Mr. John S. Cossum is a lawyer practicing criminal law, federal criminal law, white collar crime and 21 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years. John practices at The Law Offices of John S. Cossum in Houston, TX.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.John Cossum is very knowledgeable and easy to reach and work with. He resolved my case in only a few days and at reasonable cost. He kept me updated throughout and returned calls promptly. I would highly recommend him.
John has been my family's attorney for almost 18 years and has been dedicated to getting the best outcome possible in which he explains to his clients up front. He’s not the cheapest out there but he’s worth it. More importantly to me, my outcome was well worth it resulting in a dismissal. Don’t be fooled by the cheaper attorneys who send you mass junk mail claiming to be the best.
Very good attorney. I would recommend. He is now our family attorney. He has either won or adjudicated the cases with best possible outcomes.
John has helped me on several different cases in the last decade or so. He always gives it his all and I have never been disappointed in his representation.
John has always acted with the utmost integrity. He truly understands and empathises with his clients and knows that the outcome of a case will change lives. He has been my family's attorney for almost 20 years and has been dedicated to getting the best outcome possible with every case he has handled.
Very knowledgeable and helpful in all areas of the case, and what was going to be needed and required of me. Prompt response and action to my case. Always on time to my court dates and quick to get the information needed and a plan of action and have me on my way. Willing to take my calls and/or texts at any time and provide constant communication and insight into my case, and regular follow up on my required items and keeping me on track. Would recommend to anyone, very honest, determined, and professional.
Very good lawyer.
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Areas of Law
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Criminal Law 7
- Federal Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes
- Homicide
- Sex Crimes
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Expungements
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White Collar Crime
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Domestic Violence
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Family Law 1
- Child Support
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Other 13
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Money Laundering
- DUI
- DWI
- Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Juvenile
- Violent Crimes
- International Criminal Law
- International Child Abduction
- International Extradition
- Family
- Litigation: Commercial
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1981, Texas
2012, Arizona
1981, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
MembershipsArizona Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Texas Bar Foundation -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Texas at Austin
Class of 1981
J.D.
Other EducationVanderbilt University
Class of 1978
B.A.
cum laude
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1956
Houston, Texas, March 17, 1956
Mr. John S. Cossum
440 Louisiana, Suite 900Houston, TX 77002U.S.A.
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