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The Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC provides honest advice, guidance, and representation through the immigration system.. Our clients are at the center of our practice.. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of legal services to our clients. We take the time to learn about our clients, carefully analyze their legal problems, and craft solutions unique to them. Through creative advocacy, we have built a winning record for our clients.. We defend immigrants from deportation and help them obtain lawful immigration status in the United States or abroad.. We zealously represent persons accused of committing crimes in state and federal courts.. We represent employees who have been cheated from their wages, discriminated in the workplace or wrongfully terminated.. We seek justice for persons whose civil rights were violated by state or federal law enforcement officials.

I am passionate about the law and about protecting my clients' rights.  I am the most zealous advocate that you will find.

Bobby has been recognized as one of “San Antonio’s Best Criminal Lawyers” for the last 18 years. He has been honored by his colleagues by being selected as one of the “Top Ten Criminal Lawyers” in San Antonio by SA Scene Magazine. He also has a "Super Lawyers" rating in Criminal Law for the last 5 years. He has also been recognized in three areas of practice in the “Best Criminal Lawyers” edition in the areas of DWI, Criminal Defense and White Collar Criminal Defense. Bobby Barrera is a solo practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Robert J. Barrera, P.C. Bobby worked as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Bexar County where he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. As an Assistant District Attorney Bobby gained valuable jury trial experience and skills from handling hundreds of trials and contested evidentiary hearings. In addition, he has been “AV Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Publisher which means that he has been recognized by his peers as being “at the highest level of professional excellence”. These recognitions have come as a result of Bobby’s reputation in the legal community as an effective and experienced trial lawyer.. Bobby handles all types of cases in both State and Federal courts. He regularly handles serious felony cases such as Capital Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault case and DWI Manslaughter. In addition, he has handled hundreds of misdemeanor cases such as DWI and Family Violence assaults. In Federal Court he has dealt with numerous Drug Offenses, Pornography cases, and Financial Fraud cases.. Bobby actively participates in both local and State Bar associations and is a Life Fellow in the San Antonio Bar Foundation and a Sustaining Life Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation. He is the Past President of the San Antonio Bar Association as well as the San Antonio Young Lawyer's Association. In addition, he is a founding member of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and still serves as a Director in that organization. He has also been a Director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association since 2005.. “The foundation of effective criminal defense begins with an unwavering belief that Constitutional guarantees are not “technicalities” upon which the guilty are set free but are in fact the citadel from which the innocent protect themselves from overzealous prosecution.” Bobby Barrera.

Don’t get railroaded. Hire someone on your side.. If you’re visiting this site for a criminal matter, you are dealing with something very serious and important to you. You should find a criminal defense lawyer who takes it equally seriously.. In our system, the only person looking entirely out for you is your criminal defense lawyer. And once you hire a criminal defense lawyer, that person should spring into action to be a barrier between you and the people trying to accuse you of a crime and throw you in a cage.. If you have recently been arrested or believe you are the target of a police investigation, get pro-active. Don’t wait for a court date to creep up or a police officer to knock on your door.. Call me today so that we can confidentially discuss your case and determine the next best steps.. I will handle your criminal misdemeanor or felony in Bexar County, Medina County, Wilson County, Atacosa County, Kendall County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, and the surrounding areas.

I enjoy helping my children in their activities, working with other attorneys on problems and helping individuals with difficult issues.

Welcome to the Law Office of Roberto Ambrosino, PLLC. I pride myself on being an advocate for the accused. Having a blue collar background, I can emphasize with all accused citizens—which is why I work with clients to make legal representation a reality. The son of an Italian immigrant father and mother who survived cancer, I became a first generation college graduate. Growing up in the small coal-mining town of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, I learned to appreciate the merits of hard work and sacrifice.. Past. Prior to opening my own practice, I was an associate for a prominent civil rights law firm. The case on which I worked the hardest involved faulty urinalysis drug tests administered by the Bexar County Probation Department and their contracted drug lab. Those cases made me aware of the gross amount of injustice within the criminal justice system and served as the force behind the opening of my own criminal defense firm later on in 2009.. While attending law school on a scholarship at Texas Tech University, I interned for the Innocence Project of Texas, reading letters from incarcerated citizens and analyzing their claims of wrongful imprisonment. I also served as a research assistant for a law professor. I conducted research for the article: "Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater: A Call to Reinstate the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program" (Vol. 18, No. 4), published in the American Bar Association Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. I also participated in the trial advocacy program, and acted as a student attorney for Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, advocating for citizens in court before I even graduated law school.. In college, I graduated Magna Cum Laude, or "with high honors," mostly while working full-time as a food server at local restaurants in additional to a full-time course load. This was also a time when I had my only brush with the law involving numerous traffic tickets I had received over the course of a few years. As a college student, I could not afford to pay the hefty ticket fines and had my driver's license suspended as a result, I learned the hard way how unforgiving the law can be.. Present & Future. Today, I have a thriving criminal defense practice. I have been practicing for almost a decade, handling thousands of criminal cases in over 30 Texas counties. I have been recognized for excellence in criminal defense, and have accumulated nearly 100 positive reviews and attorney endorsements on the internet. I make my home in Helotes with my wife Tracy, a school psychologist, and children Dylan, Madeline, and Claire. When not in court, I spend my free time attending San Antonio Spurs games, watching my Pittsburgh Steelers, and taking my family to Sea World and the San Antonio Zoo.

It is my honor to have my client's place their trust in my care. This is a privilege and duty I do not accept lightly. I understand there is nothing more important to my clients than their case, so I aggresively defend and represent my clients to the fullest limits allowed by law. Call me now so I can show you how I will fight for you.

Attorney Daniel De La Garza believes that a client accused of committing a crime deserves a lawyer who will outwork the prosecution every step of the way. He believes that a client’s best defense is an aggressive defense. Combined with his commitment to seek justice and experience, Daniel is ready to work with you side by side to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

Daniel is the premier cannabis attorney in the state of Texas. He practices throughout the United States and internationally.. Daniel was born and raised in Greensboro, NC where he attended Page Highschool before moving on to Appalachian State University. At Appalachian, Daniel was an instrumental member of the ski team, but he chose to transfer to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill to continue his studies,. Following graduation from UNC, Daniel moved west to Aspen, Colorado to teach skiing and work.  Despite the thrill of persuing his dreams in the mountains of Colorado, Daniel decided to enroll in law school and accepted a scholarship to Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville.  During law school, Daniel studied not only at Florida Coastal, but also at East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai, China as well as Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.  Daniel is currently enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Phanrmacy pursuing a Masters of Science in Medical Cannabis Science.. Daniel is the president of the Texas Association of Cannabis Lawyers as well as an active member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Cannabis Committee.

Christian Henricksen is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor that can help you fight your case.  Christian has extensive trial experience in all levels of criminal cases including everything from DWI to Sexual Assault and Murder.  Christian cares about getting the best possible result for all of his clients.

As a former prosecutor, I have significant trial experience in all forms of criminal cases including DWI, Marijuana, Controlled Substances, and cases involving persons facing charges for crimes relating to various forms of sexual misconduct.. The type of case I have the most experience with, however, are cases involving allegations of family violence, including: Assault, Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threat, Unlawful Restraint, Strangulation, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  During my time as a prosecutor I was a chief of the Family Violence unit in my office and as part of my duties, I trained police officers how to properly investigate these allegations.  As such, who better to know exactly how an officer failed to properly investigate these allegations and use that to your benefit in trial.. For our clients with immigration issues, we've got you covered.  You won't need to hire a separate immigration attorney to make sure that you know how a criminal conviction might effect your immigration status because we include that information as part of our representation. This unique experience as a prosecutor means that you'll have an attorney with incredible trial experience under his belt negotiating and fighting for you who knows exactly what types of tricks to expect from government.. If you need a lawyer who is ready to fight for you in court, call me today for your free consultation.

I am a San Antonio attorney who protects my clients in both the criminal and civil arenas. I understand how traumatic an arrest or a lawsuit can be, so I have particular concern for the welfare of my clients.. I handle a wide spectrum of cases, ranging from the simple to the complex. My practice is predominantly focused in San Antonio, but I am often called to handle cases throughout the State of Texas.. Self-assurance has proven the bedrock of my litigation success. I have learned that an aggressive posture is indispensable to the successful outcome of each case. As a result, I litigate with a resolve and self confidence gleaned from thirty-three years courtroom experience.. I recognize an open line of communication as the hallmark of a healthy attorney-client relationship. As a result, my clients have my personal cell phone number with which I make myself accessible throughout the week, day and night, and on holidays.. I am humbled by the litigation success and professional acclaim I have earned during my 33 year practice. I am especially proud that I have achieved these accomplishments without compromising my character or principles.. If you seek a confident attorney with a voracious appetite for success and a thorough grasp of the law, I stand ready to assist you.

Admitted to the Texas bar in 1994, I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007 and Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2008.  I have trial and legal experience handling all levels of civilian and military criminal cases, including death penalty capital murder cases and felony level crimes. I was a former felony prosecutor for Bexar County, Texas and a former military prosecutor and decorated military defense counsel. I have trial experience at all levels of courts-martial. I am an experienced, proven trial lawyer and defense counsel both for civilian and military law offenses with a strong track record of successful outcomes for my clients. Contact me:. A sample of successful outcomes:

I've spent my entire adult career involved in criminal law.  First, as a prosecutor, then later, as a defense attorney.. I met my law partner and husband, Mario Del Prado, years ago when we were paired to prosecute a man who was accused of murdering his own son.  It was a successful prosecution and a successful pairing!  We've teamed up, ever since, and now use our combined expertise to help people who are accused of crime.

Jay S. Norton, former Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, is a San Antonio native with over 34 years of experience practicing law.. Jay received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from St. Mary’s University and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University – School of Law. He began his legal career in 1985 at Bexar County Legal Aid.. In late 1986, Jay joined the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. Jay served in this position for six years before entering private practice as a criminal defense attorney. Jay has successfully tried hundreds of cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, in both state and federal courts.. He would later return to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office after Nico LaHood’s election in 2014, where he rose to the leadership role as a section chief.. As a District Attorney section chief, his responsibilities included the daily supervision, training, and mentoring of all Assistant Criminal District Attorneys assigned to the felony trial courts of Bexar County.. Jay has extensive trial experience encompassing all classes and degrees of criminal cases, including the most serious felony offenses under Texas law.

Mr. Halstead is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He began his legal career over 20 years ago as a prosecutor for Bexar County, Texas. He received his B.A. from Texas A&M University and J.D. degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. For 14 years Woody represented the State of Texas as a prosecutor in thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to murders and concluded his prosecution career as the First Assistant for the Bexar County D.A.’s Office. His ability to assess his clients’ cases from both a prosecution and defense perspective enables him to provide invaluable insight to the evaluation of their cases.. Woody’s legal experience includes work as a civilian attorney with the Department of the Air Force where he represented military members undergoing “fit for duty” evaluations. In addition to his civilian legal practice, Woody served 12 years as a Judge Advocate in the United States Army Reserve and is currently an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. He has also been appointed by the Bexar County Commissioners Court to serve as a part-time magistrate judge, resuming a position he previously held from 2013-2014.. Woody is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Federal Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for Crosspoint, Inc. a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to build safer and stronger communities by empowering individuals to lead productive lives.

Mr. Jason R. Joyner was born and raised in San Antonio. He graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a B.A. in Business. While he was an undergraduate student, Mr. Joyner spent his summers working in San Antonio as an intern for a prominent local attorney. During this time, Mr. Joyner learned first hand the intricacies of criminal defense practice while laying the foundation for his ability to deliver quality legal services for his clients.. After his graduation from Southwestern, Mr. Joyner moved to East Lansing, Michigan, where he attended law school at Michigan State University. While in law school, Jason completed an externship at the Bexar County Courthouse.  During this externship, he worked closely with various San Antonio judges and their staff. This opportunity gave him extensive insight and experience on how criminal cases are handled in the Bexar County justice system.. After earning his Juris Doctor in 2006, Mr. Joyner immediately returned to San Antonio, where he passed the Texas Bar Examination that same year. Mr. Joyner has successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with various criminal offenses.. Mr. Joyner lives in San Antonio and is an avid Spurs fan

I am from San Antonio, Texas.  I love my job.  My career began at the District Attorney's Office as an unpaid intern.  After passing the bar exam in 2012, I was hired by Judge Susan Reed and also worked for Nico LaHood.  In a relatively short amount of time I was promoted to handle felony cases.. My trial experience ranges from charges like DWI & Assault-Family Violence to Possession of a Controlled Substance; Burglarly-Habitiation; Sexual Assault; and Murder.  I have particiapted in over fifty trials.. I treat every case like a trial case.  My staff is tremendously helpful and we do our best for you and your loved ones!. We realize this is your life and we work accordingly.. Outside the office I love to: Cook, read, exercise, hike, swim, and run.  Go Spurs Go!

Past-President of San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.. Practicing in both Texas State and Federal Criminal Courts.. Practice concentrates on serious felony allegations.