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James Stafford Attorney at LawPrincipal
Mr. James T. Stafford

Mr. James T. Stafford

4.2
3 reviews

515 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002

Drug Cases, White-Collar Defense, Criminal and 2 more

About Mr. James T. Stafford

Mr. James T. Stafford is a lawyer practicing drug cases, white-collar defense, criminal and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years. James practices at James Stafford Attorney at Law in Houston, TX.

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Champion Badge Silver

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Mr. James T. Stafford got this award in 2021

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What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
4.3
Quality of Service
3.7
Responsiveness
4.3
Value for Money
4.3
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 17, 2013
Hired Attorney

He worked for my benefit and did an excellent job. He got what I wanted.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2011
Hired Attorney

Great trial lawyer and great results.

Criminal Law
Posted by Shante
June 12, 2025
Hired Attorney

I am writing this review to share my deep frustration and disappointment with the legal representation my son received from Attorney James Stafford during his murder trial. His handling of the case was, in my opinion, negligent and unprofessional, and it had devastating consequences for my son and our family. My son was convicted of murder under Texas’s Law of Parties—a controversial legal doctrine that allows someone to be held criminally responsible for another person’s actions if they are found to have encouraged, aided, or conspired in the crime. However, what makes this situation especially unjust is that none of the other alleged parties in the case were ever convicted. In fact, a key individual known as “Trill,” who was primary to the case, had his charges completely dismissed. How can someone be convicted under a law that requires criminal participation or agreement with others—when those “others” were never proven guilty or even brought to justice?

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Homicide
  • Other 4
    • Drug Cases
    • White-Collar Defense
    • Criminal
    • Appellate: Criminal

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Chinese
    Spanish
    Vietnamese
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    James Stafford Attorney at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1973, Texas
    Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
    Louisiana Western District Court
    Michigan Eastern District Court
    1975, U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
    South Carolina District Court
    Texas Eastern District Court
    Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
    New York Eastern District Court
    Memberships
    Houston Bar Association
    (Member, Criminal Law Section)
    State Bar of Texas
    Texas Criminal Lawyers Association
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Harris County Criminal Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    South Texas College of Law
    Class of 1973
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Texas Christian University
    Class of 1970
    B.A.
    History
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1943
    Olney, Texas, August 30, 19431943

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