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.

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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.

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

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

Q. Received a court letter for a $92.37 check theft charge with incorrect address and name due to marriage in Texas. How to proceed?

July 1, 2025

A: The best action is to request or go get ALL the paperwork and filed documents on your case, and get all of that in front of an attorney. Much like a Traffic Ticket, sometimes the JP courts deal with a small HOT CHECK, wherein a trial date is set by the court. If you miss the trial date, the JP court may enter a "Default" judgment against you. If that happens, the Statute of Limitations is not an issue. The reason is because the State and the court Noticed you for your day in court. This may be a small case that keeps growing.

Get all docs, and see a good criminal attorney. There are lots of great attorneys on JUSTIA.COM.

I hope this helps. You can send me more info at my email address.

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Q. Dispute misdemeanor Class C theft charge for expired check statute of limitations in Texas.

July 1, 2025

A: It is true, the Statute of Limitations ("SOL") on a Class C misdemeanor in Texas is two (2) years. However, if you or any defendant has acknowledged the debt or bad check, that statute time may be extended.

If the DA or County Attorney, has filed an Information against you, with the clerk of court, within the SOL, then the time limit to prosecute, has been stopped or "stayed." That means the charge may still be made against you. None of this is simple.

There are a lot of side-issues that may come in to play, but if the County Attorney has NOT filed any charges, you may be in a position to request a dismissal. That must be done in-court, and must be done by written Motion.

I hope this helps. Good Luck! ... Read More

Q. Can I get compensation for wrongful detention and vehicle damage in Texas?

June 29, 2025

A: Yes! The deeper question is how much can you get compensated for 90 days in jail, due to wrongful prosecution. The governments of Texas ( city, state, township), are paying about $100-$400 per day. That number can go higher if you can prove a private citizen or non-government actor is a significant cause for the imprisonment. Then you can get a per-day award, plus the possibility of punitive damages, exemplary damages and other damages. This all assumes that you start a lawsuit, and win your trial. The vehicle damage may be an easier route. I would start with the tow company.

I hope this helps.