James Ray Alston

James Ray Alston

also known as James, Alston

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime ... +2 more

1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

James Alston

1415 North Loop West, Suite 905, Houston, TX, 77008

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James Ray Alston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Scott | October 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced Defense

James Alston went above and beyond to provide his expertise in a difficult situation. His past experience led to the best possible outcome for my family. His level of communication ensured I was aware of every step of an unfamiliar process. Look no further for someone to represent you in a time of ne...ed.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

As good as it gets

Hired James after consulting with atleast 3 other lawyers. James was very human in his approach and took time to understand the nuance of the case and added complications. Unlike others - he was patient and not watching the clock at the first free consult. After hiring he clearly set up expectatio...ns and never over promised. My case was a bit complicated due to need of another lawyer with a different legal expertise and James was a consummate professional who worked well with the other lawyer. In the end James over delivered and took care of everything within a very short period of time unlike others who in their initial consultation scared me and gave long timelines and quoted exorbitant fees. James was not only approachable but he was also very prompt in responding to questions over text and phone calls and was ALWAYS available. Additionally he was very reasonable in the fees he charged He and his office were very professional in their approach and were simply AWESOME I would recommend him for his experience, approachability and ease to work with.

Posted by Miguel Gonzalez | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exellent Criminal Defence

I am very grateful for the defense that I present before my case, notably from the moment he took my case he was in charge of attending my courts personally in my case it was necessary to appear twice in court and after these it was not necessary that I attended my other courts because their perform...ance was so positive and effective in my case my commitment was to finish my BIPP classes to withdraw the charges imposed by the Prosecutor and with perseverance we managed to obtain the best result and the charges were withdrawn.

Posted by Ken | July 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Advisor...

James has once again helped mm e navigate the water of the judicial system with another favorable outcome. This time handling a motion asking for early realease from supervision. James made recommendations as to when to file and helped me to perfect my written submission. He made me comfortable and a...ssured me that the machine was running even though I was understandably growing ever impatient...his confidence in his abilities coupled with my trust in him and his operation was enough for me to sit back and wait. Worth the wait...my wish was granted....James truly cares for his clients and he does not forget about you when it's over.

Posted by Nhan | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and hard working lawyer

I rate Mr. James Alston 5 stars for his abundant wealth of knowledge in the legal system. Mr. Alston is extremely professional and hard working. Compared to the other attorneys I have hired in the past, James is courteous and treats me with integrity and respect. I felt absolutely confident and at ea...se having him work on my case.

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James Ray Alston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Alston is an outstanding, bright and very ethical lawyer. When James was a federal prosecutor he dismissed a case, rather than go forward with questionable evidence. As a defense lawyer, James has shined. James is creative and he goes the extra mile. He looks for defenses where other lawyers wouldn't think to look. He's a fine lawyer and an honorable man."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is an outstanding lawyer. He is dedicated to his clients and he is a zealous advocate for their rights."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He had provided an Outstanding analysis and answers on several issues that I have taken note of and he is highly respected among his peers as a leader in his field."

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James has decades of experience in state and federal court. He has seen it all and knows what he's doing in the courtroom."

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Quentin Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with James on a case in federal court and observed him numerous times in state court, too, and been impressed!"

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Peyton Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known James Alston for over a decade. After handling every sort of state-level criminal case there is, James branched out into federal criminal defense where he has found his true calling. Judges like James and clients love him. He takes his clients' concerns to heart and helps them out of tough situations. Anyone charged with a state or federal crime would be well-suited to contact James Alston."

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Gregory Tsioros

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Alston as opposing counsel during my time as a prosecutor. He was always well prepared, very knowledgable about the law, effective, professional and ethical, with only his clients best interests at heart."

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mario Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is well prepared, thorough and knowledgeable of the law in his defense of his clients. He is an excellent attorney who zealously reprents his clients in both State and Federal Court. I highly recomend him to anyone who finds themselves accused of a crime."

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Billy Skinner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an excellent lawyer who works hard for his clients and achieves great results."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top 100 Trial lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of James Alston

2002 - 2006

Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas

1994 - 2002

Assistant Distrct Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2006 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Education

1993

Loyola University New Orleans

1989

Tulane University

Masters Degree of Social Work

1988

Lamar University

B.S. Psychology

Languages

Spanish

English

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