Cedillo Law Firm, PLLC
Officing in Sugar Land &
The Woodlands, Texas
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Cedillo Law Firm
John Paul Cedillo
Linda Aguilera
Stephanie Monique Pimentel
Andrew Walls
Malachi Ledbetter
Danny Franco
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
Case Dismissed
DWI - July 2026
Cedillo Law Firm is proud to announce another trial-day dismissal in a DWI case
The State claimed it could not locate a necessary witness, but our defense was ready for trial and prepared to challenge the State’s evidence through a multi-pronged motion to suppress. Lead attorney J.P. Cedillo had serious concerns about the investigation, the blood evidence, and whether the State could meet its burden. When the case was called for trial, the State dismissed the charge.
Suppression Granted
DWI - June 2026
Cedillo Law Firm announces a major DWI suppression win obtained through a co-counsel effort between our firm & the Law Firm of Dulce Toledo
In this case, the defense challenged whether law enforcement had probable cause to arrest our client for DWI where the evidence did not establish operation of a motor vehicle. After hearing evidence and arguments, the Court agreed with the defense and found no probable cause to arrest. Because of that ruling, the Court did not even need to reach the additional issues raised regarding the breath-test warnings and consent. This result is a powerful reminder that in a DWI case, intoxication alone is not enough — the State must prove lawful grounds for the arrest, including evidence connecting the accused to operation. Congratulations to attorneys John Paul Cedillo and Dulce Toledo for bringing home this important win.
Bond Granted
Deportation case - June 2026
Cedillo Law Firm Secures Another Immigration Bond
Attorney J.P. Cedillo represented a client detained by ICE after a recent criminal case and presented evidence of the client’s lifelong ties to the United States, U.S. citizen family members, pending family-based immigration case, and strong support system.
The Immigration Judge granted bond at $8,500, allowing the client the opportunity to return home to his family and young child while his immigration case continues. This result shows the importance of preparation, evidence, and experienced advocacy in difficult immigration bond hearings.
