Jerry Michael Acosta
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Houston, Texas
Jerry Michael Acosta & Associates, PLLCPractice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2004
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
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Jerry Michael Acosta & Associates, PLLC
2180 N Loop WSuite 520
Houston, TX 77018 Visit website
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Attorney Jerry Michael Acosta is the founder of Jerry Michael Acosta & Associates PLLC in Houston, Texas. Mr. Acosta practices criminal law with a focus in juvenile law, handling matters as simple as trespass to as complicated as capital murder. He has over two decades of experience. He serves a broad range of clients throughout the Houston region and across the state of Texas.
Mr. Acosta develops close, personal relationships with his clients and understands the devastating impact of a criminal charge or accusation. He is dedicated to fighting for the rights of his clients and attaining justice.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Acosta has defended clients in nearly every type of criminal proceeding. He has experience with cases involving juveniles, homicides, sexual offenses and white collar crimes. He handles federal crimes and criminal appeals, as well as various misdemeanors and felonies.
In addition to running Jerry Michael Acosta & Associates PLLC, Mr. Acosta enjoys being an active member of his legal community. He is a member of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, the Houston Bar Association, the Mexican-American Bar Association, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He uses these memberships to develop his legal knowledge and experience and form strong professional relationships with other members of the legal community. Additionally, Mr. Acosta was recently appointed to serve the City of Houston as a Municipal Court Associate Judge.
Mr. Acosta is a native Houstonian and is a proud graduate of St. Thomas High School. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He went on to earn his law degree from South Texas College of Law. He received his license to practice law in 2004. He holds an active license before all Texas state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft
- 60% Criminal Defense
- 30% Family Law
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2004, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.jmacostalaw.com/jma/jerry-michael-acosta-attorne...
- Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Southern District of Texas
- Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Member, Houston Bar Association
- Selected Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2015-2016, Super Lawyers
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2016