James Rey Attorneys at Law, P.C. - El Paso, TX

Dedicated Family Law and Criminal Defense in El Paso, Texas

Navigating an emotionally charged divorce or defending yourself against criminal charges requires an advocate who combines local trial acumen with authentic empathy. Located at 501 North Kansas Street, Suite 100, in the heart of downtown El Paso, James Rey Attorneys at Law, P.C. has stood as a trusted legal pillar for Texas families and individuals since 2000. Founded by James Robert Rey, a third-generation legal practitioner and native El Pasoan who earned his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, the firm is dedicated to direct, transparent communication without bureaucratic intermediaries.

Whether you need to hire an attorney to protect your parental rights during a contentious divorce or find a lawyer to defend your freedom in municipal or county court, the firm provides individualized, results-driven strategies. When individuals need an attorney urgently to navigate emergency custody hearings or unexpected criminal accusations, James Rey and his partner Joy Degenhart, a board-certified family law specialist, offer the strategic poise and courtroom poise necessary to secure positive results.

Comprehensive Family Law and Custody Advocacy

Family disputes involve high personal and financial stakes. The firm guides clients through the nuances of Texas family courts with dignified, tactical representation:

• Contested and Uncontested Divorce: Resolving simple and complex marital dissolutions, community property divisions, asset valuations, debt allocations, and spousal maintenance agreements.
• Child Custody and Visitation: Formulating customized parenting plans and standard possession orders, handling parental relocations, and championing the best interests of children.
• Child Support and Modifications: Establishing statutory child support obligations, pursuing enforcement actions for arrears, and requesting post-decree modifications when income or circumstances evolve.
• Protective Orders and Domestic Safety: Representing clients in domestic violence protective order hearings, providing immediate legal protection for victims while defending against false allegations.

Strategic Criminal Defense and Misdemeanor Representation

With over twenty-five years of criminal litigation experience across El Paso County, attorney James Rey provides strong defense strategies against state criminal offenses:

• DWI and DUI Defense: Challenging the legality of vehicle stops, officer field assessments, and breath or blood alcohol tests to defend driving privileges and avoid criminal convictions.
• Assault and Family Violence Charges: Defending clients against misdemeanor assault and felony domestic battery charges, striving to preserve clear criminal records and civil rights.
• Drug Possession and Delivery: Protecting clients charged with controlled substance possession, trafficking allegations, or paraphernalia infractions under Texas statutory law.
• Theft, Weapons, and Serious Felonies: Crafting tailored defense arguments for theft offenses, unlawful firearm carry cases, and probation revocations.

Expunctions and Nondisclosure Orders

The firm assists past defendants in wiping their records clean through Texas statutory expunctions and orders of nondisclosure, enabling clients to pursue employment, military service, and educational goals unhindered by old criminal allegations.

Direct Attorney Access and Client-First Service

James Rey Attorneys at Law, P.C. prides itself on direct client relationships, ensuring that every person communicates directly with their attorney. Operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in downtown El Paso, the firm provides fluent bilingual legal support in English and Spanish along with structured payment options, offering compassionate and capable representation throughout life's most challenging transitions.