Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay, Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law
Houston, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Houston since 1993.
- 33+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay is an attorney based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law. Felycelestio has over 33 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Estate Planning · Family Law
- Handles Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay: Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay is an attorney based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law. Felycelestio has over 33 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay
Felycelestio concentrates on criminal defense, estate planning, family law, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Felycelestio handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Estate Planning
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Criminal Defense cases in Houston, Texas
Felycelestio takes criminal defense matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Felycelestio agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Houston, Texas
Felycelestio takes estate planning matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Felycelestio agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Houston, Texas
Felycelestio takes family law matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Felycelestio agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Houston, Texas
Felycelestio takes immigration matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Felycelestio agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
Felycelestio takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Felycelestio agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay — Over 33 years of Texas criminal defense experience
Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay is an attorney based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Family Law. Felycelestio has over 33 years of legal experience.
Mr. Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, litigation: personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Felycelestio has been licensed for 33 years. Felycelestio practices in Houston, TX.
Felycelestio's approach to criminal defense cases
Mr. Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, litigation: personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Felycelestio has been licensed for 33 years. Felycelestio practices in Houston, TX.
Clients Felycelestio works with
Felycelestio reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, estate planning, and family law matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay's legal education and bar admissions
University of the Philippines
LLB · 1974
Jurisdictions
Felycelestio's state bar admissions
Texas Texas Southern
1993 · ACTIVE
Felycelestio studied at LLB in University of the Philippines.
Law school and academic background
Felycelestio completed LLB in University of the Philippines. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Felycelestio runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay's office in Houston
Felycelestio's primary office is at 8700 Commerce Park Dr Ste 101, Houston, TX, 77036-7423. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Felycelestio usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Felycelestio charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Felycelestio's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Felycelestio will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Felycelestio
Felycelestio discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Felycelestio confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Felycelestio's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Felycelestio Estioco Tabangay
How much does it cost to hire Felycelestio for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Felycelestio walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Felycelestio offer a free consultation?
Felycelestio charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Felycelestio's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Felycelestio's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Felycelestio gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Felycelestio take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Felycelestio is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Felycelestio will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Felycelestio?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Felycelestio will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Felycelestio accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Felycelestio's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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