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John M Parras

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Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 26 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Federal Crime

1400 Louisiana, Suite 1350, Houston, TX

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Reason: Government Attorney

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 24 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Federal Public Defender's Office

1400 Louisiana, Suite 1350, Houston, TX, 77002

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Posted by tyron | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He is the man you need to represent you and defend your best interest

My experience with mr.parras comes after he was appointed to represent me on appeal out of the southern district of texas. From day one Mr parras showed his best interest in the outcome of this case.. I was charged with a federal 371 conspiracy and aiding and abetting false statements to various fede...ral firearms dealers... was handed and 168 month sentence... during preparation of the appeal Mr parras kept me well informed on updates with the case. He argued that the evidence presented by the government was insufficient to establish the federal jurisdiction elements of the crime I was charged with and that the government evidence on its face is insufficient to establish the very important element... Mr parras explained to the judges at the 5th circuit court of appeals that the government hadn't met it's burden of proof... the government tried to argue that the forms they presented were sufficient to establish this element but a license number bearing no date of issuance of expiration without more could not have proved this element beyond a reasonable doubt no more than assuming that a driver of a vehicle posses a valid drivers license... agreeing with Mr parras the court of appeals reversed the convictions and remanded the case for dismissal... Mr parras put his best foot forward and was very professional at all times of this ongoing battle many thought was a lost cause... I want too thank Mr parras for allowing me too have my life back... I would highly recommend him to any one...

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Stephen Pritchett

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known John for seventeen years. He has a terrific background in his practice area, having worked for one of the best criminal defense firms in the state. He's a hard worker, and he genuinely cares about his clients. I couldn't recommend him more highly."

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Stephen Pritchett

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Richard Canlas

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1999 - 2008

Associate, DeGuerin & Dickson

1999 - 1999

Legal Intern, Richard "Racehorse" Haynes

1998 - 1998

Legal Intern, Michael Ramsey

1996 - 1998

Legal Intern, Michael Tigar

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

Education

1998

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Princeton University

A.B.

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