Jodi Soyars is an Aggressive & Experienced TRIAL LAWYER in San Anonio. She has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal Law Attorneys, by Best DWI Attorney as one of the top 10 DWI Attorney's in San Antonio, and by the American Family Law Institute as one of the Top 10 Female Family Law Attorneys in San Antonio. While working to defend her client's freedom (& careers) in the criminal law courts, Jodi Soyars saw a need to help protect her client's rights to their children & property in the...

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Gerald Harris Goldstein

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 48 years experience

(800) 226-6465 310 S St Mary's St #2900
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime

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Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of...

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Alex Hernandez Jr

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(210) 960-9008 300 Convent
Suite 1330
San Antonio, TX 78205

Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime

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Alex Hernandez has tried to judge and jury hundreds of cases in several areas over the past two decades. He litigates cases all over South Texas and Nationwide. When you need to assert your legal rights, you can rely on the client-focused service and tireless representation that you will find at The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr., PLLC. Armed with a U.T. degree in Economics, real life experience in investments and finance, and years of personal experience as a business owner, Attorney Alex R. Hernandez Jr. can bring to you what most lawyers can’t bring to the...

(888) 439-5298 921 N. Chaparral
Suite 100
Corpus Christi , TX 78401

(512) 640-4099 3800 N. Lamar Suite 200
Austin , TX 78756

(956) 606-4284 1100 Matamoros
Laredo , TX 78040

(956) 307-4577 506 W. University
Suite 215
Edinburg , TX 78539

(214) 974-3778 1920 McKinney
Dallas , TX 75201

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El Paso , TX 76710

(361) 575-3101 101 W. Goodwin
Suite 750
Victoria , TX 77901

(713) 660-7018 405 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002

402 W. Main Street
Port Lavaca, TX 77979

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Cynthia Eva Hujar

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience

(800) 226-6465 310 S St Mary's St #2900
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime

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Cynthia Hujar Orr uses her extensive experience to aid those across Texas facing a range of criminal charges. She is a highly respected member of the criminal defense community and has received numerous awards for her contributions to her field. She is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law, a distinction earned by less than 10% of attorneys. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Cynthia began studying law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. She received her license to practice law in Texas...

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Mario Del Prado

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 31 years experience

(210) 698-3533 222 E Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law

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Soon after obtaining his law degree from St.Mary's School of Law in 1986, Mario Del Prado chose to focus his practice on criminal defense. In 1991, Mario and his wife founded Del Prado Law, where they effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Mario is currently a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In 2013, Texas Monthly named Mario a "Super Lawyer," and in 2011, he was voted by his peers as "One of San Antonio's Best Lawyers." If...

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Patrick Luff

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 2 years experience

(210) 504-7575 3123 West Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78230

Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Michigan Law School

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Patrick Luff returned to central Texas to found the Luff Law Firm after several years as a professor of law. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, Arizona State University, and Washington and Lee University, he taught courses on legislation and statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and administrative law. He also spent time a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas in Austin and his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where...

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Gary Churak

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience

(210) 545-3850 14310 Northbrook Dr #210
San Antonio, TX 78232

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime

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Attorney GARY F. CHURAK has been providing quality legal representation on criminal matters including but not limited to DWI, domestic violence, theft, drug possession, sex crimes and assaults since 1982. The Law Offices of GARY F. CHURAK is a small firm offering personal attention to each and every client's case. Attorney GARY CHURAK understands that being charged with a criminal offense is stressful not only for the client but also for the family. He is there to offer his experience and knowledge of the law to assist the client through this trying time. Attorney GARY...

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Don Flanary

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(210) 738-8383 1005 S Alamo St
San Antonio, TX 78210

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law

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Don Flanary serves as a passionate defense attorney to those facing criminal charges in the San Antonio area and across the State of Texas. He believes that attorneys should serve as more than just counselors to those in difficult situations, but that they are obligated to fight tirelessly for the futures of every client, no matter how challenging the situation may seem. With a decade of legal experience, Don Flanary has taken on a variety of both state and Federal charges in Bexar County, TX. Some of these charges include misdemeanors, felony drug charges, white collar crimes, and federal...

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Christopher Peng

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience

(210) 679-1818 319 S. Flores
Ste #107
San Antonio, TX 78204

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law

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The Law Office of Christopher Peng - we are a San Antonio based, full service law office that specializes in immigration and criminal law. With extensive big firm experience, we are able to offer you personal and dedicated service. I never take for granted any opportunity I get to provide my services, and always remember I serve my clients’ best interests. Our office can help with all immigration issues ranging from family/residency cases, deportation and citizenship, to complex investment / employment based visas. We also have extensive experience in the Criminal Defense field here in Bexar...

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Gary Gibson

Webb County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(956) 333-3333 107 Calle De. Norte
Suite 1C
Laredo, TX 78041

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law

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Joseph Hoelscher

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(210) 222-9132 115 E. Travis, Suite 1500
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Baylor Law School and St. Mary's University School of Law

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Joe Hoelscher is an award-winning criminal and family law trial lawyer whose dedication to vigorously defending his clients has earned him national recognition. Having been involved with the legal system since his mother's disappearance and murder in 1986, Joe knows how tough court is on clients and families in need of legal assistance. As a result, he has dedicated his law practice to helping his clients navigate the legal system so they can gain closure and find peace. The Hoelscher Law Office's holistic approach to client services frequently involves the use of experts and counselors to help clients develop their...

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Christine Martino Del Prado

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience

(210) 698-3533 222 E Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205

Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law

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In 1988, Christine Martino Del Prado received her J.D. from St.Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Soon after graduating, Christine chose to focus her legal career on criminal defense with cases that involve DWI, domestic violence, drug violations, felonies, misdemeanors, and more. Today, she is a founding partner of Del Prado Law, where she and her husband effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Christine is currently a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in San Antonio" by Scene in SA Magazine for the...

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Dayna L. Jones

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(210) 255-8525 1800 McCullough Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law and University of Oregon

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David Matthew Collins

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(210) 212-6700 206 E. Locust
San Antonio, TX 78212

Free ConsultationCriminal, Agricultural, Business and DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law

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I am admitted to practice in Texas Courts, U.S. District Courts - Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have the requisite skills, education, and experience to help serve your legal needs in Bastrop County and adjacent counties in Central Texas. I earned my Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. I not only have the legal training and experience needed to provide legal representation, I also have the background, education,...

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Ms. Sylvia Ann Cavazos

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience

(210) 682-8800 The Milam Building
115 E. Travis Street, Suite 1711
San Antonio, TX 78205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas M. Cooley Law School

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Attorney Sylvia A. Cavazos is a former prosecutor and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar county for 10 years. She has extensive criminal trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor cases including 1st Degree Aggravated Felonies. Ms. Cavazos opened up her private law office in 2007. She is a highly motivated and aggressive attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system. Ms. Cavazos is one of the top criminal lawyers in San Antonio and surrounding counties. She also practices in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas and also has federal...

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Kerrisa Chelkowski

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(210) 201-7821 1017 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78210

Criminal, Appeals, DWI and Juvenile

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Beginning her legal career as a prosecutor with the Bexar County District Attorneyâs Office and as a special prosecutor at the Medina County District Attorneyâs Office, Attorney Kerrisa Chelkowksi has gained invaluable experience. Knowing and understanding how the other side of the courtroom operates provides a tremendous advantage to her overall case defense. Using creative strategies, she is more easily able to protect her clientsâ rights in a way that is both aggressive and strong. Ranked as a 10.0 Superb Avvo rated lawyer by both her peers and past clients, this is the highest possible score that an attorney can...

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Juan Carlos Hernandez

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience

(210) 224-5300 315 Dwyer Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78204

Free ConsultationCriminal

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Practice exclusively dedicated to criminal defense both at the State and Federal level.

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Paul Smith

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(210) 608-5060 926 Chulie
San Antonio, TX 78216

Criminal, DWI and Legal Malpractice
South Texas College Of Law

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I am board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a graduate of The Trial Lawyers College and specialize in trial cases. If you need quality legal representation and are in trouble contact me as I am here to help vocalize your story in action in the most important time of your life, your trial before a jury or judge. If your life matters at all, so does your story,, who will you choose to tell your story? Paul J. Smith

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Michael Baseluos

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney.

(888) 728-9529 202 E Park Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Employment
The University of Texas School of Law

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James M. Warner

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(210) 227-4182 206 E Locust St
San Antonio, TX 78212

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
St. Mary's University School of Law

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Octavio Salinas II

Webb County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(956) 727-4942 1116 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041

Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Energy

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? Octavio Salinas II brings forth an extensive legal and business background. He has handled hundreds of criminal and civil cases throughout Texas and the United States, settled multi-million dollar personal injury claims, and argued before the state and federal appeal courts.

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George Scharmen II

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 44 years experience

(210) 226-8021 315 Dwyer Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78204

Criminal and DWI

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For the past 40 years, Attorney Scharmen has been practicing criminal law and representing all types of cases. In the last 20 years specifically, he has set his practice solely on DUI/DWI cases, which has allowed him to gain an immense amount of knowledge on the subject. Not only that, but he actually was a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, which is an organization in place intended to preserve justice for the rights of the accused. In addition, he was a founding president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Due to his hard work...

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Monica Elaine Guerrero

Bexar County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(210) 362-0162 5150 Broadway #114
San Antonio, TX 78209

Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence, Insurance Claims and Juvenile

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Joseph R. Echavarria

Webb County, TX Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(956) 333-3333 107 Calle De. Norte
Suite 1C
Laredo, TX 78041

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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