Zavala County 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...

The Echavarria Law Firm in San Antonio, Texas, is a legal professional who specializes in providing assistance and representation to individuals involved in car accidents. They help navigate legal processes, negotiate with insurance companies, and seek compensation for damages and injuries resulting from car accidents in the San Antonio area. Following a car accident, having an experienced car accident lawyer in San Antonio is essential. They adeptly handle communication with other parties and their insurance providers, estimate damages accurately, and know precisely when to take necessary actions to protect your legal rights. In Texas, the fault-based system dictates that the driver...

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...

Trial lawyer Patrick J. Toscano is the founding attorney of Toscano Law Firm. He has handled hundreds of personal injury cases across Texas, including auto accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and premises liability. His dedication to clients and relentless advocacy have led to victories against major insurance companies and corporations. Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas – San Antonio before attending Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. After his first year, he was awarded an academic scholarship for outstanding performance. In 1999, he received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) and was licensed by the...

My Criminal Law Office is Open 7 days a week As a San Antonio criminal lawyer, i am devoted to representing individuals who need legal assistance immediately in criminal and civil cases. On the criminal side, I guide clients through state law enforcement investigations, represents clients who have already been charged with criminal offenses, and assists others who wish to seal or expunge their criminal history. I have been zealously representing Texans accused of crimes for over 14 years, both in State and Federal courts. I have assisted people from all walks of life in cases ranging from simple traffic tickets to...

Born and raised in San Antonio, Ernest attended St. Mary’s University and Harvard Law School. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1994, Ernest chose to return to San Antonio and join his father in private practice. Ernest immediately embraced his role as a criminal defense attorney and began to build a reputation for himself in the legal community. Ernest served as president of the Mexican American Bar Association from 1997-1998 and president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for 2002-2003. He is a long-time member of the National College for DUI defense....

Mr. O'Neill's practice focuses on patent and trademark litigation, as well as other intellectual property disputes. He also emphasizes licensing general counseling in all areas of intellectual property.

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer

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...

Samuel Reyes was licensed to practice law in 2008 and represents individuals in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. As a former prosecutor with the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office, Samuel has excelled with consistent successful results in Court in the various areas of law in which he practices. In 2010 Samuel Reyes went into private practice establishing his firm, Law Office of Samuel Reyes PLLC and was admitted to federal practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. With a focus on client satisfaction and results, the...

Scott Nelson attended college at the University of Maryland where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to becoming a family law attorney, Scott opened and grew a prosperous landscaping company. When he first bought it, he did $90,000 in sales. Before selling his company, he did $550,000 in sales. In just under five years of owning his company, he saw a 500% increase in sales. Owning and running his own company gave him experience in the issues that affect business owners and employees. Ultimately, Scott went on to sell the business and transition to real estate. Scott’s real-world...

Cathy Compton is an experienced attorney who is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law. Along with her law partner, Larry Dean Bloomquist, Cathy practices criminal and immigration law. With the primary office located in San Antonio, both Cathy and Larry are able to serve clients throughout the hill country and South Texas area. She is an experienced litigator, with an extensive and very successful trial record, handling extremely serious and complex cases. As Family Justice Division Chief for the Hays County District Attorney's Office, Cathy managed a division of attorneys, training and serving as a...

Anna Torres is the principal attorney at Anna M. Torres & Associates, P.C., and works in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Guardianships, and Special Needs Planning.

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

Admit to the practice of...