Habeas Victory Despite Major 5th Circuit Setback

Cedillo Law Firm secured federal habeas relief for an immigration detainee following the Fifth Circuit’s restrictive decision in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Vergara. A federal judge granted our petition, ordering a bond hearing or release—a significant victory in an increasingly challenging legal landscape. This result underscores the importance of examining each client’s detention individually and continuing to pursue every available avenue for relief. Even after an adverse appellate ruling, persistent advocacy by our team can make a life-changing difference. Shout-outs to attorneys Stephanie Pimentel and J.P. Cedillo. 

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. 

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.

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.