John Cucci Jr.

A Blue-Collar background and a drive to always improve and help those who need support. John Cucci attended Public schools from K through College and law School. A graduate of the City University of New York Law School.

John Cucci is a US Army Veteran who received and Honorable Discharge after his service in the 80s. John Cucci has been an attorney in over 500 Trials and has lost less than 5% of them.

A true Leader, John Cucci was the School President at his College at the State University if New York at Stony Brook. There he maintained a 3.5 GPA and played NCAA LaCrosse and Football.

Now John Cucci helps the homeless and veterans who need legal assistance. He provides Pro Bono legal services to Veterans and their families.

City University of New York School of Law

J.D. (1992) | Public Interest Law

1989 - 1992

Judicial Clerkship included research and preparation for Law Clerk and the Judge on a litany of legal issues.

Honors: New York State Professional Scholarship.

Activities: Student Government. Judicial Clerkship for New York Supreme Court Justice Cosmo DiTucci: Queens Supreme Court, Queens, New York.

State University of New York - Stony Brook

B.A. (1989) | Psychology

1985 - 1989

Active in Student government and special Events on Campus. Student Government President and leader of Student Activities and events.

Honors: Student Leadership Award. NCAA Committee Student Member Student Government President

Activities: Student Government President NCAA Lacrosse NCAA Football Dorm Building President

Attorney

Cucci Law Group

1994 - Current

Founded Cucci Law Group in New York City. Eventually moved the main office to Houston, Texas. Hundreds of trials on civil and criminal cases, including Murder trials and Multi-Million Dollar civil Cases. All the while John Cucci gave back to the community by logging over 100 Pro Bono Hours of work for the poor and Veterans.

Suffolk County 18-B Family Law Attorney

2013 - 2014

Family Law Appointed Counsel for Indigent Clients.

Adjunct Professor of Law

City University of New York Law School

1994 - 1996

Professor of Law for Elder Law & Street Law. Taught Classes in preventative Law and Street Law.

Pro Bono Award

Texas State Bar Association

2024

For the 3rd year in a row John Cucci, Jr., Esq., has been awarded the "Pro Bono" College Award for exceptional commitment to providing free legal services to the public. The free services are provided to individuals who are in serious need due to financial hardship, or socially challanged people.

Brazoria County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2021 - Current

Activities: Attorney Member.

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association  # 32301

Attorney Member

2020 - Current

Activities: Attorney Member.

State Bar of Texas  # 24030107

Member

2001 - Current

Activities: Member of Texas State bar and member of the Criminal Law Section.

National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2001 - Current

Activities: Active Attorney Member

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Q. How to drop charges in Texas for unauthorized vehicle use?

March 7, 2025

A: If the charges for unlawful use in TX involve a car accident, a death, or some other extra charge or bad issue, dropping the charges will not be easy. Here in Texas, most District Attorney offices are tough on dropping felony charges. Unauthorized use of a car, boat, or airplane, is a State Jail Felony.

You asked who to contact about dropping the charges. If the charges are against you, it would be the Assistant DA prosecuting the case, who can usually drop the case if he/she sees fit to do so.

You mentioned an Affidavit, and where and how to file or send the same. If someone told you that having your grandmother submit an Affidavit, would get the case dismissed, that may be true. But in Harris County, TX, that is true less than 50% of the time.

The reason I say that is because the car, going from IL to TX, is quite a trip. If the car was recovered in TX, or is that because you fled the scene, or was this a "rent a rock" situation? Did you take the car for something, then someone took the car from you? Is the car damaged? If so, the Insurance probably will not pay the claim for damages, unless someone is charged with a crime.

I have represented the accused in over 1000 criminal cases, across the country, and it seems like your case is not likely to get dismissed with only an affidavit from the car owner (Grandma).

Anyway, All Affidavits MUST be Notarized, unless made in open court, with a Clerk or a Judge.

I think you should have an attorney handle your TX matter. The good news is that Grandma can always say she gave you permission to use the car, and then forgot about it. As long as that doesn't result in her having to pay for any damage or towing. I also do not think any DA would subpoena Grandma down to Texas for a low-level felony case, wherein the victim has dementia or other memory issues. One last thing: Have Grandma hand-write the contents of her Affidavit, especially wherein she says I gave my grandson ______, permission to use my car on the ___ day of _____ 2024.

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Q. Will a blue warrant in Texas be lifted upon discharge?

March 6, 2025

A: If you mean discharge from parole, you should be OK once your Parole/Sentence has ended. The only way I would be worried for you is if the Blue Warrant you mention, is based upon a new criminal charge or Indictment.

You would probably know best on that subject.

Good Luck!

I hope this helps.

Q. Legal advice: Husband in jail for family violence, mental illness, no-contact order?

March 6, 2025

A: You need a lawyer to help you. His dementia can definitely cause erratic behavior and aggressive behavior. If you have any doctors notes or reports stating his status with dementia, that would go a long way with a judge. I would like to know what county you are in and which judge you have.

His dementia issues may help you get a bond reduction or other consideration.

Your lawyer would talk to the DA and hopefully work something out for treatment and diagnosis, to drop the charges, or hole them until there is a diagnosis.

A lawyer could also file for a mental exam of your husband, to see if he is fit to face the charges.

My law office, or any other on JUSTIA, would be a good start.

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