Harris County Texas Criminal Lawyer
Jim Sullivan has successfully fought the government in Jury Trials on
behalf of clients in criminal and juvenile courts since 1994.
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.
Over the past 25 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
