The Law Office of W. David Scales - Belton, TX
Administrative Law Lawyers in Belton, TX
204 N. Penelope Suite F1 Belton, TX 76513
Belton Administrative Law Firm
Updated: 03/03/2026
Areas of Practice
- Administrative Law
Reviews
Customer Reviews for The Law Office of W. David Scales
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Hired Law firm 2018-2019Do NOT hire this attorney. This complaint is based on my experience. I paid him to file a petition to modify my parent-child relationship order. His lack of knowledge and professionalism was clearly displayed in court when he showed up AFTER the judge had concluded seeing all the cases in court that morning and had adjourned to his chambers. When our hearing started the judge asked the first question, "Is this a petition to modify?". This attorney, Scales, INCORRECTLY stated, "No." I corrected him and told the judge, "yes." I had to answer all questions after that even though the judge clearly directed questions to him. After the judge told him what needed to be changed in the order for it to be finalized, I had to make the changes myself to get it correct. He basically took my money then had me represent myself. I asked for at least a partial refund and he declined. After looking at my court order today, and finding it appears he may still be acting as an attorney, I wanted to warn others of this experience.
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