Biography
Luis Vallejo has more than 30 years of criminal law experience and dedicates his practice to the defense of individuals accused of criminal acts under state and federal law. After earning three degrees from the University of Texas, Luis began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with Harris County and was responsible for the prosecution of all levels of criminal offenses. In addition to Houston, Luis worked for the Special Crimes Unit of Bexar County, and ultimately for the Texas Attorney General prosecuting criminal cases across Texas. After 6 years of government service, Luis focused his attention on the defense of individuals accused of criminal acts and has aggressively defended his clients in state and federal courts. Luis is Board Certified in Criminal Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Harris County Criminal Law Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Education
- University of Texas J.D., 1980: MPA, 1977: B.J., 1975
Admissions
- Board Certified- Criminal Law, Texas Board Legal Specialization
- State Bar of Texas (1980)
- United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- United States District Court: Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western
- United States Supreme Court
- Texas Army National Guard, Judge Advocate