(512) 537-1237Tap to Call This Lawyer
Jorge Vela II
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Rick Cofer
August 19, 2020
Rating:
10
From opposing each other in criminal cases when Jorge was a District Attorney, to co-counseling on matters now, I know Jorge well and whole-heartedly recommend him. He is a ferocious courtroom advocate and highly effective litigator. He has never lost a jury trial. He is smart, determined, and effective. Additionally, Jorge is one of the funniest, smartest, and kindest attorneys that I have had the privilege of working with. He is a model for other attorneys.
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileOffers Video ConferencingQ&AResponsive Law
Biography
Jorge Vela spent seven years as both a federal and state prosecutor. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he is using his experience to fight for individuals accused of a state or federal crime.
Jorge Vela has experience handling cases involving driving while intoxicated, assault, drug possession, robbery, kidnapping, family violence, sexual assault, and homicide
Practice Area
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Video Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
-
- Federal Circuit
-
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Education
- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. (2011) | Juris Doctor
- -
-
- Vanderbilt University
- B.A. (2006) | Political Science
- -
- Honors: Deans List
- Activities: Student Ambassador
-
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas # 24077818
- Member
- Current
-
- Austin Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
-
Jorge Vela Closing arguments - DWI
Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
- Q. I received deferred adjudication in march for a mistake. I completed everything. Will it show in a background check?
- A: Agree with Richard Davis. You need to file a petition for non-disclosure in order to seal your record.
This is different than an expunction. You should consult with an attorney and he can explain the difference to you.
www.jorgevelalaw.com
- Q. How do you find a criminal lawyer who specializes in defending sexual offenders?
- A: Under the rules that govern our advertising, no attorney can claim to “specialize” in a particular type of criminal offense.
However, sexual assault cases are very complex cases. It is important to consult a criminal attorney with experience handling those particular cases. Many of these cases can result in a jury trial. Which is why it is especially important to ask your attorney if they have jury trial experience with sexual assault cases.
Certain sexual assault offenses can carry lifetime consequences. Make sure you hire someone you can trust.
www.jorgevelalaw.com
- Q. How much trouble am I in ? I texted a friend and asked them if they could get me 20 dollars of stuff
- A: Before you have any further interaction with law enforcement (or anyone for that matter), contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Anything you say regarding the case, to anyone, can be used against you. You need an attorney to advise and protect you.
www.jorgevelalaw.com
Social Media
Contact & Map
