Criminal Defense & Appeals

Criminal Defense Attorney John A. Peralta has the depth and breadth of experience to handle any type of criminal case. He has handled literally thousands of cases in both state and federal court, and also has significant experience in both state and federal criminal appeals and writs of habeas corpus. 

State Criminal Defense

Mr. Peralta has substantial experience in a wide variety of state criminal offenses - both felonies and misdemeanors - including:

• Violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, robbery, assault, family violence and child abuse.
• Property crimes such as theft, criminal trespass and burglary.
• White collar and fraud cases such as theft by deception, embezzlement and forgery.
• Drug cases such as possession and delivery of controlled substances & marijuana.
• Intoxication offenses such as DWI and intoxication assault & manslaughter.

State Criminal Appeals and Writs

Mr. Peralta has briefed and argued criminal appeals before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Courts of Appeals in Austin, Tyler, Texarkana and Beaumont. Strict deadlines apply for the filing of an appeal if you have been convicted of a felony offense in district court. Contact Mr. Peralta now to file an appeal challenging your conviction.

If you have been detained or imprisoned in violation of your Constitutional rights, you can seek release by filing a Writ of Habeas Corpus. The filing of state writs is governed by strict deadlines. If you need an experienced criminal appeals attorney to file your state writ, contact Mr. Peralta as soon as possible for a free consultation.

Federal Criminal Defense

Mr. Peralta is an experienced federal criminal attorney, having served as an Assistant United States Attorney and Special Assistant United States Attorney. He has handled hundreds of federal felony cases, including:

• Drug cases such as conspiracy, possession and distribution of controlled substances & marijuana.
• Money laundering and cash transaction reporting violations.
• Immigration cases such as illegal re-entry and alien smuggling.
• White collar and fraud cases such as mail fraud, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, bank fraud, structuring and money laundering.

Federal Criminal Appeals and Writs

Mr. Peralta has briefed numerous criminal appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - which covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. He has appeared and presented oral argument before the Fifth Circuit, and has taken cases to the next level, having filed Petitions for Certiorari with the United States Supreme Court. Deadlines apply for the filing of federal criminal appeals. If you have lost your case in district court, don't give up - hire an experienced criminal appellate attorney to fight your case in the Court of Appeals.

Another avenue to challenge your conviction is to file a Writ of Habeas Corpus. This writ is filed if a person has been detained or imprisoned in violation of his or her Constitutional rights. There are strict deadlines and other requirements for filing federal writs, so do not delay in contacting an experienced criminal appeals attorney to file your federal writ.

"He was very quick to respond to my questions, even though I was incarcerated he got word to me through an approved person. On time for court and well prepared, he didn't have to study his notes on my case while in court – he knew my case. I was not a number but a client and I thank him."  Mark R.

Mr. Peralta is available to handle cases across the State of Texas - state and federal, trials and appeals.

He also offers payment plans - as well as bail bonds to his clients who are detained in jail.

Call now for a free consultation - (936) 272-0777.