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 16 - 20 of 47 reviews

Posted by Art | January 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hired James for Child Custody case

James took over 6 months to file case in Harris County after he was hired and paid. Never dismissed case in Austin, had to hire a new lawyer to fix Sustaita mistakes. What ever you don't hire James.

Posted by cuellar | December 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best attorney hands down!!!

We didn't even know that my husband had charges and called James to help us out in a bind. He is a rock star! He was able to get the charges dismissed in less than time than my husband's prior charge with a different lawyer. I highly recommend James with his experience and set of skills he wont disap...point.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014

Legal representation of family member

We employed the services of James Sustaita on recommendation of a former client. From the initial phone and personal interveiw with Mr. Sustaita he was genuinely concerned with providing us the best legal representation. He was direct, a gentleman, and provided guidance and mentoring to our grands...on. I highly recommend him as he is very experienced, honest and on-top of his cases. Thank you Mr. Sustaita for your representation.

Posted by Julie | November 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

THE BEST DAMN ATTORNEY YOU WILL EVER FIND !!!!

I'm telling you from personal experience. James Sustaita has proven to me that there is such a thing as an attorney who is TRUE to his word, trustworthy of his promises, and truly a man of his word. I was dealt several situations that I couldnt handle individually much less all at the same time ran...ging from criminal accusations to attempts to tear my family to shreds. I turned everything over to Mr James Sustaita under his sole security that I should no longer worry that he could stop all the nonsense and was there to protect me and my family. I can't lie, I was skeptical of attorneys based on others' previous misleadings and lies. But I assure you that Mr James Sustaita is not to be mistaken as an ordinary attorney. HE is truly one who will take care of business professionally and without fail. I know for a fact that he is an attorney that can be depended on and trusted to fully handle all he says. MR JAMES SUSTAITA IS TOP NOTCH AND HAS PROVEN HIS SUCCESS

Posted by Judy | October 08, 2014

Great Attorney..!!

Mr Sustaita helped me out in a very difficult situation and stressful time in my life. I'm am ever so grateful for the referral to Mr Sustaita. He kept me informed and worked very hard on my case. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal representation. He is a great Lawyer.

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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

Activity

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