Introduction
Christian Capitaine built his criminal defense practice on knowledge acquired from the other side of the courtroom. Before founding Capitaine Law Firm in Houston, Texas, he served as a Harris County prosecutor, giving him direct experience in how the government constructs its cases. That background now serves defendants facing felony, misdemeanor, and federal charges throughout the Houston area. The firm handles the full range of criminal matters, from drug charges and DWI/DUI offenses to assault, sex crimes, theft, probation violations, and record sealing through non-disclosure proceedings. Attorney Capitaine has appeared on Univision, ABC 13, and CNN, and has received peer recognition for outstanding trial advocacy. He can be reached at 832-767-4992 or 832-618-7831.
Practice Areas
Capitaine Law Firm accepts criminal cases across three jurisdictions: felony, misdemeanor, and federal courts. The practice covers:
- Drug charges, including possession and distribution offenses
- DWI and DUI offenses
- Assault and violence cases
- Murder charges
- Sex crimes
- Theft offenses
- Probation violations
- Record sealing through Texas non-disclosure proceedings
The firm’s philosophy centers on proactive investigation rather than passive defense. Attorney Capitaine emphasizes that the period immediately after an arrest is often the most critical window for preserving favorable evidence, including surveillance footage and witness statements. Acting quickly at that stage can determine the direction of an entire case.
Attorney Profiles
Christian Capitaine is the sole attorney at Capitaine Law Firm and brings more than a decade of criminal law experience to every representation. His time as a Harris County prosecutor gave him first-hand knowledge of how the government builds cases, identifies witnesses, evaluates evidence, and prepares for trial. He applies that knowledge to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s position, vigorously pursue evidence of innocence, and build arguments designed to hold up under scrutiny. His practice philosophy rejects empty promises in favor of results-driven advocacy, and he provides clients with 24-hour phone access throughout their representation.
Location and Service Area
Capitaine Law Firm operates from Houston, Texas, serving clients throughout Harris County and the surrounding region. The firm handles cases at the state and federal court levels. Clients can reach the firm at 832-767-4992 or 832-618-7831, with 24-hour availability to ensure that someone facing an arrest or immediate legal crisis can speak with an attorney without delay.
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Client Focus
The firm’s clients are individuals who have been charged with criminal offenses and need an attorney who understands how prosecutors think. Attorney Capitaine’s background as a former Harris County prosecutor means he is not theorizing about what the government might do. He has done it. That experience shapes every aspect of how he evaluates cases, constructs defenses, and negotiates with opposing counsel. The firm takes seriously the constitutional rights of every person who walks through the door, regardless of the charge.
Attorney Capitaine’s approach to criminal defense rests on four pillars: immediate investigation, thorough evidence preservation, strategic use of prosecution knowledge, and relentless client advocacy. The immediate investigation pillar is especially consequential. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses, dashcam videos, and eyewitness accounts are time-sensitive. Businesses overwrite footage. Witnesses move or their memories fade. Acting within days, rather than weeks, of an arrest can mean the difference between having exculpatory evidence and losing it permanently. This is why the firm provides 24-hour phone access and treats every new case as an investigative priority from the first call forward.
The firm also recognizes that each case is unique. A drug charge in Harris County carries different strategic considerations than a federal case, and a DWI with prior offenses requires a different approach than a first-time misdemeanor. Attorney Capitaine analyzes the specific facts of each case rather than applying a one-size-fits-all defense template.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of criminal cases does the firm handle?
The firm accepts felony, misdemeanor, and federal cases. This includes drug charges, DWI/DUI, assault, murder, sex crimes, theft, probation violations, and record sealing through non-disclosure proceedings.
How does Attorney Capitaine’s prosecutorial background help defendants?
Having worked as a Harris County prosecutor, Attorney Capitaine knows how the government structures its investigations, evaluates witnesses, and prepares for trial. He uses that knowledge to identify weaknesses in the prosecution case and build defenses based on how actual cases are tried in Harris County courts.
Does the firm provide 24-hour access?
Yes. Clients have 24-hour phone access to Attorney Capitaine. This is particularly important given that the period immediately following an arrest is often when the most critical evidence, such as surveillance footage and witness accounts, can be secured.
What does the firm mean by proactive strategy?
The firm begins investigating immediately after a client makes contact. Waiting passively for a court date allows evidence to disappear and witnesses to become unavailable. The firm treats early action as a core part of its defense strategy.
Closing
Capitaine Law Firm offers criminal defense representation in Houston, Texas, grounded in the practical experience of a former Harris County prosecutor. Attorney Christian Capitaine handles felony, misdemeanor, and federal matters with direct, 24-hour client access and an emphasis on early case investigation. Contact the firm at 832-767-4992 or 832-618-7831, or visit https://capitainelaw.com/ to learn more.