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Steven Todd Jumes
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Biography
Steve Jumes is Certified in Criminal Law by the State of Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2003. Before becoming a defense practitioner, he was supervisor of the Grand Jury Division of the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office as well as specialized in the prosecution of sexual and physical child abuse cases for that office. While working as a a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office he specialized in Public Integrity prosecutions. Additionally, while working for the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Texas he handled white collar cases involving tax refund fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, as well as bank robbery, and mail fraud. He also specialized in criminal and civil asset forfeiture in that office.
Since 2013 he began private practice providing criminal and asset forfeiture defense in cases ranging from DWI, murder, healthcare fraud, theft, conspiracy to possess or distribute drugs, and continuous assault of a child. He has been asked to make presentations for the Texas State Bar, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association.
He has made numerous television, radio, and print appearances regarding asset forfeiture including the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas Morning News, WFAA -ABC news, KXTX-NBC news, KERA, and McCuistion TV. He also testified before subcommittees of the Texas State House and Senate regarding asset forfeiture.
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Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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Law Office of Steven Jumes
5740 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76179
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Posted by Kathy | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
Honest caring attorney - strong recommend
I am so thankful I found Steve to help with my federal restitution problem. His knowledge of the federal system is impressive and as a former federal prosecutor, he knows the ins and outs of the system. After thoroughly researching my issue he made sure I completely understood my options and gave ...
Posted by Chris | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
Great Attorney
I needed a lawyer to represent me in a federal case that had experience and would fight to get me the best possible outcome. Steve Jumes, with the law firm Varghese/Summersett, was the right choice for me. Steve has been a prosecutor in the federal system and his first hand knowledge of the system re...
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Replied last March 05, 2020It is always flattering to hear from clients who appreciate the efforts taken to help them. I was worried about this client's situation and was very thankful we could achieve a good result.
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine
2018
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2017
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2016
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2012
Director's Award, Federal Bureau of Investigation
2002
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, The Law Office of Steven Jumes
2015 - 2019
Partner, Varghese Summersett PLLC
2013 - 2014
Senior Counsel, Brown PC
2010 - 2013
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
2009 - 2010
Trial Prosecutor, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 2006
Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorneys Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Duran et al
Dismissed
Education
1996
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Advanced Criminal Law Seminar 2015
Criminal/Civil Forfeiture
2014
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Civil Asset Seizure and Forfeiture
2014
CFO Arts
White Collar Crime Issues
2011
Northern District of Texas Asset Forfeiture Boot Camp 2011
Civil Forfeiture
2011
Health Care Strike Force Conference
Identifying and Forfeiting Assets in Health Care Fraud Cases
2010
DEA 2010 Conference
Asset Seizure and Forfeiture
Publications
2019
The Law Office of Steven Jumes
The Recent College Cheating Scandal
Languages
English
Activity
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