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Paul Nicholas Saputo Jr.
also known as Paul Saputo
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About Paul
Biography
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers. "NOT GUILTY" -juries across the state of Texas. These are just a few accomplishment of criminal defense trial and appellate lawyer Paul Saputo.
Paul Saputo is the principal criminal defense attorney at the Saputo Law Firm. Mr. Saputo has represented hundreds of clients in state and federal courts in Texas and across the United States. His practice areas include DWI Defense, Drug Crimes, High-Stakes Misdemeanor Crimes, Sex Crimes, Major Felony Crimes, Federal Criminal Defense and Criminal Appeals.
Mr. Saputo has been recognized by several publications and institutions, including Martindale-Hubbell, D Magazine and Super Lawyers. He has been selected as a D Magazine Best Lawyer in Dallas and Best Lawyer Under 40 for multiple consecutive years, he was rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubell, and he was selected for inclusion to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times. In addition, the Saputo Law Firm has been consistently awarded AVVO's Client Choice Award since its founding. Mr. Saputo is also rated by Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters, since 2017, in the following practice areas: Criminal Law - State Level Crimes Verified Experience Peer Recommended Spotless Record.
Mr. Saputo is a graduate of the elite Duke University School of Law and the Dallas Bar Association Civil Trial Academy. He is a current member of the Texas Bar, the Texas Bar College, the Dallas Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, among other leading legal organizations.
Mr. Saputo has handled cases in all major Texas cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso and San Antonio. He has pracaticed in numerous other smaller cities in counties including Tarrant, Bexar, Midland, Titus, Johnson, Kaufman, Montague, Harris, Travis and Hunt. Mr. Saputo is qualified in all Texas courts and is admitted to practice in the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Federal Courts for the Northern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas and the Western District of Oklahoma. The firm also maintains an active driver's license practice, fighting license suspensions and helping Texas residents obtain occupational driver's licenses across the state.
The representative cases in this profile and elsewhere is not a complete list of cases that Mr. Saputo has handled. He has handled hundred of cases, ranging from DWI to homicide offenses.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
"Best Lawyers" -D Magazine. "Rising Star" -Super Lawyers.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
15%
DUI and DWI
15%
Expungement
15%
Federal Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2019 2017
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Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 13 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC
(888) 236-2516
Fax
1845 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX, 75201
saputo.law/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Paul online.
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Posted by H. Michael | March 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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Our adversarial justice system isn’t perfect, but it is the best that we have. Those of us who find ourselves entangled in this quagmire depend on our attorney to provide a zealous legal defense. Initially, I thought that my attorney, Paul Saputo, was ideologically committed to the same principle. Al...
Paul Nicholas Saputo Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this Lawyer. Paul is a smart attorney and I recommend him for criminal issues."
"Paul is known in the Dallas legal community for his exceptional work in the criminal defense field. His passion and dedication to his clients is unparalleled. His hard work pays off in the favorable results he consistently obtains for his clients. I highly recommend Paul for any criminal defense matters."
"Paul has extensive experience in all criminal matters. He is sharp and relentless in the defense of his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I cannot say enough good things about Paul as a criminal defense attorney and a person. Having worked with Paul, I can attest to his attention to detail and knowledge of the law. He is an excellent advocate and passionate about criminal defense and most importantly gets great results for his clients."
"Paul is a tremendous advocate for his clients. He believes in the rights of the citizen accused, and he will fight tooth and nail to protect them. His rapport with his clients, lawyers, and judges speaks highly of his professionalism - and his results. Paul is a dedicated and intelligent attorney who I highly recommend."
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"Paul is a great lawyer who works hard for his clients. He uses his expertise to bring amazing results for those he represents. His great work ethic and personality are one of a kind."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of working with Paul on a difficult case. He's highly intelligent, extremely diligent and gets excellent results. I will be referring him clients in the future."
"Paul is a great lawyer. He is a likable professional-- proactive and energetic about getting his clients results."
"This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Paul is a bright guy who works hard to find the right solution for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a sharp guy in every way. I recommend him for any field."
"Paul is a solid attorney. We recently worked as opposing counsel, and I have to say that he's one of the strongest opponents I've worked against lately. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a DWI attorney."
"Paul is very forward thinking, often imbuing his legal work with a touch of business sense, something often lacking from lawyers today."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Constantine Anagnostis
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2022
updated on 11/23/2022Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers, D Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2017
AVVO Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2016
AVVO Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2015
AVVO Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2014
AVVO Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2009
University of Southern Mississippi Hall of Fame, University of Southern Mississippi
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Vinson & Elkins
Associations
2016 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2015 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationDirector
2017 - 2019
Dallas Bar Association, SLIP CommitteeCo-chair
2016 - 2019
DAYL SSF CommitteeCo-chair
2012 - 2014
Houston Bar AssociationMergers & Acquisitions Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Ex Parte (client name withheld)
Occupational Driver's License obtained
Texas v. (Client name withheld)
Guilty Plea Withdrawn, Indictment Dismissed, Verdict changed to Not Guilty
Texas v. (Client name withheld)
Not Guilty
Texas v. (Client name withheld)
No Bill of Indictment, Case Dismissed
Texas v. (Client name withheld)
5 years deferred adjudication
Education
2012
Duke University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2009
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Third Thursday CLE
Advanced Record Clearing
2020
January 2020 Forensic Group CLE
The Insanity Defense in Texas: Understanding the Law; Evaluating the Defendant
2020
DAYL CLE: After Hours – Law You Can’t (or Won’t) Research at Work
Legislative Update from the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
2019
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association September 2019 CLE
Sex Assaults, Sex Offender Registration & Deregistration
2018
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers SSF Summit
Law Practice Management
Publications
2020
Dallas Bar Association Headnotes
Judicial Clemency vs. Expunction vs. Nondisclosure
2011
University of Southern Mississippi
Interpersonal Perception in Community Groups
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I get my phone back from the detective?
16 Nov 2021
Q&A
What happens to someone's 'regular' car insurance when they get a DUI. Not talking about the SR-22.
07 Apr 2015
Q&A
I can't afford an attorneys down payment desperately need help
28 Feb 2015