James Stephen Sustaita

James Stephen Sustaita

4.2
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

1301 Nueces, Suite 200, Austin, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Sustaita Law Firm

1301 Nueces, Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78701

Law Offices of James Stephen Sustaita

1301 Nueces, Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78701

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James Stephen Sustaita's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 47 reviews

Posted by Francis | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney!

James Sustaita exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed with the time Sustaita and his team dedicated to my son's case. He is not only an excellent attorney but was very attentive to the family and our needs. He kept us informed and consulted with us in every detail of the case. James Sustait...a is as good as it gets when it comes to legal representation. Hands down based on my experience one of the best in the state. My son was facing a possible life sentence, James Sustaita and his team got him 12 years of which he will serve 6. He truly is as good as it gets. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Pricilla | July 30, 2015 | Child Custody

My ex didnt have a chance at taking my daughter away

James had less than 4 days to help prepare a case for me. My ex was seeking full custody, made felonious accusations about my other child and only wanted to grant me supervised visits. James was able to discredit my ex and his fiancee as well as every single accusation they made. I have my daughter b...ecause of James and the awesome work his firm did.

Posted by L | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best Possible Outcome

James Sustaita is a very competent criminal defense attorney, who got my legal charge dismissed and proved very helpful during extra-legal proceedings including a hearing. However, my family and I found him very difficult to work with. He carries a heavy case load, admits that he works best under pre...ssure, and knows exactly what needs to be done and when. This meant that he was often frustratingly unresponsive. Promises he made about non-critical matters were often not kept. In short, he got us where we wanted to go, but the ride was gut-wrenching.

Posted by Patricia Marti | April 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

THE BEST ATTORNEY IN TEXAS!!!

I have been so blessed to be refered to Attorney James Sustaita, he is a trustworthy man, a man of his word, since I met him I knew after talking to him I was in great hands but today I was so impressed at COURT, he is the best attorney at court, he is so knowledgeable and knows very well what he is ...doing. My case is complicated and he got everything he said for me!! I HIGHLY RECOMEND ATTORNEY JAMES SUSTAITA HE IS EXCELLENT AT WHAT HE IS DOING!!! I WILL HIRE HIM A THOUSAND TIMES!!! THANK YOU JAMES FOR YOUR EXCELLENT WORK.

Posted by linda | February 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

My husband says your our Rescue "Ranger"

We hired James in December 2013 and ended our case today February 2015. I was facing a felony charge and looking to take on probation and a lot of other things that i Just did not want. James got the felony dropped right away. After a Grand Jury Trial today ended with a not guilty. I am so thankful ...to James for rescuing me from a life that would not have been good for me a my husband or family. I would hire James again. I watched James in action today and realized how good he is at doing what he does. Kudos to you James and Milan and the Sustaita Team

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James Stephen Sustaita's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mylan Shaunfield

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of training with James and couldn't have asked for a better mentor. His ability to think on his feet is unmatched and gives his clients a superior advantage. I know I wouldn't want to face him in the court room..."

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Andrew Robertson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a great attorney and a great man. I have worked closed with James on many cases and have always been impressed with his hard work and due diligence."

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Andrew Robertson

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in TX, 2018

updated on 03/15/2019

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Texas State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Disbarment issued in TX, 2018

updated on 08/07/2018

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Texas State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2016

updated on 10/20/2016

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Sustaita Law Firm

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Keel & Nassour, LLP

1999 - 2006

Attorney, Harris County Attorney Office

Associations

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1999 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Travis County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2006

Houston Bar Association

Director, Family Law

Education

1999

Texas Southern University

Languages

Spanish

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