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Christine Ferrato
New Braunfels, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Military and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Joseph Hoelscher
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Baylor Law School
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...
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Robert Matthew Kyle
New Braunfels, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Texas - Austin
Matt Kyle has been practicing personal injury law and criminal defense for over 20 years. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocates and has recovered millions of dollars for clients. Matt is an award-winning New Braunfels injury attorney with a proven track record and dedication. He has been included in Texas Super Lawyers® and his firm was the New Braunfels Reader’s Choice winner for Best Attorney in 2010-2013. He puts his compassion, experience, and passion to help each client pursue justice.
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Michael Baseluos
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Michael Baseluos is licensed in Texas, New York, and New Jersey. He worked as a commercial and employment litigator for several well-known defense firms in the Northeast before starting the Baseluos Law Firm. He has been involved in complex environmental litigation, auto accident lawsuits, vaccine injury, and medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Baseluos is a West Point graduate and served for nine (9) years as a captain in the United States Army and Texas National Guard. Mr. Baseluos is conversational in Arabic, and he takes Spanish language lessons to serve the Hispanic community.
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Niles J. Sneed
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Asbestos, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Niles J. Sneed is a trial lawyer practicing representing victims of catastrophic personal injuries caused by highway accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents/explosions, boat and offshore accidents, defective consumer products, and wrongful termination matters. Mr. Sneed is devoted to passionately assisting people in need and continues in his philanthropic endeavors by devoting himself not only to charity and non-profit endeavors throughout Texas. Mr. Niles J. Sneed continues to show his colleagues and community that diligence, discipline, and perseverance are what drives the success we can obtain for our clients.
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Christopher Peng
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law
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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Brian Thomas Powers
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Iowa
Brian Powers has over twenty years of experience in the criminal justice world. For five years, he patrolled the streets as a police officer investigating all offenses and making life and death decisions. Later, Brian went to the University of Iowa where his concentration was on criminal procedure and criminal law. After law school, Brian was a felony prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. He prosecuted exclusively areas involving family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and murders. After leaving the DA’s Office, Brian because a defense attorney where he has spent the...
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Jesus Ramiro Lopez
Windcrest, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
The Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez provides professional experienced legal services in San Antonio. We assist individuals bond out of the Bexar County jail with low priced bail bond services. When you hire an attorney to provide a bail bond you get the expertise a criminal case deserves. Our office is open 24 hours to help anyone in need of legal assistance. Our bail bonds are the lowest in San Antonio at 2% down.
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Sam Howard Lock
Seguin, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Sam H. Lock has tried every type of criminal case, from murder to the most minor of misdemeanors. He brings his legal knowledge, litigation skills and a personal touch to his representation of those accused of crimes.
Largely because of his hands-on approach, Sam has twice been recognized by Texas Monthly as a Rising Star in the legal profession. He has been recognized three times in Scene in S.A. Monthly as on of San Antonios best lawyers.
He serves on the Boards of Directors for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Sam is also...
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Blakely Ian Mohr
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
I built this firm upon the ideals of equality, respect, honor and pride. I believe that actions speak louder than words and I should treat people the way I want to be treated. My mother once told me that God gave us two ears and a mouth for a reason…we should listen twice as much as we speak. I try to apply these concepts in my practice to provide better service to our Clients. I received my Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (a/k/a Texas A&M School of Law), my Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas-Austin...
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Susan Lee Schoon
New Braunfels, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Case Jefferson Darwin
Seguin, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 16 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Texas Tech University School of Law
Case served as a Briefing Attorney for the Honorable Terry Jennings of the Houston First District Court of Appeals (handling numerous criminal causes) and subsequently worked for an “Am Law 100” law firm, Haynes and Boone, LLP. Deciding to become a criminal defense attorney, he then worked as a state prosecutor. Case is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Case's Lawyer Credentials: Fluent in Spanish University of Texas, B.A., Higher Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, 2003 Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, Texas Tech Law Review, Order of the Coif, 2007...
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Carmine John Giardino
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 24 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
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Veryl Brown
Seguin, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Veryl Brown is a former prosecutor in Houston and Seguin and has tried more than 200 jury trials with an excellent success rate.
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Allison Helen Lanty
New Braunfels, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 34 years of experience
DUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
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Courtney Paige Miller
New Braunfels, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ms. Miller attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree in Sociology before beginning her studies at St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she graduated at the top of her class receiving her Juris Doctorate. While attending St. Mary’s School of Law, Ms. Miller participated in both external and internal advocacy programs, excelling in both, finishing in the quarter finals or higher in nearly all competitions. She was also a Staff Writer for Issue 16 of The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Issues, eventually getting published in a Medical Encyclopedia on the various legal...
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Hector Gonzalez III
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
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Austin Michael Hagee
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 7 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Criminal defense and DWI lawyer servicing San Antonio and south Texas.
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M. Avery Austin III
New Braunfels, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 19 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
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Roy Lee Warren
San Marcos, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law and Houston College of Law Houston
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...
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Edgardo Rafael Baez
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
(210) 901-5236
700 N. St. Mary's Street
Suite 1400
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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.
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Jodi Soyars
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
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...
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Rick Cofer
San Marcos, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Texas - Austin
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 in 2021 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Rising Star 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
- Family law and divorce
- Personal injury
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as both a prosecutor and a...
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Stephen T. Bowling
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 11 years of experience
700 N St Mary’s St, Suite 1457
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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...
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Trey Porter
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
Trey Porter Law is a Texas law firm that represents people facing Criminal & DWI charges. We stand up for the citizen accused. From students to teachers, veterans to first responders, and professionals across varied industries and disciplines, TPL brings a results-oriented & client-focused approach to solving complex problems.
Major Practice Areas:
Texas DWI Defense
Texas Public Intoxication Defense
Principal: Trey Porter - Mr. Porter is a dynamic advocate, nationally recognized for his work in Criminal Defense. Mr. Porter has been voted by his peers as a best lawyer in the field of Criminal and DWI Defense every year since 2015, and recognized as...
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Mr. Shannon Willis Locke
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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...
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George Scharmen II
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI
For the past 40 years, Attorney George Scharmen has been practicing criminal law and representing all types of cases. In the last 25 years specifically, he has set his practice solely on 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...
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Amanda Erwin
San Marcos, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am a former prosecutor, and have been practicing criminal law since 2007. I am an aggressive trial lawyer that will fight for your rights! I was recently voted best criminal defense attorney, best criminal appellate attorney, and best juvenile attorney in Hays County.
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Bradlee Hines Thornton
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Texas Tech University School of Law
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...
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Cynthia Eva Hujar
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
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
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
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. Mario has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial. Mario has been named as a “Texas Super Lawyer”...
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George Bruce Dombart
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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,...
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Richard M. Ursha
San Marcos, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
South Texas College of Law
Richard Ursha has always had a passion for practicing law, from an early age. He worked hard to put himself through law school, working various jobs throughout his studies. He has worked as a federal law enforcement officer during the way while attending law school at night. As the son of a GM factory worker and a hairstylist, he stays true to his humble, down-to-earth style of interacting with clients. He understands that those charged with crimes are people like us, people who deserve our respect and compassion. Throughout his career he has stayed true to this personalized and compassionate...
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Stephen Lyle Hamilton
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(888) 977-4055
700 N St Mary's Street
Suite 1400
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
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...
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Christopher D Cavazos
Floresville, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
Christopher D. Cavazos has over 15 years of experience handling thousands of criminal cases throughout San Antonio and the surrounding counties. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his B.A. in Government before moving on to receive his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's School of Law.
Mr. Cavazos has extensive experience in the criminal justice system, practicing law as both a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. Prior to BRCK Criminal Defense Attorneys, he served as a Prosecutor in Atascosa County and was appointed as a Special Prosecutor in both Wilson and Frio County. Mr. Cavazos specializes...
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Van Galen Hilley
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 53 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
With more than 40 years of experience as a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Van Hilley confidently represents individuals from across Texas who have been charged with criminal offenses. He has diligently served as a respected member of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley through many complex and high profile cases, ranging from misdemeanor drug crimes to felony white collar fraud offenses. His many awards and leadership roles have made him an esteemed member of the legal community. In addition to practicing law throughout Texas courts, Mr. Hilley also is licensed to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit and...
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Daniel De La Garza
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Cannabis Law and Criminal Defense
South Texas College of Law
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,...
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David C. Hardaway
San Marcos, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
I am an experienced criminal defense attorney primarily serving clients in Hays, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Travis, and Gonzales counties. My practice was founded here in San Marcos in 2010, and since then I have helped countless citizens accused protect their liberty as well as their good names. I love what I do, and I think that's apparent in the quality of service that my firm provides to our clients.
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David Matthew Collins
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Agricultural, Business and Criminal Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
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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Christine Dauphin Hernandez
San Antonio, TX DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Tulane University School of Law
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...