Defending Client's
Constitutional Rights &
Freedoms Since 1994

Attorney James Alston is recognized as being among Texas’s elite in the legal profession. Facing criminal charges is frightening, dangerous, and risky. Mr. Alston takes his duty to defend his clients seriously and he develops a defense strategy to achieve the best result for his clients. His years of experience as a prosecutor, in both the state and federal court systems, have given him exceptional trial and negotiating skills.

You have a Constitutional right to an attorney. Experience counts, so make sure you hire a knowledgeable and proven attorney to defend your freedom.

Attorney James Alston is a Texas native who was born in Beaumont, Texas. He started his legal career as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office where he served for eight years and gained valuable experience.

James Alston moved to the next phase in his illustrious career when he accepted an offer to become a federal prosecutor for the United States Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas. James Alston was a member of the Organized Crime Drug Task Force where he investigated and prosecuted national and international drug trafficking organizations. James Alston’s vast experience as both a state and federal prosecutor gives him very unique experience and skills as a criminal defense attorney in Texas.

James Alston represents clients charged with very serious cases. His experience and understanding of the inner workings of the criminal justice system and how to craft winning defenses makes him a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney. James Alston does not turn his clients over to an associate. He works directly with each client he represents.

Federal Crimes

The federal criminal justice system is staffed with some of the nation’s toughest career prosecutors and is backed by the endless resources of the federal government.

If you are facing federal criminal charges, it is imperative that you hire and are represented by a highly-experienced federal criminal defense attorney who knows the federal system from the inside out.

Federal crimes Attorney James Alston has experience as a federal prosecutor, making him uniquely qualified to protect your rights and freedoms when facing criminal charges in federal court.

Whether you are facing charges for a white collar crime, drug possession, fraud, child pornography, or any other federal crime, building your defense to the federal criminal charges should start now.

The sooner Mr. Alston gets involved in your case, the better your options. If you are under investigation or already facing federal criminal charges, contact the Law Offices of James Alston in Houston, Texas, as soon as possible. You can rest easier knowing that your defense is in the hands of one of Houston’s most respected criminal defense lawyers.

Sex Crimes

Attorney James Alston was a prosecutor for the Sex Crimes Against Children Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He has handled hundreds of cases involving sex crimes and sexual assault. James Alston knows the means and methods that prosecutors use to seek convictions. As a criminal defense lawyer this experience can make the difference between incarceration and freedom.

If you are accused of committing a sex crime, whether sexual assault, indecency with a child, or possession or distribution of child pornography, your reputation and life can be destroyed, even if you are innocent. When you are accused of committing a sex crime, the outcome of your case can be greatly impacted by the experience, knowledge, and skills of your criminal defense attorney.

If you are under investigation or have been charged with any type of sex crime, exercise your right to remain silent and call Attorney James Alston immediately. Your future depends on immediate action and the experience level of the criminal defense attorney you hire.

When accused of a sex crime you are often presumed guilty, therefore a defense to the allegations should be initiated immediately. The earlier Attorney James Alston is involved in defending your rights and freedoms, the better the chances of obtaining a dismissal of the charges, negotiating a reduced charge, or receiving an acquittal at trial.

If you are accused of committing a sex crime, whether sexual assault, indecency with a child, or possession or distribution of child pornography, your reputation and life can be destroyed, even if you are innocent. When you are accused of committing a sex crime, the outcome of your case can be greatly impacted by the experience, knowledge, and skills of your criminal defense attorney.

If you are under investigation or have been charged with any type of sex crime, exercise your right to remain silent and call Attorney James Alston immediately. Your future depends on immediate action and the experience level of the criminal defense attorney you hire.

When accused of a sex crime you are often presumed guilty, therefore a defense to the allegations should be initiated immediately. The earlier Attorney James Alston is involved in defending your rights and freedoms, the better the chances of obtaining a dismissal of the charges, negotiating a reduced charge, or receiving an acquittal at trial.