the middle... enduring the process but I am so thankful to have him by my side during this awful process. He has been supportive & informative. One thing that stood out the most is is was the only attorney in Tarrant county to show up in person to fight on my behalf during the COVID-19 pandemic & that in it's self says a lot about him. God bless you Rick... we still have work to do but I am riding the whole thing out trusting you as my legal council. Thank you for being GREAT!