John Clayton Caldwell

John Clayton Caldwell

Google Rating

4.9(60 reviews)

  • 1506 E. Broadway Suite 205 Pearland, TX 77581
  • +1-281-248-2111
  • No email available
Victims’ Rights, Criminal Law, Juvenile/Dependency

About:

Clay Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office in Angleton Texas. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Driving While Intoxicated. Clay won more than 95% of those jury trials. Clay received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2004, where he focused his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law while also developing his jury selection and courtroom skills in the school’s advocacy programs. Clay has returned to his law school Alma Mater to serve as a guest lecturer on effective jury selection. During his time at South Texas College of Law, Clay received the American Jurisprudence Award for the highest grade in his Criminal Procedure and Marital Property classes.

Jurisdiction:Texas

Practice Area

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
2004

Awards

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2018

Associations

Member
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
2017 - Present
Member
State Bar of Texas
2004 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Mar 10, 2025Googlevia Google

E.L. C.

"Clay is an incredible lawyer! He was so good to me in a desperate situation, when hope was in short supply. He not only reassured me of my outcome, but what's more, he delivered. His staff was mutually effective at delivering. My only regret is that I failed to write this review sooner. It has been a few years now, and I was embarrassed to leave a review. I apologize for my failure to give credit where credit is due. Thank you Mr.Caldwell and all his amazing staff! Y'all are without doubt worthy of this humble review."

RATED 5.0

Mar 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Courtney Bustos

"I was referred to Mr.Caldwell’s Office by another attorney and I couldn’t have been more grateful and pleased to have gotten him as our attorney for my husband. I wish I could give more than 5 stars, but unfortunately 5 is the best I can do and with that being said Mr.Caldwell went above and beyond for my husband and our family with the services he provided. He was always straight forward and didn’t beat around the bush. Not only he didn’t charge an arm and a leg either for his services. I also have to give a huge shout out to the girls up front that help Mr.Caldwell out (Katie & Alyssa), thank you ladies for all of your help. I’m super thankful for all of you and how much all of you looked out for my husband and family . I hope we don’t need your services anymore, but if we ever do I know who to call and where to go. Not only, if I know anyone looking for help I know who to refer and definitely will not hesitate to give your information out. Thank you again Mr.Caldwell, Katie & Alyssa!! Keep up the amazing work that you all do and we the Bustos’s will see you around ."

RATED 5.0

Dec 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Mario Koole

"The Best Lawyer I've ever had and seen...This Man is awesome..If you want results this is your Man...Thanks Clay for everything...Godspeed..."

RATED 1.0

Dec 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Vicki Pape

"We picked him even though he cost much more than the others we spoke with, he threw my son under the bus, do not use him he does very little promises broken all those others are fake reviews, I worked in marketing this is a scam. Fake reviews"

RATED 5.0

Nov 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Douglas Martin

"Excellent and honest advice!"