James (Jim) Sullivan is an experienced Criminal
Defense Attorney. Since 1994, James Sullivan has successfully
fought the government in Jury Trials on behalf of clients in criminal
and juvenile courts.
James 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
James
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, 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
James Sullivan gets results.
Over the past 20 years, 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
James 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 Sullivan advises his client that they should fight the case at a jury
trial. Unlike many other attorneys, Sullivan does not try to
convince an innocent person to plead guilty. Instead, Sullivan
fights for his clients’ freedom and reputation.
Affordable Legal Services
James
Sullivan offers a full range of affordable legal services in his
criminal and juvenile defense law practice. Unlike many other
attorneys, Sullivan charges separate fees on trial and non-trial
cases.
Cares About His Clients
James
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 James Sullivan understands that people need
to honor work and family commitments, he offers evening, weekend and
same day appointments along with free parking.
Reputation
James Sullivan has a good reputation in the legal community. 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 James Sullivan to
represent them.
The law practice of James Sullivan is
devoted solely to criminal and juvenile defense. 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 James Sullivan
If
you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime or
delinquency, call Houston criminal defense attorney James Sullivan to
discuss your case.
James 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, James 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 Sullivan's clients have been able to do this within a few months of
being arrested.
Board Certified in Juvenile Law
Houston
Juvenile Attorney James 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.
Hi Jim, I was on the jury panel for the defendant on March 19 & 20, 2013 in the 314 [Juvenile District] Court. My congratulations on winning the case [an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child]. I believe justice was served. The harsh treatment you received by the court was NOT a factor in deciding the case but it WAS noticed and mentioned during deliberations by all the jury members. Glad to see you took the higher ground. Your closing statement was very well prepared and was helpful in our decision making process. Best of Luck, it was an honor to be there. ~Juror
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
James
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. Sullivan is also an Eagle Scout.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Arson,
Assault, Burglary, Computer Crime, Cruelty to Animals, Domestic
Violence, DUI/DWI, Drug Defense, Drug Possession, Drug Delivery,
Evading, Felony, Fraud, Indecency with a Child, Insurance Fraud,
Harassment, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanor, Online Solicitation of a
Minor, Prostitution, Probation Violation, Record Sealing
(Non-Disclosure), Record Expungement (Expunction), 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.
