Russell M Aboud Law Office - El Paso, TX

A Half-Century of Veteran Criminal Defense in El Paso, Texas

When serious criminal charges threaten your personal freedom, financial future, and family stability, there is no substitute for seasoned trial experience. Conveniently located at 918 East San Antonio Avenue in downtown El Paso, Texas, just steps from local court facilities, Russell M Aboud Law Office has provided resolute criminal defense for fifty years. Founding attorney Russell M. Aboud was born and raised in El Paso, earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas before obtaining his law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in October 1975 and appointed as an El Paso Municipal Court Judge in 1977, he brings unmatched institutional knowledge of local court procedures and prosecutor tactics.

Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and federal district courts across Texas, Russell M. Aboud provides commanding courtroom advocacy. Whether you need to hire an attorney to challenge complex felony narcotics charges or find a lawyer to protect your driving record after a drunk driving arrest, the firm delivers thorough, personalized defense. When clients need an attorney urgently following a sudden arrest or border checkpoint stop, Russell M. Aboud intervenes rapidly to protect constitutional rights and pursue case dismissals.

Comprehensive Defense for State and Federal Felonies

The firm provides aggressive courtroom defense against serious misdemeanor and felony charges throughout El Paso County and federal courts:

• Controlled Substances and Drug Offenses: Defending state and federal narcotics charges, including interstate drug trafficking, distribution, possession, and unlawful border checkpoint seizures.
• DWI and DUI Defense: Scrutinizing the legality of initial traffic stops, administering field sobriety test challenges, and disputing intoxilyzer calibration and blood draw protocols.
• Violent Crimes and Domestic Assault: Representing clients confronting aggravated assault, battery, family violence allegations, weapons offenses, and manslaughter charges.
• White-Collar Crime and RICO Allegations: Defending complex corporate and financial prosecutions, including mail fraud, bank fraud, embezzlement, and conspiracy indictments.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Offenses: Crafting strategic defense arguments for retail theft, grand larceny, burglary of a habitation, and criminal mischief accusations.

State and Federal Criminal Appeals and Trial Practice

In addition to front-line trial defense, Russell M. Aboud possesses decades of experience handling state and federal criminal appeals before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and Texas appellate courts. The firm meticulously scrutinizes trial transcripts, identifies reversible legal errors and constitutional violations, and drafts persuasive appellate briefs to overturn improper convictions or excessive sentences.

Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Advocacy

Complementing his extensive criminal trial work, attorney Russell M. Aboud represents injured workers and accident victims in personal injury lawsuits and workers' compensation claims, securing necessary medical benefits, lost income replacement, and financial recoveries for injured Borderland residents.

Personal Client Representation and Bilingual Service

Operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 918 East San Antonio Avenue, Russell M Aboud Law Office ensures clients deal directly with an attorney who has spent five decades in the courtroom. With fluent bilingual communication in English and Spanish, reasonable fee structures, and accessible payment plans, the firm delivers steadfast defense when life takes an unexpected turn.