John Cucci Jr.

A Blue-Collar background and a drive to always improve and help those who need support. John Cucci attended Public schools from K through College and law School. A graduate of the City University of New York Law School.

John Cucci is a US Army Veteran who received and Honorable Discharge after his service in the 80s. John Cucci has been an attorney in over 500 Trials and has lost less than 5% of them.

A true Leader, John Cucci was the School President at his College at the State University if New York at Stony Brook. There he maintained a 3.5 GPA and played NCAA LaCrosse and Football.

Now John Cucci helps the homeless and veterans who need legal assistance. He provides Pro Bono legal services to Veterans and their families.

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Attorney

Cucci Law Group

1994 - Current

Founded Cucci Law Group in New York City. Eventually moved the main office to Houston, Texas. Hundreds of trials on civil and criminal cases, including Murder trials and Multi-Million Dollar civil Cases. All the while John Cucci gave back to the community by logging over 100 Pro Bono Hours of work for the poor and Veterans.

Suffolk County 18-B Family Law Attorney

2013 - 2014

Family Law Appointed Counsel for Indigent Clients.

Adjunct Professor of Law

City University of New York Law School

1994 - 1996

Professor of Law for Elder Law & Street Law. Taught Classes in preventative Law and Street Law.

City University of New York School of Law

J.D. (1992) | Public Interest Law

1989 - 1992

Judicial Clerkship included research and preparation for Law Clerk and the Judge on a litany of legal issues.

Honors: New York State Professional Scholarship.

Activities: Student Government. Judicial Clerkship for New York Supreme Court Justice Cosmo DiTucci: Queens Supreme Court, Queens, New York.

State University of New York - Stony Brook

B.A. (1989) | Psychology

1985 - 1989

Active in Student government and special Events on Campus. Student Government President and leader of Student Activities and events.

Honors: Student Leadership Award. NCAA Committee Student Member Student Government President

Activities: Student Government President NCAA Lacrosse NCAA Football Dorm Building President

Brazoria County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2021 - Current

Activities: Attorney Member.

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association  # 32301

Attorney Member

2020 - Current

Activities: Attorney Member.

State Bar of Texas  # 24030107

Member

2001 - Current

Activities: Member of Texas State bar and member of the Criminal Law Section.

National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2001 - Current

Activities: Active Attorney Member

Q. Clarify bail bond POA and indigent status issues in Texas.

February 17, 2025

A: When you enter into an agreement with a Bonding company, you sign a contract. You are then bound to the terms. There are lots of rules that the Bond Co. must follow. You can see the rules in the Penal code. It is available on the internet.

The $400 is probably the pro-rated fee for your financial status. You likely filled out an application for the Public Defender to give you a lawyer. They are not always completely free. You also do not get to choose your PD lawyer.

Good Luck! There are some good attorneys in the Montgomery PD office, hopefully you will get one of them. Put all your issues in a certified letter to their office, if needed.

Q. Legal trouble for not reporting child abuse in TX?

February 16, 2025

A: I will answer the question without knowing who you are, and whether or not you work for the State. Most State, and municipal workers have a duty to report child abuse. So do Doctors, nurses, social workers, and others who work with children.

Failing to report for the reason you gave in your question, is acceptable as such. However, if there is more to it, or you still had evidence of real child abuse, you may have an issue. But the issue will be more about your testimony in court. I believe the statute of limitations on prosecuting a mandatory reporter of child abuse in three years. However, there are many rules and laws on the issue and the time limit may be more than three years.

If you are nervous or feel like you might tell on yourself in court, call me or any lawyer to protect you. The law can be tricky. Don't assume you know it all.

I hope this helps. Check out 261.101-109 in the Texas Family Law Code. It will give you some guidance.

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Q. Will my pending DUI affect my I-751 interview on Feb 24?

February 16, 2025

A: You need to see your criminal lawyer immediately. You need to see if you can win your case or get a plea deal that will allow you to have the case dismissed later, or deferred adjudication. If you can not do that.

Then you need to see an Immigration attorney immediately. My office does both kinds of cases, but most don't. You will screw this up if you do not handle the case correctly, or do not file your paperwork in the proper manner. Let a professional do the work.

The good news is that you are probably a permanent resident at this point. So the I 751 Hearing will not be a problem. You can usually get a new date for the interview, if needed. You really should call and meet an immigration lawyer ASAP, so you can get a plan for the Feb 25th hearing/Interview. My office, and many other good lawyers on Justia, give free, or very reasonable rates, for an initial consultation. The details in your Immigration case will matter. Don't waste any more time.

I hope this helps.

Good Luck!

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