Joseph Anthony Aguilar

Joseph Anthony Aguilar

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waxahachie, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement

201 E. Main St., Ste. 101, Waxahachie, TX

About Joseph

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

My passion within the practice of law is criminal defense. All classes that I attend every year involve criminal defense. It doesn't matter whether my client is appointed or hired, they are going to receive the same quality of representation.

10 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 10 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Aguilar & Leatherman Law Offices PLLC

201 E. Main St., Ste. 101, Waxahachie, TX, 75165

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Joseph Anthony Aguilar's Reviews

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Posted by Rey | February 20, 2024

The best

He is the best lawyer and honest one you can find he will get the best and most out of the situation

Posted by McMullen | January 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer in corsicana.

I and my family have used Mr.Aguilar for various cases. In every case we were more than happy with the out come. He always had time to explain things and was prompt in getting answers to us. He worked miracles and we always knew he was on our side doing every thing possible for us. He even worked out... an easy payment plan. Thank you Joseph. We appreciate you.

Posted by Teresa | November 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer in town no doubt him and his side kick

He's fast on top of things. He's smart he outsmarts the best. I'm very impressed he has saved my life.

Posted by Christopher Nash | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mistrial!

I've had Aguilar on 2 occasions one was a dismissal and a mistrial the day of jury trial. Cheating by the state will always get them exposed in the end almost to the point on crying. Mr. Aguilar thank you for your hard work and dedication on both my cases! Don't forget to put that Brady jersey on and... go Haller at Will! God bless you and your family

Posted by Mike, mom, and son | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

None

The best work with lawyer ever. He gets excited about his work. He's good at what he does. Down to earth guy. Do recommend him every day.

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Joseph Anthony Aguilar's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Polk

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erick Holguin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Friend

"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Aguilar since we were in law school. Since I have known him, he has demonstrated several qualities that I believed have enabled him to achieve great success as an attorney. In law school, he was the most outstanding student in the area of bankruptcy and it is no surprise to me that he has translated that success into his legal practice. As a fellow attorney, I fully endorse Mr. Aguilar as an outstanding attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2015

Summa Cum Laude, Texas Tech School of Law

2015

Order of the Coif, Texas Tech School of Law

2015

Phi Kappa Phi, Texas Tech School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Aguilar & Leatherman Law Offices PLLC

2017 - 2017

Associate Attorney, James E. Polk & Associates

2016 - 2017

Managing Member, Law Office of Joseph A. Aguilar, PLLC

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney & Chief Compliance Officer, Jenkins, Wagnon & Young, P.C.

2014 - 2014

Legal Intern, Navarro County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas v. Flores

Case was dismissed

State of Texas v. Ortiz

Case was dismissed

State of Texas v. Olivares

Case was dismissed

State of Texas v. Dao

Case was dismissed

State of Texas v. Surpris

Deferred Adjudication

State v. Reeves

case dismissed

State of Texas v. Vieras

Case was dismissed

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Education

2015

Texas Tech University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2012

Texas A&M University, Commerce

BS - Bachelor of Science

2010

Navarro College

Associates

Languages

English

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