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Mr. Cary Thomas Piel

2.3
3 reviews

100 W. Oak St., Ste. 302, Denton, TX 76201

Criminal, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes and 10 more

About Mr. Cary Thomas Piel

Mr. Cary Thomas Piel is a lawyer practicing criminal, driving while intoxicated, drug crimes and 10 other areas of law. Cary received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years. Cary practices at Jackson & Hagen in Denton, TX.

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Felonies
Posted by Jeremy
February 27, 2025
Hired Attorney

Carry Piel is a fantastic person. As my attorney he was always on top of things and always communicating with me. He is up front and direct will fight for you. I highly recommend Mr. Piel. He has the experience and very knowledgeable on law.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2026
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Cary piel was very rude and unhelpful. Upon visiting my husband he didn’t care to hear anything he had to say. Automatically started talking about plea bargains and insisting to take a 30 year sentence as a win. He was very dismissive and showed no empathy for his client. I have read other reviews that voiced the same. People are fighting for their lives and freedom just for someone to come in that are supposed to help but tear them down. This lawyer is a sad excuse in this profession…

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Marie
December 26, 2025
Hired Attorney

Our family had a very disappointing experience with attorney Cary Piel, who was appointed as public defender for a close family member facing serious charges. Over seven months, communication was minimal. He met with his client only once despite multiple court dates and was often rude, dismissive, or unable to provide meaningful updates. He also appeared inconvenienced when we shared background details that another attorney later confirmed were important to the defense. After months of feeling unsupported, we hired a private attorney. Within weeks, the new attorney met with our family member several times, reviewed discovery, identified flaws in the charges, spoke with the district attorney, and secured amended charges and a resolution resulting in release based on time served and community supervision. The contrast in effort and professionalism was striking. We strongly encourage anyone assigned to Cary Piel to research carefully before trusting his representation.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 4
    • Drug Crimes
    • Parole and Probation
    • Felonies
    • Theft
  • Other 9
    • Criminal
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Juvenile Crimes
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Murder
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Forgery
    • Criminal Defense
    • Burglary

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Jackson & Hagen

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Texas
    2003, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Texas at Austin
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Texas at Austin
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Military Service
    USMC, 1980-1983
    USA, 1986-1989
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    Temple, Texas, 1960

Mr. Cary Thomas Piel

Partner at Jackson & Hagen
2.3
3 reviews

The Texas Bldg., 100 W. Oak St., Ste. 302Denton, TX 76201U.S.A.

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