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A Galveston, Texas native, Jonathan is a graduate of Baylor University, where he earned his B.B.A. in Real Estate and Management. After completing his undergraduate studies, Jonathan moved to Oklahoma to attend law school on a merit scholarship. Jonathan graduated from law school at the top of his class. While in law school, Jonathan was a member of the Law School Honor Fraternity, the Student Senate, the Student Bar Association Executive Committee, was the Treasurer of the Student Bar Association, participated in the Moot Court Competition, was a member of the Moot Court Society, judged Moot Court competitions, was the recipient of a Merit Scholarship, and repeatedly made the Dean’s Honor List for achieving outstanding grades in law school. Jonathan was a member of Phi Delta Phi fraternity.
Prior to forming Zendeh Del & Associates, Jonathan was an insurance company lawyer who handled countless insurance defense cases involving complex personal injuries arising out of automobile accidents and alleged defective products. There, Jonathan practiced in both state and federal court on a daily basis. During his time practicing insurance defense Jonathan learned the insurance and personal injury business inside and out.
Prior to representing insurance companies, Jonathan worked at a civil litigation firm that served as general counsel to a national bank, and represented businesses in all types of business litigation. There, Jonathan represented the bank in numerous foreclosure filings and other transactions. Also at that firm, Jonathan represented clients in many different types of insurance claims including personal injuries and lawsuits against home insurance companies for wrongly denying claims.
After practicing law in Oklahoma, Jonathan returned to his native Galveston, Texas to establish Zendeh Del & Associates, where he and his wife are law partners.
Year after year Jonathan is named a “Super Lawyer” and is featured in both Super Lawyers magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine.
Jonathan has achieved from Martindale-Hubbell the rating of “preeminent” and has a 100% Client Review Rating.
Jonathan has been named to The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list.
Jonathan has also received from AVVO, a prominent Lawyer Rating Directory, the rating of SUPERB (10.0 out of 10.0) for his experience, industry recognition, and professional conduct as a lawyer.
Jonathan practices in the areas of DWI/DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury law. Jonathan also frequently serves as local counsel in Galveston for out of town firms who want a local, familiar face in the courtroom.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas
Texas Court of Appeals
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas Supreme Court
State Bar of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Court of Appeals
Oklahoma Supreme Court
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Federal Court)
United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Federal Court)
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Federal Court)
Professional Organizations
Texas Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
American Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Foundation
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
Galveston County Bar Association (President-Elect and Former Director of the Board)
Galveston County Young Lawyer’s Association (Past-President)
Galveston County Criminal Defense Bar Association (President Elect)
Texas Young Lawyers Association (Director of the Board)
National College for DUI Defense
Honors and Achievements
Rated one of the “10 best” DWI Lawyers in Texas by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Featured in Texas Monthly Magazine for DWI Defense
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Texas Bar Foundation – Lifetime Sustaining Fellow
Houstonia Magazine’s “Top Lawyers in Houston”
H Texas Magazine – Top Lawyer
Super Lawyer
Community Involvement
Former University of Houston Professor of Criminal Law
Knights of Momus (Director of the Board)
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Trinity Episcopal Church
Galveston Artillery Club
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Acquired: 2010
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State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2009
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1813 61st Street, Suite 101, Galveston, TX, 77551
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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I can't thank Jonathan enough for his work on my case! After 8 months of my case lacking discovery, I switched lawyers and hired Jonathan Zendeh Del. Best decision ever. Jonathan not only got my case the most favorable outcome possible (dismissal!), but did so in about a month. Throughout this...
Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jonathan Zendeh Del called me the day after I met him and hired him to inform me of the best news! Galveston County refused to prosecute my case once he spoke with them in person.. ready to fight for me in court if necessary. Everyone in the office was so kind and helpful, accommodating my reques...
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Incredible service! Couldn’t have asked for better care and success through this process.
Posted by Angela | September 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I want to say thank you ZendehDel & Associates and Mr Chase Waterwall for working on my case. The outcome gave me such joy and relief and I can not thank you enough.
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired them to defend my case and they got my case dismissed!!! They really are the best from the lawyers to my favorite paralegal Dorothy. Go with the best! You won’t regret it.
"Jonathan is an outstanding attorney with a strong grasp of what needs to be done for his clients. Further, he takes the time to truly understand the pertinent issues and advise his clients about their options."
"Jonathan will provide you nothing but the best representation hands down. He will treat you not only as a client, but as a close friend or family member. He takes his cases very seriously and as if each one was his most important case. I highly recommend him and would have no hesitations retaining him if I ever needed an attorney in the Galveston and/or Houston area."
"Jonathan is a highly competent lawyer that I do not hesitate referring matters to. Jonathan is incredibly competent and will handles each case with the respect that it deserves. If you need legal assistance, I would look no further than Jonathan Zendeh Del."
"I first met Jonathan as a fellow defense attorney. I was immediately impressed by his knowledge of the criminal code and his passionate defense of his clients. He doesn't let courthouse politics get in the way of his client's best interests. Since then, I've done several jury trials with Jonathan. He is an incredible asset in the courtroom and handles all matters impeccably."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is a great attorney and I would absolutely recommend him for any criminal matters. He is also a very trustworthy and stand up individual."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very smart man that can wheel and deal with the best of them. If you only knew the stuff he deals with on a daily basis you'd probably want to die of shock. Keep it up killer."
"I'm happy to endorse Johnathan. He takes the extra step to be involved with the bar and I've heard about some of his cases. Easy office to find too -right off 61st. Likable guy too."
"Jonathan and I went to law school together, and I knew then that he would be an outstanding attorney. He has proven me right."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan has a full grasp of the complexities encountered in Criminal Defense. He's also a delightful person."
"I have known Jonathan for about 7 years. He is intelligent, professional, and dedicated to his clients. I highly endorse Jonathan for all misdemeanor and felony criminal defense cases including DWI in Galveston and surrounding areas."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Superb Rating, AVVO
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Superb Rating, AVVO
2015
10 Best in Texas, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
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10 Best in Texas, American Institute of DUI / DWI Attorneys
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Superb Rating, AVVO
2013
Top Lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Client Disinction Award, Lawyers.com
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Superb Rating, AVVO
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Superb Rating, AVVO
2011
Pro Bono Award, Galveston County Bar Association
2011
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
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Dean's List, Law School
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Managing Attorney, Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Pignato, Cooper, Kolker & Roberson, PC
2008 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Miller Dollarhide, PC
2007 - 2008
-, Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office
2014 - Present
Super LawyersRising Star
2013 - Present
Galveston County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseMember
2012 - Present
Galveston County Young Lawyers' AssociationPresident-Elect
2012 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
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Legal Answers
I have a court date in Galveston Texas for a DUI and my court number starts with md what does that stand for?
27 Jan 2018
I had a POM <2oz, there is a signed Motion to Dismiss and Order (OCA), what will show up on a background check?
29 Apr 2017
Can an employer see deferred adjudification?
27 Jan 2015