Michaela Desiree Cuellar

Michaela Desiree Cuellar

also known as Michaela Ontiveros

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

507 W 10th St, Austin, TX

About Michaela

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Jail Release All Felonies All Misdemeanors (Class A and B)

13 years

75%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Michaela D. Cuellar

507 W 10th St, Austin, TX, 78701-2120

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Michaela Desiree Cuellar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Stephen | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Responsive, Flexible Attorney

Michaela was extremely helpful. She got my bond reduced to PR within twelve hours of being hired. Later when hired to represent me on the case she was responsive for the five years it took to resolve, allowing me a great deal of input on my own legal defense. In addition, the retainer was very reason...able given how long the case stretched. Would highly recommend.

Posted by Lilly | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Michaela Cuellar

We had a good experience with Michaela, she stay in touch with updates and always to got back to us when needed. We were please with the outcome thanks to her.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Fabulous

Him so happy with the service Did I receive from..Cuellar Michaela Excellent fast service perfect communication by email tex call.

Posted by Julio Cesar | January 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

She is brilliant and available at anytime

I contact her in a middle night...in Holiday!!! She was so kind and seriously take care of everything in may case....I recommend her absolutely.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Simply the best!

Michaela Cuellar is hands down the best attorney in the state of Texas. I had a very complex legal issue and she jumped on it, on a Friday, at 3:30 pm and had it handled by 4:30 pm. That same day!! She should be your ONLY call when you need legal representation.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/Defense Attorney, Law Office of Michaela D. Cuellar

Associations

2015 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Association

2014 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney

Education

2013

Texas Southern University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2013

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Texas State University-San Marcos

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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