Mr. Shannon Willis Locke
The Locke Law Group
Shannon Locke is a San Antonio, Texas criminal defense attorney. A former White Collar Crime Prosecutor he has been fighting for his clients accused of crime for the past fifteen years. During his time as a criminal defense attorney he has successfully tried murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and DWI cases.
He believes that a good lawyer is a good problem solver. Your criminal case poses a threat to your livelihood, your family and to your freedom. An aggressive attorney listens to your goals and develops a strategy for achieving those goals while advising you about your risks.
When you come into see me I will get a complete idea of how the criminal case is affecting your life. I will then tell you the strategies I will use to help resolve your case. No matter what your situation our goal is to minimize the consequences that you experience.
At the end of the consultation we will discuss payment plans and I will provide you with my cell phone.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
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Free Consultation
I offer a free consultation to every client who calls me. I will meet with you in person and give you my insight into your case. I will not charge you even if you never hire me. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I determine the rates and retainer that I will charged based on the complexity of the case and my client's goals. My client and I determine what strategies we will be pursuing and come to an agreement about appropriate costs. I am willing to work out payment plans with my clients so that the cost is spread out over time.
- Texas
- Spanish: Spoken
- Partner
- The Locke Law Group
- - Current
- Representing clients throughout South Central Texas. Trying and negotiating cases in multiple counties in State and Federal court.
- Partner
- Sifuentes & Locke
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- Tried misdemeanor, felony cases including murder and aggravated assault and vehicular offenses in multiple counties.
- Assistant District Attorney
- Bexar County District Attorney
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- Prosecuted misdemeanor DWIs and was promoted to the White Collar Crime Unit.
- Assistant County Attorney
- Pima County Attorney's Office
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- Prosecuted misdemeanor DWI's, Felony Vehicular Offenses and ended his time as a Gang Prosecutor. Tried two first degree murder cases in 2005.
- University Of Arizona
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
- 2019 Top Ten in Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney in Client Satisfaction
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Texas State Bar  # 24048623
- Member
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- Board Certified in Criminal Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Website
- Website
- Q. Can a judge deny certified mail properly addressed to them in Texas
- A: In Texas Court filings are filed by the District/County Clerk. If you mail something to the judge they are under no obligation to accept it and are very likely to ignore it since it is an improper ex parte communication
- Q. A detective has left me a voicemail twice now asking me to call him. Should I return his call or have an attorney do it?
- A: You need to hire an attorney to call the Detective back and find out what they would want. Many attorneys will do this and only charge a retainer if you are being investigated for a crime. If you speak to the Detective yourself you need to be aware that everything you say can be used against you.
- Q. Parole violations due to cases dismissed and reinstated
- A: You should really consider hiring a lawyer to address this issue. Parole violations can be tricky. Especially when they involve new arrests because arrests can create substantive and technical violations. Without seeing the exact parole violations being alleged it is impossible to give good advice about how to address this issue. Usually, parole violations are handled via Zoom so any lawyer in Texas can represent you on the violation, regardless of where the violation is being heard. If you choose to represent yourself in the parole violation make sure you have any documentation regarding the dismissal ready and provided to your parole officer. Good luck!