Felix Valenzuela

Felix Valenzuela is an El Paso criminal defense attorney who represents people facing serious state and federal charges. His practice covers matters involving drug crimes, homicide, human trafficking, sex offenses, health care crimes, white collar allegations, asset forfeiture, and detention hearings. He also handles state and federal appeals, providing clients with focused advocacy at critical stages of a criminal case.

Felix earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso, graduating cum laude. He later received a Master of Arts in Political Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, where he was selected as the Joseph L. Gaia Distinguished Fellow in Latino Studies. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where he served as an editor of the Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities and was a William S. Beinecke Scholar.

Felix gained valuable legal experience as an associate attorney while studying at Notre Dame and later returned to El Paso to serve as a law clerk for United States District Judge Philip R. Martinez. Since 2007, he has also served on the core faculty of UTEP’s Law School Preparation Institute, teaching legal reasoning and LSAT preparation. His university teaching has included courses on social media and the law, courts, and legal philosophy.

Felix Valenzuela was selected as the 2013 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year by the El Paso Young Lawyers Association. His professional service has included leadership roles with local and federal bar organizations, the State Bar of Texas, and the George A. McAlmon American Inn of Court. He has also supported education and community organizations in El Paso. His legal background, teaching experience, and public service reflect a thoughtful approach to advocacy and client representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Valenzuela Law Firm
• Member, Texas State Bar
• Executive Board Member, Federal Bar Association, El Paso Chapter
• Board Member, El Paso Mexican American Bar Association
• Board Member, El Paso Bar Association
• Board Member, El Paso Young Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Master of Arts (MA)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)