Lavaca County Criminal Lawyers

I’m Richard Hinds, JD/PI, a criminal defense attorney and licensed private investigator with over 26 years of experience serving Southeast Texas. As one of fewer than 20 attorneys in Texas who hold both a law degree and a private investigator’s license, I bring a unique advantage to my clients, offering expert legal representation along with in-house investigative services. This combination allows me to handle every aspect of a case—from gathering evidence to defending my clients in court—without the need to rely on outside investigators. My career began after graduating from Baylor Law School in 1997, where I was named to the...

Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.

Edward is a former Harris County and Victoria County prosecutor whose practice has focused solely on criminal defense since 2015. Edward practices both in state and federal court and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. If you or a loved one are being accused of a crime, Edward can help.

A biography is provided on her website: www.packardlawcenter.com.

Criminal Law - Board Certified Texas Board of Legal Specialization - 33 years experience - Former Assistant District Attorney - Former Assistant Attorney General - All Criminal Cases - State and Federal Court

Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of legal experience. Recognized from 2021 to 2024 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Texas Super Lawyer by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following: - Criminal defense - Juvenile law - Personal injury Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as a judge, felony prosecutor,...

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. Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda PLLC's holistic approach to client services frequently involves the use of experts and counselors to help clients develop their...

We Have a History of Winning trials! We are different from other criminal defense firms because of the stellar record of success of Paul Looney who has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with ZERO final convictions.

We have a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges as well as shutting down criminal investigations. We are able to do this because we move quickly, and never stop working.

With us on your side, you are not alone. You have effective support throughout the entire process...

I handle each case personally and I firmly believe that the most effective defense can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust. I believe that every client deserves an attorney who they can pick up the phone and call anytime if they have questions or concerns throughout the case, as well as an attorney who will fight hard to get them the best possible outcome. That is what I'm here to do. E.R. Baez, JD is a Pastor and a Lawyer but...

Jodi Soyars is an Aggressive, Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Antonio. 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...

Brad Thornton has over a decade of experience in Criminal Law. He is a former Chief Prosecutor with the 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office. His time spent as a prosecutor has given him valuable experience of how the prosecution will come after you and how to get in their way. Brad is Board-Certified in Criminal Law – a distinction held by less than .008% of lawyers licensed in the State of Texas. Board-Certification is the only mark of excellence recognized by the state bar and signifies he has shown he has the experience, knowledge, and respect of the local legal community...

Working Hard for You is What Keeps Me Going If there’s one thing I think you should know about how I like to work, it should probably include my belief that whatever we do together needs to be a collaboration. I know for a fact that if you are invested in your outcome, you’ll feel like the entire process was worth it — and then some. When all is said and done, the thing that keeps me going is simply helping you get back to your norm. I want you to get back to your life, leaving this legal situation behind you...

Education St. Mary’s School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D. – 2012 Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, B.A. – 2007 Awards/Recognitions 2021 Top Family Lawyer- Scene In S.A. Magazine 2021 Best Female Lawyer- Scene In SA Magazine 2020 San Antonio “Best Family Law Attorney” & “Arbitrator/Mediator” by Scene Magazine 2020 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise 2019 Stars of Texas Bar Award for Series of Articles- Substantive Law 2019 San Antonio Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Scene Magazine 2019 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise 2017 San Antonio Best Family Law Attorney by Scene Magazine (Under 5 years) 2017 Nominated by YMCA of Greater San Antonio for the...

Trey Porter is the #1 rated DWI Lawyer in San Antonio. Mr. Porter provides powerful, agressive advocacy to people facing DWI charges. Every case is different, but dismissal is the #1 goal in every case. One of the top-rated lawyers in Texas, Mr. Porter has successfully resolved thousands of DWI cases over his career. From challenging blood and breath evidence to attacking the probable cause for arrest, Mr. Porter works tirelessly for dismissals and reduced charges. With over a decade of success fighting DWI charges in San Antonio and across Texas, Mr. Porter has been voted a Best Lawyer in...

Mr. Flores, a native of South Texas, led a nomadic upbringing, spending much of his early life working in ranches and farms across northern Mexico, South Texas, and the American Midwest. He moved to Austin in 2004 to attend the University of Texas, where he studied journalism, political science, European history, and international relations. He graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism in 2008 and moved to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law. Mr. Flores received his Juris Doctor in 2011 and immediately began the practice of law, quickly earning a reputation as a tenacious advocate with a...

Principal Attorney Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C. Dones worked as a Criminal Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones also worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law supervising law students and representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and...

Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a DWI Arrest. While other lawyers "advertise" expereince I will show you how my trial experience of over 100 trials can help in your case. My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my almost 20 years of practice...

At The Pace Law Firm, we focus on defending people accused of domestic assault in and around Austin, Texas. Our mission is to provide the highest quality representation and the best possible result for each client.

To achieve these goals, we have a team of skilled professionals who understand that successful attorney-client relationships are built on communication, trust, and compassion. We care about our clients and take the time to listen to their concerns.
Our Clients Are Good People

We do not represent common criminals. Our clients are the type of people who plan for their futures and generally make good decisions in...

Attorney Jason Trumpler is a prominent and respected criminal defense attorney in Austin, protecting the rights of clients throughout Texas. With over 20 years of legal experience, Attorney Trumpler has what it takes to navigate any kind of criminal case. As a past prosecutor, he has seen criminal cases from both sides of the courtroom and understands how to create a strong defense that is built to withstand the opposition. Attorney Trumpler is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and is a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Steve Bowling was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has been a lifelong resident of Texas. He is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and a Masters in Management. Mr. Bowling received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Mr. Bowling is a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving on active duty from 1997 to 2007. In the Navy, Mr. Bowling filled numerous roles, including as a field training officer and watch commander for a military police unit at Naval Station Ingleside, Texas, where he...

Roy is a Texan, graduating from Texas City High School. After getting life's hard lessons for 10 years he finally entered college, where despite his late start he earned accolades and academic scholarships. He graduated in the top 10% of his class in just 3 years while also working. After he graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from University of North Dakota, he passed the CPA exam and entered law school. Roy and his wife Laurie (they met when they were only 15 and married at 18), along with their 4 children, moved back to Texas so Roy could...

Daniel De La Garza is a skilled criminal defense lawyer in San Antonio, Texas, with extensive experience in criminal trial law, appellate litigation, and post-conviction writ proceedings in both state and federal court. With a strong commitment to protecting the rights of his clients, Mr. De La Garza has a proven track record of providing high-quality representation to individuals facing a range of criminal charges, from low-level marijuana offenses to high-profile capital murder charges. Mr. De La Garza has successfully defended clients in state and federal courtrooms on a wide range of criminal matters, including death penalty cases, federal drug trafficking,...

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:

-Over 22 Years Experience as a Trial Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
-Graduated in Top 10% of class at St. Mary’s School of Law
-Staff Writer and Editor of St. Mary’s Law Journal
-Author of Numerous Articles in publications such as St. Mary’s Law Review and San Antonio Lawyer Magazine
-Formerly worked at Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
-100's of hours of Continuing Legal Education in relevant Practice Areas
-10.0 Perfect Rating from AVVO.com Lawyer Rating Website

McDonald began his legal career in 2001 as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County where he prosecuted thousands of felony cases ranging from capital murder to minor felony drug cases. 

In 2004, McDonald moved closer to home and began prosecuting felony cases in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, which included being an instructor at the Fort Bend County Gus George Law Enforcement Academy as well as teaching at many local police departments.

In 2006, McDonald opened his own Criminal Trial Practice focusing solely on representing clients who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout the great State of Texas....

Innovative and versatile attorney highly effective at developing legal strategies with a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various areas of law, including: criminal defense in state and federal courts, expunctions, orders of non-disclosure, child protective services representation, elder protection, guardianship cases, wills and probate law.

When you come to R. Scott Magee, Attorney at Law, you can rest assured that your case will receive the care and attention it requires from a board certified criminal defense lawyer in Williamson County. It is of the utmost importance that you have the support of a lawyer you can count on, and Attorney Magee is up to the task. Attorney Magee obtained his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Public Affairs degress at the University of Texas at Dallas and his law degree at Texas A&M University School of Law. He has been admitted to the State Bar...

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...

Tychanika “Tycha” Kimbrough is the Founding Attorney of Kimbrough Legal, PLLC and an advocate for justice and social change. As a licensed Texas attorney, Tycha is a fearless, knowledgeable, and passionate advocate who commits to going above and beyond to serve her clients.

Tycha obtained her Juris Doctor degree and Professional Certificates in Criminal Law and Family Law from Baylor Law School. Tycha earned her Bachelor of Public Administration Degree, with high honors, from Texas State University.

While pursuing her law degree, Tycha interned for the Honorable Judge Hoffman at the 68th Judicial District Court, the Honorable Justice Alvarez at the Fourth...

Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Texas State with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. She then attended Texas Tech University School of Law and received her Doctor of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Criminal Law and Innocence. Jessica attended Texas Tech University School of Law and received her Doctor of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Criminal Law and Innocence. While in law school Jessica was two-time President of the Criminal Law Association, President of Tech National Lawyers Guild, an Advisor on the Diversity Advisory Board, a research assistant, served in the Student...

Joseph Strickland is a nationally recognized trial attorney, with experience in complex State and Federal criminal cases across Texas. Mr. Strickland’s knowledge of the law and dedication to priorities of his clients, allow him to deliver strategic advice and counsel to individuals facing accusations or being haunted by an arrest in their past. He routinely shields clients from the harmful and devastating consequences of criminal prosecution. His experience in leveraging evidentiary motions, oral advocacy, and constitutional scholarship, have earned him a reputation as a lawyer that gets results. Mr. Strickland specializes in the defense of DWI, DUI, and Public Intoxication allegations, as well...

Spolin Law P.C.’s founder, Aaron Spolin, is a former prosecutor and award-winning criminal appeals attorney. He has achieved successful outcomes on hundreds of criminal cases, including numerous dismissals of major felony cases; non-criminal resolutions to complex fraud and insurance fraud defense cases; successful appellate outcomes from various appellate courts; and multiple not-guilty jury verdicts at trial. Innocent Spolin Law clients wrongfully accused of murder and other serious crimes are now free because of his work. Aaron is the recipient of various awards for his advocacy, including the American College of Trial Lawyer’s Medal for Excellence in Oral Advocacy as well as...

The Law Office of Diana E. Buss is dedicated to providing excellent representation you need to defend against criminal charges. At my office, I treat every client as an individual, not another legal fee. Most of my clients come from referrals from satisfied clients. I pride myself on my reputation in the legal community and among judges as a trustworthy and effective lawyer.

Ms. Buss earned her law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While in law school, Ms. Buss excelled in her classes earning several CALI Awards for Excellence and graduating in the top...

George Dombart is an aggressive family and criminal attorney based in San Antonio, Texas who has has devoted himself to representing individuals who have been accused, investigated, or charged with State or Federal Crimes. The Law Offices of George B. Dombart has successfully represented the people of South and Central Texas for almost 20 years. George Dombart is passionate about making sure the rights of his clients are heard. He believes each person deserves fair treatment, and he works to ensure each client has a fair chance. He represents people in a variety of criminal defense cases, including DWI,...

Georgia Barker was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has lived in Houston for most of her life. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. In her graduating class at UT Austin, there were 101 men and only 3 women. Ms. Barker earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tulsa, College of Law and was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. She was admitted to the Oklahoma State Bar and the following year admitted to the Texas State Bar. She is also admitted to practice in the United...

I was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and moved to San Antonio, Texas in the Summer of 1987 with my mom and younger brother. That was the year that Mom, the late Jo Ann Dauphin Moore, was recruited by former Mayor Henry Cisneros as the first Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of San Antonio. As a child, I often accompanied my mom to work, where I learned the value of community service and community leadership. As a result, my family and I began to see San Antonio as home. Although time with my mom was cut short by her sudden...