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Regardless of your individual needs, when it comes to dealing with criminal charges or immigration issues, there is simply too much at stake to leave anything to chance. The prospect of prison, fines, detention or deportation can leave you feeling isolated, angry and vulnerable. Additionally, legal problems – even seemingly minor ones – can affect relationships with family, employment opportunities and your way of life. For these reasons, it’s important to contact my office because I have over a decade of experience as a criminal defense attorney, helping clients in any way possible. Filing appeals, preparing paperwork and appearing at hearings and trials may seem intimidating, but I’m an experienced, thoughtful attorney who can assuage your fears by handling the complicated legal work. Quite simply, by contacting a skilled criminal defense attorney, you will receive high-quality legal services that can significantly increase your chances for a dismissal or reduced charges in criminal cases. Since 2001, The Law Office of Johnny P. Papantonakis has aggressively defended clients in Houston, Texas, helping many individuals with a variety of criminal issues.

Mr. Downey was born in Canton, Massachusetts. He attended Noble and Greenough School in Dedham Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. While a student in law school, Mr. Downey was chosen to become one of a select group of students to compete in national events as a member of the American Trial Lawyer’s Association (ATLA) Mock Trial Team. He obtained his law degree in 1993 and was one of a very limited group of applicants to be hired before graduation by the Trial Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas. Mr. Downey served as a trial prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office until December 1998. He is licensed throughout the State of Texas as well as in the federal courts of the Southern District of Texas. Mr. Downey is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Specialization.. While serving as a prosecutor for Harris County, Mr. Downey held a variety of positions within the District Attorney’s Office and acted as lead trial prosecutor in over 60 jury trials. He was selected to serve as the Chief Prosecutor in charge of two misdemeanor courts including the newly created County Criminal Court at Law No. 15. During his tenure, Mr. Downey achieved Assistant Chief Felony Prosecutor status and was responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of crimes including murder and other first-degree felony crimes.. During his last year with the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Downey was selected to join the Civil Rights Division where he focused his efforts on the investigation and prosecution of law enforcement personnel accused of civil rights violations. He was a member of the Harris County District Attorney’s Shooting Investigation Team which was responsible for examining every officer-related shooting in Harris County in which a citizen was injured.. As a prosecutor, Mr. Downey worked closely with members of numerous police agencies including the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s Department, the Texas Rangers, DEA, FBI, ATF, the Secret Service, the Internal Affairs Division and the Department of Justice.. To date, none of the convictions Mr. Downey obtained as a prosecutor have ever been reversed on appeal.. In December 1998, Mr. Downey left the District Attorney’s Office to establish his own firm. In June 2002, Mr. Downey founded The Downey Law Firm at its present location at 2814 Hamilton Street in downtown Houston. He devotes the majority of his practice to representing individual citizens and corporate clients charged with state and federal crimes. His office is staffed with additional attorneys who assist clients on a wide variety of other matters including, but not limited to family law, personal injury law and general litigation.. Mr. Downey undertakes all criminal cases with an eye toward obtaining a dismissal of all charges. He educates all of his clients as to the nature of the charges they face and the legal ramifications of any outcomes that might occur. Mr. Downey has successfully defended citizens accused of a wide range of charges including virtually all forms of felonies and misdemeanors.. Over the years, Mr. Downey has developed a strong working relationship with judges, prosecutors, members of law enforcement, and fellow members of the defense bar. He works hard to maintain a reputation within the community as a vigorous advocate for his clients and an aggressive trial attorney.. Mr. Downey is a former member of the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association. He is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas’ Criminal Justice Section as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCDLA), and the Harris County Criminal Lawyer’s Association (HCCLA).. Additionally, Mr. Downey has appeared as a legal commentator on criminal matters for MSNBC, The Abrams Report, Court TV and the Catherine Crier Show.

Cletus grew up in Cuero, Texas. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School (1986), Trinity University (1990) and Thurgood Marshall School of Law (1995).  He also attended the University of Houston as a graduate student, focusing on American History.  He began his law career in Houston working for the law firm Taylor & Cire, a personal injury litigation firm that handled a variety of injury and death related cases on behalf of plaintiffs.  Mr. Ernster’s law practice experience has included personal injury, civil rights, employment discrimination and racial profiling litigation.  In addition, he worked on the Texas Supreme Court case Haussecker v. Childs, 974 S.W.2d 31 (), a legal malpractice lawsuit.  As an attorney, he has been recognized for achievement by the Texas NAACP, receiving a 2005 Special President’s Award.  In that same year, the NAACP Houston presented him with an Alex Award for Legal Excellence.  In addition, Mr. Ernster has received Congressional Recognition for outstanding efforts to fight for racial justice and equality for all and was a guest speaker at a University of Texas Symposium on Consumer Racial Profiling.  He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, College of the State Bar of Texas, Lawyers of Distinction, the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit, Houston Bar Association, the National Police Accountability Project, the National Employment Lawyers Association and is a past board member of the Houston Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association.

Brendon Singh, a founding partner of Tran Singh LLP, enjoys a successful practice focused on consumer protection and bankruptcy. Brendon's experience includes representation in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, mortgage loan modification, repossessions, foreclosures, credit card debt and medical debt. His experience also includes representing clients in other bankruptcy litigation matters. In the course of his years in practice, Brendon has also assisted his business clients in general counsel matters.. Brendon graduated summa cum laude from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2011. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree, graduating cum laude, from the University of Houston in 2007. In addition, he clerked for the Honorable Judge Vanessa Gilmore in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas-Houston Division and was a summer associate at Liskow Lewis, LLP in Houston, Texas. Having successfully owned and operated several businesses in Houston, Texas, Brendon is uniquely qualified to effectively assist his clients, utilizing his extensive experience as a business owner, combined with his education and legal skills.. Professionally and personally, Brendon is actively involved in the Houston community and takes pride in giving back in ways that create a meaningful impact, both to his clients and the community.

After working with legendary Criminal Defense attorney Dick DeGuerin for 15 years, I decided to open my own practice to help people charged with serious felony cases in Texas.  Prior to working with Dick, I was a prosecutor for seven years in the Texas Hill Country and then in Austin, Texas.  I have successfully defended clients in nearly every corner of Texas in over 100 jury and bench trials.  I look forward to helping you.

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Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.