ANAHUAC / CHAMBERS COUNTY TEXAS CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Chambers County Criminal Trial Lawyers Fighting for Your Rights, Freedom and Future

James (Jim) Sullivan is an experienced Chambers County Criminal Defense Attorney. For over 25 years, 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 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.

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 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.

James Sullivan gets results. Over the past 25 years, Sullivan has defended more than 3,000 people charged every kind of criminal and juvenile case, including murder, aggravated robbery, drug cases, sex offenses, domestic assault and DWI.

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.

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.

James Sullivan cares about his adult and juvenile clients and is concerned about their future. Sullivan frequently counsels with clients at his office for hours at a time. Sullivan listens to their concerns, answers all of their questions and discusses legal strategies. Sullivan also explains how a criminal conviction could affect them and how to get on the right path for a successful life. Because Sullivan understands that people need to honor work and family commitments, he offers evening, weekend and same day appointments along with free parking.

James Sullivan seeks real solutions to his clients’ legal problems. Sullivan fights for his clients with the goal to get the case dismissed or won at trial. If the client does not want to go to trial, Sullivan fights to prevent his client from receiving a conviction or incarceration, such as with pretrial diversion, deferred adjudication or regular probation.

James Sullivan has a good reputation in the legal community. Sullivan is humbled by fine lawyers who endorse him. Sullivan 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 criminal and juvenile courthouses in the Greater Houston area. Approximately half of his cases involve criminal charges while the other half involves juvenile charges.

If you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime or delinquency, call seasoned Anahuac 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 today. Don’t go to court alone. To schedule an appointment or to discuss your case, call (281) 546-6428.

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.

Chambers County Defense Attorney James Sullivan is fluent in Spanish and English, having studied Journalism, Latin American and Asian Studies at Baylor University, a nationally ranked Christian school. Sullivan graduated with honors in 1990. Sullivan then lived in Mexico City and traveled throughout Mexico prior to entering law school. In 1993, Sullivan graduated from South Texas College of Law. Sullivan and his wife Araceli have been married over 25 years and have two children. They worship at a Catholic Church. Sullivan is also an Eagle Scout.

Associate Attorney Nancy Botts has been licensed since 1988 and obtained her law degree from the University of Houston. Botts concentrates on criminal law and family law and handles all kinds of cases in these areas. As a criminal defense attorney, Botts’ main interest is in the areas of search and seizure law and drug defense. Botts has good results in drug defense cases. Other Greater Houston area criminal lawyers have consulted her for years about these subjects. Botts aggressively defends all felony and misdemeanor drug possession and drug delivery cases. Botts has successfully fought possession and delivery of controlled substance cases for amounts ranging from less than one gram to several kilograms. Botts has also represented numerous people on child sex abuse cases. Botts also has a strong commitment to offering each client the best possible representation.