Bastrop Lawyers

Reese W. Baker is a partner in the firm of Baker & Associates in Houston, Texas. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Business Bankruptcy Law and he is also board certified by the American Board of Certification in Business Bankruptcy Law. Mr. Baker has participated in numerous national bankruptcies. He has also served as in-house counsel for Summa Corporation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Baker has acted as attorney in charge for debtors and lenders, has represented trustees, creditors committees and retiree committees, and been actively involved in successful reorganizations around the country. He...

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.

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I specialize in defending sexual assault and sexual harassment claims in the military. My expertise in these matters gives you a fighting chance to claim your life and career back. Thirty-seven days after 9/11, I raised my hand and swore to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States when I joined the United States Air Force JAG Corps. As a civilian military attorney, I continue to uphold that oath and defend my clients by using the Constitution to fight for justice. There are no sides to justice. There is only justice. I have seen a case...

Laura D. Heard has practiced law in San Antonio, Texas for her entire career, spanning more than 3 decades. She is known for her motto: "Justice Flows from Truth, Compassion, Wisdom & Persistence." She is a Family Law Mediator, Divorce Attorney, Wills and Probate Attorney. Laura is tenacious and experienced, and also a great listener. She has handled hundreds of cases in Bexar County and the surrounding counties. She can help with child custody cases, property division disputes, alimony, child support, adoptions, executing new Wills, creating trusts, and probate after death. Laura is a family law Mediator...

Gerardo Menchaca is the lead immigration attorney of Escamilla & Poneck, LLP and is licensed to practice law in every immigration court in the United States. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people from all over the world deal with the complexities of the US immigration system. As an immigration attorney, his job is to help people become part of the best country in the world.

Gerardo is a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, and has an economics degree from Texas State University. Additionally, he is a current member of the American Immigration Lawyers...

I'm originally from the Thousand Islands region of New York or very near the Canadian border for those not familiar with that area (nowhere near NY City). I joined the Air Force in 1988 and during my time in the service, I was relocated to Austin, Texas. After spending my first 15 years in Texas living in Austin, I moved to San Antonio in 2003 in order to attend St. Mary's law school; once licensed, I established my own firm in San Antonio and remain here today. I am a Gulf War Veteran from the Persian Gulf War aka...

Bri is a licensed attorney in both the states of Tennessee and Texas, practicing family law. She is a Houston native who graduated from Baylor University, in Waco, Texas, and Belmont University College of Law, in Nashville, Tennessee. Bri practices at Hunt Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Katy, Texas. Prior to joining the firm, Bri served as a Law Clerk and Associate Attorney for a family law firm in Greater Houston. Bri is a compassionate listener, taking the time necessary to discuss her client’s needs. Bri has the ability to connect with clients on a personal level while educating her clients about...

Robert’s current practice is devoted to individuals who have been harmed by negligent drivers, doctors, and corporations. Robert and the firm have rightfully gained a reputation of fighting aggressively to obtain every available dollar to compensate the harms suffered by our clients. Unlike other firms that try to settle cases quickly for less money Rush & Gransee, L.C. has the reputation of pushing cases so that our client’s recovery is maximized.

Call Robert for a free consultation today - (210) 223-9200

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...

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of...

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...

Attorney Chance McGhee has been working with clients experiencing financial difficulties for over 20 years. Committed to helping clients get a fresh financial start, the Law Offices of Chance M. McGhee offers cost-efficient, considerate, and compassionate bankruptcy counsel in San Antonio and throughout Texas. Experienced Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer Attorney Chance McGhee is a highly respected bankruptcy attorney in the San Antonio area and beyond. He served as the past Treasurer for four (4) years and is currently a Director of the San Antonio Bankruptcy Bar Association. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association and licensed to practice Federal Bankruptcy Courts...

Founding attorney Russ Baker has more than 15 years of experience helping clients with their most complex legal matters. He has a long history of litigation experience, and he is never afraid to go to court to fight for his clients’ rights. Russ Baker was born in Arlington, Texas in 1974. In his early years, he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, and he earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Baker is a graduate of Texas Christian University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. His educational background in biology uniquely qualifies him...

After working at Houston mega-firms, Corpus Christi and Victoria mid-size firms, and two different Courts of Appeals, Leslie A. Werner opened her own firm in Victoria, TX, in 2007 under The Soliz Law Group, her then-married last name. Leslie has taken what she learned from her variety of experiences and has not only become a well-rounded attorney but created a firm that has embodied the best attributes of her previous workplaces. Her experience at the 1st and 13th Court of Appeals and her association with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Civil Appeals has allowed her to be the...

John Schmude is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in family law. As a former Presiding Judge of the 247th Family District Court of Harris County, Texas, he disposed of more than 13,000 cases in every area of family law, including complex divorce cases, modifications, custody actions, adoptions, paternity suits and enforcements. While on the bench, he presided over more than 400 contested family law bench trials, numerous jury trials and thousands of hearings in every area of family law.

Prior to his election to the Bench, John Schmude served as the President of Schmude...

Yanine Krohn is an attorney who has been practicing civil litigation in the Greater Houston area for over 8 years. Yanine has successfully represented clients in both jury and bench trials involving various complex litigation matters. Yanine has experience with all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, legal research, case management, discovery, oral depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, and trial. In addition to her trial work, Yanine has successfully litigated matters before the Texas First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals. Despite the varied complexity of issues that may arise, Yanine’s goal is always the same – to navigate clients through their...

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 have experience working both sides of the docket. I worked for an insurance company and gained inside knowledge on how the other side evaluates claims, and what make a strong case for plaintiffs. I specialize in auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was selected as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyers Magazine, and am one of H Magazine’s Top Lawyers for the People.

Johnny Garza has been a Partner with Adame Garza since 2011, working exclusively with injury victims. Johnny has achieved multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients with his sincere passion for helping families get their lives back on track and for helping right the wrongs of others.

Johnny has worked in the legal field since 1999, working at several top law firms in the region. He began his career successfully defending Fortune 500 companies domestically and internationally in personal injury litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and more at Royston Rayzor. He joined Abraham Watkins, one of the oldest and most prominent...

Shane fearlessly and compassionately pursues helping injured people by giving them the personalized representation and attention they deserve. The Law Office of Shane McClelland helps injured people recover damages and settlements for their personal injury cases across Texas, Colorado, and Nebraska. If you need an experienced trial lawyer, call (713) 242-1302 or visit his website at hmtrial.com. PERSONAL INJURY LAW - When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, don’t settle for less than what you are owed. Know your legal rights and what they are worth. An experienced and aggressive trial lawyer on your side can make all the...

Caitlin is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an accomplishment that only 1% of the family lawyers in Texas have achieved. Caitlin has been a dedicated member of Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers for 10 years. She joined the firm as the first Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers law clerk in May 2013 when the firm consisted of 2 lawyers. Caitlin had the benefit of developing her skill set directly under Mr. Skillern. He made sure she would be ready to hit the ground running the day she got her...

Beth A. Serafini-Smith is a distinguished graduate of Purdue University and a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law. She is a member of both the Katy Bar Association and the Fort Bend County Bar Association. Beth began her law career in the field of Creditor/Debtor law after being admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1997. She provided direct support to several Fortune 500 companies and handled all matters associated with securing outstanding funds for her clients. Beth moved to Texas with her family in 2005, and she passed the Texas Bar Exam in 2009. As a means to further enhance her...

Krause Law Firm offers free consultations and free parking at our downtown office. Call 210-455-1333 to schedule your free consultation. Our office handles all criminal law cases in Bexar County, including DWI and Family Violence cases. Attorney Staci Krause first worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office before becoming a defense attorney. She then worked with Soyars & Morgan Law, a highly-respected criminal defense law firm in San Antonio, Texas, before starting her own law firm in 2018. Since then, Attorney Krause has defended hundreds of people with her knowledge of criminal law....

We are a boutique family law firm that gives each client the individualized attention they deserve. Our commitment is to our clients, so when you work with us, you can expect to be heard. By working together, we can find a solution that is unique to you and your situation.

Board Certified Family Law Attorney Rebecca J. Carrillo always wanted to be a lawyer. In school, she never let anyone be bullied and never let anyone sit alone in the cafeteria. From an early age, she had the idea that she could help and defend people. Family law delves into that cornerstone of her personality as there is nothing more personal than protecting someone’s family, assets, and estate. Her practice encourages honesty to and from the client. Unlike other firms, she does not prioritize her business over her clients’ individual needs. She is honest with clients about potential legal...

The Hacker Law Firm was established in 2005 in San Antonio, Texas by Paul Steven Hacker. The Firm’s mission is to deliver exceptional value to its clients by providing legal advice and services that result in optimized outcomes for its clients. It proudly provides practical and creative advice in both formal conflict resolution in litigation and agreed outcomes in compromises and settlements. Paul Steven Hacker, the founder of the Hacker Law Firm, was admitted to practice law in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1993. His legal experience is extensive and varied. Mr. Hacker...

Losing a job for reasons that appear to be unreasonable or possibly illegal can be a devastating experience. Being sexually harassed, retaliated against, or wrongfully fired from a job can leave you justifiably confused, upset, and frightened about your future. What you need right now are answers, preferably from someone who knows exactly what you can do to protect yourself and your family. You need a true advocate. Someone who believes in protecting the rights of employees and who has the knowledge and experience to do so effectively. That's Where We Come In. We help...

Wyatt Wright handles trucking and auto accident cases and other consumer related matters. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice law in eleven states (Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming) plus the District of Columbia. Mr. Wright has been named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is a life member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Wright also serves as a leader in providing legal services to pro bono programs, such as the American Bar Association’s Military...

Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law attorney in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in courthouses across Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Abilene. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and trial. He is a past president of...

I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s...

I graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1994 and have been practicing family law ever since. I founded my own boutique practice in 2001. I'm the senior attorney of C.E. Borman & Associates, an established and highly regarded family law practice in Bryan, Texas. We bring a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to work every day so that we can be both compassionate allies and aggressive advocates. Our mission is to provide straight talk and honest advice to clients in their pursuit of a better future. I love giving my clients the tools...

I'm a Texas Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney in Bryan|College Station and in surrounding Texas Counties. My career began as an assistant district attorney with Brazos County from 1990-1994. In 1994 I started the private practice of law and have practiced exclusively criminal defense.

Craig Greening founded Greening Law, PC in 2010. Prior to starting his own practice, he worked at the former district attorney and county attorney's office, where he prosecuted numerous DUI, felonies, and other complex criminal charges. Mr. Greening has been practicing law for over 20 years, and during this time, he has earned a reputation as an aggressive litigator and fierce advocate. He has in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system as a former prosecutor, and unique insight into the latest defense strategies as a Board Certified specialist in Criminal Trial Law. He brings to each case his high-powered legal...

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. Mr. Baseluos has seen first hand the effects of...

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,...

O. (Oscar) Rene Diaz: With over 35 years of civil litigation experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from my time as the former Judge of the 224th District Court in Bexar County, Texas. I am fully bilingual (English & Spanish), and my training as a diplomat, working in the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Latin American Affairs, along with my background training as a certified mediator/arbitrator allows me to effectively guide cases towards the most favorable resolutions. I have been honored with an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards in both ethical...

Ronald Ramos established his practice in 1982 after earning his Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from the Thurgood Marshsall School of Law. His practice consists largely of personal injury plaintiff work including car and truck accidents, work place accidents, dog bites and animal attacks. He assists individuals and business throughout the state of Texas with his principal office located in San Antonio, and an additional office in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. He assists clients by phone, fax, and email, as well as in person. He, along with the other attorneys in the office strive to make themselves available for questions and advice...

Wayne Wright handles trucking and auto accident cases and other consumer related matters. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice law in eight states (Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas) plus the District of Columbia. Mr. Wright has been named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is a life member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Wright also serves as a leader in providing legal services to pro bono programs and is a frequent speaker at lawyer CLE programs nationwide.

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...

Steven was born in Chicago and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. He is a proud Longhorn, attending the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in journalism. After college, he joined friends in Los Angeles and spent a few years pursuing a career in film and television.

After L.A., he was called back to Texas and began working in the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department. There, he helped small and minority-owned businesses compete for lucrative City contracts.

Fueled by his passion for championing the underdog, Steven attended Baylor Law School, graduating with honors. While in law school, he was an...