Facing criminal charges can be highly stressful and filled with uncertainty;

At the Law Office of Steven Jumes we have experience representing clients facing all manners of state criminal charges including possession of a controlled substance, DWI, aggravated assault, continuous sexual assault of a child, burglary, and murder. Our knowledge and experience in these areas provides us with tools to develop a strategy to navigate these cases and achieve the best possible outcome.

Founding Member, Steven Jumes is a former state criminal prosecutor. He has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2003. He has extensive state prosecution and defense experience. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Jumes has a unique understanding of prosecutorial strategies government attorneys use.

Results

Just like federal prosecutors, state prosecutors are highly organized, passionate, and skilled. Similarly, hiring a defense attorney with a long history of successful outcomes is pivotal when facing state charges. Steven Jumes in his career has Helped many people who have been targeted by the State of Texas. Here are just some examples of how Mr. Jumes has Helped his state clients.

In 2018 the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office filed more than 20,000 felonies which is a 12% increase from the year before. [see the grid]

If You Are Facing a Criminal Charge in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area, You Can Count on the Law Office of Steven Jumes to Fight for You!

If you are seeking a criminal defense attorney in Dallas-Fort Worth who is knowledgeable and who will advocate on your behalf, then you need Steven Jumes.

The Law Office of Steven Jumes routinely handles criminal charges (including misdemeanor and felony criminal charges) and knows how to craft personalized defense strategies that work.

The firm serves Tarrant, Dallas, and at times, Johnson, Parker, Wise and Collin counties. Charges commonly defended include, but are not limited to, drug offenses, driving while impaired (DWI/DUI), assault, burglary, continuous sexual assault of a child, murder, theft charges and much more.

If you or a loved one is facing a criminal prosecution, the attorneys at the Law Office of Steven Jumes are ready, willing, and able to help.

You can schedule a free criminal defense attorney consultation at the bottom of this page to learn more.

Now, here is more information about the criminal defense process in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Getting Arrested

If a person is taken to jail, getting him/her out may take some time, even for a minor charge. Be patient. If the arrest just happened, the process to get him/her out can start when he/she is booked in the jail and assigned a jail number.

During booking, the person is fingerprinted, photographed, and asked basic questions to establish who they are. Once the jail number is assigned, a standard bond will be set unless he is non-bondable.

There are many components of the legal battle that begin immediately upon arrest. Time is of the essence. The sooner you are able to retain a criminal defense attorney, the sooner they can begin researching and preparing to fight for you.

Bond Eligibility & Process

If eligible for a bond, you can immediately pay the listed bond amount directly to the jail or contact a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman will post a bond on your behalf and will usually charge a 10%. You may have provided collateral for the full bond, with the collateral sometimes being cash if the defendant resides outside the jurisdiction.

Alternatively, the defendant could go in front of a judge. Every arrestee is entitled to a probable cause hearing within 24/48 hours of arrest. At this hearing, the judge will review the arrest affidavit. The bond can possibly be lowered at this hearing or the defendant can be allowed out without a monetary deposit (pretrial release or ROR). The defendant is entitled to a criminal defense attorney at this hearing and a prosecutor will be present. It is in your best interest to have an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side to help you negotiate during the probable cause hearing.

Bond Denial Reasons

A person may not get bond right away if:

• The charge is considered so serious that it does not qualify for a bond.
• The defendant was on felony probation at the time of arrest.
• The person has an immigration hold.
• There is an out-of-state/county fugitive warrant.

If the defendant is not granted bond initially, a bond hearing will be set to determine if there will be a bond, and what the bond might be. A court may deny bond if it finds the defendant may harm himself or others, the defendant may be a flight risk, or bond funding may have come from criminal activity.

Bond Denial Reasons

A person may not get bond right away if:

• The charge is considered so serious that it does not qualify for a bond.
• The defendant was on felony probation at the time of arrest.
• The person has an immigration hold.
• There is an out-of-state/county fugitive warrant.

If the defendant is not granted bond initially, a bond hearing will be set to determine if there will be a bond, and what the bond might be. A court may deny bond if it finds the defendant may harm himself or others, the defendant may be a flight risk, or bond funding may have come from criminal activity.

Free Consultation with Local, Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

Remember, the sooner you speak with a criminal defense attorney, the better your chances of your case receiving a favorable outcome. Dallas-Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys at the Law Office of Steven Jumes can be reached at (817) 934-6636 or by clicking here. Consultations are free.

Mr. Jumes operates with the mission of securing the best possible outcome for you. Whether this means getting your case dropped, avoiding prison time, or going to trial, he will take every reasonable step to make your desired results possible.