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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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

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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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Keith | July 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Anonymous

Mr. Venza went above and beyond what 2 of the most high profile and expensive lawyers in Ft. Bend County had ever done for me. He followed thru with me every step of the way as a court appointed lawyer with the best outcome possible. He always returned my calls, was punctual to every court date and w...orked with me thru every step. I would highly recommend him and am extremely impressed with his determination and persistence.

Posted by Randy | April 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense

This man gets stuff done!

I contacted Mr. Venza when I ran into some criminal trouble and I am sure glad that I did. I walked in with a felony and misdemeanor drug offense and a prior record of 2 felonies and about 6 other misdemeanors. I told him right off the bat that I couldn't do anything more than probation and ZERO j...ail time. Boy did this man deliver. Through our roughly seven month endeavour, I had another felony charge come up and he worked on that for no additional cost. That one ended up being NO billed, thanks to the expertise and strategy that this gentleman advised. Mr. Venza promptly responded to all of my questions and contacts throughout the entire ordeal. He was honest and always made me very comfortable with the process. He is a good guy and he knows people in the system that greatly benefited me. One of the things that I am most pleased with is every court appearance I had he got me in and out within 10 minutes each time. He got the reset paperwork done and me out the door while others on the same docket sat around. I am sure there were people that had to stay around for more than an hour, but I don't know for sure because I was always the first or third person out the door. That was priceless. I am trying to think of something negative about my experience and I truly cannot think of anything other than him not being able to find a flaw somewhere to get the charges dropped altogether. But I don't think anyone could have because everything was pretty legit on the part of the arresting officer. So the only thing negative would be he is not a sorcerer or able to control peoples minds. I highly recommend having Mr. Venza on your side if you are facing any criminal charges. He doesn't play around and he is willing to go above and beyond. My family and I were very blessed to have teamed up with this man. Thank you for everything and I will be giving you a call in 2 years when we go to cut my probation time in half!!

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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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