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Jose M. Rocha
Law Office of José M. Rocha, PLLC - San Antonio, Texas.
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Biography
Innovative and versatile attorney highly effective at developing legal strategies with a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various areas of law, including: criminal defense in state and federal courts, expunctions, orders of non-disclosure, child protective services representation, elder protection, guardianship cases, wills and probate law.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney & Counselor at Law
- Law Office of José M. Rocha, PLLC
- - Current
- Professor of Law
- Universidad La Salle, A.C.
- - Current
- Teach courses on fundamental legal principles and theories of United States jurisprudence while providing students with a solid foundation and knowledge of the common law legal system at the Universidad La Salle, A.C. at campus Chihuahua, Saltillo, and Mexico City.
- Assistant County Attorney
- El Paso County Attorney's Office
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- Represent the County of El Paso and the State of Texas as an Assistant County Attorney with the El Paso County Attorney’s Office.
- Attorney & Counselor at Law
- Rocha Grenier & Associates, PLLC
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- Represented persons charged with criminal offenses in federal and state courts, and clients seeking immigration and mediation services, as well as served as Attorney Ad-Litem for children in child abuse and neglect cases and probate guardianship proceedings.
- Lecturer
- The University of Texas at El Paso
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- Professional & Public Programs at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Education
- Texas A&M University - College Station
- M.P.S.A. (2012) | Public Service & Administration
- The Bush School of Government & Public Service
- Texas A&M University - College Station
- Cert. (2012) | Advanced International Affairs
- The Bush School of Government & Public Service
- University of Dayton School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Advocacy & Dispute Resolution
- St. Mary's University
- B.A. (2006) | International Relations
Awards
- Service Recognition
- El Paso County Attorney's Office
- Service Recognition
- El Paso County Attorney's Office
Professional Associations
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
- State Bar of Texas
- Member
- - Current
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Texas District & County Attorneys Association
- Member
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- Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
- Member
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Speaking Engagements
- Derecho de Inmigración en Estados Unidos en la Actualidad, 3er Seminario a la Atención al Fenómeno en México desde una Mirada Jurídica, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Universidad La Salle, A.C.
- Mental Health Involuntary Commitments in Texas, 2019 February General Meeting of the El Paso Paralegal Association, El Paso, Texas
- El Paso Paralegal Association
- Derecho Procesal Civil en Casos de Trastornos de Salud Metal en Texas, Conferencia "Mas Vale Prevenir que Lamentar", El Paso, Texas
- El Paso Advocates for Prevention, Safe Communities Coalition, Aliviane, El Paso Health, & Red de Promotoras
- Sexting and Cyberbullying Litigation, Education Service Center Region 19 Conference, El Paso, Texas
- Texas Association of Future Educators
- Ethics In Mediation, 33rd Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Domestic Relations Offices, El Paso, Texas
- Texas Association of Domestic Relations
Certifications
- Basic Mediation Training (40hrs).
- Prairie View A&M University
- Advanced Family Law Mediation (30hrs).
- Hill Country Dispute Resolution Center
- Certification in Guardianship Law
- State Bar of Texas
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Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
- Q. I want to report someone to CPS because of some things I've seen .I do not want her to know I called CPS on her.
- A: If you suspect or know that a child is being abused or neglected, you should report it as soon as possible. You may call 1-800-252-5400 and tell them right away that you want to remain anonymous. Please know that, even if you tell them your name, Child Protective Services (CPS) keeps the name of the person making the report confidential. On the flip-side, anyone who does not report suspected abuse can be held criminally liable for the omission. If you have any questions regarding this issue, there are many lawyers that handle both criminal and child abuse cases, like myself, that would be glad to offer you advice or a consultation.
- Q. can I get a non disclosure agreement?
- A: You may petition for an order of non-disclosure to seal records of an arrest and its corresponding judicial process that resulted in you being placed in deferred adjudication probation (community supervision). If you completed the probation successfully, and after the requisite statutory waiting period has been satisfied, then you may petition for an order of non-disclosure. An order of non-disclosure does not destroy the records, but rather secures them under seal to prevent the public and private agencies from discovering these records. Nonetheless, the records continue to be available to both state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well other government administrative state and federal ... Read More
- Q. My dad is being detained and charged with reentry and is a federal case now.Is there anything that anybody can do ?
- A: You should seek advise from an attorney familiar with reentry cases in federal court and immigration law. A reentry case in federal court depends on many factors to resolve, and to adequately advise you on whether anything that anybody can do to help your father. However, it is important to understand that there are defenses to the accusation of reentry, and you should explore those for your father’s case with an attorney. In short, seek the advise of an attorney to explore the options available in a reentry case as they relate to your unique case situation.
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