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Harlingen Criminal Defense Attorney – Protecting Your Rights from Day One

Harlingen Criminal Attorney

Former Prosecutor. Local Insight. Strategic Defense.

When you’re arrested or under investigation in Harlingen, the consequences can affect your freedom, your job, and your family long before your case ever reaches a courtroom. What you do next matters — and waiting can cost you options.

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Janie Jaimez is a Harlingen native who spent 8 years as a prosecutor in Cameron County, handling cases in District Court, County Court, and Juvenile Court, including serving as Chief Juvenile Prosecutor and Misdemeanor Intake Section Chief. She knows how cases are reviewed, charged, and built — because she was once on the other side of them.

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If you’re facing criminal charges in Harlingen, don’t walk into the system unprotected.
Janie Jaimez provides strategic defense backed by years of courtroom experience. Learn more about her approach to criminal defense representation across South Texas.

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Harlingen criminal defense attorney Janie Jaimez, former prosecutor defending misdemeanor and felony cases

Charges Janie Defends in Harlingen

  • Federal Criminal Cases

  • DWI

  • Drug Possession / Manufacture and Delivery

  • Assault (Family Violence & Non-Family)

  • Burglary / Theft

  • Criminal Mischief

  • Robbery

  • Motions to Revoke / Adjudicate

  • Juvenile Criminal Cases

  • Class C Citations

Criminal Justice FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most—so you know what to do next.

What should I do if I’m arrested in Harlingen, Texas?

Remain silent and ask to speak with an attorney immediately. Anything you say can be used against you. A defense lawyer can protect your rights from the start.

What types of criminal cases does Janie Jaimez handle in Harlingen?

She defends DWI, drug offenses, assault, theft, burglary, robbery, probation violations, juvenile cases, and Class C citations.

Does it matter if my attorney knows the Harlingen courts?

Yes. Local court procedures, prosecutors, and judges vary. An attorney familiar with Cameron County courts can help an attorney understand how cases are charged and handled.

Can charges be reduced or dismissed?

Outcomes depend on the facts of the case, applicable law, and court procedures. Each situation is evaluated individually.

Can criminal charges affect my job or immigration status?

Yes. Even a misdemeanor can impact employment, professional licenses, or immigration status. 

How soon should I contact a criminal defense attorney?

Many people choose to speak with an attorney early to better understand their charges, court dates, and legal options.

Janie Jaimez Attorney at Law logo – Harlingen criminal defense lawyer

29 Avalon Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520

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j.jaimezlaw@gmail.com

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(956) 793-5033

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(281) 779-4053

 

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