About Jaime Cavazos, Attorney at Law, PLLC — Criminal Defense Brownsville Texas
Jaime Cavazos delivers criminal defense Brownsville residents and Cameron County families turn to for DWI, felony, misdemeanor, and family matters across the Rio Grande Valley. With offices at 847 E. Harrison Street in Brownsville and a McAllen location at 4417 N. McColl Road, the firm — part of the Christopher P. Cavazos Law Firm group — covers Cameron and Hidalgo counties. Former prosecutor experience shapes pretrial strategy, defense positioning, and plea negotiation. For additional Brownsville attorneys, the directory lists other area firms.
The practice appears regularly in the Cameron County District and County Courts at Law at the Cameron County Courthouse on Harrison Street, plus the 197th, 357th, and 404th District Courts handling local criminal cases. Cases include DWI, theft, assault, drug charges, family violence, and juvenile matters, plus divorce and custody work for clients who prefer one attorney for related needs. Specifically, the firm offers free initial consultations and bilingual English-Spanish service that reflects the Valley’s predominantly Hispanic population.
What Clients Say
Local clients describe the firm as proven, hands-on, and direct. Reviewers consistently note that attorneys handle cases personally rather than passing files to associates. Many highlight the firm’s prosecutor-side insider perspective on case weaknesses and plea positioning. Additionally, families dealing with first-time DWI matters appreciate clear walk-throughs of Texas administrative license suspension and ALR hearings.
Criminal Defense Brownsville — Practice Areas & Services
- DWI defense including ALR hearings, license suspension, and trial representation in Cameron County courts.
- Felony defense for drug, theft, assault, sex crimes, and violent offenses in Cameron District Courts.
- Misdemeanor and juvenile representation across Cameron and Hidalgo county courts.
- Family law including divorce, child custody, support, and modifications in Cameron family courts.
- Personal injury claims for auto accidents and related matters across the Valley.
- Expunctions, non-disclosures, bond reductions, and early termination of probation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Brownsville criminal cases heard?
Felonies are heard in Cameron County District Courts — primarily the 107th, 138th, 197th, 357th, and 404th — at the Cameron County Courthouse, 974 E. Harrison Street, Brownsville. Misdemeanors route to County Courts at Law in the same building. Municipal ordinance cases go to Brownsville Municipal Court.
What are Texas first-offense DWI penalties?
A Class B misdemeanor first-offense DWI in Texas carries up to 180 days in jail, fines up to $2,000, and a license suspension. Aggravators — BAC over 0.15, child passenger, accident — increase the offense level. ALR hearings address license suspension separately from the criminal case and must be requested within 15 days.
How long does a Cameron County felony case typically take?
From arraignment to resolution, most Cameron felony cases run six to twelve months. Cases proceeding to trial extend further; many resolve through negotiated pleas. Discovery, motion practice, and pretrial conferences fill the calendar before any trial setting.
Quick Facts: Criminal Defense in Brownsville, TX
- Cameron County population: Cameron County, TX has roughly 421,000 residents at the southern tip of the Rio Grande Valley — U.S. Census Bureau
- Texas licensed attorneys: The State Bar of Texas lists approximately 110,000 active attorneys statewide — State Bar of Texas
- Court location: Cameron County Courthouse sits at 974 E. Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520 — Texas Office of Court Administration
