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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Tiffany | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Family and Criminal Attorney You Can TRUST

I am writing to brag about James Sustaita. I want to tell everyone in Travis County and throughout that this lawyer is the man to hire if you want to see results that work. When I first hired James, I was falsely accused of assault and I needed help getting out of jail. The very next day I was ou...t. I also needed a lawyer to guide me through my divorce, which had a nasty custody battle attached to it. The day I got out of jail, James worked with me by carefully listening to details about my case and developed a genius well-thought out plan that was tailored just for me. I learned to trust James COMPLETELY after seeing how he implemented this genius plan though the weeks and months that James worked on my case. The thing that I love most about James is that he is a man who understands, and with that in mind he “Made-Things-Happen” in court for me. James once told me that since his childhood, he always wanted to be a lawyer. It shows that his career is something he loves to do. That says a lot to me. And ….He cares. Finally, a lawyer who cares around here! The one thing that I remember the most about James is that he once told me “Look, I’m not going to make any promises that I can’t deliver”. With that said… everything that he has set his mind and heart to do for my son and I—HE HAS ACHIEVED. I am very happy to have crossed paths with James, because at the end of the day it did matter who I hired. I never would have thought that children’s lives are changed for the rest of their life because their parents chose to hire the right attorney. FYI: Today (6/4/18), James helped me by dismantling all the accusations against me regarding my assault case. This morning my assault case was dismissed thanks to James.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST LAWYER HANDS DOWN!

First off every single lawyer I talk to up in till I met (16 lawyers) James , was trying to charge me this crazy amount money with a down payment on top of it! I was in any position to drop that kind of money on the spot. I was beyond stress of the fact of how I was goning to get a lawyer on top of t...rying to win my case. Then i met James he told me right away with confidence that everything was going to be okay. He told me everything I needed to know about my case and situation. Not only did he seem concerned about my case but for me as a person. He showed me that even in a horrible stressful situation things will work out. My case was dismiss!! Let me tell you it's the best feeling in the world knowing a felony charge is off your back.

Posted by Robert | June 29, 2014 | Cannabis Law

P.O.M.

this is the best lawyer you can find.I had this one incident where I have to be at a marijuana class and at the same time I had class for my work and if I did not pass my work class I would lose my job and I wouldn't be able to support my family he helps me reschedule my plans and helped me keep my ...job and now I'm able to support my family still because of him and I am highly grateful For him I have no doubt in my mind that he is and will remain the best lawyer ever. Thank you James! Love the Arredondo family!

Posted by Melissa | March 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

FEB 2014 - Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon Charge in WILLIAMSON County DISMISSED!!

FEB 2014 - Aggravated Assault W/A Deadly Weapon Charge in WILLIAMSON County DISMISSED!! If you are reading this then please understand I know EXACTLY where you are!! Feb. 3, 2014 a family member was picked up for Aggravated Assault W/A Deadly Weapon!! I can't begin explain the emotional roller coaste...r I went through for the next 32 days! I’m a Christian & learned that having my Heavenly Father on MY Side makes ALL the Difference in the World so to be Totally Honest with you my family & I went into extensive Prayer Sessions along with Fasting Sessions as my grueling search for the PERFECT ATTORNEY started!! First I googled for hours on end reading reviews, ratings, and pros/cons to searching for this attorney I wanted to handle the case, all while trying to come up with $5-$15k for the attorney!! Before you knew it 19 days had passed, and several meetings with Very Highly Qualified Attorneys, but for some reason I had not hired an attorney then on Feb 22nd I was referred to James Sustaita! I called him the next day which was Sunday afternoon not expecting a return call BUT not only did he call us back a few hours later he invited us into his home! He was very assertive and confident but most of all HONEST!!!! We left his home shortly after hiring him and paying the down payment! Mr. Sustaita did EXACTLY what he said he was going to do, and went to visit my family member the same day! 4 days later we went to the first hearing only for a huge disappointed because we had a Sub-Judge who offered my family member 5YRS TDC… Mr. Sustaita Quickly declined the offer and rescheduled the court hearing! I was disappointed so I started thinking what if along with other options because I too had read the few bad reviews from Mr. Sustaita’s previous clients. During this time I did ask Mr. Sustaita to process a Bond Reduction so my family member could get out before the second court hearing! LITTLE did I know that Mr. Sustaita had been working behind the scenes and Very Diligently as well because my family member was released & the case was DISMISSED on March 7, 2014 approximately 1 week after the first hearing and 11 days after hiring Mr James Sustaita!!!! Prayer directed my family to Mr. Sustaita, and even though several other attorneys where a little shocked of the charges being dismissed in WILLIAMSON COUNTY one of the most difficult counties to beat in Texas I firmly feel that God has found favor with Mr. Sustaita using his expertise and experience in such a difficult county!!!! Mr. Sustaita even honored the quote he initially gave us!!! If you are in need of an attorney then it would be in your best interest to give Mr. Sustaita a call!!!! Please know he may not return every phone call, but he does call / text back when it’s necessary! My Family & I are ALL Very Grateful to Mr. James Sustaita and especially his wife for allowing him to work on my family member’s case and meet in their home… Mr. James Sustaita has since met with my family member and stated he will continue to keep in touch since my family member is very young and has a lot to learn!!!! James REALLY CARES!!!!! Thank You James Sustaita!!!!!!!!

Posted by dana | March 06, 2014 | Child Custody

child custody

I first hired Mr sustaita in 2010. He was referred to me by a colleague of mine.i was going through a custody battle w my x wife.i currently was going through a criminal case which he delt w first and resulted in a deferred verdict which was wiped off my record. He then pursued my custody with such p...rofessionalism. Him and his staff worked the case with such pirsition that it was obvious to me that this was routine for him. It goes w out saying how much of an emotion state my family and were in. Him and his staff delt with us w such heart and compassion that to this day and for as long as my family name is alive his firm will be our family lawyer. Any time someone needs any legal help he is the guy my family and I recommend. Keep up the good work Mr sustaita.

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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

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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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