Carlos Cisneros

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Carlos Cisneros: Attorney with Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Legal Experience

Mr. Cisneros has more than twenty-two years of experience as a trial attorney and litigator, handling commercial and consumer disputes, appeals, and criminal matters. Throughout his career, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in State and Federal Court. In 2002, Mr. Cisneros completed mediation training and became a certified mediator in the State of Texas.

Prior to joining the firm in 2018, Mr. Cisneros was in private practice managing the firms of Cisneros & Mattingly, P.C., and Cisneros, Lucio and Martinez, PLLC. Before going into private practice, Mr. Cisneros was an Assistant District Attorney in the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, where he first-chaired over thirty jury trials, from dwi’s and assaults to 1st degree murder.

He has handled appeals to the 13th Court of Appeals and the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

He’s also a published author with four novels to his credit, The Case Runner, The Name Partner, The Land Grant and now in pre-production, The Paper Lawyer.

As a contribution to the Spanish speaking community of South Texas, Mr. Cisneros writes a weekly legal column in two Valley newspapers, where he discusses important changes in the law and explains interesting legal concepts.

While in law school, Mr. Cisneros volunteered at the South Texas College of Law Disability Clinic where he represented claimants in front of the Social Security Administration.

Prior Professional Experience

Principal – Carlos H. Cisneros, P.C.

Partner – Cisneros, Lucio & Martinez, PLLC

Partner – Cisneros & Mattingly, P.C.

Cameron County District Attorney’s Office

Associate – Laster & McKenzie, P.C.

Professional Membership and Activities

State Bar of Texas

Cameron County Bar Association
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense and Appeals
  • Consumer Law
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University Of Texas, B.A., History
Law School Attended:
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Texas; 1999, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; 2001, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Languages:
Spanish
Birth Information:
November 18, 1963
ISLN:
914652494

Peer Reviews

3.8/5.0 (5 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    3.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    3.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    3.8/5.0

  • Communication

    3.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    3.9/5.0
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1.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Not helpful at all. He just charged me 2500 for nothing. At first he talks as if he is really interested in your issue Beware ppl dont waste your time with this guy.

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682-882-7660  Phone

512-266-3655  Fax

dorsettjohnson.com/attorneys/carlos-cisneros

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