John Paul Cedillo
Danny Franco
Stephanie Monique Pimentel
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.
Resultados de casos recientes
Writ Approved
Poss. of MJ - Jan 2026
We won a writ of Habeas Corpus in state court after showing that our client was never properly advised about the immigration consequences of his marijuana case. The judge agreed, erased the conviction, and allowed the case to start over with all of our client’s rights fully protected.
Case Terminated
Deportation Case - Jan 2026
Our client was facing removal based on an alleged CIMT (Crime Involving Moral Turpitude) conviction. We challenged the charge and showed that, under the law, the statute did not meet the legal definition of a CIMT. The Immigration Judge agreed and terminated the case. Another family kept together.
Case Dismissed
Felony Evading - Jan 2026
Our client is an avid motorcyclist accused of felony evading after officers didn't think he slowed quickly enough during a traffic stop, despite his not initially noticing police. State’s case fell apart due to critical indictment errors that could not be cured once trial began. The result: a full dismissal, justice done, and—most importantly—our client’s legal status protected.
Listo para la sala del tribunal
Afiliaciones de bufetes de abogados
El Bufete de Abogados Cedillo se enorgullece de asociarse con las siguientes organizaciones. También nos enorgullece que cada uno de nuestros abogados sea miembro del Colegio de Abogados de Texas, una sociedad honoraria de abogados comprometidos con la formación profesional y el aprendizaje continuo.
