Polk County Criminal Lawyers
Polk County Criminal Attorney James Sullivan has successfully fought the government in Jury Trials on behalf of clients in criminal and juvenile courts.

Livingston Criminal Lawyer James Sullivan has a proven record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.
Call Livingston Criminal Attorney James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428 to discuss your situation.
Defending Your Freedom
Polk County Criminal Lawyer 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, James 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
Polk County Criminal Attorney James Sullivan gets proven results. Over the past 25 years, James 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 James Sullivan advises his
client that they should fight the case at a jury trial. Unlike many
other attorneys, James Sullivan does not try to convince an innocent
person to plead guilty. Instead, James 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, James 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. James 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 James Sullivan to
represent them.
The law practice of James Sullivan is
devoted solely to criminal and juvenile defense. James 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 Livingston 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 right now. Don’t go to court
alone. To schedule an appointment or to discuss your case, call James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428.
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 James
Sullivan’s clients have been able to do this within a few months of
being arrested.
Board Certified in Juvenile Law
Polk County Juvenile Attorney James Sullivan is Board Certified in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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 20 years and have two children. They worship at a local Catholic Church. James 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. 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.