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Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ...
  • Texas
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Adrian Bower
Adrian Bower March 2, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
The talent, professionalism, and effectiveness that Mr. Saputo exhibits is what other attorneys should strive to emulate.
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Biography

Paul Saputo is an award-winning Texas criminal defense attorney. Mr. Saputo leads the Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC team along with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Toufexis. The firm is dedicated to defending clients inside and outside of court. Mr. Saputo has obtained numerous victories in state and federal courts across the country, including over thirty different state courts, and the Federal District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas and Western District of Oklahoma. The Saputo Law Firm has been consistently awarded AVVO's Client Choice Award since its founding, delivering extremely high levels of satisfaction to the firm's clients. Mr. Saputo has also been recognized by several publications, including D Magazine and Super Lawyers. He was selected as a D Magazine Best Lawyer Under 40 in 2018, and he was selected for inclusion to the 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Video Conferencing
  • Google Meet
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept all major credit cards, both over the phone and via emailed invoices.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Senior Trial Lawyer
Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC
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Paul Saputo is the senior trial lawyer at Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC. He handles all aspects of serious felony and high-stakes misdemeanor trials, including representation of clients accused of sex crimes, violent crimes, DWI, white collar crimes in Texas state and federal courts. Paul also handles appellate and record clearing matters.
Attorney
Vinson & Elkins LLP
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Education
Duke University
J.D. (2012) | Law
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Awards
Best Lawyers Under 40
D Magazine
D Magazine recognizes the best lawyers in Dallas under 40. Paul Saputo was honored to receive this award for 2018.
Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense
D Magazine
AVVO Client Choice Award
Avvo
AVVO Client Choice Award
Avvo
AVVO Client Choice Award
Avvo
AVVO Client Choice Award
Avvo
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dallas, TX
Three Best Rated
From their website: "Handpicked Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dallas, TX. Our 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, local reviews, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence."
Lead Counsel Rated
Thomson Reuters
Professional Associations
College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
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Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
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Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
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Dallas Bar Association
Member
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Judicial Clemency in Texas
Saputo PLLC
Texas Expunction Law
Saputo PLLC
Comprehensive List of Texas Crimes
Saputo PLLC
Texas Probation Law
Saputo PLLC
Texas Expunction Eligibility
Saputo PLLC
Orders of Nondisclosure in Texas
Saputo PLLC
The Texas DWI Defense Guide
Saputo PLLC
Pretrial Release in Federal Criminal Cases
Saputo PLLC
Federal Criminal Law Guide
Saputo PLLC
Speaking Engagements
Advanced Record Clearing, January CLE, Dallas County Courthouse
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Advanced Record Clearing, January CLE, Dallas County Courthouse
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
The Insanity Defense in Texas: Understanding the Law; Evaluating the Defendant, January 2020 Dallas Forensic Group CLE, Southern Methodist University
Dallas Forensic Group
Websites & Blogs
Website
Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney
Website
Denton Criminal Defense Attorneys
Website
Rockwall County Criminal Defense Attorneys
Website
Collin County Criminal Defense Attorneys
Website
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Attorneys
Blog
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Legal Answers
44 Questions Answered
Q. I was arrested in Texas for a 3rd degree felony. The DA has decided not to prosecute me. How fast can I expunge?
A: It depends on which section of the code you are relying on to expunge it. If under CCP 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(c), 3 years. If under CCP 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(d), immediate. If under 55.01(a)(2)(B) you have to wait for the expiration of the period of limitations. Each one has different requirements, and the last one is more thorough than the first.

For more information, look here https://saputo.law/expunction-eligible/
Q. If a first time offender has 3 bonds set at $100,000 $200,000 and $50,000. Can a bond "reduction" set all to $75,000?
A: A judge may reduce the bond if her attorney files a motion to reduce bond. It's up to the judge. If she has been in jail over a year, it might be a good time for a judge to consider a bond reduction, especially if the trial delay was the result of the state.
Q. what can happen to a 13 for having sexual conduct with a 7 year old
A: The 13 year old could be charged with sexual assault of a child. You should retain a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that he asserts his legal right to remain silent.
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Contact & Map
Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC
Dallas
1845 Woodall Rodgers Fwy.
Suite 1500
Dallas, TX 75201
Toll-Free: (888) 239-9305
Fax: (888) 236-2516
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Notice: Our office is closed for major federal holidays.