John L. Venza Jr.

John L. Venza Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sugar Land, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

19855 Southwest Freeway, Suite 120, Sugar Land, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Law Office of John L. Venza Jr.

19855 Southwest Freeway, Suite 120, Sugar Land, TX, 77479

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John L. Venza Jr.'s Reviews

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42 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney and Great Person

Mr. Venza is an excellent lawyer and a great person being calm, patient and polite, and he is very professional, knowledgeable and experienced. John worked very hard to try his very best efforts in my case. He always responded my calls, messages and emails in a timely manner, and presented to eac...h of my court appearances to discuss my case. Through his persistence and expertise, my case was finally dismissed prior to trial. Thank you John for helping me to go through such a difficulty time in my life. I highly recommend Mr. Venza to anyone who needs legal advices.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

John has been a great lawyer. He has helped me through 3 separate charges so far and when I was charged in a different city, he directed to another great lawyer! The first charge I was facing was a misdemeanor for stealing. The second came the next year and I was being charged for felony possession o...f marijuana. Thanks to John, both charges have now been expunged.. John is very professional, practical, and knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend him to represent anyone in a heartbeat.

Posted by Eric | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I won't hesitate to refer anyone to attorney John Venza Jr. He is trustworthy, honest, efficient, reliable, punctual, knowledgeable etc. He is the right person you need in time of trouble to defend and prove your case; he is the type of lawyer that makes your problem his and confront it with passion ...and good will treating and making you feel like a family. Legal wise, he knows the law and knows how to navigate it. He will exploit every opportunity provided by law to find you justice. Attorney John Venza Jr. is soft spoken but smart and brilliant and will fine you justice even when all odds are against you. I was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor, I knew there was no way I get justice in all these cases since some were charges against police officers, the type of cases you know you cannot win since the odds weigh heavily against you, but Attorney John Venza Jr. did not only get the charges dismissed, he made sure they did not even go for trial despite the fact that the prosecutor in charge was so bend to try the cases. What Attorney John Venza did to get all those cases thrown out remains a mystery and I will for ever be grateful. What is most interesting is that when I asked what did he did to get the charges dismissed, he said, "I simply made the prosecutor to see the case the way a prosecutor should look and see it, since your case is legally defensible under the law, so it was her choice to dismiss the charges for the sake of justice, or confront my legal argument before a judge" Attorney John Venza knew my case at his finger tip, he has seriously studied the case and prepare a vigorous defense base on the facts, I was truly impress with him and all the effort and interest he put in my case. I will encourage and recommend Attorney John Venza Jr. to everyone at anytime since he is an excellent lawyer.

Posted by A client | July 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

When A Parent Needs Immediate Legal Help

Nothing is scarier than having your son in desperate legal problems in two counties and you don't know what to do or how to handle the details of the jail and court systems. I was fortunate to find a local attorney who was able to handle our cases in both Fort Bend and Waller Counties No parent wan...ts this kind of problem, but it was a relief to have an experienced lawyer who explained the details, kept us informed and led us through each step of the process. Fortunately and most importantly, Mr. Venza was able to have both cases dismissed. We are grateful that we were able to communicate with him any time day or night and for the personal attention he gave to both myself and my son through this difficult time.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Awesome person and a great lawyer

John Venza is a very knowledgable and experienced lawyer. He helped me on a misdemeanor charge and achieved best result of case dismissal and eliminated any impact on my visa status. He worked diligently and spent his very best efforts in my case and kept me informed all the time. He is very professi...onal and extremely responsive. He cares about his client as a person and helps people out of trouble. He is an awesome person that you could trust and rely upon. I would highly recommend Mr. Venza whenever you need any help from a lawyer.

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John L. Venza Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberley Spurlock

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Venza is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. I have known John since attending law school together in 1998. John has a brilliant mind and an outstanding work ethic. He puts everything he has into representing his clients and achieves tremendous results for them. I refer every call I get for criminal defense to John Venza."

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Melissa Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Johnny is very knowledgeable in his area of practice. He works hard for his clients to bring about the best possible result."

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David Dowdy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Friend

"Not only have I been friends with John for many years, but we were also court partners as prosecutors. John is a great criminal trial lawyer and is a skillful, aggressive advocate for his clients. I endorse and highly recommend John to anyone in need of legal representation when their liberty is at stake."

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Chris Hesse

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John was a senior prosecutor in a felony district court before he left the Brazoria County District Attorney's (DA's) Office. The DA's Office only selects senior prosecutors with proven trial skills for this position. The position requires strong leadership skills and a track record of success. John is able to consult with you on what it is the DA's office is shooting for and how they go about proving a case. John is also very accurate about the law. I have worked with John on a few criminal defense matters and not once did I find that he was incorrect about the law. Finally, John is a no-nonsense, all business attorney. When he is at court for his clients, he is there to fight. John's character and reputation in the attorney community is impeccable. Prosecutors give him respect (earned respect) because of the many battles he has fought against them. Make no mistake. When you are hiring Johnny Venza to defend you, you are hiring a winner."

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Cary Faden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. John L. Venza since he was an Assistant District Attorney in Brazoria County, Texas. John was then and is now passionate about the law and relentless in the pursuit of justice. John is always well prepared, ready for trial, and honest. John is well respected amongst his peers and an aggressive defender of all of his clients. My office endorses Mr. John L. Venza."

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Myron Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Mr. Venza for over ten years now. I have seen his work ethic in action first hand, both as a former prosecutor and also as a fellow defense attorney in Harris and Fort Bend Counties. Mr. Venza is a very zealous advocate of justice and seeks only the best dispositions for his clients. He is very well respected by his peers and the judiciary in his community. If you are in need of an aggressive defender of your rights do not hesitate to contact Mr. Venza for your legal needs."

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Lionel Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matias Rueda

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow attorney, I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Venza for over 15 years. Mr. Venza's professionalism, understanding, and compassion for his clients is second to none,. He is knowledgeable, passionate and relentless when it comes to fighting for his client's rights. He is one of the most honest and respected attorneys in our community. I fully endorse Johnny Venza."

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Joseph Dear

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Venza is a brilliant attorney and a relentless litigator. I worked with John for several years while he was a prosecutor and can speak for his performance as a criminal defense attorney. He is a skilled criminal trial lawyer and a great negotiator in the plea bargaining process. If you or a family member needs representation in a criminal matter in Fort Bend, Harris or Brazoria counties, I can not recommend John Venza strongly enough."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law office of John L. Venza Jr.

2003 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Brazoria County District Attorey's Office

2002 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, Berg & Androphy

2000 - 2000

Intern, Fort Bend County District Attorney Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2007 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2007 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The City of Stafford Texas v. Alex Monroe Kelly

DISMISSED

State of Texas v. Maria Reyes

Thirteen minute not guilty after trial by jury.

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Education

2001

South Texas College Of Law

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1998

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2007

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) The Deserving Dead: Dealing With the Deceased Bad Character In Murder Cases Involving Self- Defense

2001

Appellate Advocacy Committee Newsletter (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Federal Criminal White Collar Update

Languages

Spanish

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