Eddie Cortes

Mr. Cortes is a solo practitioner who runs a "General Legal Practice" with a concentration in Criminal Defense. He has aggressively defended numerous clients at trial, in front of juries in cases as routine as Driving While Intoxicated or as complicated as Murder. He has had scores of cases dismissed and countless others reduced to less serious offenses.

However, his aggressive style is not limited to the area of Criminal Defense. He has also represented clients in innumerable bench trials, hearings and mediations in areas as diverse as Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Law and Family Law.

While his offices are on the North Side of Houston, he also represents clients in Conroe, Fort Bend and Galveston. If you have a case in the San Antonio area, this office can help you there too. Your initial consultation is free of charge. Evening & weekend appointments are available upon request.

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  Fees are generally set up in a stair-step system where one pays the Initial Retainer. If the case is set for Trial but client accepts a plea bargain prior to trial then client pays slightly higher Plea Acceptance Fee. Finally, if case is tried before a Jury, client is required to pay minimum Trial Fee.

Texas

Since 2004

Federal Circuit

Since 2004

Attorney

Law Office of Eddie Cortes

Current

Mr. Cortes has tried dozens of cases in front of juries in Houston, Conroe, Galveston, San Antonio and Ft. Bend County. He has over 7 years experience in Criminal Defense. In that time he has delivered innumerable dismissals & reductions to lesser offenses for his clients. He is proud of the fact that he has never prosecuted anyone and has worked to defend people's freedom since the day he was first licensed. If you are looking for your "day in court," this is the lawyer to hire.

South Texas College Of Law

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

2002

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Current

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Current

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Current

Texas State Bar  # 24043467

Member

2004 - Current

Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

Member

2002 - Current