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Prior to moving to the Big Bend, I was Deputy Chief Public Defender in DuPage County, Illinois, where I was in charge of training and supervising the attorneys in the Misdemeanor Division. In addition to my supervisory duties, I maintained an active caseload of felony files. I have tried dozens of cases to verdict.
I hold a law degree from the University of Chicago and a degree in classical guitar performance from Florida State University. I am licensed to practice law in Texas and Illinois (presently voluntarily inactive), as well as the federal district courts for the Western District of Texas and the Northern District of Illinois. I also maintain the Trial Coach website as a resource for defense attorneys who wish to hone their trial advocacy skills. I have been published in The Champion, The Federal Sentencing Reporter, and elsewhere.
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Acquired: 2013
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Acquired: 2004
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406 N. 5th St., Alpine, TX, 79830-4733
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Posted by Micah | January 18, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Jaime is imho the best criminal defense attorney in the Brewster/Jeff Davis/Presidio/Reeves/Pecos County area. When Jamie raises an issue with a case be it a probable cause issue or a simple “that witness may have credibility issues” you can bet the bank it’s a legitimate issue. He is a highly ethica...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
After driving through West Texas and encountering terrible State Trooper issues, Jaime helped both my wife and I through a long and arduous two year process. We live out of state and Jaime ensured we wouldn’t need to make trips back and forth to Texas through this process. Everything he suggested was...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Jaime is a smart, professional and trustworthy lawyer. While visiting Big Bend National Park from New York, I had an unfortunate run in with the law that left me needing a local lawyer that I could count on to take care of my case while I returned home. Jaime always responded to my emails and calls (...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I had contacted lawyer Jamie for a consolation on a case with a citation, he was about to have a meeting with another client so he requested me to send him an email with the details unlike other lawyers out there he actually called me back on his stated time. Like a doctor, he gave me a clear picture...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Jamie Escudar represented me during the process of awaiting trial after I was arrested during a road trip to big bend national park for possession of special brownies. He was very professional and communicated very well. I am satisfied as my case got rejected by the DA. I would recommend Jamie as a c...
"Jaime Escuder and I were co-workers for years> I cannot say enough good things about him. He is compassionate, caring, hard-working, and professional. I have no doubt whatsoever that Jaime would work his hardest to achieve the best result for his clients, and those results would be driven by discussions with his clients about what they want and need. He always had, and I believe would continue to maintain good relationships with opposing counsel as well as the court. He is a consummate professional, and I could not recommend him higher."
"Jaime Escuder is a talented attorney with a keen insight on the law. If you are looking for someone who is relentless in court for his clients and cares about performing each and every time at the highest level then Jaime is the attorney you want and need. As a practicing attorney, I would want someone like Jaime in my rolodex of go to guys."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am so pleased Jaime moved his family to Alpine to live and work. His resume is most impressive, and he has deep experience in the trial court, defending citizens accused."
"Jaime is a fantastic attorney. He's thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly skilled in court. He has extensive experience from small to very serious matters and has always handled them professionally. If I needed a criminal defense lawyer I would want Jaime."
"Jaime is a tenacious advocate for his clients who knows the law and knows how to present a case to a court. He has the practicality to assess a situation fairly and make the right strategic choices, but also the creativity to take the path to the best outcome that others might not see. He gives advice with compassion and truly cares about his clients. He is a skilled trial lawyer who judges and juries listen to and respect. The highest recommendation I can give Jaime is that if I ever found myself in need of a criminal defense attorney, Jaime is who I would call. I would know I was getting a lawyer who would listen to me, devote himself to the case, and stand up for me in court."
"I cannot recommend Mr. Escuder highly enough. If you have a criminal matter in the Big Bend area, Mr. Escuder is the man to talk to."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2014 - Present
Owner, Escuder Law Office
2012 - 2014
Deputy Chief, DuPage County Public Defender's Office
2004 - 2012
Assistant Public Defender, DuPage County Public Defender's Office
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Hung Jury (client subsequently pled to lesser charge)
Not Guilty (guilty of misdemeanor offense of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor)
Not Guilty
Hung Jury (client subsequently pled to lesser charge)
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
B.M.
2017
2016
Texas Rules of Evidence Including Laying Foundations for Electronic Evidence
2011
- Using Technology at Trial
2011
Forming Arguments
2010
2004
2003
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