Joseph R. Gutheinz, Jr.

Michael J. Gutheinz

Michael Gutheinz graduated from the University of St. Thomas, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Political Science.  He graduated from South Texas College of Law, Cum Laude, with a Doctorate in Jurisprudence.  While at South Texas College of Law, Mike interned with the Harris County Attorney’s Office and a family court.  After law school, Mike interned with the Galveston District Attorney’s Office and served as a Congressional Aide for Congress Member Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs.  In February 2007, Mike joined the U.S. Army and served as an attorney with the Judge Advocate General Corps.  While in the Army, he practiced in the following areas: family law, adoption, consumer protection, claims against the U.S. Government, and criminal law.  In 2009, Mike deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  While in Afghanistan, Mike was a part-time military magistrate issuing search authorizations.  Mike is a former prosecutor with the U.S. Army and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.  Mike practices both Criminal and Family Law.

James O'Leary Gutheinz

James O’Leary Gutheinz graduated from the University of St. Thomas, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Theology. He was Commissioned an Officer in the United States Army Reserve and graduated from Adjutant Officer Basic Course in 2005. James Gutheinz was mobilized as an active duty officer in the Army for five years and simultaneously completed law school at South Texas College of Law in December of 2010. While at South Texas College of Law, James interned at a certified domestic violence clinic-Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)-where he participated in complex family law cases by assisting victims in need of legal services. He also interned for the Prosecutor's Office of Pearland, Texas, where he gained vast knowledge in municipal cases dealing with violations of the transportation code and various other misdemeanors. Currently James, an Army Captain, is a reservist serving as the Company Commander for the 1-289th Training Support Battalion in Houston, Texas. Since obtaining his Doctorate in Jurisprudence degree and passing the Bar, he has represented clients in civil, family and criminal law cases.