State Crimes Attorney in Austin

Attorney Jorge Vela is a former Assistant District Attorney. As a prosecutor, Jorge handled complex drug investigations and violent felonies. He has trial experience in each of the cases listed below.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Domestic Violence

Drug Posession

Aggravated Assault

Sexual Assault

Homicide Robbery Kidnapping

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Jorge Vela

Jorge Vela is a seasoned attorney with experience in both prosecution and defense. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Texas School of Law, he has served as a felony prosecutor in Webb County and an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Texas. In 2017, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Travis County. Since 2018, Jorge has been a criminal defense attorney, leveraging his extensive experience to protect the rights of individuals accused of a crime through his practice, the Law Office of Jorge Vela.

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