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Ben “Mr. Dismissal” Michael is the founder of Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, a premier white-glove criminal defense firm committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients across Texas.. With a team boasting over 400 years of combined legal experience, Michael & Associates has successfully handled thousands of cases—securing dismissals, reductions, and acquittals in both misdemeanor and felony matters statewide. The firm’s reputation for excellence is backed by an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a perfect 5-star rating on Google, earned from more than 700 client reviews across all locations.. Unlike most defense firms that rely on just one or two attorneys, Michael & Associates offers a powerhouse team of 20+ defense lawyers - all who work together to beat your charges. This includes former judges, forensic DWI experts, ex-FBI agents, Texas DPS prosecutors, Super Lawyers honorees, and Board-Certified Criminal Defense Specialists. Supported by a 100-member staff dedicated to client service and legal results, the firm brings an depth of knowledge and resources to every case.. Michael & Associates serves clients throughout Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and beyond—handling virtually every type of criminal case in Texas, including DWI, assault, theft, drug charges, manslaughter, and murder.. If you’re facing charges, don’t go it alone. Schedule a free case review today and put our formidable Texas defense team to work for you.

Board Certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Trial Advocacy  - Texas Super Lawyer. I am South Texas born, raised and educated.  Professionally, I have only been a trial lawyer.  Started out as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County.  Handled and tried hundereds of cases from DWI to Capital Murder.. Enjoyed a successful career in prosecution.  Then, met and married my love and partner, Christine Martino Del Prado.  We have established our own firm and been successful.  More importantly, we established a great family and are truly blessed.. In 2018, I returned to prosecution as the Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County District Attorneys Office - supervising over forty (40) felony level trial lawyers.  Subsequently, I became the Chief of the Major Crimes Division.  Trial work included prosecuting two Capital Murder cases.. I have now returned to private practice, defending the citizen accused.. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial by the National Board of Trial Advocally.. I have been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer on numerous occasions over the years.. We believe in our mission to protect an defend the Constitution of the United States and Texas.  As such, we zealously - and aggressively represent our clients.  Collectively, we bring 50 plus years of experience and success to bear in every one of our cases.. If we can serve you, call.  You will find that we are accessible and honest.

Attorney Larry Dean Bloomquist is a Board Certified Criminal Defense attorney, who has over ten years of experience. Mr. Bloomquist is a former felony prosecutor. He has tried over one hundred jury trials, including many high-profile murders, sex crimes, and gang related crimes.. Born in Denver, Colorado he grew up in Wyoming. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Westminster College of Salt Lake City, Utah. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. Rising to the rank of Captain, he served during Humanitarian and Peacekeeping Missions in Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, and Cuba. He also served in Korea, Italy, Virginia, and Colorado.. After leaving the Army Mr. Bloomquist attended the University Of Wyoming College Of Law, in Laramie Wyoming. He won trial and appellate trial competitions and went on to represent the University at regional competitions. During law school he worked in the legal services clinic and has a law clerk with law firms and government agencies, representing people. He was inducted into the national "Order of The Barristers" for outstanding courtroom advocacy. He attained his Juris Doctorate degree.. After passing the Texas bar examination and becoming a licensed attorney Mr. Bloomquist went to work at the Law Offices of Gary Green in Austin, Texas representing Texans in civil matters. He then became a prosecutor. Mr. Bloomquist has served as an Assistant District Attorney for Caldwell County in Lockhart, Texas, an Assistant County Attorney for Guadalupe County in Seguin, Texas, as an Assistant District Attorney for Hays County in San Marcos, Texas as well as the 1st Assistant District Attorney for Guadalupe, Gonzales and Lavaca Counties.. Mr. Bloomquist quickly built a reputation as a tough no nonsense trial attorney. He tried multiple high profile child murder and sexual assaults, and gang related cases and became a sought after speaker on these issues. He has done extensive work on cases involving intoxicated drivers and was nationally recognized as an "Outstanding Traffic Safety Prosecutor" for that work. He has broad experience handling all types of criminal cases.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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