With more than 30 years' criminal law experience, Houston criminal defense attorney John M. Petruzzi is one of a small cadre of Texas Board Certified Criminal Defense attorneys. He is also a former chief prosecutor in Texas felony court and a former Assistant District Attorney in Harris County. He not only knows how to handle your criminal defense; he knows how to overcome the state's evidence in many cases because he worked on the inside. Arrested in Houston? Former Chief Prosecutor on Your Side. Attorney Petruzzi's low-key demeanor takes many prosecutors by surprise. It works well with jurors, who find him likable — which makes your story and circumstances all the more compelling. After all, a significant factor in the outcome of your case is who can tell the most compelling story with the facts at hand. To arrange for a free initial consultation at a time that is convenient to you to discuss a DWI, sex offense charge or any other criminal defense matter, please feel free to call our Houston criminal defense attorney at 713-237-8600. When you need to trust your life to someone else, contact our Harris County law firm. We accept major credit cards.