Cedillo Law Firm, PLLC
Officing in Sugar Land & The Woodlands
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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.
Recent Case Results

Bond Granted
Deportation Case - June 2025
Client has a pending DWI charge, but has been in the country for years with no issues and is seeking asylum relief. Court found he was not a danger to society and allowed him to continue his case from the free world and be with his famiy.

Bond Granted
Deportation Case - May 2025
Client in removal proceedings granted bond by Immigration Judge.

Case Suppressed
DWI – May 2025
After Jury selection, Judge granted Defense’s Motion to Suppress.
Case dismissed.