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Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at College Station, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

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About Stephen

Biography

Author of "Over the Limit - Under Arrest - DWI Survival Guide." Request your free copy today!

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

Highest quality experienced DWI defense.

33 years | 1,500 cases

40%

Criminal Defense 20%

All areas of criminal defense including white collar crime, appeals, DWI, all felonies and misdemeanors.

33 years | 3,700 cases

20%

Domestic Violence 20%

Domestic violence, roommate offenses, protective order violation, stalking, and harassment.

20%

Violent Crime 10%

Assault and crimes against persons.

10%

White Collar Crime 10%

Credit card and check fraud. Employee theft and similar matters.

10%

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Awards

2022 2021 2020

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2013 2012

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney

307 Arguello Drive, College Station, TX, 77840

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Stephen A. Gustitis's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exactly What We Needed

If you are reading this, you are probably in a very scary situation for yourself or someone you love facing serious charges. Pause, take a breath, pray, and read on. I strongly recommend Steven Gustitis! We found Steven Gustitis through a google search. The reviews we saw made us think that... he was the right guy for our son. Our experience proved that the positive reviews were spot on! Our son was arrested for having a small amount of an illegal substance in his off-campus home. A friend called 911 for an ambulance because our son got sick. Long story short, the CS PD came instead of the ambulance. They rushed in uninvited, searched our son’s room without permission, and arrested him and his girlfriend. Rather than charging them with something like possession, they painted them as drug dealers and hit them with class one felony charges for manufacturing and delivery (up to life in prison)! As a side note, I am a former police officer. The officers that responded to the scene went way overboard to destroy our son’s life… we needed high-powered help. We met with Steve. He didn’t sugar-coat anything. (But his paralegal, Nelda was a huge comfort!) He said our son was facing some serious trouble, but that there might be some hope. Steve laid out a strategy of playing a long game for us to be able to demonstrate that our son was not the drug dealer the cops portrayed him as. This included voluntary drug testing every two weeks (with results sent to Nelda and us) to build a track record of clean behavior. Almost a year to the day later, we received a letter from the Brazos County prosecutor that our son’s arrest was rejected, and that all charges were dropped! We’ll be back to ask Steve to help with the expunction of our son’s record. I can’t guarantee that everyone will have these results. But I wholeheartedly recommend Steve! Here’s a summary of what to expect: * If you wonder whether hiring Steve is worth the cost, he absolutely is! * Take the time to tell him what you want the outcome to be. In our case, it was making sure our son’s future was not forever destroyed. * Get to know Nelda… she is absolutely wonderful. * If he recommends ongoing drug testing, do it. * If he thinks you will benefit from stretching the process out, do it. * Listen to and do what he says. He is a former prosecutor and knows what he’s talking about. But don’t be afraid to tell him what’s on your mind, and what you want. * Now, if you want someone to lie to you to make you feel better, sorry. He didn’t pull any punches. He wasn’t mean about it; but he was professional, courteous, and honest. Also, he let us call and talk it through anytime we wanted. He always made time for us.

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Replied last May 27, 2019

"Thank you" cannot approach the level of gratitude I have for your kind review of our law firm and the services we provided to your family during this very difficult time. Over the years I've learned that great results don't always happen, but a satisfied client makes any result worth the hard work and the struggle. Thank you for choosing us and for trusting us. We are very happy the great weight of worry has been removed from your shoulders! Don't forget our door is always open.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Superior

After being suspended from TAMU, I was in denial and hopeless. My mother and I took meetings with several attorneys but Mr. Gustitis was clear above everybody else. There were other attorneys who charged a smaller amount but Mr. Gustitis was worth every penny. We hired Mr. Gustitis 7 months after my ...incident and I only wished we would of hired him sooner. I am an impatient person so everytime I had a doubt or question, I would go to the office and if Mr. Gustitis was in and not with another client, he would always make time for me and answer my questions/doubts/concerns thoroughly with Nelda (his assistant) always keeping me informed of any progress on the case. I had a Class A misdeanor dismissed thanks to Mr. Gustitis and by following everything he asked me to do. He always had my best interest at heart guiding me through the case and offering his sincere advice as a man. Definitely would hire him again if needed (knock on wood I never need his services again). Thanks again Mr. Gustitis

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Stephen Gustitis

Replied last January 03, 2019

You are so very welcomed! I could not be happier with your pleasure with the outcome of this very important case. Please never hesitate to call if you ever have questions or concerns. Our door is always open for you! Steve

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Gustitis Has Your Best Interest at Heart

I was VERY skeptical of spending money on legal help when all I had to do was plead guilty, do community service, take an awareness class, and that would be the end of it. But, one year later, I'm glad I hired him. He got the entire case dismissed. I highly recommend Mr. Gustitis. Mr. Gustitis sp...ent a lot of time getting to know me as a person before asking about the case. Once he knew my background, my tendancies, my goals, and the context surrounding the case, he began asking about what happened. I knew he had my best interest at heart. He was very understanding and carefully detailed all of my legal options, weighing each option's ramifications. He did not pressure me into hiring him (I did). He spent a lot of time gathering evidence (police reports, body cam footage, statements, etc) and told me how it could be used to help fight my charges. Eventually, Mr. Gustitis was able to get the case dismissed by the Texas court system. I still had to deal with University probation and student conduct punishments, but it was such a relief to know that the criminal charges were dropped. I know he was behind the scenes talking to people on my behalf. If you need representation, I highly recommend Mr. Gustitis.

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Replied last October 16, 2018

I could not be happier with the outcome of this case! More importantly, though, I enjoyed getting to know you and I enjoyed developing a relationship before it was time to make any case-related decisions. Trusting each other made the case strategy decisions easy. Thank you so much for the opportunity to help in your time of need. I wish you the best of luck! Steve

Posted by scott | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

2018

Our daughter was arrested in an apartment sweep and was obliged to spend a night in jail. She reached us at 7am the following morning. On our way to College Station a series of phone calls/research identified Steve from the Aggie Mom's network. By the time we were finished with the bail process, a...n appointment with Steve had been arranged for that afternoon. Our daughter was responding to the ordeal with the full spectrum of emotions that result from a police action that presumed guilt. Steve's entire focus was on our daughter, as his client. My wife and I were simply note takers. He was calm, patient, and pulled our daughter off the ceiling by clearly and concisely explaining all aspects of the facts as he knew them at that moment, and laying out a game plan that allowed her to regain some measure of equilibrium. Cost was defined, explained, and fixed. Steve worked with us completely. Both Steve and Nelda became emotional support for our daughter. She had to return to classes knowing that Brazos county releases mug shots. The emotional support they provided helped her regain her confidence and their patient explanations of the system helped her to understand that while she was in the system, she was not obligated to become a victim of the system. Steve's knowledge, calm, and professionalism allowed our daughter to be strengthened by this experience. All charges were dropped and our daughter's record cleared. She was engaged in the process because she chose to be and because Steve treated her fully as his client and her own best defender. That is completely a testament to Steve's view of his relationship with his clients and the manner of his approach. We cannot commend him enough.

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Stephen Gustitis

Replied last September 25, 2018

Dear Scott: I am thankful my office played a part in helping your family through this frightening time. My hope is, with time, your daughter will forget about this incident and heal from the trauma and humiliation caused by the careless action of the police. Please know I appreciate every kind word expressed in your review of our services. Thank you for such a strong recommendation!

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Simply the Best

Mr. Gustitis did a very thorough job explaining the long and tedious process of DUI cases with my son, who was a college sophomore at the time. We knew what to expect because he had warned us ahead of time. Initially, my son's case seemed like a lost situation from the start, and Mr. Gustitis expla...ined that there might not be much we could do, but not to give up hope until all of the facts were available. He was right, and we were lucky. When our case was ready for trial almost 2 years later, there were some facts that allowed Mr. Gustitits some room for negotiation and he was able to get my son's charges reduced from a class A to a class B offense, which significantly helped. I truly feel that Mr. Gustitis and his assistant, Nelda, who was also with us all the way, helping us through, were worth the cost. If you need an attorney who knows the system and will help explain things to you up front, Mr. Gustitis is your attorney.

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Replied last October 16, 2017

Nelda and I are very pleased we could help your family through this difficult situation! And I know the Class B reduction will really help when the time comes to possibly seal these records. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and protect the ones that are so important to you. If you ever have additional questions, please don't hesitate to call!

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Stephen A. Gustitis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Andreski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys that I know. I consider it a privilege to watch him fight for his clients in negotiations, trial or at license revocation hearings. He is very, very thorough. His knowledge and confidence is evident in all that he does. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends or family."

Bart Craytor

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gustitis is a tireless advocate for his clients. His successful appeals are evidence of his tenacity and dedication as well as his skill. I recommend and endorse Mr. Gustitis without reservation."

Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gustitis is one of the finest Criminal Defense attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

Mark Bennett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is my go-to guy for local area knowledge in Brazos County. He is a wise, caring, and ethical lawyer. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

Christopher Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"Steve is a tremendous lawyer. He has a vast array of criminal defense experience - from misdemeanor to death penalty. When someone calls and asks for a criminal attorney referral, Steve is always at the top of the list."

Chris Limberopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Outstanding criminal defense lawyer, I would recommend Stephen to anyone needing top notch representation."

Clint Sare

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a very competent and experienced criminal defense lawyer."

Michael Matlock

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephen is a terrific, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorney. I would recommend him to anyone needing a criminal defense attorney in the Bryan-College Station area."

Shannon Flanigan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1995

Board Certification - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Stephen Gustitis, Attorney PLLC

1990 - 1994

Assistant District Attorney, Brazos County District Attorney's Office

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Associations

1994 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

Brazos County Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Warner v. State, PD-1644-06, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and acquitted the Petitioner

Villanueva v. State, 227 S.W.3d 744 (Tex.Crim.App. 2007)

Court of Criminal Appeals reversed one conviction on a double jeopardy claim.

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Education

1990

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Susquehanna University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2016

Friday Afternoon Lunch Series

"How To Find the One Best Case For Your Client"

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Publications

2018

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) “How to Use Stories to Distinguish Yourself From the Competition”

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Preserving Error in Retrograde Extrapolation Cases"

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "How Might Criminal Defendants Fare With a Justice Neil M. Gorsuch?"

2017

Speakeasy Publishing Company "Over The Limit? Under Arrest - DWI Survival Guide"

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "More Women Criminal Defense Lawyers Wanted"

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Evaluating Anonymous Tips"

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Summoning Courage to Try Something New"

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Will H.B. 3016 Change the Way We Defend DWI Cases?

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Staring Down the Wrath of Hurricane Harvey"

2017

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Challenging a Warrantless Search By Police In a Constitutionally Protected Space"

2016

Texas Bar Journal Dynamic Duo

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "A Toxicological Guide to Retrograde Extrapolation Cross Examination"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Using Metrology to Understand Forensic Measurements"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "How to Subpoena an Out-of-State Witness"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "How to Find the One Best Case for Your Client"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Do I Really Think I'm Helping Anybody?"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Planning for Life After the Practice of Law"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Transportation Code Section 724.017 Compliance in ALR Blood Test Failure Cases"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Safeguarding the Great American Experiment"

2016

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Use Kelly v. State to Challenge Any Scientific Evidence"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Using SFST Validation Studies in Your Next DWI Trial"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Another Nuts-and-Bolts Primer on Batson Challenges"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Forging Fear Into a Constructive Edge"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Getting Jurors to Tell Us the Truth"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "A Dark Side of Practicing Law"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "The Perfect Cross Examination"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "On Choosing the Right Law Partner"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Ignorance of the Law is Now an Excuse"

2015

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Marketing Your Credibility Online"

2014

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Quick-and-Dirty Phlebotomy Basics"

2014

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Defense at a Premium"

2014

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Who Should Polygraph Our Clients?"

2014

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) "Never Give Up"

2013

Inside the Minds - Utilizing Forensic Science in Criminal Cases (2014 Edition) The Role of Forensic Evidence in Defending Criminal Cases

2013

Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) University Discipline: The Illusion of Due Process

2008

The Defense Perspective Retrograde Extrapolation and the Intoxilyzer 5000

2008

The Defense Perspective Intoxilyzer 5000 Machine Tolerance

2008

The Defense Perspective The Blood:Breath Partition Ratio

2008

The Defense Perspective Mouth Alcohol and the Intoxilyzer 5000

2008

The Defense Perspective Chemical Interference and the Intoxilyzer 5000

2008

The Defense Perspective Temperature's Rising

2008

The Defense Perspective More On Henry's Law

2008

The Defense Perspective The Intoxilyzer 5000

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English

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Activity

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Top Contributor

Stephen earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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Q&A

Does the Deferred Prosecution Program test for alcohol if you are entering for a possession of Marijuana charge under 2 ounces?

28 Jul 2018

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Why do I have two court dates for one charge??

25 Apr 2014

Q&A

Shouldn't a defense attorney always cross examine a plaintiff in the course of a trial ?

03 Apr 2014

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Stephen A. Gustitis

About Stephen

Biography

Author of "Over the Limit - Under Arrest - DWI Survival Guide." Request your free copy today!

Author of "Over the Limit - Under Arrest - DWI Survival Guide." Request your free copy today!

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Licensed in Texas for 35 years

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Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney

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