Felix Valenzuela

Felix Valenzuela

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime

701 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX

About Felix

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 1 year

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 15 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2010

Inactive In Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Felix Valenzuela

701 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79901

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Felix Valenzuela's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janis | March 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Criminal Defense Attorney

My family lives far from El Paso, Texas, but the alleged crime took place there. I searched extensively for a criminal defense attorney, contacting multiple law firms, but most either redirected me to a payment process or said the attorney was unavailable. Frustrated with this experience, I decided t...o focus on credentials instead. That’s when I found Attorney Felix Valenzuela, and I was immediately impressed by his background—his education, his time as a former district attorney for El Paso, and his track record of ensuring fair judgments for his clients. When I called his office, Nicole answered, and she was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and professional. She scheduled an appointment with Attorney Valenzuela the same day. My family had never faced anything like this before, and Attorney Valenzuela took the time to explain exactly what my son was being charged with and what the legal process would entail. If convicted, my son faced years in prison for a crime we knew he didn’t commit. Attorney Valenzuela was thorough, compassionate, and completely by the book—he started working on the case immediately without asking for any payment upfront. When we inquired about his fees, we found them to be fair, and let me tell you, his expertise is worth every penny. Despite his demanding schedule, he always made time to call me back, and if he was in court, Nicole was always there to provide updates and keep us informed. He truly advocated for my son, ensuring our family didn’t have to travel back and forth for every hearing. Thanks to Attorney Valenzuela’s dedication and legal expertise, my son’s name was cleared, and for that, I am forever grateful. If you need a criminal defense attorney in El Paso, look no further. Attorney Valenzuela and his team are simply the best.

Posted by Don | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable, Strategic, and Professional...

Having had to deal with many attorneys in my business, there have been very few experience in which I am truly impressed. This just happens to be one of those experiences. If 1,000 stars were available, the Valenzuela Law Firm has certainly earned every single one of them. I cannot thank Felix enough... for assisting me with resolving a case for one of our clients. From the initial consultation through the resolution, I was fortunate to be referred to his law firm. Felix is down-to-earth and packing an arsenal of knowledge and strategies. In every conversation, you can hear the passion that he has for his work. With every business, you have the behind-the-scenes associates that keep us business owners in line. That being said, it's clear that Nicole embodies everything the Valenzuela Law Firm is about; she is a top-notch communicator and I know Felix considers her an asset. You cannot choose a better law firm to represent you. They have been an absolute pleasure to work with through the first case. I have no doubt that I will be a returning client.

Posted by antonio | May 10, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best Defense Lawyer

Mr. Felix Valenzuela did an amazing job in representing me and my case. I was Accused of a crime that I didn't commit and I refused to accept an offer or receive any prison time. We took this to trial, and Mr. Velenzuela and his colleague Omar Carmona represented me in this specific case. I couldn't... have this stigma stick with me, but they did there jobs. I was facing 5-99 years in prison and 2-20 for another count. My life was in their hand and they presented my case with excellence. I was found not guilty. Amen. God bless him his family and Mr. Omar Carmona. I owe them. Thank you very much Mr. Valenzuela and Omar.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and professional

I hired Mr. Valenzuela for a case in the JP court. With his knowledge and expertise he got that case dismissed. That individual appealed the dismissal and he represented me and my son again. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional and that case was dismissed also. He knew exactly how to ha...ndle this case and had enough foresight to determine what avenues to take. He was well prepared and was honest and easy to deal with which was very impressive. His assistant was also very professional and I would very much recommend this law firm to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Attorney!

I wish I could put 10 stars! He was able to get my case justly dismissed in a short amount of time. He cared not just about getting the case resolved, but how it affected my career, family and future. I am very grateful and can not thank him enough!

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Felix Valenzuela's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Gutierrez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the smartest guys I know. I would recommend his services all day. Every day."

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Thomas Carter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Felix, is one of El Paso's brightest and talented lawyers. He is an attorney who contributes greatly to the profession, and community by providing his clients with elite representation."

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Merwan Bhatti

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Almanzan

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Omar Carmona

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Valenzuela without any reservation. He is a tireless worker and he aggressively defends his clients. I have referred several cases to Mr. Valenzuela and those clients continue to thank me for the referral. He gets the job done and always has his client's best interest in mind. His staff is also tremendous."

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Isaac Cordero

General practice lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Valenzuela is one of brightest and most well respected attorneys in El Paso. Attorney Valenzuela's extensive knowledge of Texas and Federal law, attention to detail, and tremendous professionalism are qualities his clients can always expect when representing their interests."

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Oscar Lara

Appeals lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very intelligent and excellent writer. He also has a strong presence in the courtroom. I strongly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Outstanding Lawyer, Mexican-American Bar Association of El Paso

2013

Outstanding Young Lawyer, El Paso Young Lawyers Association

2006

Joseph L. Gaia Distinguished Fellow in Latino Studies, University of Notre Dame

2004

William S. Beinecke Scholar, Yale Law School

2004

American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholar, Yale Law School

2003

Political Science Department Outstanding Graduate, University of Texas at El Paso

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Valenzuela Law Firm

2011 - 2013

Law Clerk, United States District Court

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Merino Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association of El Paso

Board Member

2013 - Present

Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

Director's Circle Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas -- Committee on Law Focused Education

Committee Member

2012 - Present

University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association

Executive Board Member

2012 - Present

Law School Preparation Institute

Advisory Board Member

2012 - Present

Yale Club of El Paso

President

2014 - 2015

Federal Bar Association

Executive Board Member

2014 - 2015

State Bar of Texas -- Texas Minority Attorney Program Committee

Committee Member

2014 - 2015

YMCA of El Paso

Executive Board Member

2014 - 2016

Yale Day of Service

Regional Director

2013 - 2015

El Paso Young Lawyers Association

Board Member

2012 - 2016

El Paso Bar Association

Board Member

2012 - 2013

State Bar of Texas -- Texas Minority Counsel Program Steering Committee

Committee Member

2004 - 2005

Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities

Editor

Education

2009

University of Notre Dame

MA - Masters

2006

Yale Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Texas System, El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Journal of Social Philosophy and Policy Constitutionalism in the Age of Terror

Languages

English

Spanish

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