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John Clayton "Clay" Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Driving While Intoxicated. Clay won more than 95% of those jury trials.
Clay received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2004, where he focused his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law while also developing his jury selection and courtroom skills in the school’s advocacy programs. Clay has returned to his law school Alma Mater to serve as a guest lecturer on effective jury selection. During his time at South Texas College of Law, Clay received the American Jurisprudence Award for the highest grade in his Criminal Procedure and Marital Property classes.
Clay also has a Master of Public Administration degree (2001) and a Bachelor of Arts degree (1999) from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. As a senior at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Clay was elected Student Body President and served on the Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board for the Texas A&M System Chancellor.
Clay is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for all State Courts and in the United States Courts for the Southern District of Texas. Clay’s practice area includes all State level criminal charges in Brazoria County, Galveston County and Harris County.
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Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Law Office of John C. Caldwell
1506 E. Broadway
Suite 205
Pearland, TX, 77581
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2004 | 02/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2021 |
Best Lawyer | Expertise | 2021 |
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Highest Grade - Criminal Procedure | American Juriprudence | 2004 |
Highest Grade - Marital Property | American Jurisprudence | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of John C. Caldwell | 2017 - Present |
Assistant District Attorney | Brazoria County District Attorey's Office | 2006 - 2017 |
Owner | Law Office of John C. Caldwell | 2004 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association | 2018 - Present | |
Brazoria County Bar Association | 2006 - Present | |
Texas District and County Attorneys Association | 2006 - 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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South Texas College of Law Houston | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 2004 |
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi | Masters of Public Administration | 2001 |
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fall 2017 Voir Dire Class | Jury Selection | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Evading arrest | Dismissed |
Assault Family Violence | Dismissed |
Juvenile Assault Case | Pretrial Diversion |
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Dallas Hughes, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Prior to becoming a defense lawyer, Clay was an outstanding prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office who was always very prepared, and exhibited a keen knowledge of both procedural and substantive Texas criminal law. I now see him applying the skills he learned as a prosecutor in zealously representing his clients as a defense attorney, and I refer clients to him without hesitation who have cases in counties in which I do not practice. I highly recommend Clay if you or a loved one are facing serious criminal charges.
Vikram Vij, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I’ve seen Mr. Caldwell as both an excellent prosecutor and now as a better defense attorney. He is a skilled trial lawyer, zealous advocate, and caring lawyer. I have seen him help countless clients in multiple counties, including Harris, Galveston and Brazoria. I would trust him to handle a family members case. Mr. Caldwell is a true asset to the defense bar.
Dallas Hughes, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Prior to becoming a defense lawyer, Clay was an outstanding prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office who was always very prepared, and exhibited a keen knowledge of both procedural and substantive Texas criminal law. I now see him applying the skills he learned as a prosecutor in zealously representing his clients as a defense attorney, and I refer clients to him without hesitation who have cases in counties in which I do not practice. I highly recommend Clay if you or a loved one are facing serious criminal charges.
Vikram Vij, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I’ve seen Mr. Caldwell as both an excellent prosecutor and now as a better defense attorney. He is a skilled trial lawyer, zealous advocate, and caring lawyer. I have seen him help countless clients in multiple counties, including Harris, Galveston and Brazoria. I would trust him to handle a family members case. Mr. Caldwell is a true asset to the defense bar.
J. Kyle Verret, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've worked with Clay in different capacities over the last decade. Clay has a mastery of criminal law and procedure and uses his understanding of the law to deliver excellent legal services to his clients.
Keith Allen, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Clay for over 10 years. He is diligent and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Aaron Perry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 16, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Clay is a tremendous lawyer who is a dual threat with knowledge of the law and trial skills and experience. I have seen him in action many times and consider him to be a very gifted trial lawyer. If you are looking for an experienced and smart attorney who won't back down and will treat his clients with honesty and integrity, you should hire Clay! I endorse him.
Joe Bulanek, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.