Law Office of Leonard Morales

03/09/2026

https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/14/el-paso-santoni-family-cold-case-murder-trial-of-arturo-ortega-garcia/88161840007/

A jury is deliberating on whether a man is guilty in the Santoni family cold case.

02/21/2026

Another month another trial. Always ready to fight.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The trial for the man who shot and killed two people in 2023 in El Paso’s Lower Valley after an argument escalated has completed its first day Mario Velazquez Lechuga, 68, is f...

01/18/2026

I take tough cases. I don’t back away because they are unpopular. Everyone is entitled to the best representation possible.

See the photos: Arturo Ortega Garcia goes to trail in January 2026 in the Santoni family cold case, the killing of an El Paso couple and their toddler in 1994. bit.ly/45bW8nb

01/18/2026

A tough victory. I am never afraid to go to trial. Make the State prove the case.

A jury is deliberating on whether a man is guilty in the Santoni family cold case. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/49CcQNA

07/08/2024

“The spirit of liberty, is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right.” The Honorable Lerned Hand

Eighty years ago, Americans embraced a new definition of their common faith. “The spirit of liberty,” a then little-known judge said, “is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right.”

07/27/2023

Just starting trial.

02/10/2023

My most recent case. Not everyone can get the outcome they want but I’ll do my best to give you the best shot possible.

Ivan Romo was sentenced by a jury to 10 years of probation in connection with a fatal 2020 drunken-driving crash, according to court records.

09/16/2020

State of Texas v. Ever Mendez, Capital Murder trial March 2017

08/25/2020

New policies always come with misinterpretation and confusion. If the command is coming for you, call me to get some advice on how to protect your career and your good name.

Army releases revised command policy

06/22/2019

Interesting development. I’ll be taking a close look at the Supreme Court’s opinion and we’ll have to see how this plays out. But this decision does unlock, if not open the door to many who have been charged or convicted of unlawful gun possession. Call or message me if you would like a consultation to review your options. (915)546-2696.

The Supreme Court says prosecutors must prove that people charged with violating federal gun laws knew they were not allowed to have a weapon. The government says the decision could affect thousands of prosecutions of convicted criminals who are barred from having a firearm.

06/19/2019

Good news indeed! This program imposed surcharges on Texas drivers who did things like driving without a license or driving under the influence regardless of whether they were ever convicted in a criminal court of the offense. These are those administrative fees that the DMV makes you pay to maintain your Texas Driver's License. The surcharges ranged from $250 per year for three years for driving with an invalid license up to $2,000 per year for three years for a DWI in which the driver is caught with a blood alcohol level of 0.16 — twice the legal limit — or higher. Drivers who accumulated too many points on their licenses for moving violations or moving violations resulting in a crash were also subject to surcharges. So with this program ending people who are now or were stuck with these payments and no DL - you are now eligible to get your license back if all you owe was fees.

Texas' Driver Responsibility Program, perhaps the most loathed program administered by the state, is no more. Friday afternoon, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill immediately putting the program to the sword, clearing the path for about 1.5 million Texans to regain their driver's licenses. The pro...