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

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sanchez | October 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense

criminal charges,

My brother was charged with murder even though he didn't do it he defended himself& others!! James did a great job he informed us about how the case was goin he also visited my brother while being locked up and informed him how his case was goin also he motivated my brother to stay positive and he t...old us we had a good case!! :-) He is a nice,outgoin person he is respectful& made us feel comfortable when we would go to his office. I would recommend him for any case you have he will do everything in his power to get the facts straight. I know my parents are very thankful to him for getting their son /our brother out of jail we appreciate everything he did and if we had another case or issue I think we would call him so he can help us!!!! Me, my parents& brother& sister and ALL family Sanchez is very appreciated with him!!!!! Thank You James Stephen Sustaita !!! :-) :-) :-) :-)

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2012 | Child Custody

Is willling to Fight for what's RIGHT

James is helping me with my case. He is able to communicate very well, even when he has other things going on. As a parent himself, he understands where I am coming from. As a single parent, he knows what is best. He has so far came through everything he said. My case in not even in the process of be...ing done. He is willing to fight for my voice, and do what’s best for me... Everyone has their own opinion about saying, once you pay him, James disappear, will I can say I paid him, he has kept in touch VERY WELL. I can say I have spoken to him about 2 to 3 times in a day. So I do and will recommend him to anyone. He is willing and still forgoing more on my case... He is still fighting on my behalf. What a great man.

Posted by Erin | May 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Oustanding

I was facing a Criminal DWI and James worked very hard to get it reduced and successfully so. I knew every step of the process as James kept me in the communication loop. He is honest, fair and compassionate. I would trust James with any legal problem or advice that I needed

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Biggest Regret was Hiring Him

We hired him as a criminal defense attorney. He never returns the calls, he has given us the run around for months, he talks the talk, but DOES NOT do anything to help or keep us informed. We were better off with an apponted lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2012 | Criminal Defense

never a call

Family member is being sentenced tomorrow and we found out through a phone call from our loved one not from the attorney. If he couldn't make the trip out to the Del Rio district courts why did he take on the case. Court dates were re-set without notice...sometime failed to even show up...not recomme...ding him

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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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