Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr.

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Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Drug Crime

1924 Portsmouth, Houston, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jimmy

Biography

Being charged with a criminal offense is a serious matter, I have the experience to fight for you!

Being charged with a criminal offense is a serious matter, I have the experience to fight for you!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

I handle both State and Federal criminal cases.

70%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Drug Crime 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr.

1924 Portsmouth, Houston, TX, 77098

jimmyortizlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Sex Crime

Posted by Donna | October 08, 2014 | Sex Crime

FANTASTIC ATTORNEY!!!

My brother sat in the Harris County Jail for almost 4 years with 3 Aggravated cases. He had an aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault cases.My brother would not take a plea because he was innocent. Mr. Jimmy Ortiz got his case 3 years later. (my brother had previously... had an attorney for 3 years than was unable to do anything for him) In less than a year Mr. Ortiz worked hard, diligently and zealously on his case took it to trial and my brother was found NOT GUILTY by a jury!! This could not have been possible if Mr. Ortiz wasn't the GREAT attorney he is!! Thank you for bringing my brother home Jimmy!! You are the best!!

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Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Diana Sims

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know this attorney since he was a young prosecutor. He is a beast in the courtroom and a strong advocate for his clients. I highly recommend this attorney to anyone."

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I see Mr. Ortiz in the courthouse on a very regular basis. He works very diligently on his cases, has a great knowledge of the law, and gets excellent results for his clients."

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Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Worked with Jimmy when we were both prosecutors, then as opposing counsel when I started defense work and then worked together when he started a criminal defense practice. He is not only a great lawyer but a good person. He cares about people and works extremely hard for his client. He is always available for those that need help. He is a great attorney."

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Kamlesan Naidoo

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jimmy and I were in Law School together and have remained friends. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. I have turned to him for advice over the years and he has always given me and honest and thought out responses. I would recommend a client to him in a heartbeat."

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Kelly Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eduardo Cortes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Friend

"Jimmy is a close friend and colleague. He is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He was a prosecutor for years and has tried almost every type of criminal case. I have never hesitated to pick up the phone and call him if I had a question about anything. And he has never hesitated in taking my call and helping me out. I have every confidence in his abilities and would not think twice about asking him to try a case with me."

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Diana Sims

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kamlesan Naidoo

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Horak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eduardo Cortes

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Jimmy J. Ortiz Jr., LLC

2006 - 2007

Felony District Court Chief, 230th District Court

1999 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2009 - Present

Houston Bar Association

2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

1998

South Texas College Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Sam Houston State University

BBA in Accounting

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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