Mitchell County Criminal Lawyers

I have been serving San Antonio and the State of Texas since 2009 as a General Practitioner, taking on issues ranging from Contracts to Criminal Defense to Immigration. Focusing on the client, I provide a broad base of legal knowledge to a variety of issues with the understanding that helping the client is the ultimate goal of legal representation.
Starting out handling criminal defense and family law with my partner, Caitlin Howell, I have developed experience in a variety of legal matters. While providing top-to-bottom business representation is a favorite area or practice, including issues of formation, agreements, IP, and...

Caring and compassionate consumer law attorney that will protect your rights. Over 20 years experience in financial matters, estate matters and family matters. Whether in financial distress or seeking to preserve wealth, our goal is your financial and legal well-being.

Melvin’s legal journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2005, he has expanded his expertise by being admitted to all four federal districts in Texas and federal court in Colorado. Born in Durban, South Africa, and raised in Mesquite, Texas, Melvin has spent most of his life in the DFW area. His unique upbringing and global perspective are complemented by a deep-rooted commitment to his community. A member of The Heights Church, Melvin actively volunteers his time,...

Admitted to the Texas State Bar, 2013; Admitted to the Nebraska State Bar, 2015. Preparatory education, University of Nebraska Omaha (B.A.S., 1982); legal education, Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., May 2013). Public Defender, Adams County, Nebraska, 2015-2017; Deputy County Attorney, 2017-2018; Past member Nebraska Defense Counsel Association 2015-2017; Past member, Nebraska County Attorney's Association 2017-2018. Current member, Texas State Bar; Nebraska State Bar; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Liberty Loving Lawyer. If it's litigation of any kind in the state of Texas, I can help, and if I cannot, I will try to send you to someone who can.

I am originally from the Greater Houston area, and have settled in Austin with my Criminal Defense Practice. I take pride in giving great legal representation to all of my clients.

I practice criminal law in Federal and State courts throughout the State of Texas. My typical caseload ranges from a simple possession of marijuana case to murder. I regularly represent people who are accused with possessing or distributing multi kilos of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as large quantities of marijuana. I believe that the best way to handle a case is to start working on it the very minute I get called. The police and prosecutors have vast resources that they use to try to send you to prison. It is important that you...

Since arriving in Texas in 2010, Mr. Eastman has been acting as general counsel to local businesses, as well as working to improve the lives of thousands of individuals in need of clearing their backgrounds from previous arrests. License Oregon, Admitted To Practice in Oregon, 2013 Texas, Admitted To Practice In Texas, 2010 California, Admitted To Practice In California, 2007 Education University of San Diego School of Law, LLM (taxation), 2007 University of San Diego School of Law, JD, 2006 University of Oregon, Business Administration & Political Science, BS, 2003 Davidson College, Psychology, BS, 2002 Associations State Bar of Texas,...

Trial and litigation practice focusing on business disputes and white-collar criminal defense. Past cases have involved breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets, business divorces, non-competition agreements, legal malpractice, intellectual property matters, and assorted real estate matters. Representation of select clients in personal injury and family law and cases, especially when a trial is anticipated. Representation of attorneys in professional discipline (state bar grievance) cases. Representation of aircraft owners in connection with a wide variety of aviation and operational issues.

Age and trickery will win out over youth and vigor any day! Years of experience as a prosecutor combined with years in private practice in one county make me the epitome of the small town attorney. I graduated from SWTSU, a.k.a. Texas State, and went to Law school at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. As a parent of one child and three German eating sheppards I have sunk my roots in the Texas Hill country. I pride myself on knowing Hays County's Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Judiciary. Attorneys must advocate, not just lawyer!

Education

1995- J.D. in Law Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico ranked 8th.
1999- LLM Master in Laws American Legal Studies, St. Mary’s University School of Law
2001- Jurisprudence Doctorate St. Mary’s University School of Law

Employment

2016- Founded Afonso Otero Attorney at Law, P.C.
2001- Founded Gonzalez & Otero, P.C.
2001- Present Attorney Consultant for the Mexican General Consulate in San Antonio, Texas
Participated as an expert in Mexican and immigration law for the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas.

Memberships:

Texas Bar Association 2001 – Present

Western District of Texas

Southern District of Texas

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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The Law Offices of Matthew Arnold are dedicated to helping clients who are being investigated, charged, or prosecuted by Federal or State law enforcement authorities. Matthew Arnold served the first ten years of his career as a felony prosecutor in the Dallas and Van Zandt County District Attorney's Offices until opening his private defense practice in 2003. Matthew Arnold has the special skills and experience that are essential when you, or a loved one, is facing this frightening and difficult process. Our law office handles all aspects of your case from investigation through trial and appeal, and we do so...

As a partner at Fears | Nachawati, John manages the firm’s criminal defense and family law practice sections. These courtroom intensive areas of law often carry high stakes for those involved. John enjoys the challenge of arguing his clients’ cases before a judge and jury. Originally from Louisiana, John attended high school at the Culver Academies in Indiana. He attended Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science. After college, John earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. John is licensed to practice in...

E.R. "Ned" Turnbull is the Managing Partner of Turnbull Legal Group, PLLC. Judge Turnbull is a former State District Court Judge, Chief Judge of the Criminal Division, and a former Chief Prosecutor. He is a former Member of the Court of Criminal Appeals Rules Committee, the Court of Criminal Appeals Emergency Appellate Division, and the Trial Judges Association. Judge Turnbull has been endorsed by Chambers of Commerce, Newspaper Editorial Boards, Legal Bar Associations, and Law Enforcement and Safety Organizations. Judge Turnbull has been recognized in Marquis Who’s Who publications, including Who’s Who in the Law and Who’s Who in the World. Additionally,...