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CYPRESS, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE LAWYERS

Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer James (Jim) Sullivan is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. 

For over 18 years, Jim Sullivan has successfully fought the government in Jury Trials on behalf of clients in criminal and juvenile courts.  

Jim Sullivan is also Board Certified in Juvenile Law and recognized statewide as a juvenile law expert.  He has a proven record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.

Defending Your Freedom

Jim Sullivan chose to become a criminal lawyer.  It was not by accident.  Fighting the government and defending people come natural to him—he was born into a diverse, dynamic family of conservative Baptists and liberal social activists.  Unlike many colleagues who practice criminal law, Jim Sullivan has never prosecuted anyone and never will.  That is not him.  His entire career is devoted to defending people accused of crimes and delinquencies.

Proven Results

Jim Sullivan gets results (see Case Results).  Over the past 18 years, Jim Sullivan has defended more than 3,000 people charged with every kind of criminal and juvenile case, including murder, aggravated robbery, drug cases, sex offenses, domestic assault and DWI.

Philosophy

Jim Sullivan practices criminal law with a simple philosophy.  If a client says he is not guilty, and if the prosecutor will not dismiss the charge, then Jim Sullivan advises his client that they should fight the case at a jury trial.  Unlike many other attorneys, Jim Sullivan does not try to convince an innocent person to plead guilty.  Instead, Jim Sullivan fights for his clients’ freedom and reputation (see Trial Case Results).

Affordable Legal Services

Jim Sullivan offers a full range of affordable legal services in his criminal and juvenile defense law practice.  Unlike many other attorneys, Jim Sullivan charges separate fees on trial and non-trial cases.

Cares About His Clients

Jim Sullivan cares about his adult and juvenile clients and is concerned about their future.  He frequently counsels with clients at his office for hours at a time. He listens to their concerns, answers all of their questions and discusses legal strategies. He also explains how a criminal conviction could affect them and how to get on the right path for a successful life. Because Jim Sullivan understands that people need to honor work and family commitments, he offers evening, weekend and same day appointments along with free parking.

Reputation

Jim Sullivan has a good reputation in the legal community.  Jim Sullivan is humbled by fine lawyers who endorse him on AVVO. He is also very grateful for clients who write testimonials on his behalf. Most of his business comes from referrals from past clients and other lawyers, although it is not necessary to have a referral for him to defend you.  Anyone can call Jim Sullivan to represent them.

The law practice of Jim Sullivan is devoted solely to criminal and juvenile defense.  Jim Sullivan has tried many cases in the Harris county criminal and juvenile courthouses. Approximately half of his cases involve criminal charges while the other half involves juvenile charges.

Contact Attorney Jim Sullivan

If you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime or delinquency, call Houston criminal defense attorney Jim Sullivan to discuss your case.

Jim Sullivan generally tries to answer his own phone so that you can speak to an attorney directly. He wants to hear from you and to help you. Call him right now. Don’t go to court alone. To schedule an appointment or to discuss your case, call 281-546-6428 right now.

Grand Jury Defense

If you are charged with a felony offense, Jim Sullivan may be able to get your case no billed (dismissed) by the grand jury, but you need to hire him before or soon after your first court setting (see Grand Jury).  If your felony case is dismissed by the grand jury, you have the immediate right to get your criminal record expunged.  Many of Jim Sullivan’s clients have been able to do this within a few months of being arrested.

Board Certified in Juvenile Law (Only 38 in private practice in Texas)

Houston Juvenile Attorney Jim Sullivan is Board Certified in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Juvenile law is different than criminal law (see Juvenile Crime). Note: Among the more than 83,000 active lawyers in Texas, there are only 38 lawyers Board Certified in Juvenile Law in private practice.

As an attorney myself, when concerns arose over an incident involving my son, I knew the extreme importance of finding an attorney who is Board Certified in juvenile law. Board Certified lawyers are highly specialized – enough that the State recognizes them for their expertise. My search led me to Jim Sullivan and I cannot thank him enough. He is extremely well-versed in this highly specialized area of law, kind, compassionate and non-judgmental. He spent a great deal of time understanding the incident involving my son and providing us guidance. Thankfully, it appears that this will turn out to only be a “learning opportunity” for my son but, I have Jim’s number in my phone and will call him immediately if the need arises. ~Concerned Mom (Yahoo Directory Review)

 

Bilingual

Jim Sullivan is fluent in Spanish and English, having studied Journalism, Latin American and Asian Studies at Baylor University, a nationally ranked Christian school.  He graduated with honors in 1990. He then lived in Mexico City and traveled throughout Mexico prior to entering law school. In 1993, he graduated from South Texas College of Law. He and his wife Araceli have been married over 20 years and have two children. They worship at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Jim Sullivan is also an Eagle Scout.

NANCY BOTTS

Associate Attorney Nancy Botts has been licensed since 1988 and obtained her law degree from the University of Houston. She concentrates on criminal law and family law and handles all kinds of cases in these areas. As a criminal defense attorney, Nancy Botts’ main interest is in the areas of search and seizure law and drug defense. She has good results in drug defense cases. Other Houston criminal lawyers have consulted her for years about these subjects. She aggressively defends all felony and misdemeanor drug possession and drug delivery cases. She has successfully fought possession and delivery of controlled substance cases for amounts ranging from less than one gram to several kilograms. She has also represented numerous people on child sex abuse cases.

As a family law attorney, Nancy Botts has good results in child custody and divorce cases. She also has a strong commitment to offering each client the best possible representation.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Arson, Assault, Bank Burglary, Computer Crime, Cruelty to Animals, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Drug Defense, Drug Possession, Drug Delivery, Evading, Felony, Fraud, Indecency iwth a Child, Insurance Fraud, Harassment, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanor, Online Solicitation of a Minor, Prostitution, Probation Violation, Record Sealing, Record Expungement, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a Child, Shoplifting, Theft, White Collar Crime, and all Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Certification, Juvenile Record Sealing and Juvenile Sex Offenses.

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 174th Criminal Court
Judge Ruben Guerrero
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6324
Clerk:
Vivica Mason
713-755-6324
Assistant Clerk:
Aayesha Kitchen
713-755-6324
Coordinator:
Diane Madrid
713-755-6324
Bailiff:
K. L. Higgins
713-755-6324
Process Server:
David Melchor
713-755-6324
Court Reporter:
BJ Orsack
713-755-6324
176th Criminal Court
Judge Shawna L. Reagin
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6328
Fax Number: 713-368-9211
Clerk:
Regina Dunn
713-755-6328
Court Liaison Officer:
Olin Manning
713-755-0871
Coordinator:
Karen Hailey
713-755-6328
Bailiff:
Chalmust Allen
713-755-6330
Process Server:
Mark Cepiel
713-755-6330
Court Reporter:
Judy Fox
713-755-6328
177th Criminal Court
Judge Kevin Fine
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6332
Clerk:
Chandra Hayes
713-755-6332
Assistant Clerk:
Josue Ochoa
713-755-6332
Court Liaison Officer:
Disa Richardson
713-755-6332
Coordinator:
Vickie Long
713-755-6332
Bailiff:
Edmundo Ojeda
713-755-6333
Process Server:
David Clingan
713-755-6335
Court Reporter:
Linda Hacker
713-755-6332
178th Criminal Court
Judge David Mendoza
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6336
Clerk:
Nakia Mills
713-755-7843
Court Liaison Officer:
Pablo Villa
713-755-0882
Coordinator:
Mary Leal
713-755-6336
Bailiff:
Corey Johnson
713-755-6336
Process Server:
Gary Bronikowski
713-755-6339
Court Reporter:
Tammy Adams
713-755-6336
179th Criminal Court
Judge Randy Roll
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6340
Fax Number: 713-368-9224
Clerk:
Petra Torres
713-755-6341
Court Liaison Officer:
Alicia Ibarra
713-755-6340
Coordinator:
John King
713-755-6340
Bailiff:
Nelda Kortz
713-755-6340
Process Server:
S. B. Levi
713-755-6340
Court Reporter:
Myrna Hargis
713-755-6340
180th Criminal Court
Judge Marc Brown
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6344
Clerk:
Joline Hart
713-755-6344
Coordinator:
Annette Manuel
713-755-6344
Bailiff:
G.L. Glover
713-755-6344
Process Server:
Daniel Arceneaux
713-755-6344
Court Reporter:
Kathleen Powers
713-755-6344
182nd Criminal Court
Judge Jeannine Barr
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6350
Clerk:
Tony Gonzales
713-755-6350
Assistant Clerk:
Terri Louthan
713-755-7846
Coordinator:
Diane Hasler
713-755-6350
Bailiff:
Karen Ryland
713-755-6350
Process Server:
L.L. Coke
713-755-6350
Court Reporter:
Roxanne Wiltshire
713-755-6350
183rd Criminal Court
Judge Vanessa Velasquez
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6354
Clerk:
Gloria Hernandez
Assistant Clerk:
Melissa Vargas
Court Liaison Officer:
Patricia Cisneroz
Coordinator:
Eloisa Sanchez
(713) 755-6354
Bailiff:
Kirk Fretty
Process Server:
Paul Gries
Court Reporter:
Billy Jalufka
183rd Criminal Court Information
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: 2005
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:

  • Assistant District Attorney, Harris County
184th Criminal Court
Judge Jan Krocker
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6358
Clerk:
Deberely Ruth
713-755-6358
Court Liaison Officer:
Jamie Cook
713-755-0926
Coordinator:
Norma Lopez
713-755-6358
Bailiff:
Donna Durham
713-755-6358
Process Server:
Gary Phillips
713-755-6358
Court Reporter:
Cynthia Lee
713-755-6358
184th Criminal Court Information
Other Information
Year elected or appointed: Elected Nov.,1994-took office Jan. 1, 1995
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:

  • Assistant District Attorney, Harris County, 1981-1990
  • Private practice as criminal defense lawyer and special prosecutor, 1990-1994
  • Board certified in criminal law.
185th Criminal Court
Judge Susan Brown
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Criminal Court Information
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6362
Clerk:
Sherila Ware
713-755-6362
Coordinator:
Marian Trammell
713-755-6362
Bailiff:
Stephen McLendon
713-755-6362
Process Server:
Christopher Jircik
713-755-6362
Court Reporter:
Carrie Logan
713-755-6362
208th Criminal Court
Judge Denise Collins
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6374
Clerk:
Anna Blevins
713-755-6374
Assistant Clerk:
Lynn Balderrama
713-755-7826
Court Liaison Officer:
Mary Menchaca
713-755-6374
Coordinator:
Mona Natemeyer
713-755-6374
Bailiff:
A. Miller
713-755-6374
Process Server:
Thomas Gentry
713-755-6374
Court Reporter:
Marcia Barnett
713-755-6374
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: Elected 1992
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom: General Practice
209th Criminal Court
Judge Michael McSpadden
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6378
Clerk:
Lola Adams
(713) 755-6378
Assistant Clerk:
Christina Czepinski
(713) 755-6378
Coordinator:
Kathy Joachim
(713) 755-6378
Bailiff:
Jon Ray
(713) 755-6378
Process Server:
Lisa Martinez
(713) 755-6378
Court Reporter:
Valdeane Wainwright
(713) 755-6378
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: Appointed 1982/Elected 1986/1990/1994/1998/2002/2006
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:

  • 3 years oil and gas attorney with Phillips Petroleum Company.
  • 4 1/2 years as an Assistant District Attorney for Harris County, Texas.
228th Criminal Court
Judge Marc Carter
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6650
Fax Number: (713) 368-9178
Clerk:
Justiner Odems
(713) 755-6650
Court Liaison Officer:
Dennis Davis
(713) 755-0030
Coordinator:
Vanessa Guerrero
(713) 755-6650
Bailiff:
Lennard Walker
(713) 755-0028
Process Server:
Kimberly Lee
(713) 755-0027
Court Reporter:
Trish Matthews
(713) 755-0025
Court Information

Year elected or appointed:
Appointed in December 2003
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:

  • Law Clerk for United States District Judge Kenneth Hoyt – Briefing Attorney – 1993-1994
  • Harris County Assistant District Attorney – Misdemeanor and Felony Prosecutor – 1994-1996
  • Private Practice – State and Federal Trial Appellate Practice – 1996-2003
230th Criminal Court
Judge Belinda Hill
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6782
Assistant Clerk:
Rita Fontenot
(713) 755-7823
Coordinator:
Anita Gunter
(713) 755-6782
Bailiff:
Harold Bittner
(713) 755-6782
Process Server:
Mark Cepil
(713) 755-6782
Court Reporter:
Maryann Rodriguez
(713) 755-6782
232nd Criminal Court
Judge Mary Lou Keel
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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