Houston Juvenile Defense
Houston Board Certified Juvenile Lawyer James Sullivan understands and connects with children caught up in the juvenile system. Sullivan has represented children accused of serious felony offenses and children suffering from severe mental illness. Sullivan has represented over 1,500 juveniles and 1,500 adults in Harris and other counties throughout the state of Texas since 1994. Sullivan has fought and won serious jury trials in juvenile cases for such serious offenses as aggravated sexual assault of a child, burglary of a habitation, assault against a police officer, evading police by motor vehicle, deadly conduct, assault against a teacher and possession of cocaine. Sullivan has also had over 25 juveniles cases set for trial that were dismissed for such serious offenses as aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child, robbery, theft, drug possession and many more.
A mother understands what a child does not say. ~Jewish Proverb
Juvenile Law is different than criminal law. Attorney James Sullivan is passionate and zealous in his representation of juveniles. Sullivan encourages and leads his juvenile clients to a better path. Furthermore, as a seasoned trial attorney and advocate, Sullivan gives a strong voice to the many juveniles who are
- voiceless,
- vulnerable and
- misunderstood.
James Sullivan worships at a local Catholic Church and is also an Eagle Scout.
If you want your child to be represented by a Board Certified Juvenile Lawyer, contact Attorney James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428.
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 1150 graduates form an extremely unique community of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the United States. Sullivan has a proven record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.
