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Eddie Cortes

Eddie Cortes

Houston Trial Lawyer
  • Criminal Law, Personal Injury
  • Texas
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Biography

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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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, 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
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    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.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
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Law Office of Eddie Cortes
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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.
Education
South Texas College Of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Professional Associations
College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
- Current
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Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Texas State Bar  # 24043467
Member
- Current
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Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
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- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
CortesLaw.Net
Contact & Map
Main Office
5812 Irvington Blvd
Houston, TX 77009
Telephone: (713) 694-2777
Cell: (210) 849-7777
Fax: (713) 694-2888
P.O. Box 114
P.O. Box 114
Houston, TX 77001
Cell: (210) 849-7777
Fax: (713) 694-2888