Travis County Criminal Defense Lawyer
James
(Jim) Sullivan is an experienced Austin Criminal Defense Attorney. Since 1994, 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.
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 (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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Travis County District Criminal Court
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1748
Austin, TX 78767
Street Address:
509 West 11th, Room 1.300
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-9244
Fax: (512) 854-4464
Travis County District Courts
Criminal Courts
Criminal Courts Administration
509 West 11th, Room 1.300
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-9244
Fax: (512) 854-4464
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1748
Austin, TX 78767
The Criminal District Courts preside over felony cases and all misdemeanors involving official misconduct. Once a felony case is indicted by a grand jury, the case is assigned to one of the six District Courts. The Travis County District Attorney, through his Assistant District Attorneys, represents the State of Texas.
147th Judicial Criminal District Court
The Honorable Wilford Flowers
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 West 11th
7th Floor
Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 854-9311
Fax: (512) 854-6495
147th Judicial District Court Staff…
Court Coordinator:
Stella Sanchez
Phone: (512) 854-9311
Bailiff:
Billy Pannell
Phone: (512) 854-9311
Court Clerks:
Kay Bennett
Jessica Garcia
Phone: (512) 854-9420
Court Reporter:
Rita Grasshoff
Phone: (512) 854-9315
167th Judicial District Court
The Honorable Mike Lynch
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 West 11th
Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 854-9310
Fax: (512) 854-6425
District Courts are the highest trial courts in Texas. A criminal district court like the 167th therefore, hears the most serious kinds of criminal cases known as felonies. Learn more about the 167th District Court and the criminal justice process.
167th Judicial District Court Staff…
Court Coordinator:
Melissa Moreno
Phone:(512) 854-9310 Bailiff:
Salvador Hernandez
Phone:(512) 854-2764
Court Clerks:
Steve Goertz
Phone:(512) 854-5804 Court Reporter:
Joni Salminen
Phone:(512) 854-9482
299th Judicial Criminal District Court
The Honorable Jon Wisser
299th Judicial Criminal District Court
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 West 11th
8th Floor
Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 854-9442
Fax: (512) 854-6494
299th Judicial District Court Staff…
Court Coordinator:
Mary Louise Aquirre
Phone:(512) 854-9442
Bailiff:
Bevely Torres
Phone:(512) 854-9355
Court Reporter:
Leon Justice
Phone:(512) 854-9353
331st Judicial Criminal District Court
The Honorable Bob Perkins
331st Judicial Criminal District Court
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 West 11th
Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 854-9443
Fax: (512) 854-9140
331st Judicial District Court Staff…
Judicial Aide:
D’Ann Underwood
Phone:(512) 854-9443
Bailiff:
Gilbert Soto
Phone:(512) 854-9358
Court Reporter:
Angela Pulatie
Phone:(512) 854-9357
390th Judicial Criminal District Court
The Honorable Julie Kocurek
390th Judicial Criminal District Court
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 West 11th
Suite 7.140
Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 854-4885
Fax: (512) 854-4680
390th Judicial District Court Staff…
Judicial Aide:
Virginia Vasquez
Phone:(512) 854-4885
Bailiff:
Michael Kinkaid
Phone:(512) 854-4885
Court Reporter:
Sally King
Phone:(512) 854-4721
Clerk:
Anthony Gutierrez and
Cindy Guebara
Phone:(512) 854-9420
- 403rd Judicial Criminal District Court
The Honorable Brenda Kennedy
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 West 11th
6th Floor
Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 854-9808
Fax: (512) 854-4683
403rd Judicial District Court Staff…
Court Coordinator:
Reese Price
Phone: (512) 854-9808
Bailiff:
Ruby Jones
Phone: (512) 854-6448
Court Reporter:
Joan Wilson
Phone: (512) 854-9620
Magistrate Court
Judge Jim Coronado
509 West 11th, Room 9A212
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-9099
Fax: (512) 854-9140
Bailiff: (512) 854-4721
Court Reporter: (512) 854-9482
District Attorney
Ronald Earle, District Attorney
Phone: (512) 854-9400
Fax: (512) 854-9695
509 W.11th St
Austin, TX 78701
Travis County Sheriffs office
Central Command
501 W 11th Street Austin, TX 78701
512-854-9396
