James Sullivan is an experienced Criminal Defense
Attorney. For 30 years, Jim Sullivan has successfully fought the
government in Jury Trials on behalf of clients in criminal and juvenile courts.
James Sullivan graduated from Baylor University in 1990 with a degree in Journalism, the ideal degree for investigating, discovering and telling winning stories in court. In 1993, Sullivan graduated from South Texas College of Law, which is nationally recognized as the top law school for trial advocacy.
James Sullivan later graduated from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. Founded in 1994, it is the most selective and prestigious trial advocacy program in America. The methods taught at TLC are not taught anywhere else. The 1,150 graduates form an extremely unique community of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the United States.
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. Since 1994, 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
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 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 Jim 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.
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 25 years and have
two children. They worship at a local Catholic Church. 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.
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.
Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.
