Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2008
Education: University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Joseph Robert Veith is an accomplished attorney with a comprehensive background in both civil and criminal litigation. The owner of the El Paso-based law firm – Joseph Veith Law, in Texas, Mr. Veith began his career in law as a felony prosecutor at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office, where he developed a strong foundation in legal practice, handling serious criminal cases with precision and dedication. Currently, his practice covers state criminal defense, federal criminal defense and personal injury focused mostly on auto and trucking accidents, serving the counties of El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson.
Mr. Veith’s early work as a staff attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) saw him representing low-income residents of El Paso, where he was deeply committed to advocating for the most vulnerable sectors of the community. After his impactful tenure at the TRLA, he advanced to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in the Felony Trial Division for the 34th Judicial District of Texas in El Paso. Here, he solidified his reputation as a formidable litigator, securing guilty verdicts in all of his last nine felony trials – a testament to his rigorous approach and strategic acumen.
In Seattle, Mr. Veith joined a prestigious boutique litigation law firm where he broadened his practice to encompass both sides of civil litigation, achieving significant successes for his clients, including a seven-figure personal injury settlement and handling sensitive wrongful death cases. His adept negotiation skills have made him a strong advocate in and out of the courtroom.
In addition to his legal accomplishments, Mr. Veith has been recognized on a national scale, notably featured in the Emmy Award-winning HBO VICE News Documentary, “Zero Tolerance,” leading efforts to reunite an immigrant family. His legal acumen is also reflected in his "Superb" rating on Avvo.
Mr. Veith holds a B.A. in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Southern California, and a J.D. from the UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings), where he excelled in negotiation and settlement. He is licensed to practice in Texas and Washington, as well as in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. His career is marked by a steadfast dedication to justice, whether he is representing individuals in criminal defense, DWI, personal injury or probate matters.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Informed Consent, Juvenile Delinquency, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2008, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.jveithlaw.com/joseph-r-veith/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Texas, 2008
- El Paso Young Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, Officer (Secretary), 2013
- United States District Court, Western District of Texas
- Washington State Bar, 2014
- El Paso Young Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2009 - 2012
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- USA v. Delgado Lopez et al, 3:18-mj-03475-RFC, Federal Criminal Jury Trial (Western District of Texas). Case dismissed by the Government after jury selection based on error found in indictment and subsequent to extensive briefing, 2020
- USA v. Brayden Matthew Alvarado, 3:24-CR-00161-DG. Following a lengthy suppression hearing regarding my client’s alleged confession, the Court granted my motion to suppress, finding that the FBI had conducted an unlawful interrogation. , 2025
- State of Texas v. Dalton Delgadillo, 20200D06769. My client was originally indicted for murder. Through zealous and strategic pretrial representation, I successfully negotiated a reduction of the charge to the lesser offense of Deadly Conduct, a third-degree felony. My client received a three-year sentence, with 18 months of credit for time already served., 2025
- USA v. Ramirez, 3:18-mj-03475-RFC, Won a highly contested and complex federal criminal suppression in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas that includes a lengthy written opinion and was subsequently dismissed by the US Government, 2019
- USA v. Alcantara, 3:19-mj-06276-LS, Federal Criminal Jury Trial (Western District of Texas) - Verdict: Not Guilty, 2019
- Tanya Ordonez, 20170C09075 Verdict, State Criminal Jury Trial (El Paso, Texas); Offense - Assault Family Violence, Verdict: Not Guilty, 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- Representation of an immigration detainee who engaged in a hunger strike and was subsequently force-fed by the Government, thereby interfering with his constitutional right to protest under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution., 2024
Honors
- Award: Membership into The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas (2020) - minimum of 75 hours of pro bono work required for year, The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2020
- For Excellence in the field of Criminal Law, Nationally Ranked - Top 10 under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2021
Educational Background
- B.A., Philosophy, University of Southern California, Cum Laude & Honors, 2004
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Texas Courts treat warrantless searches of vehicles that are parked and unoccupied differently from vehicles searched subsequent to a traffic stop., Author, Automobile Exception in Texas, Avvo, Criminal Defense, 2020
- Presentation concerning affidavits of inability to afford court costs filings and the relevant law, and the El Paso County Pilot Program assembled to review such filings., Presenter, Pauper’s Petition Program, El Paso Bar Association, El Paso Bar, 2021
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Featured attorney in HBO Emmy Award winning documentary by Vice News - (now Showtime) - "Zero Tolerance". The documentary featured my pro bono representation of a child separated from his father at the border under the Government's "zero tolerance" policy
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
