J. Fernando Trevino

I was charged and arrested in august of 2009 and appointed an attorney in September of 2009. I did not meet my attorney until October 7, 2009, when I had a court appearance. My attorney interviewed me and said that he would have to review my case. From October 7, 2009 through December 14, 2009, my at...torney did not come to consult or advise on my situation. My attorney did not write correspondence in response to my letters or my motions submitted to the court. December 14, 2009 was another court date with nothing done by my attorney and court was rescheduled. I sent a letter to the State Bar of Texas to ask for help with my attorney where I was referred to it’s CAAP ( Client-Attorney Assistance Program) in January of 2010. I followed CAAP’s four step procedures, CAAP attempted to contact my attorney and my attorney did not respond to their letters. I filed a grievance with the State Bar of Texas in February of 2010 and the Chief Disciplinary Counsel determined that my attorney did not violate a rule of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. I received their written response in March of 2010 and was referred back to the CAAP agency. On March 12, 2010, I sent another letter to the State Bar of Texas informing them that I had been incarcerated for 217 days without advisement or consultation from my attorney and was sent a CAAP brochure and another grievance form. Court was reset on March 22, March 25 of 2010 and rescheduled for May 11, 2010. As of April 21, 2010, I sent my attorney two letters, one on March 31, 2010 and the second on April 14, 2010, expressing my innocence and asking for his assistance. All lawyers have an obligation to maintain a high standard of ethical conduct toward their clients and just because I am a court appointed client does not mean he can produce an inferior quality of services. I have filed complaints with the State Bar of Texas, Judge Kazen with the 227th District Court and the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. I have followed the standard procedures available and have exhausted all of my options. I reported Jose Fernando Trevino, State Bar No. 794755, alleging he violated Texas Penal Codes 36.06 Retaliation, 39.03 Official Oppression and Mr. Trevino committed these offenses with the intent to harm another or knowingly harm another, myself, by violating a law relating to a public servants employment. Mr. Trevino’s deliberate indifference is shown because he knew of my serious need and he failed to respond reasonably to it. Mr. Trevino’s actions were reckless or callous and indifferent to my rights. Mr. Trevino must of known that his actions were likely to harm or injure myself. These rights are clearly listed in the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures. These preserve procedural due process.