James R. Alston

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Houston, Texas

Law Office of James Alston, P.C.

Practice areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes

Licensed in Texas since: 1993

Education: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026

Law Office of James Alston, P.C.

1415 N Loop W Fwy
Suite 905
Houston, TX 77008 Phone: 713-228-1400 Email: James R. Alston Visit website

James Alston has concentrated on criminal law for more than 20 years, and he is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. As both a former Assistant United States Attorney and a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Alston has seen both sides of the criminal process, and he knows the means and methods that prosecutors use to seek convictions. Mr. Alston represents clients in the defense of criminal investigations and charges in all federal and state courts. Mr. Alston earned a J.D. from Loyola University in New Orleans, an M.S.W. from Tulane University and a B.S. in psychology from Lamar University.

First Admitted: 1993, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.houstoncrimedefense.com/about/meet-attorney-jame...

Special Licenses / Certifications

Board Certified Criminal Law, 2001

Other Outstanding Achievements

2002-2006 - Assistant United States Attorney
1994 - 2002 - Assistant District Attorney Harris County Texas 2002 - 2006 - Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Texas