About Jonathan
Jonathan Julio Vela is a committed defender of people accused of crimes. He represents clients in serious and complex felony cases and approaches each matter with the preparation required when a person’s freedom and future are at stake.
Jonathan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business in 2017. He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2020 and was admitted to practice in Texas that year.
His experience includes cases involving capital murder, murder, aggravated sexual assault, and other serious felony allegations. He is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Outside his practice, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife and their daughter, Sofia.
Jonathan has obtained 14 not-guilty verdicts since 2020.