
About J. Joseph Mongaras
J. Joseph Mongaras vigorously represents clients in all misdemeanor and felony charges on the state and federal level. He joined Sorrels, Udashen and Anton after a successful solo practice. Taking on challenging criminal cases, Mr. Mongaras works hard to receive favorable outcomes for his clients. He has tried numerous DWI cases, along with assault and drug-related cases. A Dallas native, Mr. Mongaras earned a B.A. in Economics and Public Policy at Southern Methodist University and a law degree at St. Mary's University. He spent a summer studying International law at the University of Innsbruck. While at law school, Mr. Mongaras clerked with two prominent criminal defense firms. Mr. Mongaras continues to further his legal education. An Associate Member of the Higgenbothen Inn of Court, he also co-chairs the Dallas Young Lawyers Association's Criminal Bar Involvement Committee. He is member of the American Bar Association and the Dallas Bar Association, donating his time and expertise to various organizations. Donating his time beyond the legal field, Mr. Mongaras is an active Jesuit alumni and spends many hours helping charitable organizations around the Dallas area. Mr. Mongaras is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, and the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Areas of Practice include: DWI (driving while intoxicated) Drug offenses: possession and conspiracy (state and federal) White Collar Fraud Robbery and Theft Assaults (aggregative, sexual, and family) Driver's License hearings, Expungements, Public Intoxication, Minor in Possession Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees J. Joseph Mongaras included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About J. Joseph Mongaras Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 2005
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Southern Methodist University, 2002
- B.A.
- Major: Economics and Public Policy
- Minor: Political Science
- University of Innsbruck
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- Jesuit Young Alumni Association, 2006 (Steering Committee)
- Dallas Bar Association
- Higgenbothen Inn of court (Associate Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Dallas Bar Association (Member)
- Dallas Young Lawyers Association (Member, Criminal Bar Involvement Committee)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | J. Joseph Mongaras |
| Firm | Udashen Anton |
| Address | 2311 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75201 |
| Phone | 214-468-8100 |
| Phone | 214-468-8104 |
| Website | www.sualaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |