Stephanie Martinez
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Texas law provides important rights to individuals facing criminal charges, family disputes, juvenile proceedings, and probate matters. Knowing these rights can help you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes during the legal process.
In Texas, you have the right to:
Law enforcement may still conduct searches under certain legal exceptions, but you are not required to give permission.
Texas has implied consent laws, but you still have:
Once arrested, you have:
You are presumed innocent. You have:
Texas law recognizes strong parental rights, including:
You may:
Juveniles have many of the same rights as adults, including:
Parents or guardians have:
Officers cannot use improper pressure or coercion. Statements obtained improperly may be challenged in court.
Juvenile courts often emphasize treatment, education, and rehabilitation rather than punishment, and families have the right to pursue alternatives that protect the child’s future.
Heirs and beneficiaries have:
When creating documents, you have:
If appointed to manage an estate, you have:
You have the legal right to:
Knowing your rights is critical — but how you exercise them matters. Early legal guidance can prevent mistakes that affect your case, your family, or your future.
Understand how your case progresses—from consultation and strategy to court proceedings and resolution—so you know what to expect at every stage.
Meet with us to discuss your situation, review facts, and understand your legal options. Fees, next steps, and strategy are explained clearly.
Documents, reports, and evidence are reviewed. A defense or legal plan is developed based on your goals and the details of your case.
Necessary paperwork is filed and court appearances start. This may include arraignments, hearings, temporary orders, or probate filings depending on the case type.
Evidence is examined, witnesses may be consulted, and negotiations with the opposing side or prosecutor occur. Many cases resolve at this stage.
If the case cannot be resolved through agreement, it proceeds to court for hearings or trial where your case is presented and argued.
The case concludes through dismissal, plea agreement, court order, settlement, or final judgment.
Support may include appeals, probation terms, custody adjustments, estate distribution, or compliance with court requirements.
Reach out to discuss your legal matter and learn your options. Whether you’re facing criminal charges, family concerns, or probate issues, the firm is ready to listen and provide clear next steps.
"Paul and April were so helpful literally less than a month after I seen them they help me take care of my charge. Quick fast and easy. Very professional if your in need of a criminal lawyer they are the people you need on your team. Thank y'all so much"
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"Paul is a great and understanding and his paralegal April is amazing. They both have done outstanding work for one rate and answered my questions. Even when I was only able to communicate by phone they still treated me well and for a first time offense going above and beyond to work out a good deal for me to get my record cleared. I have so much gratitude to them and highly recommend for their reliable service. Thank you again for y’all’s help and continued support through this process."
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"April and Paul have been the biggest blessing to me from day one when I called their office which was back in April of 2025 and I really didn't have to say much Miss April got right on told me what they were going to do as soon as I saved up the money I paid and I couldn't ask for a better attorney again you guys are amazing you guys should be five star Thank you again April and Paul and God bless y'all"
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"He made the process easy for us. I'm a very satisfied customer and grateful to Desiree. They are a busy office so by appointment is important. I was able to do communication through email which was very easy and she replied in a timely manner."
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"Paul is an amazing lawyer. He represented me in a divorce. His knowledge of the law is astounding. I am very thankful."
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