James Morris Balagia

Also known as Jamie Balagia

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Overview

Practice Areas

85% DUI / DWI
21 years, 3,500 cases
15% Criminal Defense
21 years, 5,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

310 Murray Avenue

P.O. Box 360

Manor, TX 78653

Office: 512-278-0935
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Law Office of Jamie Balagia, P.C.

310 Murray Avenue

Manor, TX 78653

Office: 512-278-0935

Fax: 512-278-0981
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Law Office of Jamie Balagia, P.C.

313 South Main Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78204

Office: 210-394-3833

Fax: 210-271-3833
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English

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I am dedicated to the zealous defense of my fellow citizens who are accused of DWI, DUI, or other alcohol related matters and drug offenses. I have developed... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 16 reviews “DWI Dismissed!” Posted by: Brandon, 3 months ago. Client Review: I had been arrested for DWI almost 2 years ago. Jamie and his staff worked tirelessly so justice would prevail. After reviewing the DPS tape my... more Flag “Non-discloure Agreement (NDA) Success” Posted by: a Contracts client, 4 months ago. Client Review: I have a misdemeanor arrest on my record from 10 years ago and dreaded every time I had to submit to a background check for a new job. After... more Flag View all 16 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 68 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. I first met Jamie through the TCDLA and NCDD organizations of which we belong. Our mutual friend Bob Murray introduced us.... more Endorsement from lawyer: Lawrence Wines , St. Peters (MO), 30 days ago I endorse this lawyer. Jamie Balagia is regarded as one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the nation. Jamie has the inside knowledge in DUI/... more Endorsement from lawyer: Cory Yager , Kennesaw (GA), About 1 month ago View all 68 endorsements

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16 reviews

“DWI Dismissed!”

Posted by: Brandon, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I had been arrested for DWI almost 2 years ago. Jamie and his staff worked tirelessly so justice would prevail. After reviewing the DPS tape my... more

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“Non-discloure Agreement (NDA) Success”

Posted by: a Contracts client, 4 months ago.

Client Review: I have a misdemeanor arrest on my record from 10 years ago and dreaded every time I had to submit to a background check for a new job. After... more

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Endorsements

68 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. I first met Jamie through the TCDLA and NCDD organizations of which we belong. Our mutual friend Bob Murray introduced us.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lawrence Wines , St. Peters (MO), 30 days ago

I endorse this lawyer. Jamie Balagia is regarded as one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the nation. Jamie has the inside knowledge in DUI/... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Cory Yager , Kennesaw (GA), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

21 years since James Morris Balagia was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	1992	03/14/2013

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State	Citation type	Year cited	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Public Reprimand	2003	03/14/2013
James’s comment: I agreed to take this Public Reprimand, for Failing to Provide a Property Inventory on Request, because I did technically violate the rule. I should have followed the rule and avoided the problem. I... more I agreed to take this Public Reprimand, for Failing to Provide a Property Inventory on Request, because I did technically violate the rule. I should have followed the rule and avoided the problem. I should have known I was being set up but let anger get the best of me. Long ago and long forgotten about. less

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Owner at Law Office of Jamie Balagia	1992–present
Municipal Court Judge at City of Manor, Texas	2000–2000

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Texas School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1992
Texas State University-San Marcos	Criminal Justice	Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice	1978

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases	TCDLA/NCDD	2010
General Felony Category	United States District Court - Western DIstrict of Texas	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Contribution

Contributor Level 14

Answers:	274	Legal Answers
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Guides:	52	Legal Guides
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Cases

State of Texas v. S.B.

Outcome: (not available)

United States v. J.C.

Outcome: Client received Federal probation

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
When You Really Need A DWI Attorney	NSIDE Magazine	2010
Boating While Intoxicated (don't let it happen to you)	NSIDE Business Magazine	2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
DWI from Probable Cause to Reasonable Doubt	2010 Texas Traffic Institute Seminar	2010
Direct Examination of the Intoxilyzer Expert	Texas DWI Top Gun Seminar 2008	2008