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Law Office of Nathaniel Pitoniak

Criminal justice attorney in Houston, TX
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Review Left On 03/01/2020
Ronnie Popplous

Case dismissed did a wonderful job on my felony assault charged
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Delia Ortega

Nathaniel never promised me anything, but promised he would work hard. When I was wrongfully charged with Assault - Family Member, I knew I needed a good and experienced lawyer to help explain what actually happened. My job and my life were on the line. I could have lost everything. Nathaniel reassured me that he was on top of things and for me not to worry. He answered any questions I had and stood by my side. Nathaniel went to work quickly and politely birddogged the prosecutors until they dismissed it, soon after I was arrested. If you want a highly qualified lawyer, I'd highly recommend Nathaniel Pitoniak to anyone looking for a criminal defense lawyer.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Gabriela Cardenas

My family and i are really pleased with the results, Nathaniel got our father's felony case dismissed quickly. He knew exactly what the prosecutor and judge would be looking for, he got along well with them because he used to work with them, and protected my father from deportation. We thank god and Nathaniel, for such amazing quick results!!
Review Left On 03/01/2020
TheJedidiyah

Nathaniel is very shrewd, and has a knack for delivering things in the right way, at the right time, subtly. He also understands, and can exploit, the social/psychological nuances of how the system works at the personal level, especially the prosecutors. I enthusiastically recommend him to anybody who wants their best case presented in the most effective way.

I selected a lawyer after doing some research online, and then talking to several of them in person (it did not occur to me initially, but I was advised by a friend, and, in hindsight, it is a must do if you have time for it). The charge was evading arrest in a vehicle, which is now a felony.

What attracted me to Nathaniel initially is that he is a former prosecutor. I had a backstory to tell, and I figured that if I can at least convince my own lawyer that I was not evading, then, perhaps, it is possible to convince others as well. Most lawyers gave me a very withdrawn response after hearing a factual description of the case: I will work towards X (the best possible outcome), I will start right away, etc. Nathaniel was the only one who asked me about my own explanations for what happened, and even anticipated some. He was also the only one who brought up immigration implications, which was a concern for me, and had a contact already lined up to address them. With others, I had to bring it up myself. At the same time, he was not implying a positive outcome, explicitly said that he could not guarantee it, and outlined all the possibilities for me, from the best to the worst. So I felt listened to, and not taken advantage of.

Once I selected him he acted very quickly. First, he sent me to an immigration lawyer for consultation, gathered the documents of mitigating circumstances (some of them I did not even think of until he asked). This is to prepare what they call a "packet" presented by the defense to the grand jury. The rest happened behind the scenes for me, but the outcome was a dismissal, the grand jury did not indict. It was the best possible outcome, not at all what I was expecting. I thought it might go all the way to the trial, and was not very optimistic about the prospects. And it was not the "packet" by itself, of course. It is not visible from the outside, but one needs a lot of social and psychological talent to do these sorts of things successfully.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Chelsie Cooksey

While doing some research on finding a new lawyer, I had to due to I was extremely unhappy with our old one for NUMEROUS reaons, my sister in law and I found Nathaniel.
He met with us immediately. He was extremely forward about what could happen in the case my fiance was facing but ensured us that he would do his best. He kept in contact with us almost daily and pulled out every idea that he could think of to help us and the case. It was a tough case as it was a felony if convicted . After a couple of months and facing grand jury , Nathaniel got the case no billed. My fiance got to come home to me and our son. If anything similar ever happens again I will definitely be giving him a call. He is honest, trustworthy and a great lawyer.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Joseph

Id found myself in need of a lawyer, I spoke to at least a dozen of them Of all of them id spoken to Nate was straight up, real, and an honest person. Extremely knowledgeable and patient making sure id understood everything, and keeping me updated with my case. Needless to say, if I am in need of another lawyer for any reason I want him to represent me in a court room. Thanks again for getting my case dismissed!
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Ty T

Nathaniel has been my lawyer for the past 8 or so months. From my arrest till now, he has been nothing but helpful. I chose him to represent me over other lawyers because of his experience, expertise, and availability. There were many times during these past few months where I had questions to ask, and each time I contacted him, he was able to respond and answer any questions I had quickly. This was more important to me than a big lawyer in a large firm who took on many cases. Nathaniel gives the time your case deserves. He will give you honest answers and tell you what he can do. He will not promise you any outcome, but will try his hardest to get the best. Any lawyer who promises you an outcome you may want to avoid. As far as my case goes, he was able to get an agreement that has become increasingly hard to get. I am grateful for what he has been able to do for me, and I recommend his counsel to anyone who is seeking one.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Kevin X

Nathaniel just helped with my case. He got me the best result I was hoping for. He is very down to earth and friendly. He even helped me emotionally when i was having anxiety over the case. When I first time called him, he explained every possible outcome and what on my side and what is not. and remember, at the time, I have not yet hired him. If you hire Nathaniel, you will get the best service, and the best result. Even the judge has apprised him for what he has done for me. Not like some other lawyers, Nathaniel will work with you anytime during the week. He has so many other cases, but he will treat you as you are his only one. I am a highly educated person, from what I have seen and been through, I highly recommend Nathaniel.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Kristi Espinoza

Nathaniel is a HARDWORKING and HONEST lawyer. It is because of him that my brother is now HOME! I came across Nathaniel’s information after googling “best criminal defense attorneys in Houston”. After reading all the reviews posted, I sent his information to my sister in law. She was sceptical to hire any attorney as she had been scammed by another lawyer who guaranteed he would get my brother’s case dismissed yet could not share his plan of action or progress updates. However, after meeting with Nathaniel, we knew he was the lawyer my brother needed. Nathaniel was very honest regarding how challenging my brother’s case would be considering his previous criminal convictions including similar cases and parole status. In fact, he was the first to share with us that my brother was facing up to 20 years of prison if indicted. After my SIL hired him, Nathaniel immediately went to visit my brother and began working diligently on the case. Throughout the process, he continuously informed us on steps he was taking and the result of such steps. Within a few weeks, Nathaniel was able to get my brother’s case NO BILLED. After, he even assisted in getting his parole violation DISMISSED. Overall, I appreciated that Nathaniel always kept us informed and never guaranteed a particular outcome. He solely promised to work hard on the case and did just that!
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Adam Alcaraz

Great Lawyer very helpful and would recommend him to anyone.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
syed ali

I've never been in trouble with the law and I had a serious case .So I dident know which direction to go in choosing someone who I can trust.so I called around and talked to a lot of lawyers but Nathaniel felt the most trustworthy and I knew he will get my case dismissed .He was straightforward and determined.hes a great criminal defence lawyer to have on your side.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Tori Nelson

Best lawyer ever no jail time and also a felony charge dismissed....wow
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Tae D

Nathaniel Pitoniak went above and beyond to certify that I would treated justly and not be railroaded. He's dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate about his craft. He got me a dismissal with only one court appearance. Forever Grateful!
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Anthony Lacsamana

Quintessential professional- knowledgeable, experienced, savvy. Knows the game and the players in the system and uses it to his client's benefit.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Ben

I did extensive research on who I should hire as a lawyer when I was charged with Assault on a Family Member. I interviewed several Houston criminal defense lawyers. The stakes were high for me because my career was at risk and I am a professional. I met with Nathaniel and he seemed honest and effective. He worked hard in between my court dates and I knew my case was a priority to him. He was always available to answer questions, walk me through the process, and explain our defense strategy. You can tell that his time spent as a prosecutor helps him defend people. His work paid off and he got my case dismissed in between court dates. Nathaniel is a great criminal defense attorney.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Marisela Chavero

Nathaniel Pitoniak represented my husband who faced charges from 8 years ago when he was only 17 years old. As I searched for lawyers and read reviews I knew Nathaniel was the guy. We set an appointment with him and he got straight to work. He never promised us anything but definitely gave us some hope. We trusted and believed in him and he worked hard for a result we were not expecting. My husbands charges were dismissed and I can’t thank him enough! My husband is now home with us and no more having to worried about his long gone past he had behind him. Thank you Nathaniel. We highly recommend him for anybody looking for a criminal defense lawyer.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Zach Lloyd

Nathanial Pitoniak represented my brother who was facing three life sentences plus twenty years. Nathaniel truly cared about my brother and worked diligently on his case, keeping in touch with our family during the entire process. Because of Nathaniel's dedication to my brother's case, he received probation instead, despite not being eligible due to prior convictions. We were absolutely amazed at the result. If you need a criminal defense lawyer in Houston, definitely call Nathaniel.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
J M

Nathaniel cared about my brother and got his felony dismissed. Thank you! Houston, Texas is damn lucky to have you! :-)
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Patrick Ikemere

I was treated unfairly by the cops, who judged me because of my appearance. I was careful in selecting the criminal defense attorney to represent me. Nathaniel worked hard on my case by familiarizing himself with all of the evidence and was able to convince the prosecutors that their case was not good. Initially the prosecutors resisted, but Nathaniel Pitoniak persisted and the case was dismissed. I recommend him to anybody looking for a criminal defense lawyer.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Eunice Chavez

Mr. Pitoniak is an excellent defense lawyer. My son was facing 25 years to life in prison. Nathaniel Pitoniak got his case dismissed and my son is at home now. Mr. Pitoniak has restored my faith in the criminal justice system. He thoroughly examines every piece of evidence and detail for the best defense against the case. My son was facing life in prison for something he was forced to take blame for. Mr. Pitoniak personally went to Webster, TX to get police video from the police department. He reviewed all evidence. Found grounds for illegal search. With the evidence and police records Mr. Pitoniak obtained, he fought the court for my son's freedom. My son is now a free man and very grateful to Mr. Pitoniak's expertise and determination to fight for the freedom of the innocent who are falsely accused. If not for Mr. Pitoniak, my son would be in prison for life. I highly recommend him as a superb criminal defense attorney.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Jeannie

My brother was charged with a serious felony brought on by mental health issues. I am not from Houston and did not know who to turn to. Nathaniel Pitoniak exceeded my expectations; he had the experience and work ethic to navigate the system effectively. He worked hard on my brother's case, cared about him, and got him the best possible result. He kept us informed at every step and was always available to answer questions or deal with issues that came up. He was able to dramatically reduce his exposure and got him sent home to his family out of state as quickly as he could. Nathaniel went above and beyond over the course of several months and I would highly recommend calling him if you are looking for a criminal defense lawyer.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Sandra Rivera

Nathaniel Pitoniak he never promised nothing to us but he fight for my sons case I definitely hi recommend hem , he’s the best in Houston texas
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Yung Cashtro

Nathaniel is a very responsible, down to earth guy. Very professional and communicative! I highly recommend to give him a call.
Review Left On 03/01/2020
Cade Loper

When I was looking for a lawyer, I found lawyers who would promise me certain results or would charge me a ridiculously low fee. I met with Nathaniel Pitoniak and knew I could trust him to handle my case based on his experience and personality. Nathaniel walked me through every step of the process. He worked hard and told me how and what I could do to help my case. In the end, he got me a nearly impossible result. The Judge was shocked that the prosecutors had offered it. Nathaniel knew how to persuade them and put me in the best possible light and had a good working relationship with the prosecutors. I recommend Nathaniel to anyone looking for a lawyer.
Review Left On 11/01/2019
T M

Nathaniel went above and beyond for me. He kept me updated with all details throughout the process. In such a high stress situation, he kept me at ease and hopeful. He worked diligently to get my case dismissed. I would refer him to anyone in need.
Review Left On 11/01/2019
Jose Banuelas

Nathaniel Pitoniak did the absolute best job ever in representing me in my assault case. He worked very intelligently and professionaly. He succeeded in getting my case dismissed. The best result possible, he proved my innocence now I can carry on with my life and move forward thanks to him. I definitely recommend his services to everyone. I'm genuinely very thankful.
Review Left On 10/01/2019
D C

Nathaniel worked endlessly to get my case dismissed. He worked with the DA’s office on the false charges against me and saved me a lot of pain and money!!
Review Left On 10/01/2019
Jared Rachal

Nathanial worked on my case for the past 3 months. In that period he answered every question and concern that was brought up. Give me peace of mind in the middle of a storm. Plus was worked incredibly hard, diligently and long hours to the completion of my and has it dismissed. And even gave great advice on what can I do next. If you ever yourself needing help this is the only call you will need to make.
Review Left On 09/01/2019
Ta Simms

Nathanial work diligently and got my brothers case dismissed. He was very compassionate to both his client and our family, dedicated to his case and very responsive to any questions or concerns brought to him. I highly recommend!
Review Left On 08/01/2019
Mariah Estrada

CASE DISMISSED!!!! I was so happy to hear those words from my attorney Nathaniel!! From my first conversation with him, I knew I hired the best attorney. Im 20 years old and I was charged with a DWI. I was scared and worried about my future and how this charge would effect me BUT Nathaniel went to work quick and used his expertise and years of knowledge to make sure my case was dismissed!! INFACT - This is the second time I’ve used Nathaniel to help me get my case dismissed!! If you are searching for an attorney to hire - if you need someone on your side to fight your case - HIRE NATHANIEL!!! He is the best!! Im so grateful for his help!!
Review Left On 08/01/2019
zayyad sabo

First things first, never get Court appointed lawyers. That's a scam.
My experience with this lawyer was top of the line. Even after my mishaps during my case he stood by me and advised me countless times and stood by his word when we first met, He said I will get this dismissed and here I am today case dismissed. 100% recommend. Side note he is very close friends with prosecutors .
Review Left On 08/01/2019
S T

Nathanial did a great job getting my case dismissed.
Review Left On 07/01/2019
Denise Flores

Our experience with Nathaniel Pitoniak was nothing but professional and rewarding. He took time listening and really hearing what was being said. He was a court appointed attorney and initially I was prepared for the worst, never heard much success from having one, but because of his patience and professionalism my son's case was dismissed. Funny that I didn't do any review check on him I just trusted God that He would have the right one represent my son...and now that I am reading all these reviews I can say He knew what He was doing by appointing Nathaniel to the case. Thank you Nathaniel for your diligence and professionalism. I am thankful you were appointed to him and anyone would be so lucky to have you appointed to them because you are truly a rare find, thanks for giving back. I would highly recommend to all that Nathaniel Pitoniak represent you!
Review Left On 07/01/2019
Very Grateful

I've always lead a life of service and am a professional licensed by the state of texas. When I was charged with a felony after living my entire life with no arrests or misdeeds, my life started crumbling in front of me. I was lost. My family found Nathaniel Pitoniak using these reviews. All I can say is THANK GOD. He got my felony assault of a police officer dismissed!

The reason he was so successful is that he gets along really well with the prosecutors. Was creative and knew exactly when to push boundaries and when to wait. I worked hard in getting him everything he asked for and then learned to trust him that he would take care of the rest. And as a high anxiety person who is used to being in control... that wasn't always easy. But he kept me informed. replied extremely quickly when i text or emailed. Was always available for me. I have zero reservations on recommending him to friends or family.

He went above and beyond for me and got results!! He wont make promises that he cant keep, but works hard to get the best outcome. And my case was dismissed. I'm free. My life didn't fall apart. I am extremely grateful. He definitely over delivered. If you are in a similar situation I really recommend him to anyone facing a criminal charge.
Review Left On 06/01/2019
Jason Hines

Turns out "chief prosecutor" as advertised on website means chief of municipal Court.
Review Left On 05/01/2019
Taskina Taranum

He is such a good lawyer I m so graeatfull to my god that I found this lawyer u nathaniel u can just totally rely on him coz he took my case very seriously really love his work and anytime he doesn’t ignore any of his clients calles that’s really important for clients... thank u nt Nathaniel u did a excellent job for us ... to win my husbands case it was money Landry case 3rd felony charge but he dismissed the case and fulfill it.... and he proved that my husband was innocent
Review Left On 05/01/2019
isaiah velasquez

Nathaniel is an excellent lawyer. He is the man for the job. He got my case dismissed in no time at all. I would recommend him highly. Works hard and achieves results thanks Nathaniel.
Review Left On 04/01/2019
Gilbert Licea

It took nine months to get my case dismissed. I would always ask Nathaniel how much longer do I have to go to court and get it reset and his responses were always "I'm trying to get the best for you". I could have gotten my cased dismissed sooner, but Nathaniel was optimistic that he could get a better deal for my situation. Nathaniel is dedicated to his job and I feel beyond grateful for having him as my lawyer. The day I had to approach the judge, she even said that the deal Nathaniel got for me was rare and that I was one lucky guy. Its hard to literally put your own life into someones hands and trust that that person will try their hardest to get the best for you. I never knew Nathaniel or anything about him, but I can say that he did give me hope and choosing him to defend me was a decision ill never forget.
Review Left On 03/01/2018
Michael Jr.

Upon meeting my attorney for the first time, the initial thing that grabbed my attention was that he believes in quality over quantity. He only works as many cases at one time that he can both build a personal relationship, while making himself availiable anytime of any day. Over the coupple months under his representation he took my 5 to life felony charge to a dismissal. I constantly received updates on my case, his next steps and or even just to check to see how i was doing. Another thing that made the process easier on me and my job was that every court date he was there early. I was able to get in and out of court in about an hour. If ethics, morality and reputation matters I would definitely recomend anyone to at least see for yourself, his consultations are free. Another big plus is that if you hire him as your attorney, he is the actual person representing you not like alot of other firm's I researched prior too retaining him as my attorney.
Review Left On 03/01/2018
Mouelet Cylmane

Thank you for everything you done you did a great job I’m brother he’s now free because of you u did amazing job my family and I are so thankful Thank you so much we were so bless to hve u I am Glad Sister
Review Left On 03/01/2018
Nate Johnson

I recommend Nathaniel to anyone seeking a Criminal Defense Lawyer.
I had a clear criminal and was arrested for a embarrassing mistake I made. Nathaniel worked hard for me and was able to get an extraordinary deal where the case will be dismissed. He is hard working and effective. He took the time to understand my case and how to defend me. Anybody in need of a criminal defense lawyer should consider hiring him.
Review Left On 03/01/2018
Jaime Rice

Case Dismissed

I had never been arrested before, was arrested for a gun offense, and was scared. I did not have much of a defense. Nathaniel guided me through the process every step of the way. He worked hard and knew exactly what the prosecutors would be looking for. He told me what homework I had to do and gathered all the evidence. When he presented my story to the prosecutor, they were very receptive and dismissed my case. I would recommend Nathaniel to anyone looking for criminal defense.

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