Alamo Heights Lawyers

I am a San Antonio attorney who defends those charged with crime or juvenile delinquency. I understand how traumatic arrest or indictment can be. I consider aggressive and decisive action indispensable to the timely, successful outcome of every case.

I value an open line of communication as the hallmark of a healthy attorney-client relationship, so I make myself readily accessible, day and night. All my clients have my home and cell phone numbers, so I am constantly within reach in the event of emergency.

I think it important to foster a personal acquaintance with my clients. I am sometimes invited to...

Family First! Fighting to keep families together!

Attorney Singh belongs to a family of immigrants, who all migrated to this great nation of ours with the American dream in mind and worked hard day and night and prioritized education above all.

Mr. Singh shares the same work ethic and beliefs as many of us fellow immigrants. He believes in hard work and shares the vision that anything is possible with consistent dedication and perseverance.

Mr. Singh finished his Bachelors degree from California State University, with a triple major in Finance, Marketing & International business. Later,he attended law school and completed the dual degree,...

Byron's wide-ranging experience in commercial, labor and employment, contract, and personal injury litigation is a great asset to our firm. In addition to his legal experience, Byron has dedicated his time as an advocate at The Center for Social Justice, as a volunteer for the Texas Animal Defense League, and as creator/director of an annual St. Mary's University School of Law music fundraiser, which raises money for local charities. A longtime resident of Texas, Byron graduated from St. Mary's University School of Law, where he composed comments and edited articles as a staff writer for The Scholar: St. Mary's Law...

Stephen Foster is one of the premiere attorneys practicing in Texas. He has been honored by superlawyers.com as well as other organizations for his achievements. He has tried well over 150 cases to a jury and is well known for his work in Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, and Real Estate. Stephen Foster has appeared as a commentator on television and has written legal columns for major newspapers.

Michael is a Texas Attorney and a local to San Antonio. As a Texas Attorney, Michael helps clients with estate planning, probate, and business formations. He has helped clients to prepare wills and powers of attorney, providing the client’s loved one’s peace of mind. He has also effectively helped clients through the probate process and transferring assets after the loss of a family member. Michael also helps the formation of businesses and other business consulting services for local businesses or for asset protection.

Michael and his wife, Kelsey, enjoy the local community of San Antonio and the surrounding hill country. Outside...

I have a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. I am licensed to represent clients in all Texas State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. I am an esteemed member of various legal associations, including the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Family Law Foundation. My exceptional skills have earned me recognition as a Top Family Lawyer by Scene in S.A. in both 2020 and 2022. While Family Law is my primary focus, my knowledge extends to Estate Planning,...

Known across the state of Texas for his aggressive and tenacious courtroom style, Alfonso Cabañas, is the lawyer people choose when their freedom is at stake. Alfonso is the trusted criminal defense attorney for cases that other attorneys deem too difficult to win. Recognized as one of the 2023 Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States and awarded the 2023 Best San Antonio Laywers Award, Alfonso continues to provide his clients with excellent representation.

The daughter of renown trial attorneys, Marynell Maloney and Michael Maloney, and granddaughter of celebrated trial attorney, Pat Maloney, Sr., there is a longstanding joke that Erica has been programmed since birth to be a trial lawyer. In college, Erica majored in both philosophy and art history earning her Bachelor's Degree in 2007 from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Upon graduating from college, Erica decided to follow the family tradition and apply to law school. Erica received a full scholarship to the University of California, Irvine Law School – a school which, the year of her application, accepted only 4...

Sarah Anne Lishman was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated with honors from Communications Arts High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2005, majoring in History and minoring in English. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, she returned to San Antonio and attended St. Mary’s University School of Law. While in law school, Sarah Anne was an officer of the Women’s Law Association and helped raise thousands of dollars for local non-profits. She was frequently recognized for her academic achievements, and was consistently named on the Dean’s List. She was also a...

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...

Attorney J. Philip Collier has been influential attorney in the construction arena in South Texas. Established in 1991, his firms has in-depth knowledge of commercial construction practices, positive trial experiences, and a commitment to consistently provide favorable solutions to his clients problems. Philip Collier has been nominated by his peers as one of the best construction litigation attorneys in San Antonio for the years 2009 and 2010. S.A. Scene Magazine. Philip Collier began his career working for general contractors who built Wal-Marts and Taco Bell restaurants in multi-state venues. His ability to blue prints, and his understanding of the construction contract...

St. Mary's University School of Law, 1999, cum laude Mathews and Brancsomb, P.C. 1999-2004 Cox Smith Mathews 2004-2015 (Partner 2007-2015) Dykema Cox Smith 2015-2018 (Partner) Law Office of Rene D. Ruiz, P.C. (2018-present) Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2013-Present) Chair, Water Committee, ABA Section of Public Utility, Communication, and Transportation (2010-2015) Chair, Water Committee, San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce, 2017

Pamela Hailey-Petty is an experienced attorney and owner of Hailey-Petty Law Firm, PLLC. She has legal offices in both Austin and San Antonio. Since 2014, Mrs. Hailey-Petty has helped numerous Texans organize their futures through her knowledge and expertise in estate planning law. She also regularly provides legal counsel to clients navigating the probate process and to those interested in business formation.

Prior to her career as an attorney, Mrs. Hailey-Petty worked for the Governor of Texas. During her time at the Governor’s office, she served as the Investment Manager and Deputy Director of the 300-million-dollar Emerging Technology Fund.

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FORMER PROSECUTOR HERE TO SERVE YOU Daniel J. Palmer, a San Antonio native, graduated from the Antonian College Preparatory High School and subsequently attended the University of Texas at Austin. There, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government/Political Science and a double minor in Business and Interdisciplinary Studies. Seeking to amplify his education, Daniel entered St. Mary’s University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor. It was during this time that he had the privilege of spending a summer studying in Europe under the guidance of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the Institute on World...

Texas Attorney Nathaniel Gilbert practices in the area of estate planning and real estate.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Joe Lassen served as a police officer with the New York City Police Department and retired as a Lieutenant after 20 years of service. He received his Bachelor of Science in 1993 from the John Jay College in Legal Studies and his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2002. While in law school, Joe worked for the NYPD’s prosecutor’s office, handling high profile corruption cases. Joe was a first responder on September 11th at the World Trade Center and shares a special affinity for all military branches and first responders.

Joseph Lassen started practicing law...

Born and raised in the Westside of San Antonio, Ray quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication. It didn’t take long for Ray to realize that a person’s situation in life could cause them to be taken advantage by those in a more advantageous position. Since then, Ray has dedicated himself to fighting against the big insurance companies, governmental agencies, or anyone trying to take advantage of his clients.
Ray graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and successfully completed the schools Math and Science Academy program. After graduating from John F. Kennedy, Ray attended San Antonio College...

Board Certified for 18 years - Labor and Employment Law Texas Board of Legal Specialty. Received highest ratings for ethics and professionalism by his peers. Voted one of the best Employment Law Lawyers 2004-2007. Voted by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America -2010 and San Antonio's Best Lawyer, Scene in SA - 2004-2010.

Attorney Jason Todd served 11 years in the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office under 3 elected District Attorneys, eventually supervising a District Court in the Family Violence Unit. His experience includes Juvenile, White Collar/Public Integrity, DWI/Vehicular Crimes Task Force, and the Criminal Trial Division. While serving in the Juvenile Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Jason worked on cases in which juveniles, children between the ages of ten and seventeen, were charged with anything from misdemeanor drug possession, to aggravated assault and sex crimes, and strived to balance the need for public safety with the specific rehabilitative...

We protect families and preserve assets by providing legal services in the areas of family law. Crista M Branch has 19 years of legal experience and have focused specifically on family law for 15 years. The firm handles divorces, custody, child support modifications, termination and adoptions, pre and post-nuptials and grandparent rights cases.

Michael Rowland is the founding member of the Law Offices of Michael R. Rowland and concentrates his practice handling wrongful death, personal injury and insurance litigation. Born and raised in the inner city of San Antonio, Texas, Michael is a graduate of Brackenridge High School. After spending two years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a member of the swim team, Michael went on to obtain his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Michael is licensed to practice in both Federal and State Courts in...