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216 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine LAW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT After grappling with a family tragedy that occurred in his youth, Abundio René Cantú was exposed to the American court system. Throughout the process of going through the courts to achieve justice for his family, he developed a strong interest in law and criminal justice. In 2001, he earned a BA in criminal justice with an emphasis in legal studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Subsequently, he received his JD from Texas Southern University in 2006 and, two years later, he obtained an MS in criminal justice with a minor in public administration from Texas A&M International University. At the inception of his career after receiving his juris doctorate, Mr. Cantú worked as an assistant district attorney, in which he handled drug crime cases and other criminal matters. For two years, he then served as a prosecutor for the 49th Judicial District of Texas prior to establishing The Cantú Law Firm, where he has served as an attorney at law since 2009. Specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law, he notes that his experience as a prosecutor cemented a foundation upon which he built his current career path. Mr. Cantú is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and is a sought-after attorney to represent the Hispanic community in Texas. For more information, visit https://arcantulaw.com. Mr. Cantú is admitted to practice by the State Bar of Texas, as well as before the Supreme Court of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. He has maintained affiliation with the Texas Bar Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. To attest to his success, Mr. Cantú was named among the 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys in 2021. In 2020, he was also recognized as a Top Ranking Attorney by the American Association of Attorney Advocates. Looking forward, he intends to expand his practice and open additional offices in more cities. ABUNDIO RENÉ CANTÚ ATTORNEY The Cantú Law Firm Laredo, TX

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