Osvaldo J. Morales III, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Edinburg, TX with 66 reviews
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Osvaldo J. Morales III

106 S 12th Avenue, Edinburg, TX

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4.3 / 5
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Education

1997:
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1997:
Texas Southern University, Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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Omar silva

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15 Jan, 2025
Thanks to Osvaldo and Josie for helping me with my son's felony case. Josie was very straight forward with all the questions I had. She kept me informed on a daily basis about the case. all charges were dismissed. If you need a lawyer that's the person to with, highly recommend. Thank you so much for your help.
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Nicole watson

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18 Dec, 2024
They handled my divorce so well. Even when I moved to another state, they kept me up to speed and fought for me to get everything i deserved plus more. Josie is the best!
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Gisela bonola

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12 Oct, 2023
My husband Ricardo Almaraz is trying to get a hold of Mr Osvaldo Morales. I work with attorneys at county Jail and this is just unprofessional I haven’t got into this situation since I’m really patient but we had enough, I spoke to my attorney already to resolve this situation in a civil way and 1st step is a USPS certified mail since we don’t have any responds from text messages or calls we also called the office as well. We don’t care what is your relationship with Dalia De Luna but this is amateurish. I look forward to resolving this matter amicably and I am amenable to discussing mediation.
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Pros
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Highly responsive and attentive staff
“The paralegal Josie is amazing and very straightforward. Mr. Morales and staff were very attentive and extremely knowledgeable.”
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Successful case outcomes
“All charges were dismissed. If you need a lawyer that's the person to with, highly recommend.”
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Transparent and informative communication
“Josie was very straight forward with all the questions I had. She kept me informed on a daily basis about the case.”
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Compassionate and understanding approach
“Mr. Morales knew exactly what he was doing having Ms. De-Luna, at that desk. I am impressed by her professionalism and welcoming warmest.”
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Efficient and timely service
“They handled my divorce so well. Even when I moved to another state, they kept me up to speed and fought for me to get everything i deserved plus more.”
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Lack of responsiveness and follow-up
“Very unprofessional. I just got off the phone with the receptionist about an email I had sent over a week ago about a probate. I was told that they had discussed it and that they were not taking any new probate cases on, which is fine, but why didn't they just respond to my email.”
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Perceived unethical practices
“They took our money and did nothing for us. The court appointed attorney did more then them. Don't hire them.”
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Delays and missed deadlines
“He took the money and didn't let himself be seen. Made no effort at all on his part to help case.”
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Dissatisfaction with case handling
“If you want to loose your money go ahead and hired this thief. Dishonest people alive Osvaldo Morales and his staff. I paid him $8000.00 Just to make phone call. He never gave a report about my husband's case.”
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Concerns about staff professionalism
“The receptionist about an email I had sent over a week ago about a probate. I was told that they had discussed it and that they were not taking any new probate cases on, which is fine, but why didn't they just respond to my email. If I hadn't called were they ever going to reach out to us, and when I asked for a recommendation for a probate attorney I was hung-up on.”

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