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

Pro Bono Award

Texas State Bar Association

2024

For the 3rd year in a row John Cucci, Jr., Esq., has been awarded the "Pro Bono" College Award for exceptional commitment to providing free legal services to the public. The free services are provided to individuals who are in serious need due to financial hardship, or socially challanged people.

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. What are the legal consequences of using a fake doctor's note for the first time in Texas without any charges from the employer?

August 27, 2025

A: Fraud in Texas has a very specific definition. It must include an element of you gaining something of value, or a release from an obligation. In other words, there must be a victim that has a loss. This is unless you were working for the government. In that case, false or fraudulent documents given to, or used for a benefit from a government entity, alone, could be a Felony.

I would never talk about the note again, and never admit to the act. . . ever.

I hope this helps.

Q. Concern about legality of digital interaction with possible minor in game

August 25, 2025

A: You say "mature digital conversation." I'll assume it was a conversation that included talk and words about sex, or sexual matters and/or acts. If the selfies contained actual genitals, of the "older" person, and the recipient, was under 18 or under the age of sexual consent (17 in Texas), there could have been a crime. If your friend "deleted or "took back" the bad pic, and there was no follow-up communication, no request to meet, or other overt act to meet, or engage in any sexual conduct, including masturbation, you should be OK. Any communication more than that, or any meeting or traveling with a minor, for physical/sexual conduct or performance, could get you in BIG trouble. Stick to the ones that are over 27. Then you only get in trouble if you get her pregnant, or if you forget that "NO" means "NO"! If the law or law officers knock on your/friends door, be nice, admit NOTHING, and if they get rough, just tell them, you want your lawyer right away, so you can explain everything. They will usually leave you in your cell for a day or so, and you Bond-out. Or, they may ask your lawyer to come get you. THE RULE IS SAY NOTHING, except your name, address and address. You do not have to say anything else. BE NICE and Professional when dealing with police.

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Q. Tenant never moved in, owes rent. Must I file eviction in Texas?

July 21, 2025

A: You are a patient person.

Do you have any references or information on any family members or friends? If so I would make another attempt to reach out to the tenant.

You do not have to file for an eviction given the facts you stated in your question.

I would change the locks, and be sure to put some kind of a security camera or other device to watch the place while it is empty.

Expect to give back the security deposit, as that money is not for rent, it is for potential damage to the apartment. If your lease says otherwise, you may do as the lease mandates.

Be sure to document all efforts to locate the tenant. That may come up as an issue in the future. As she never took possession of the apartment, her rights as a tenant never really materialized. Eviction court is an exercise in determining who has superior rights to the property. That is you right now. I would look for a new tenant. I would also have a cleaning company (or person) come and clean the place, and make sure you get a copy of the Bill for the same.

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