Vonnie Clay Dones III

Former Harris County Prosecutor-Experienced, Highly Skilled. Free Consultation!

10+ Years of Experience

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 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 also 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
Juvenile Law
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Video Conferencing Skype Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    25-33%
District of Columbia
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Principal Attorney
The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.
2014 –

Current

Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
2019 –

2021

Staff Attorney
Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law
2018 –

2019

Owner
Dones Management
2003 –

2005

Legal Assistant
City of Cleveland – Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA)
2000 –

2002

Recording Artist / Producer / CEO / Manager
Violator / Def Jam / Polygram Records
1993 –

1999

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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20+ Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in New York City
Eastcoastlaws.com
2023
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2018
2014-2016
Top Contributor Award
Avvo
2018
2014, 2015
State Bar of Texas

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Member
2017 –
Current
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District of Columbia Bar

Member
2016 –
Current
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New York State Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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New York City Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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New Jersey Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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American Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
LegalCleanup.com Website
Website
Criminal Defense in Texas
Website
Vonnie Clay Dones III Website Profile
Blog
LegalCleanup.com Blog

The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.
43 W 43rd St #47
New York, NY 10036
US
Telephone: (646) 758-0023
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The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.
10777 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77042
US
Toll-Free: (832) 699-5805
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Vonnie Clay Dones III

(832) 699-5805