Client Reviews

TESTIMONIALS – CRIMINAL CASES & JUVENILE CASES

CRIMINAL CASES

 Jim Sullivan is a lawyer that cares. He is willing to put himself and his career on the line for justice. Whether he is court appointed or retained, he works equally hard for what is right.  He was recently court appointed as my defense attorney for a case in which I was wrongly charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (a very serious felony). Jim Sullivan was able to prove in trial to a jury that I acted in self defense. Jim spent several months and countless hours on my case. Most lawyers would never go to trial and most courts don’t appreciate the ones that do. Mr. Sullivan clearly did what was right and defended me. The jury reached the right verdict and found me not guilty. The false accusations were then expunged and my record was once again clean. My family and I were very fortunate and blessed to have such a good attorney on our side and we now consider him a good friend.  I served in the military for 10 years, including a combat tour in Iraq. To fellow Veterans: Jim is a true patriot and definitely the attorney you want serving beside you.

~Jeremy P., Houston, TX

Jim Sullivan is a good lawyer and a good person. My son got arrested for drug possession at age 18 at his high school in Collin County Texas (near Dallas). I thought his future education plans were over, but Jim Sullivan worked hard to persuade the prosecutor to reduce the case to a class C misdemeanor and allow my son a 90 day deferred adjudication. He successfully completed the probation and his case was dismissed. Most importantly, after Jim Sullivan counseled my son for several hours over several days, my son finally saw the light and gave up his daily weed smoking habit. While his former friends now have criminal records for drug use, my son changed his life for the better, graduated from high school and is working full time for a good company.

~W.H.S., Collin County, TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

I was charged with Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, a serious felony offense. I was innocent of the accusations, however I did not think that any attorney would believe my story. When I left prison, I joined a Christian church (Houston Victory Ministry) and lived in one of their homes. The main mission of the church is to “restore men back to God’s purpose”. In my criminal case, law enforcement came to the church to verify that I was in fact living there as that was where I was registered. The day that they visited I was working. A resident living in a different house who did not know me misinformed the police and told them I did not live there. Rather than talking to the ministers of the church or anyone in authority, they simply filed felony charges against me, and I did not want to be arrested and have to rely on the services of a court-appointed attorney. It took several months for me to earn the money to post my bond and to hire Attorney Jim Sullivan. Even with letters from my pastor, the prosecutor was still not willing to dismiss the case and only offered 4 years in prison. My attorney insisted on setting the case for trial because the state was not willing to do the right thing.  When my atttorney talked to the chief prosecutor about getting a date for a jury trial, the State finally gave in and dismissed my case.  Mr. Sullivan did an awesome job for me. He believed in me and my case from the beginning. He took pictures of the facility, talked to witnesses and prepared the case for trial.  In other words, he did his job.  So, I just want to encourage anyone needing a good criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Sullivan is the one to go to.  I am a Christian and I believe with all my heart that God sent him to me.  God bless.

~Robert G., Houston, TX

Jim Sullivan is a person of trust and integrity and most of all honest.  During a horrible time in my life, I was charged with a felony for insurance fraud.  Needless to say, I had a spotless record, never been in trouble with the law.  During some unfortunate circumstances, I ended up in court and had no idea on what was going to happen to me next.  By the grace of God I found Jim Sullivan, an angel that walks the earth. I was scared to death; he walked me through the legal process with dignity and integrity.  Not knowing anything about the system, he explained every detail and never left my side.  With his professionalism and trust, I was able to get through this horrible nightmare.  I thank God for Jim every day.  He impacted my life so much.  I was not able to do it without him.

~Donna H., Houston, TX

It was late on a Saturday afternoon when I found myself caught up in a very serious legal situation [2º felony Theft].  I was terrified and didn’t know where to turn.  I made a few calls and ended up speaking with Jim Sullivan.  He had me come into his office that same day and spent several hours speaking with me and getting the background on my situation.  Mr. Sullivan was never judgmental or condescending.  He listened to my story and believed in me.

Mr. Sullivan saw me through what was by far the worst time of my life.  He represented me very well and his expertise as well as his belief in me helped me to realize a reasonable ending to my ordeal.  I would recommend Jim Sullivan without any reservation.

~B.B., Houston, TX

Jim Sullivan helped me every step of the way to get my record clean.  He is a very dedicated professional that truly listens to you and provides a way out when you are involved in a criminal situation.  I made a very foolish mistake of shoplifting and thought that I could never get my reputation back.  However, he made sure to make every effort possible to get me out of this trouble.  I thank God that I found him because without him I would have remained a criminal in the eyes of the public.  Jim Sullivan is a man of trust, hard work and dedication.  There is no doubt about that.  I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a criminal lawyer.

~Denisse P., Houston, TX

I recommend Jim Sullivan to anyone who needs brilliant legal representation. In a legal jungle, Jim is a lion.  Never intimidated, Jim courageously defended my rights and freedoms and we won. My cases [Indecency with a Child] were difficult and complicated, but Jim handled everything with cool, calm competence. I was facing up to 20 years of incarceration for false accusations, so the stakes were high. Jim came through for me. [Both felony cases in Montgomery county were dismissed on the second trial setting]

~T.P., Houston, TX

Although my case [evading detention by motor vehicle] is still active and not resolved yet due to scheduling, I know that Mr.Sullivan cared about me as a person and helped me get my case lowered to a less severe charge. In the future, my charge may be dismissed after I fulfill my contract [pretrial diversion]. I appreciated his willingness to help, to delegate the personal and medical matters with the DA in Houston. I think that Mr.Sullivan is very professional and is willing to help anyone with sincerity and honesty. If anyone needs a good defense attorney, please get Mr.Sullivan!

~Cindy H., Houston, TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

I have known Attorney Jim Sullivan since he began practicing criminal and juvenile law in 1994. He has represented me and other family members in several difficult legal matters. I would highly recommend him if you need a defense attorney.

~Kimberly C., Collin County, TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

The good Lord was looking out for my son when he was assigned Jim Sullivan as his attorney. An attorney who truly cares about the future of his clients well-being, long term. Mr. Sullivan did not see my son as a SPN number. He sees him as a human being who God has placed in his path for a reason. Thank you so much for all of your efforts!

~Betty B., Houston TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

We recently hired Mr. Sullivan’s legal services on behalf of my 18 yr old son who was involved in a car accident involving injury [Failure to Stop and Render Aid]. I was impressed with Mr. Sullivan’s professionalism and understanding as well as his knowledge of laws. He listened to our case and wanted to help. He was very thorough, clear and quick to respond in his explanations while defending our case to the DA and Judge.  We are very pleased with the results and outcome and I would highly recommend using Mr. Sullivan services.

~J. Garcia, Houston, TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

We certainly would use Mr. Sullivan again if the need arises. He was swift in calling us back, meeting with us on a Sunday, and making the necessary arrangements in court. We were able to get the pre-trial diversion situation handled promptly.

~Cynthia P., Houston, TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

Jim Sullivan is an extremely good attorney. He actually cares about your case and wants the best for you just as much as you do. He is reliable and very professional. I am so glad to have found such a good attorney like him. I would recommend him to any teenager or even an adult. He knows what he is doing and he makes the atmosphere a little more relaxing. I have never gotten in trouble with the law until this past year and he has not only helped me with my court case, but he has given me a good word of encouragement and I am very confident that my case will be settled the exact way that I am hoping for.

~M.A.C., Houston, TX (Yahoo Directory Review)

JUVENILE CASES

Our initial ordeal with the juvenile justice system was devastating. Our trust that justice would prevail and our belief that our first attorney [who is now a juvenile court judge] had our interests first and foremost were destroyed. So when we again had to approach the court, we were at a loss as to which attorney to choose. Mr. Sullivan’s website indicated that he was more knowledgeable than most and had a passion and understanding about the need for justice for our children. He looked at my son as a whole person and not just a case number. His quick responses, direct communication and follow-ups helped to reassure us. He did not let us down. If we had had a competent, decent, ethical attorney a few years ago, we would have had a different outcome even then. We will never forget what Mr. Sullivan did for us and words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude. If you need an attorney for your daughter or son, I would highly recommend Mr. Jim Sullivan.

~T.W., Houston, Texas

Professional, personable, reliable. This lawyer takes care of you. He helps children and parents in their time of need. He explains thoroughly the situation and makes sure you completely understand what is going on before moving forward. He will fight for your freedom. I hope I never have any more problems but if I do I will call Jim Sullivan he is the best in my eyes.

~Tracy McLaughlin, Houston, Texas (Yahoo Directory Review)

Jim Sullivan is truly an excellent attorney. He went the extra mile for my son. One afternoon while I was at work, I received a phone call from Deer Park Police Department. My son had been picked up from school in Huntsville, Texas and charged with aggravated sexual of a child. I became frantic and terrified to death. I knew an offense like this would ruin my child’s life and not only that, but it was going to be hard to fight and he was already being treated as if he was guilty. Later he was turned over to Juvenile Detention with no intention of release. I spoke with several attorneys and they could only offer a plea bargain, saying “that he is guilty and would have to report as a sex offender until he was 28.” My son was 15 years old at the time. They did not give me much faith in going to trial. This meant my son is guilty and that he was going to do some time. I continued to search for an attorney and then I found Jim Sullivan. I called him and he agreed to meet at my convenience. I told him about my son’s situation and he said he believed that he could help. He suggested taking the case to trial. He gathered all the information he needed from me and then he went to work. First he got my son released from Juvenile Detention and back into my custody.  Then he hired a private investigator and continued working on my son’s case.  One afternoon, about a month before trial, I received a call from Jim stating that my son’s case had been dismissed.  I cannot explain the relief my heart felt when I got this news, but I can say that I thank God for Jim Sullivan.  He gave my son’s life back. Jim put time, patience and dedication into my child’s case. For this I am truly grateful.

~Percilla L., Huntsville, Texas