Nathaniel Cary Pitoniak

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Nathaniel Cary Pitoniak

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

4115 Canal St, Houston, TX

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About Nathaniel

Biography

Hardworking Former-Prosecutor Criminal Defense Lawyer

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

1,000 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 10%

200 cases

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak

4115 Canal St, Houston, TX, 77003

pitoniaklaw.com/

Online Presence

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Nathaniel Cary Pitoniak's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hiring Mr. Pitoniak was the best decision I made for myself

I hired Mr. Pitoniak fairly late into my case, because I was getting fed up with the lawyer I hired originally. Best thing I could have ever done for myself. My previous and original lawyer did not care about my well being or best interests. I am a licensed medical professional who developed a substa...nce abuse problem, and suffered legal consequences as a result. Despite my addiction, I always upheld strong moral values in all other aspects of my life. Not only did Nathaniel literally help save my life by convincing me to seek the treatment I didn't realize I needed to stay alive, but he also took time to study my case very thoroughly so that he could represent me so remarkably before the judge. He did such a fantastic job, and is viewed very respectably in the courtroom, that the judge decided to grant a deferred adjudication- something that was initially rejected by the prosecution. Had I stayed with my original lawyer that I hired before I hired Nathaniel, I would have never been so fortunate, nor would I have had a chance at staying sober to this day. Nathaniel was extremely on top of everything every step of the way, and never let anything slip through the cracks. He is an extremely passionate, sharp, and determined lawyer who genuinely cares about his work and his clients' well-being.

Posted by Charles | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Treated me like I was his only client

Needed an defense attorney due to a sting operation in Houston. I was from out of town and had many questions about if I would be going to jail, fined, etc. Nathaniel took my calls every time and assured me he would work to get me the best outcome. He was consistent in keeping me abreast of what is g...oing on and what the next process would be. He was also at every court date and he told the judge every time that he was my representation. In the end he got me a pretrial diversion and this can be removed from my record. Better than I could of ever asked for.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed & Deportation Averted

When my husband and father of our baby got arrested, I was really worried that he would get deported. I chose Nathaniel to represent him because he seemed to care and to have a lot of experience. He told us what to expect without promising anything and knew what evidence was needed to help our case.... He presented our case and seemed to be friendly with the prosecutors and court people, who dismissed my husband's case. Anybody looking for a lawyer should hire Nathaniel. My husband and I are truly grateful for all of his help.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Son's Case Quickly Dismissed

My son made a bad decision in a moment of anger and was arrested over it. He admitted to doing it and I was worried what impact his case would have on his future. Nathaniel never promised any results to me, but it was clear that he knew exactly what the prosecutors would be looking for to justify a... dismissal, and got to work quickly on the file before court, e-mailing the prosecutors with evidence and stopping by to chat with them to show what actually happened. He was able to show the whole story of the circumstances leading to my son's arrest, and the prosecutor dismissed his case on the first setting. I recommend Nathaniel Pitoniak to anyone looking to hire a criminal defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

One of the greatest lawyer out there.

I was on felony probation when I picked up a misdemeanor case. I was worried about the effect the misdemeanor might have on my probation--whether they would revoke my probation and send me to prison. Nathaniel gave me clear directions on how to collect evidence and what to expect, and was able to... get my case dismissed after he discussed my case with the prosecutor. His fee was very reasonable. I recommend Nathaniel to anybody looking for a criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Skillern

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nathaniel is a dedicated, brilliant attorney with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working on several cases. I’m consistently impressed by his drive and focus on client satisfaction."

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William Rucker

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nathaniel is a one of the most creative and passionate attorneys I have seen in the courtroom. He is always up for any challenge."

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Shreya Gulamali

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent, hard working, and meticulous. Mr. Pitoniak looks into different angles of your case to ensure your rights are protected. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Nathan Hennigan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathaniel is a very hard working and caring criminal defense attorney. He is smart and knowledgeable in criminal law. I recommend him."

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Stephen Aslett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Nathaniel Pitoniak is a highly qualified and hard working defense attorney. When I started my career at the Harris County District Attorney's Office many years ago, he was my first chief prosecutor and trained me on how to evaluate and try misdemeanor cases. Anyone who hires him will be well represented."

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathaniel is an extremely intelligent attorney who cares deeply for his clients. He has great work ethic and fights meticulously to get wonderful results for those he represents."

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Amanda Skillern

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Rucker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shreya Gulamali

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Hennigan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Aslett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2017

Winning Warrior, HCCLA

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office Of Nathaniel Pitoniak, PLLC

2007 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2007 - 2007

Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2005

Intern, Southern District of Texas

2005 - 2005

Intern, 333rd District Court

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2007

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Texas

B.A.

Languages

English

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