James Gary Sullivan

I recommend Mr. Sullivan 100% to anyone trying to get the best result in their felony case. I was very impressed with his professionalism and care. He was never late to any of my court settings and he gave me good advice on what to do to help my case. He soon became more than a lawyer and more like a... friend by being there for me on my struggles with my case and life. I was charged with aggravated assault of a family member with a firearm. My case was a really bad one, but Mr. Sullivan was able to get the best result possible. I expected to get 15 years or more in prison, but at the end of everything he worked out a deal for a misdemeanor where I only spent four months in Harris County jail. This was a slap on the hand compared to what I expected. Mr. Sullivan was very diligent in his work and knew what he was doing at all times. He even speaks really good Spanish and was able to communicate with my sister since she doesn't speak English well. I recommend Mr. Sullivan to anyone looking for a professional, responsible, caring, smart, and effective lawyer. He really cares for his clients and that's something that is hard to find nowadays. He even helped me with a great payment plan. He is worth way more than what he asked me for and I am greatly appreciative for his work, professionalism, and friendship. He is a very smart person and he is always giving advice for life betterment. I really admire him and don’t have anything negative to say. He is so humble and a great person to be around. He knows the law like the palms of his hands and even on the first day he prognosticated what the prosecutor’s offer was going to be (15 years TDC) and what he was going to get it down to (1 year HCJ) and he did it even though I thought it was impossible. Thank God for people like him, thanks to him I'm done with all my problems now and I'm thankful to him for everything he did, thank you Mr. Sullivan. Sincerely, M. Delagarza

Being arrested for the first time, I wasn't sure who to turn to for help. Long story short, I did something that I shouldn't have, spanked me daughter with an umbrella. I was under a lot of stress and it didn't help that her behavior was drastically changing for the worst. The next day I was questio...ned by the police. I waived my rights and told the police of the incident. Consequently, I was charged with a felony, Injury to a child. I was new to Houston and I had no family or close friends. Not knowing any better I hired the worst attorney in Houston, J. Carrol. It was the worst experience EVER. The first meeting went well. He said that he had worked with the prosecutor, he knew the judge personally and that he has dealt with similar cases recently. I paid him the full retainer fee. I felt that I was in good hands until we spoke the next day. His tone, demeanor and attitude had changed. I believe his intentions were to have me indicted then charge me thousands of dollars to attempt to get me probation. He didn't even consider presenting the case to the Grand Jury. I felt frustrated, hopeless and stuck. After speaking to my husband we decided to hire another lawyer. After doing hours of research we agreed to speak to attorney Jim Sullivan, and boy we are glad we did! He was very knowledgeable, straightforward and caring. He offers free consultations and his charges are reasonable. Our first 2 conversations lasted about 30-45 mins. I explained everything that happened in detail, he helped me understand the law and spoke about his previous cases. I felt a sense of relief when we ended our conversations. Unlike the previous attorney we had hired, Mr. Sullivan knew what he was doing. Mr. Sullivan told us that we would need to prepare a Grand Jury packet, he explained the process and told me exactly what he needed. Two weeks after submitting the packet to the Grand Jury, my case was dismissed!!!!!!! There are MANY things that I liked about Mr. Sullivan; he's the person who picks up when you call (not a receptionist), he is flexible, he accepts payments plans, he is honest, he responds to calls/text within hours, he listens without interrupting, he works outside regular business hours (weekends, after 6p), he treats you like you are his priority and he is very caring. The only thing that I didn't like about this experience was the fact that I didn't find him sooner. I would definitely recommend Mr. Sullivan to family and friends.

I issue my highest recommendation to Attorney Jim Sullivan, who proved to be an honest, hard-working professional that thoroughly defended my ex-husband and friend, Johnny, when he found himself in bleak circumstances. Johnny was charged with aggravated assault nine days after he shot a man in self-...defense when the man broke into his home. On March 16, 2016, Johnny visited me, and told me that he was very concerned that a former friend and neighbor he had allowed to stay at his house for a few days was acting erratic and hostile, and that household items were missing. He said he only allowed Kyle to stay at his house to keep him from being arrested following a family argument. Due to his concerns, Johnny said that morning he repeatedly asked Kyle to leave, then told him to leave by 5:00 pm, but Kyle was still there when Johnny went home after work. I suggested he tell the man to leave one more time, and then to call the police if he refused to go. Around 10:00 p.m. that night Johnny dialed the police after Kyle verbally threatened him and again refused to leave. Once the police were called, Kyle did exit the house, and Johnny locked all the doors. Witnesses outside the house verified that Kyle returned minutes later, beat on the front door, yelled threats, and then entered the house through the garage and then doggie door. Kyle had apparently disabled the garage door lock. Johnny, 53, was disabled from a duty-related accident that left one leg slightly crooked and held together with titanium rods. In addition, a motorcycle accident the previous year left him unable to form a complete fist on his writing hand and he had a titanium elbow. The bottom line was that Johnny could not run and he could not defend himself. Therefore, in self-defense, he shot Kyle in the upper chest when he got within a foot of him, fists up and yelling. Police came, Kyle was taken for treatment, and initially Kyle told the police that he was at fault and did not want to press charges. However, nine days later Kyle pressed charges and my friend, who was a former Air Force K-9 Security Officer and a member of the Patriot Guard, was arrested. After Johnny posted a bond, he missed his first court date because he wasn’t notified of it. He then contacted Mr. Sullivan, who took his case even though he could not pay him right away and managed to get his bond re-instated. Sadly, the day before the new court date Johnny was on his way to get a loan on his motorcycle to pay the attorney when he was involved in another motorcycle accident. Mr. Sullivan kept working on Johnny’s case even though Johnny was hospitalized for 23 days and consequently lost his job. Johnny remarked on how much time and effort Mr. Sullivan took to gather witness statements and to write a persuasive defense packet for the grand jury. He visited Johnny multiple times at the hospital and at his home, and took photographs of the house to give the grand jury a clear idea of how events unfolded. He gave Johnny hope that things would get better. As a direct result of Mr. Sullivan’s efforts, Johnny’s aggravated assault case was no billed. Although his health worsened and Johnny passed away a few weeks ago, he was vindicated in defending himself in his own home. Johnny died at home in his own bed, a free man. I fully recommend Mr. Sullivan as a fair, thorough attorney for anyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation, and needs help and hope. Thank you Jim for helping my friend. Melody

I want to thank Mr. Sullivan for his excellent representation of my 20 year old son who was falsely accused of a serious felony. I’d already spoken with several other lawyers and they seemed more interested in whether I could pay their large legal fee than in seeking justice for my son. When I told t...hem I couldn’t afford it and asked about a payment plan, they turned me away. My searching finally led me to James Sullivan. When I first spoke with him over the phone and told him what had happened, it was obvious that he was really concerned about what my son had gone through. I was able to get an appointment the next day. During the meeting, he asked my son a number of thoughtful questions about what had happened and about my son. We spoke for close to 2 hours and not once did he bring up fees. Instead, he was understanding and seemed to truly care about my son and his future. He then explained a detailed plan on how he could fight the case and probably get it dismissed by the grand jury within 1 to 3 months. I was shocked to learn that my son’s case could be dismissed so quickly. I had never heard of this approach. None of the other lawyers even mentioned it. They all quoted large fees for a trial that might not happen for a year or longer. My son had a good job, but he lost it when he was arrested. I don’t think he would’ve made it if he had to wait a year or longer before he could get another good job. When I asked Mr. Sullivan what he would charge, I was surprised that it was only about 1/2 of what the other lawyers wanted, and he even agreed to work with me on making payments. About two months later he called to tell me that the grand jury had dismissed my son’s case and that he could get his record expunged. I was so ecstatic and relieved. My son could get his life back on track and put this behind him. I am so thankful for what Mr. Sullivan did for my son. He is a good lawyer and a good man. If you need a defense lawyer to fight for you, I recommend him.

Attorney Jim Sullivan represented me on a felony theft of a firearm charge. The felony was filed a year earlier when I had a severe drug addiction and was suffering from PTSD resulting from my harrowing Air Force service in Afghanistan. I stole the gun to get money to feed my addiction. At that time,... I felt so bad I just wanted to die. Fortunately, the VA got me into rehab and I was several months sober by the time I had to go to court. I found Sullivan online. In the client reviews, I read that he had won an aggravated assault trial for another war veteran. Now, I am pleased to add my own review. I found his service to be outstanding to say the least. Sullivan is a very kind and caring professional, with his number one priority being his client’s welfare. He did a great service for me and continuously showed compassion to me while I had many other issues in my life. I spoke with over 20 different attorneys before speaking with Mr. Sullivan, and he was the only one that suggested he could get my case transferred to Veterans Court where I could work out a contract with the prosecutors to get my case dismissed if I followed their rules. I didn't even know about Veterans Court, and for that matter neither did any other attorney I spoke with! Sullivan worked with me in making payments and even gave me a discount because of my military service. I would without question recommend him to anyone who needs legal representation. He is very easy to speak with and shows no judgment of anyone's situation. If you need a top notch criminal defense attorney, then please look no further and give him a call!