Criminal defense case durations in San Antonio typically range from 2 to 18 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and resolution methods.
San Antonio Court Backlog
Court backlog estimates reflect the number of pending criminal cases at various times, influenced by local filing rates and judicial capacity.
Criminal Defense San Antonio Filing Volume
Monthly new criminal filings in San Antonio generally fall between 350 and 700 cases, based on recent public court data.
Criminal Defense Case Outcomes
Estimated success rates indicate the percentage of favorable outcomes for defendants at different stages: pre-litigation resolutions are most common, with fewer cases succeeding at trial.
Attorney Velia J. Meza has spent the past 15 years representing clients in the areas of family, crimina, and appellate law in San Antonio, Bexar County and throughout Texas.
310 S St Mary’s street , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Zacery Munoz knew from a young age that he wanted to become a criminal defense attorney and be a voice for the voiceless. He graduated with honors from The University of Texas at San Antonio majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Legal Studies, all while holding multiple jobs to pay for his way through college.. He then went on to attend St. Mary's School of Law where he participated in The Center for Legal & Social Justice Criminal Clinic. As a Student Attorney, Mr. Muñoz handled cases ranging from juvenile misdemeanors to 2nd-degree felony assault. In addition to this experience, Zacery was able to work for legal legends, Gerry Goldstein and Cynthia Orr, as a law clerk he worked on several complex criminal matters including, continuous sexual assault, murder, federal bribery, criminal appeals, motions for new trial, petitions for discretionary review, and state and federal writs of habeas corpus.
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.
I'm a criminal defense attorney living and practicing law in San Antonio, Texas. I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy. Following a brief stint on Capitol Hill, I attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland. Since that time I have diligently worked to protect the rights of citizens accused of crimes and faithfully represent them in court.
200 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 700 , San Antonio , Texas 78216
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Estate Planning, Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Elder Law
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.
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