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Jose Antonio Ceja

Criminal defense Attorney at Houston, TX

5.0   39 reviews

also known as Ceja Law Firm

  • State Years
    Texas - TX 14 years
    Arizona - AZ 15 years
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Jose

Learn Jose’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    Aggressively and intelligently defending citizens accused of any offense in the Greater Houston area.

    15 years, 1,000 cases

  2. DUI and DWI
    40%

    15 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Personal injury
    10%

I have devoted my career to the practice of criminal law and I am honored to fight for my clients everyday. I began my career as a prosecutor and was quickly promoted to the felony division, prosecuting drug cases. While working as a prosecutor, I tried more cases than anyone in our office, and gained valuable insight into the law of search and seizure and the science of drug cases. After working as a prosecutor I was hired at one of Texas' premier criminal defense firms (), working closely with one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the State on thousands of cases, ranging from theft to murder. I have an established track record of obtaining outstanding results for my clients, including dismissals, grand jury "no bills", reduction of charges, and acquittals. I have first chaired over 50 criminal jury trials and am never afraid to go to trial to help my clients. To help my clients charged with DWI or drug offenses, I have also spent hundreds of hours studying the science of breath and blood testing, and have even become certified to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). There is no greater honor than to have someone entrust you with a criminal case and I always promise to do all I can to acheive the best result possible. 

In 2018, I founded Ceja Law Firm where I will continue devoting my practice to fighting for citizens accused of crimes. I am happy to offer anyone accused of a crime a free consultation. 

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Posted by Jarod | June 22, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Service.
I contacted Jose following my arrest for my DWI and he was quick and easy to get a hold of. After hiring, he helped me to the greatest extent at my court hearing while explaining anything I had questions on. He won my case to keep my license instated which helps greatly for my work. Very nice and respectable with great professional knowledge in his field. I will recommend him to anyone I know who's in need.
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Posted by Kilroy | April 30, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Kilroy Bracey
I would like to take a moment to thank Ceja Law Firm PLLC, and specifically Mr. Jose Ceja and his team of professionals for providing a professional result driven client experience. I would recommend retaining lead attorney Mr. Ceja to anyone who finds themselves in an unfortunate circumstance, such as myself. Allow me to take a moment to tell you why I recommend using Ceja Law Firm PLLC as your defense counsel. Unfortunately, I found myself facing a DWI charge. Naturally, I went to google to do some due diligence and educate myself. This was my first instance in going through anything like this, I was not familiar this process. I narrowed down my search to five lawyers for my case based on experience, results, and price. What stood out about Ceja Law Firm PLLC was the price encompassed with the experience and high dismissals result. They provide free consultations, as opposed the other Law firms I that I was looking into, who charge on average $250. I checked out the website and noticed that Ceja Law Firm has multiple accolades back by a great track record of successful outcomes. After calling a few other law firms, I noticed that I would always speak to an assistant to provide the details of my case. His website provided a lot of information on educating you about your rights, next steps, and how the process works. What impressed me the most was when I called Ceja Law Firm, Mr. Ceja answered, and I was able to tell him directly the details of my case and not an assistant. After retaining Mr. Ceja, he educated me, answered my concerns on the spot, was in frequent contact with me. His assistants made the whole process easy as they provided me with updates via email and streamlined the payment process. I felt that Mr. Ceja along with his teams were genuinely interested in my wellbeing and working hard to get me a successful outcome. I am happy to say that Ceja Law Firm PLLC backed by Mr. Jose Ceja and his associates were able to get my case dismissed! I would Recommend 10 out of 10 times. Again, Thank you Mr. Ceja. Signed a happy customer.
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Posted by Diana | July 7, 2020
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There is nothing more comforting than having the right legal team
From day one Mr. Ceja explained the process my husband needed to receive a no bill result. Going with the Grand Jury packet was our best option. I am thankfuk for all the work Mr. Ceja and his team gave to my husbands case. Now we can continue living our lives. Thank you, we will forever be grateful for having found your office.
Posted by Eric | June 24, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, Straightforward, Responsive
I hired Mr. Ceja to represent me for a Class B Misdemeanor, and was very satisfied. He was very knowledgeable about the Harris County criminal court system, and my case was dismissed. I was also impressed with Mr. Ceja's professionalism. He communicated in a straightforward but compassionate style, and was good at managing expectations: he informed me of the likely outcomes without overpromising. He also worked in a timely manner, and promptly responded whenever I contacted him.
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Posted by Bryan | November 14, 2019
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Two felony cases dismissed!
Honest, trustworthy and very straight forward. He will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go. I was being charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft. He was thorough and articulate in gathering information and representing me in my best interests. BOTH results exceeded my expectations. BOTH cases dismissed. I would highly recommend Mr. Ceja to anyone seeking legal representation.
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Posted by Irene | June 18, 2019
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Great Attorney
I hired Mr. Ceja for my daughter. I was so worried about everything and I knew he could see that. He explained everything very patiently and made me understand everything that could happen. It was very reassuring. Mr. Ceja was in Japan when he got notice of the outcome of her situation. Although it was the middle of the night where he was, he knew I would want to know right away so he got up and sent me a text. That's the kind of dedication Mr. Ceja gives his clients. And the outcome of my daughter's situation was wonderful!
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Posted by AM | June 12, 2019
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(Dismissed!) CBD Oil charged with THC / 2nd Degree Felony
Bought CBD oil online for my vape pen. Pulled over, officer tested it, claimed positive for THC. Lab results took over 6 months, and Jose finally got the case dismissed. Then second charge of possession of marijuana, also got dismissed after completing a class + fine. Would recommend for this type of case.
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Simply the BEST
I want to publicly thanks Mr. Ceja for getting my 2nd DWI case dismissed. He showed me confidence since the beginning, I hired him, I visited him in his office, he reviewed my case, he set a defense strategy, we went to trial, he smashed them in the first round and they dropped the charges against me because they found Mr. Ceja very tough and very well prepared for this trial. So the results: CASE DISMISSED, and another happy person. I highly recommend Ceja law firm. The office people and himself, Mr. Jose Ceja are very professional. Thank You!
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2019
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DWI CHARGE
Jose was able to get my DWI case dismissed without trial. He is honest and will inform you of the different possible outcomes and will tell you what to expect throughout the process. I'd highly recommend him to anyone in need of a DWI lawyer. Tell him what you want and he'll try his best to make it happen, no doubt about it. Super nice guy. Will make it a stress free journey.
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Posted by James | February 20, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
If you are looking for the best available representation on a criminal matter, look no further.
I recently had the privilege of working with Jose on several criminal matters involving drug-related charges. The short of it is that the misdemeanors were dismissed, and the felonies were never indicted. Jose accomplished all of my goals. Working with Jose was everything that working with a top-notch lawyer should be. I always felt that he was forthright, genuine, dedicated, and willing to discuss every angle of my situation so that I never felt in the dark. Despite the fact that the county we were working with took quite some time to work through the process, I always felt that Jose was on top of the situation. The man is sharp as a tack. If you ever fear that your lawyer does not have a handle on things, or intimidated by the charges, then you have the wrong lawyer. Hire Jose.
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Posted by Zachary | November 19, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Asualt misdemeanor dismissed
I hired Jose for my girlfriends assualt case after hearing from multiple laywers it would take couple of months to resolve. Jose was able to get the case dismissed in exactly two months.
Posted by Angelina | September 24, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Helped to save my son's future - thank you!!
We hired Mr. Ceja after our son made some foolish mistakes and was charged with several drug offenses, including one felony. He is a good kid who made some stupid mistakes and we were terrified that this would stay on his record. Mr. Ceja answered my calls on a Saturday night and immediately calmed me down. We hired him and eventually my son's cases were dismissed. Mr. Ceja and Mr. Scheiner are extremely professional, compassionate and the kind of attorneys you want fighting for you. I am so grateful to Mr. Ceja and his office.
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Posted by CT | August 7, 2018
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Great result on my assault on a peace officer charge
I hired Jose about two years ago to help me with a assault of a peace officer case after a fight at a bar. Never had a felony on my record so was really scared. I felt better as soon as I met with Jose. He explained everything clearly and although we had a to go to court for almost a year, the case was reduced to a misdemeanor deferred adjudification so I'll be able to seal my record. With the evidence and tough court, I was really happy with what Jose was able to do for me. Him and his office were great and I highly recommend him.
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Posted by KM | July 30, 2018
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Great lawyer and honest man
I wanted to take a second to write up my experience with Mr. Ceja. He handled a DWI case for me about 3 years ago. I was pulled over and put in a very scary situation by the Pasadena police. They arrested me for DWI and not being in that situation before, I decided to blow. Having a conviction on my record was not an option so we took it to trial. Mr. Ceja was able to show that the officer made up lots of facts in his police report and also showed problems with the breath machine. NOT GUILTY!! I was happy to see he started his own firm (his old boss taught hime well!) and I recommend him to anyone facing legal troubles.
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Posted by Alberto Escorcia | July 23, 2018
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Tough lawyer and great results - NOT GUILTY
I hired Jose to defend my DUI charge. I was driving home from a bar and got stopped by the police for speeding. One thing led to another and they took me in and charged me with DUI. I blew over the limit on the breathalyzer. I was scared because I could lose my job and lose everything. The prosecutor wasn't budging so we ended up taking the case to trial. Jose found problems with the breath machine and the jury said NOT GUILTY. Thank you Jose! Highly recommended.
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Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2018
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Great DWI lawyer - CASE DISMISSED!!!
I was fortunate to get recommended to Mr. Ceja's office by a friend. My daughter got charged with DWI after hitting a tree. Her blood was over the legal limit and she had a lot to loose as she is a college student. I was comfortable with Mr. Ceja from the first time I met him and we hired him. It took a while but eventually he got the case dismiss!! Excellent attorney and highly recommended!
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Posted by Lucy | June 22, 2018
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Great Attorney
Attorney Jose Ceja is a great attorney. I found myself in a difficult situation and he was able to see me and talk about my case. He genuinely cares for his clients and works hard for them. I had a DWI case and thankfully it was dismissed. Mr. Ceja was always helpful and calmed my nerves every time we had court dates, he kept me well informed on the status of my case. If you are looking for an attorney, I highly recommend him as he will work hard to get you the best results.
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Posted by Ernest & Mary | June 12, 2018
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An Outstanding Attorney....
Before seeing Mr. Ceja, my Husband & I had gone to 2 other attorney's for help. No one seemed to understand how to help my Husband out and didn't seem to understand what he needed. I can honestly tell you that by the time we left Mr Ceja's office I knew that we had made the right decision in choosing him. We are beyond satisfied with the services my Husband received from Mr Ceja. I was informed of everything that was going on with my Husbands case at all times. Thanks to Attorney Jose Ceja everything was in my Husbands favor and I know that he could not have done that if my Husband had gone with someone else. I am and always will be grateful to Mr Ceja for being understanding of my Husbands needs. We would recomend Mr Ceja's service to our Family, Friends, or whoever is in need of a Criminal Attorney.. Thank You Attorney Mr. Jose Ceja
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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2018
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5 stars, Great attorney
My wife and i found ourselves in a situation where i was about to loose everything i had including the ones i loved the most because of an ignorant mistake on my part. I couldn't eat or sleep and hit depression at an all time level. We hired Mr. Jose Ceja and in just talking to him he comforted me and gave me hope. Quick responses when i needed him and really showed he cared and wanted to help. My case didn't even make it to court, i was in tears with happiness when Mr. Ceja called me and told me it was over! I got my life back! My wife and i have nothing but respect and admiration for Mr. Ceja and very highly recommend him. I'm grateful we have attorneys like him to help us when we find ourselves in the worst predicaments.
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Posted by Elizabeth | August 13, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Very professional, hands down the best lawyer in Texas.
Jose Ceja was very helpful to us in our case. My husband was accused with sexual assault. Mr.Ceja did an excellent job in our case, he convinced the Harris County grand jury to "no-bill" the case. We are very thankful to Mr.Ceja and Schiener Law Group. I recommend them to anyone who has any problems with the law without hesitation.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner and Managing Attorney
  • Ceja Law Firm
  • 2018 - Present
  • Associate
  • Scheiner Law Group, P.C.
  • 2010 - Present
  • Prosecutor
  • Cochise County Attorney's Office
  • 2008 - 2010

Education

  • University of Arizona College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2007

Associations

  • Comanche Club
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Project Union
  • Treasurer
  • 2011 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas, Computer and Technology Section
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top Lawyers
  • H-Texas Magazine
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2016

Speaking Engagements

  • HAL-PC Talk
  • 20 Apps, Sites and Gadgets for the Law Office
  • 2014

Attorney endorsements

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Given (13)
Endorse Jose
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jose for many years. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone I knew that was facing a criminal charge. He is smart, thorough, diligent, and truly does care about his clients. 10/10 would recommend."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jose is an excellent trial lawyer that someone charged with a crime would be lucky to have on their side. He truly cares about his clients and is willing to fight for them. Against all odds, he's been able to secure acquittals from juries, protecting his clients from being labeled a criminal."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jose's case results prove he is at the top of his field. Jose is a well skilled, professional attorney that will fight for the best outcome possible."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have tried jury trials against Mr. Ceja and also done them with him. I can vouch that he's an excellent trial lawyer. He work extremely hard towards getting the best possible outcome for his clients. I highly recommend him without reservation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"One of my earliest trials as a defense attorney was against Mr. Ceja, shortly after he joined the Cochise County Attorney's Office as a prosecutor. He very quickly developed a reputation as one of the best trial attorneys at that office, and he also has an excellent reputation as a criminal defense attorney. He is a very smart and savvy trial attorney, and I highly recommend him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have known Jose for a few years. I worked with him as opposing counsel on many occasions. He is always professional and courteous. He is very thorough with his cases and always fights hard to get the best results for his clients. I would highly recommend him."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have seen Jose Ceja in DWI trials and was impressed with his level of preparation. In the trials I witnessed, he had total control of the arresting officer and was able to show the jury that the police officer rushed to judgment in arresting Jose's client. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jose is a bright and upcoming star in the criminal defense world. He works for one of the top trial attorneys in Texas, Grant Scheiner. Under Grant, Jose has learned to be a zealous advocate and a successful trial attorney. Jose is destined for greatness."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 30
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ceja is a terrific lawyer is always positive in the face of adversity. He treats his clients, the courts and prosecutors with respect and he is well respected. I highly recommend you call his office if you have a criminal law concern."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jose is committed to obtaining the best possible result for his clients. He is aggressive when the situation calls for it, yet is very thoughtful and calculating in his strategy and client's goals. Without reservation, I recommend Jose."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked with Mr. Ceja both when I was a prosecutor, and now as a criminal defense attorney. When I negotiated against him, Mr. Ceja always represented his client's interests zealously, and in a very professional manner. Now that I am in private practice, and my office is near his, I see the hours of preparation that he pours into his cases. Anyone charged with a crime would do well to hire him."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I initially met Jose Ceja at a conference that we both attended. Since that conference, I have had multiple interactions with Jose in and outside of the courthouse. I have had Jose help me on numerous different issues on different cases and his help, advice and perspective have been spot on. I would not hesitate to recommend Jose on any criminal defense matter."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I strongly endorse Jose. He is a professional in every sense of the word. He cares deeply for his clients and understands the very important things each criminally accused client has at stake. I have witnessed him participate in jury trials and obtain dismissals for clients. He does not fear a fight for the sake of his client."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've had the opportunity to see Jose interact with clients and see him represent individuals in trial. I know he cares about every client he represents and does everything in his power to secure the best possible outcome. A defendant could never go wrong hiring Jose to be their lawyer."
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