Frequently Asked Questions | Laredo Trial Attorney | Tellez Law Firm

Tellez Law Firm & Practice Overview

Where is Tellez Law Firm located in Laredo, Texas?

Our main legal office is centrally located in downtown Laredo at 702 Corpus Christi St, Laredo, TX 78040. We sit directly in the civic heart of the city, just blocks away from the Webb County District Clerk, the Webb County Justice Center, and local federal magistrate offices. This allows our trial team to quickly access emergency hearings and manage local court filings.

What types of cases does Laredo trial attorney Joey Tellez handle?

Attorney Joey Tellez provides aggressive legal representation across South Texas focusing entirely on two main legal pillars:

• Criminal Defense & DWI Advocacy: Defending individuals against state and federal felony indictments, misdemeanor arrests, drug trafficking allegations, domestic violence cases, and high-stakes DWI offenses in Webb County.
• Personal Injury Litigation: Fighting powerful insurance corporations to recover maximum financial compensation for victims of severe commercial 18-wheeler accidents, corporate truck wrecks, auto crashes, and catastrophic wrongful death events.

How does Joey Tellez's background as a former Chief Prosecutor help my case?

Joey Tellez served as the Chief Prosecutor for the 49th Judicial District Court in Webb and Zapata Counties. This unique background provides a significant courtroom advantage. Having spent years evaluating cases from the government's side, he understands exactly how local state prosecutors and federal law enforcement build evidence trails. He knows how to dissect police reports, spot illegal searches, and identify flaws in the prosecution's strategy to protect your freedom or leverage a fair injury settlement.

What should I do immediately after a commercial truck or car accident in Laredo?

1. Ensure Safety & Call 911: Immediately request the Laredo Police Department or Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to the scene to document an official crash report.
2. Seek Medical Care Immediately: Visit the emergency room at Doctors Hospital of Laredo, Laredo Medical Center, or a local urgent care to diagnose any unseen impact injuries.
3. Document Everything: Photograph all vehicle damage, skid marks, and commercial insurance carrier decals.
4. Do Not Speak to Insurance Adjusters: Insurance agents look to protect corporate profits and will try to record you minimizing your pain.
5. Secure Local Legal Counsel: Contact Tellez Law Firm at (956) 717-8200 before signing any insurance forms so we can legally lock down crucial evidence, like black box driving logs and commercial vehicle inspection profiles.

Are there any fees to review my personal injury claim?

No. All personal injury, car accident, and commercial 18-wheeler wreck case evaluations at Tellez Law Firm are 100% free and completely confidential. We operate personal injury claims on a strict contingency-fee basis. This means you pay absolutely zero upfront out-of-pocket litigation costs, and we do not collect a single dollar in attorney fees unless we successfully resolve your case and win financial compensation for you.

Laredo & Webb County Court Logistics

Which Laredo court handles misdemeanor arrests and DWI charges?

In Webb County, adult misdemeanor violations (such as Class A and Class B offenses, including first or second DWI arrests and local domestic violence charges) are litigated inside the Webb County Courts at Law. These specific statutory county courts have jurisdiction over cases carrying up to one year in the local county jail. Low-level Class C traffic citations or city ordinance violations are managed separately by the Laredo Municipal Court or local Justice of the Peace (JP) terminals.

Where are felony criminal indictments prosecuted in Webb County?

All high-stakes state-level felony prosecutions—ranging from drug possession and weapon charges to aggravated assault or intoxication manslaughter—are adjudicated inside the Texas District Courts located within the Webb County Justice Center. This includes the 49th Judicial District Court (where Joey Tellez served as Chief Prosecutor), as well as the 111th, 341st, and 406th District Courts. These courts manage offenses that carry potential state jail or long-term prison sentences.

How long do I have to file a personal injury or car accident lawsuit in Texas?

Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the standard statute of limitations for personal injury, auto wreck, and commercial 18-wheeler accident claims is two (2) years from the exact calendar date the injury occurred. If you fail to file a formal lawsuit in an authorized civil district court before this strict deadline passes, you forfeit your legal right to pursue financial compensation forever. If your wreck involved a government entity or city vehicle, notification deadlines can shrink to mere months, making early evaluation vital.

Where is the courthouse located if I have a pending case or deposition?

The primary judicial buildings for state litigation are located at the Webb County Justice Center (1110 Victoria St, Laredo, TX 78040). This building houses the District Courts, the Courts at Law, the District Clerk's records database, and the District Attorney's office operations. Our law office at 702 Corpus Christi St sits mere blocks away, allowing our legal team to join you for unexpected docket calls or walk directly over to pull original case files.