Vonnie Clay Dones III
Former Harris County Prosecutor-Experienced, Highly Skilled. Free Consultation!
Principal Attorney Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C.
Dones also worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases.
Dones worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law supervising law students and representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and surrounding counties.
Prior to forming Legalcleanup.com, Dones, as a legal assistant, assisted the Director of the City of Cleveland's Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA) in representing and protecting Clevelanders from consumer scams, fraudulent business practices, and unfair and unequal treatment in housing.
Before receiving his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Dones was signed as a recording artist with Violator / Def Jam Recordings / Polygram Records. He worked with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, and the late Chris Lighty, which he now draws upon to help his clients in entertainment law. Dones has worked in marketing, advertising, legal, and promotion with entertainment artists such as Soulja Boy, Teirra Mari, Roscoe Dash, Trina, and more. He is the founder of a marketing and entertainment promotions and booking agency, which has been endorsed by Rick Ross, T.I., Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Tom Arnold, Jay Mohr, Henry Cho, Whitney Cummings, Chris Delia, Bun B, Young Young Jeezy, John Witherspoon, Lupe Fiasco, Vince Young, T-Pain, Paul Rodriguez, Keri Hilson, Trey Songz, Mario, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Mos Def, and more. Dones has over 20 years of experience in the music industry.
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Consumer Law
- Lemon Law
- Intellectual Property
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
25-33%
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Principal Attorney
- The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.
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- The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C.
- Assistant District Attorney
- Harris County District Attorney's Office
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- Dones also worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases.
- Staff Attorney
- Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law
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- Dones worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Insitute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and surrounding counties.
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- Dones Management
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- Legal Assistant
- City of Cleveland - Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA)
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- Prior to forming Legalcleanup.com, Dones, as a legal assistant, assisted the Director of the City of Cleveland's Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA) in representing and protecting Clevelanders from consumer scams, fraudulent business practices, and unfair and unequal treatment in housing. Dones provided consumer protection in the following areas: Unfair and deceptive sales practices, fraud, new home construction, debt collection defense, landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract, warranty disputes, refunds, home solicitations, home repairs and renovations, and contract cancellation. His experience with the city exposed him to countless complex and unique fraudulent business practices and inequities faced by consumers, which he now draws upon to help his clients resolve their legal issues.
- Recording Artist / Producer / CEO / Manager
- Violator / Def Jam / Polygram Records
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- Dones worked with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, and the late Chris Lighty, which he now draws upon to help his clients in entertainment law. He signed an artist and label deal with Chris Lighty CEO / Founder of Violator Entertainment, who has signed and managed artists such as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Warren G, L.L. Cool J, Soulja Boy, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, Nas, 50 Cent and more. He was also signed as an artist with Marley Marl at the House of Hitz in Manhattan, New York. Marley is often described by many as the “inventor of sampling.” Dones has worked in marketing, advertising, and promotion with entertainment artists such as Soulja Boy, Teirra Mari, Roscoe Dash, Trina, and more. He is the founder of a marketing and entertainment promotions and booking agency, which has been endorsed by Rick Ross, T.I., Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Tom Arnold, Jay Mohr, Henry Cho, Whitney Cummings, Chris Delia, Bun B, Young Jeezy, John Witherspoon, Lupe Fiasco, Vince Young, and more.
- Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- University of Houston - Main Campus
- B.A. | English
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- University of Houston - Main Campus
- B.A. | Psychology
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- Client's Choice Award
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- Client's Choice Award
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- Client's Choice Award
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- State Bar of Texas # 24105813
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- District of Columbia Bar
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- New York State Bar Association
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- New York City Bar Association
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- New Jersey Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- Juvenile Legal Representation, Representing Juveniles in Court
- Impeachment / Character Evidence, Trial Evidence
- Criminal Defense: Police, Arrests, and Interrogation, Secondary DAEP
- Juvenile Legal Representation, TRIAD JP Court Program
- Bar License
- State Bar of Texas
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- District of Columbia
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- New York Bar Association
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- New Jersey Bar Association
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- Q. Can I carry a firearm in Texas if I was placed on Defferred adjudication for Robbery in 2009?
- A: In your case, a successful deferred adjudication completion is a dismissal and under TEXAS law, you can possess a firearm with the same rights as everyone else, as the charge did not result in a conviction. However, a deferred adjudication in Texas is considered a conviction under FEDERAL law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). Therefore, you cannot be convicted under state law but can be convicted under federal law for possession of a firearm. It is still a federal crime.
- Q. What are the chances of him getting those charges dropped and or dismissed as well doing some time in prison ?
- A: In Texas, Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon is a second degree felony in Texas which carries a potential jail sentence from 2 to 20 years along with a fine of up to $10,000. Child abandonment or endangerment can range from a state jail felony (180 days to 2 years) to a second degree felony. The lack of a criminal history will favor your son's father. The likelihood of jail time or a dismissal will depend on the facts and circumstances of the case and evidence. You should hired a criminal defense attorney to work on the case immediately to obtain the best possible outcome.
- Q. if a person P.R. bonds out can they later charge u with bond for fforfeiture?
- A: Violating a PR bond can result in a bond forfeiture which can result in an arrest warrant. You should hire a criminal defense attorney to make an argument for and move for a dismissal.
