Andrew S. Peveto

Andrew S. Peveto

also known as Peveto Law

4.6
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 19 years

Domestic violence Lawyer Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Expungement
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 35%

Sine Ray Rice and Bill Cosby, Elected officials have become scared to challenge any victim that accuses a defendant of misconduct, bruises or not. MY most recent trials have been in Assault DV cases, where innocent men were falsely charged. We won.

18 years | 275 cases

35%
DUI and DWI 25%

Tough the non-refusal blood warrant laws have made it more difficult to try and win these cases, new laws allowing for deferred dismissals as well as lay police work makes DWI/DUI defense still one of the backbone’s of our services, including ODLs.

18 years | 200 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

70% Collin County cases - 20% Dallas County cases. Defends Class A, Class B, and Class C misdemeanor charges and felony charges. Drug and marijuana possession, class C misdemeanor drug and alcohol crimes.

18 years | 500 cases

20%
Expungement 20%

Need that arrest off of your record? Peveto Law has provided first class Expunction and non-disclosure services in Collin and Dallas Counties for the past 10 years

18 years | 175 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

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Andrew S. Peveto's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by John | August 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Do not use!

Long story short he took my money and ran. I paid $850 for an expungement. He never submitted it to the court and each time I contacted him he’d give some lame excuse. Now he’s a complete ghost and I have no way to contact him. DO NOT USE

Posted by Ethan | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

100% satisfied! I highly recommend Peveto law as a defense attorney and his staff was very friendly. Very dedicated and caring. Answers calls timely and will keep you updated along the way. Helped me with 3 cases, he pushed hard and got a 3 cased dismisses.

Posted by Bo | April 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Attorney may have done damage to my criminal case

I hired Mr. Peveto to help me defend against a bogus "Breach of Computer Security" felony charge. In my opinion, he provided ineffective assistance of counsel. During the initial consultation Peveto stated he was a MIS (Management of Information Systems) major in college and had also previously worke...d in the IT industry and had experience defending against computer crime cases. In the first call that I received from attorney Peveto after hiring him, Peveto tried to get me to take a plea bargain by setting the proper expectations via telling me this whole story about "getting caught in the wheels of the bigger system" and about how it isn't about who is right or wrong but the fact that I "got the man involved" now and he has seen people get "locked up in right or wrong" or trying to fight for their "principles". I told him I was 100% innocent and would not take a plea whatsoever. Later he said that he was friends with the prosecutor at Dallas County and that the prosecutor gave him another courtesy call and agreed to dismiss the case and work it out without going to a grand jury for an indictment. Peveto coerced me into writing an "letter of apology" to the complainant and promised he would personally preserve forensic evidence prior to the implementation of the ADA's second stipulation. I sent him the list of passwords which he then not only redacted but also forwarded to the detective, the complainant and his prosecutor friend without permission. After the "screwup" he told me during dinner that he thought I could "get away with it" if I agreed to bribe the complainant by giving him another sum of monies to get the so-called victim to shutup. When I did not concur with this course of action, I received a letter of disengagement from his office and asked to sign a waiver promising I wouldn't file a grievance against him. I have since indeed filed a grievance against attorney Peveto with the State Bar of Texas. This pending matter is currently under active investigation by the Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the Bar. I felt in my particular case that Peveto rendered extremely incompetent service that was detrimental to my case and my ability to defend myself going forward. I would not recommend him to anyone being investigate or charged with a "white collar" offense.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

CRIMINAL CASE PEVETO WILL DEFEND HIS CLIENTS IN ANY SITUATION

I had 4 felony cases against me, and Mr. Andrew Peveto took my criminal case, I thought life was over for me and was really depressed about my situation. When I had my consultation with Mr. Peveto he reviewed my case and did essentially everything possible to take care of me. I will never forget the... dedication he demonstrated and although it took a long time he defended me until the end. If you are looking for a honest, smart and legal expert get Andrew Peveto as your lawyer. If your case is in Collin County, you definitely will need Andrew Peveto to represent you with any legal situation you have. He can navigate through the legal system, when some other lawyers wait around for the judicial system to tell them what to do, however Andrew Peveto will take proactive measures to ensure justice is preserved for you. He gave me great legal advice and his staff was always available for any questions that I had, they always responded timely to my inquiries and gave me information to keep me posted on the status of my case. I just want everyone to know how wonderful this attorney is, my life was saved because he defended me and believed in my innocence. If you need to get the results you want I strongly believe that Andrew Peveto is the best choice for you no matter what criminal charges you are facing he can help you. Andrew Peveto has the legal knowledge to get you through your criminal case against you, unlike other lawyers he will fight for your honor and defend you so you can get your life back and resolve your case. He is a great lawyer and a good guy, the trust level that I had with him made me understand how important it was to have the right attorney to defend me. I'm so happy he represented me and so grateful that I can now move on with life because I'm a good person. If you need a lawyer to represent you in a criminal case I would recommend him to anyone that needs a good lawyer that will defend you whatever situation your facing, believe me I'm so glad he was my attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

DO YOU WANT FREEDOM AND PEACE OF MIND....HIRE ANDREW PEVETO AS YOUR ATTORNEY

Contact Andrew Peveto for immediate assistance with your felony case. His staff is professional, caring and gives you prompt service at all times. Most importantly, Mr. Peveto does exactly what he tells you he is going to do, and that made the difference when we selected him as our attorney. He is an... attorney your family can trust and he strives to seek justice in your case, no matter how nervous you may feel or how you think your life is spinning out of control he was there for me at all times during the process. I was fortunate to have Andrew Peveto as my attorney he diligently worked my case and he is an expert in his field. His knowledge of the Collin County Judicial System was very helpful to us to get the case resolved, and you will definitely need this ability in an attorney. I would highly recommend attorney Andrew Peveto for whatever situation you are facing, he basically saved my life and my family's reputation. If you are really serious about your case and want results retain Andrew Peveto as your attorney, you will be more than pleased with the results

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Andrew S. Peveto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dorothy Hyde

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Crowson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Drew is collegial and thorough. He does an excellent job for his clients while maintaining the highest integrity."

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W. Sylvan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked both with and against Drew on several cases and highly recommend him. Drew is always prepared and professional in court and fights diligently for the best outcome for his clients"

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Samantha Chambers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Drew is an excellent attorney and effective advocate for his clients. Drew and I faced off many times in trial when I was a prosecutor, and I always found him to be well-prepared and great with juries."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Snyder

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Drew for years and can attest to his professionalism, integrity and his deep commitment to getting the best results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Drew and his practice."

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John Kenefick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Drew is an honest, hard working lawyer. He is well regarded in the community and most importantly he gets results for his clients. If you are in need of counsel in a criminal matter, especially in Collin County, I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Ruback

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Drew is well known in the Dallas legal community as a top-notch criminal defense lawyer. He always works hard to get the best possible result for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in TX, 2023

updated on 09/05/2023

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.

Honors

2016

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Client's Choice 2012-14, Avvo

2006

Best Oral Advocate, SMU

Work Experience

2009 - 2016

Approved Court Appointed Attorney, Collin County Court Indigent Defense

2006 - 2007

Associate, Harrison & Hull, LLP

2005 - 2005

Clerk, Federal District Court, Southern District of California

Associations

2010 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Peveto Case Results

very good

Possession of Marijuana <2 oz

reduced to Class C Possession of Drug Paraphenalia deferred

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Education

2006

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Southern Methodist University

Speaking Engagements

2011

jury trial

find my client not guilty

Publications

2011

courthouse winning motions to suppress

Languages

English

Activity

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