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• For over 20 years, Oscar A. Vela, Jr. has maintained an active litigation practice trying a variety of criminal, civil, and immigration cases. Oscar also maintains an active appellate practice concentrating on federal and state criminal law, civil law, immigration law, and administrative law. Oscar has argued before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on 7 occasions and has argued before the 4th Court of Appeals on 2 occasions. Oscar A. Vela, Jr. also served as President of the Laredo Webb County Bar Association from 2004-2005.

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

John Jose has focused his entire career on helping clients who were seriously injured and those who lost loved ones in tragic accidents. He has deep experience handling cases arising from oilfield accidents, electrocution accidents, gas explosions, construction accidents, and heavy truck collisions, and accidents involving traumatic brain injuries. Clients want John on their side during these tough times because of his compassionate nature and his exceptional trial and negotiation skills.