John Paul Cedillo
Linda Aguilera
Stephanie Monique Pimentel
Andrew Walls
Malachi Ledbetter
John Paul Cedillo
Managing Attorney
A proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law, John Paul is a native of Southwest Houston. During both college and law school, he competed in mock trial. In 2012, he won the ultra-competitive National Trial Competition Texas regional. As an attorney, J.P. joined forces with his father in May 2014 and worked with him for almost five years. Now he directs the work in all areas of the firm's practice. John Paul primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense, immigration and civil actions.
In his private time, you might find J.P. enjoying a swim, reading good book, or boarding an international flight.
Graduado con orgullo de la Universidad de Texas en Austin y de la Facultad de Derecho Thurgood Marshall de la Universidad Texas Southern, John Paul es originario del suroeste de Houston. Durante la universidad y la facultad de derecho, participó en competencias de juicios simulados. En 2012, ganó la altamente competitiva competencia regional de juicios nacionales (National Trial Competition) en Texas.
Como abogado, J.P. se unió a su padre en mayo de 2014 y trabajó con él durante casi cinco años. Actualmente, dirige el trabajo en todas las áreas de práctica del bufete. John Paul ejerce principalmente en las áreas de defensa penal, inmigración y acciones civiles.
En su tiempo libre, es posible encontrar a J.P. disfrutando de un buen baño, leyendo un buen libro o abordando un vuelo internacional.
Recent Case Results
Case Suppressed
DWI - Oct 2026
DWI Suppression Victory
Cedillo Law Firm, PLLC secured a major courtroom victory in a Harris County DWI case! Following a contested suppression hearing, the Court found the arresting officer's testimony not credible and determined that law enforcement lacked probable cause to arrest our client. Attorneys J.P. Cedillo and Malachi Ledbetter successfully challenged the officer's investigation, exposing significant discrepancies between his testimony, body-camera footage, and standardized field sobriety testing procedures. This victory underscores our firm's commitment to holding law enforcement accountable, protecting constitutional rights, and relentlessly fighting for our clients.
Case Dismissed
Felony Assault - Sept 2026
Felony Assault Charge Dismissed Before Trial
Our client was facing a felony Assault–Impeding Breath charge with exceptionally serious sentencing exposure. Because of his prior record, a conviction could have carried a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. We prepared the case for trial and challenged the State’s ability to prove the allegation. With trial approaching, the case was dismissed, eliminating the risk of a potentially decades-long prison sentence. Client was extremely thankful and glad he trusted the advice of lead counsel J.P. Cedillo.
Bond Granted
Deportation Case - Sept 2026
Immigration Bond Granted for Longtime Texas Resident
Cedillo Law Firm secured a $10,000 immigration bond for a detained client who had been held at the Montgomery Processing Center. The Court considered his more than two decades of residence in the United States, strong family and community ties, stable release plan, and lack of criminal history. His family was able to post the bond immediately, allowing him to continue fighting his immigration case from home rather than detention.
Case Dismissed
DWI 2nd - Aug 2026
DWI 2nd Dismissed on the Eve of Trial
Our client faced a DWI 2nd charge stemming from a 2020 case that remained pending for years. We believed he had a strong defense to the alleged conduct and prepared the case for trial. On the eve of trial, after reviewing the evidence, the State chose to dismiss the charge. Our client was relieved to finally put the case behind him and move forward with his life.
Case Dismissed
DWI - Sept 2026
Trial-Day Dismissal After Year-Long Fight
After more than a year of court appearances and multiple trial settings, our client’s case was finally dismissed on the day of trial. Our defense team had identified several suppression issues and was fully prepared to litigate them and proceed before a jury. The client trusted our strategy, kept returning to court, and stayed ready throughout the process. Instead of another reset, we were able to deliver the result he had been waiting for: a complete dismissal of the case.
Case Dismissed
Theft - July 2026
Theft Case Dismissed on the Eve of Trial
Our client was accused of shoplifting, but the surveillance footage told a different story: he did not steal anything. Despite that evidence, the charge remained pending for months while our client lived under the weight of a criminal accusation. Only on the eve of trial, after prosecutors finally reviewed the case closely, was the charge dismissed. The dismissal allowed our client to clear his name—but only after months of unnecessary stress and uncertainty.
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