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I am the father of two children. I love practicing law and trying cases which means that I have few hobbies. If I am not working then I am spending time with my kids.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009
440 Louisiana St Ste 900, Houston, TX, 77002-4205
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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He's a money hungry rude dishonest lawyer. Not about helping his clients. Should have followed my gut feeling about him. Plays off peoples emotions and hardships of others.
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired this attorney 2x the 1st time was in 2019 and the 2nd time was in 2024. This man is not the same man I hired in 2019. I believe he is drinking again! John and his paralegal dropped the ball so many times, then would blame it on each other. He promised us 1 thing and we got the totally opp...
Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
5 stars are not enough to justify the service and dedication he has provided for myself and our family. I could write all day long and it still won’t be enough to praise how dedicated and honest of an attorney John is consistently. He is selfless, he is fair and just, he fights for what is right, ...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2015
John is amazingly quick on his feet. He was able to negotiate a complete reversal in my custody battle, which resulted in me gaining full custody of my son! Most dad's don't get the opportunity to raise their children, but thanks to John, I do get to raise my son. I am very grateful for John, his kno...
Posted by Jennifer | June 24, 2011
John helped me through a custody case that was extraordinarily difficult. He did a incredible job.
"John is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer and trial attorney. I recently watched John defend a client in Harris County accused of capital murder. John owned the courtroom and dominated the prosecution obtaining an acquittal on the capital murder charge. This just does not happen here in Harris County! Anyone accused of a serious crime should hire John immediately."
"John has the ability to walk into any courtroom and own it. His experience and results proves he's an incredible advocate. His life passion and devotion is the practice of law and truly helping his clients. I fully endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a first class litigator. I have known John since I first became licensed to practice law. I know him to be brilliant trial lawyer, whether the matter is a civil, family or criminal matter. John goes above and beyond for his clients. He uses well honed trial skills and creative tactics to achieve incredible results."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2009.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2009
updated on 06/07/2013Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
“I am a recovered alcoholic and have had no disciplinary issues since I got sober seven years ago. This is for conduct that occurred in 2005.”
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2009
updated on 06/07/2013Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
“This disciplinary issue is for conduct that occurred in 2004 which was before I became sober once again I have had no disciplinary issues since I became sober.”
Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2006
updated on 06/07/2013Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“This is the disciplinary action that caused me to seek help for the disease of alcoholism.”
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2003
updated on 06/07/2013Public 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.
“See above.”
1991
National Semi-Finalist, F. Lee Bailey Moot Court Competition
1992 - Present
Owner, Law Office Of John LaGrappe
1992 - Present
Owner, John LaGrappe Attorney At Law
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court of ColoradoAttorney Member
1992 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Not Guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
10 years probation from original charge of Capital Murder
Not Guilty of two counts of Aggravated Assault
Not Guilty of Murder
Not Guilty of Murder
Not Guilty of Aggravated Assault
Not Guilty
Hung Jury in Capital Murder case then dismisssal
Not Guilty
Dismissal
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
English