Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in San antonio | 196 available

196 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in San antonio, Texas, including Leland McRae, Liza McGinn, Loraine Efron, and Lynette Boggs-Perez. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 73% provide free consultation.

Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview

Criminal Defense Case Timeline

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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

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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

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Monthly new criminal filings in San Antonio generally fall between 350 and 700 cases, based on recent public court data.

Criminal Defense Case Outcomes

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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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Leland McRae

1150 N Loop 1604 W Ste 108 461 , San Antonio , Texas 78248
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“d by my family and me throughout the entire process. During the jury trial, he demonstrated remarkab”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Michael Raign

8452 Fredericksburg Rd # 143 , San Antonio , Texas 78229
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“icult situation. We hold him in very high regard and would recommend him 100%.”
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“Mr. Raign and I have worked opposite eachother on several matters in the past. Mr. Raign is very courteous and professional, but has never been afraid to get aggressive in the cour…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Patrick Montgomery

111 Soledad, Ste 300 , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I finally found a lawyer who will listen to my side of the story without interrupting all the time.”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Patrick Hancock

Firm: The Law Offices of Patrick L Hancock
1800 McCullough Ave , San Antonio , Texas 78209
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Patrick Hancock is is a criminal defense attorney working in San Antonio and throughout the State of Texas. He has more than 25 years of criminal trial experience. His courtroom results have included " not guilty " verdicts in cases involving DWI , sexual assault , murder and capital murder.
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“nstead of doing his own investigation to fight for my son. He made a statement to me on a couple of”
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“I recommend Mr. Hancock based upon several factors. First, I supervised him during his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney. He was thoughtful and diligent as a prosecutor. Sec…”
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“The Law Offices of Patrick Hancock are top-tier for criminal law in San Antonio. I felt confident knowing I had such an experienced attorney fighting for me. He truly understands t…”
— David Johnson
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Orlando Kell

Firm: Law Office of Orlando Kell, PLLC
2218 North Interstate 35 , San Antonio , Texas 78208
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I was born in Tacoma, Washington but raised in El Paso, Texas.  I settled down in San Antonio, Texas after meeting my beautiful wife here.  I have 3 children and 2 rat terriers.  I'm a diehard Texas Longhorn (my alma mater), I'm a huge animal lover, and I'm a big fan of listening to and playing music.  I absolutely LOVE being a lawyer and representing individuals from all walks of life.
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“care and response time to calls/emails is excellent. If you have a contested divorce with assets Or”
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“I was Orlando's opposing counsel on a very difficult family law matter that was recently concluded. He is a very aggressive and knowledgeable attorney who fights zealously for his …”
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“Orlando was able to assist in wrapping up a complex case and took it on quickly and effectively. I’m not sure what we would have done without Kell and Quilty on our side! We should…”
— Lauren Yoder
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Ofelia Delgado

Firm: Law Office of Law Ofelia B. Delgado, PLLC
2014 S. Hackberry , San Antonio , Texas 78210
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Ms. Delgado was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas by a single, immigrant mother. She is the only female among her siblings and the first in her family to earn a college degree. From a young age she learned the value of hard work, perseverance and the virtue of helping others.. Ms. Delgado earned her J.D. degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.  She also earned an M.A. from UC, Santa Barbara and a B.A. from UW-Madison.  Her life-long goal was to be an attorney and start her own law office. She is committed to her clients and works tirelessly to represent their best interest.  She is reliable, trustworthy, and tough because of her upbringing. Rest assured that she won't back down because success for her clients is her top priority.
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“nted my challenge of paternity and orderd the name change. I am so Greatful to Ms. Delgado because i”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Nelson Skinner

Firm: The Skinner Law Firm
208 W. Woodlawn Ave. , San Antonio , Texas 78212
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Neil Calfas

Firm: Calfas Law Group, PLLC
310 S St. Mary’s Street , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
Neil Calfas is the founder of Calfas Law Group and a distinguished criminal defense attorney in the San Antonio community. Following his graduation from St. Mary’s University College of Law, Neil started his legal career working under Gerry Goldstein, Van Hilley, and Mark Stevens—some of the most prominent criminal defense lawyers in the state. Neil would go on to found his own firm and continued to build a reputation for providing knowledgeable, hard-hitting representation both in and outside the courtroom. He served as the Continuing Legal Education Editor for the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association's monthly publication and as an Adjunct Law Professor at St. Mary’s University College of Law, as well. He maintains membership with several prestigious organizations, including the Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. To inquire about representation, call Calfas Law Group today.
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“Neil A. Calfas was extremely professional, and knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to supp”
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“I've known Neil for a decade and have found him to be honest and trustworthy. A couple of weeks ago I was in court and witnessed Neil help a family even though they were not his cl…”
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“Neil Calfas is a wonderful attorney! He is very easy to talk to and he explains everything to you. He got a loved one out of a difficult situation. We had very little time to get t…”
— Stefanie Allaire
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Monica Khirallah

Firm: Law Office of Monica R Khirallah, PLLC
424 E. Nueva , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Monica R. Khirallah is a criminal defense trial lawyer who practices in Bexar County, Kendall County and the surrounding area.. Former state prosecutor Monica Ramirez Khirallah has successfully represented thousands of persons facing criminal charges and has tried over 80 cases to a jury. She is highly rated by former clients who praise her zealous advocacy, compassion, and experience in the courtroom. Monica started her criminal law practice at the Denton County District Attorney’s Office where she became Chief of County Criminal Court Number 5. In 2015, Monica left the District Attorney’s office to begin a criminal defense practice.. Whether your case involves mitigation and damage control or a fight to ensure justice, Monica has garnered the trust and confidence of those she represents and she works tirelessly to secure the very best possible outcome. Monica is fluent in Spanish and is a passionate voice for the Spanish speaking community.She resides in her hometown of Boerne, Texas with her husband David, a Partner at Thompson Coe Cousins and Irons. Monica and David are the proud parents of four boys, Davey, Daniel †, Gabriel, and Charlie. When Monica is not in the courtroom, you can find her chasing the boys on their family ranch.
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“She's a Great Defense Attorney ., My Brother was looking at 25 yrs. ,And up and she fought for him g”
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“Monica is hard working, conscientious, talented, and trustworthy. I have referred friends to her in the past, and she has dropped everything to help. I am pleased to endorse her.”
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“Could not have asked for better representation on my case than with Ms. Khirallah. She was extremely well versed in the subject matter, was highly efficient in resolving my case qu…”
— Michael Harrison

Michael Machado

110 Broadway St Ste 355 , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
For over a quarter century, Michael (Mike) Machado has been giving a voice to those who would otherwise stand mute against their accusers. He has taken a stand to protect the rights of a few in order to preserve those same rights for all of us.. The motto of the Machado Law Firm is simply:. "Every Saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."
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“I endorse this lawyer. Excellent knowledge of the law and very attentive to cases.”

Liza McGinn

Firm: Crow Law, PLLC
11610 Vance Jackson Rd. #518 , San Antonio , Texas 78230
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I have known Liza since childhood and I can tell you without reservation that you won’t find a lawyer with a stronger fighting spirit and unimpeachable integrity . I strongly recom…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael Latimer

Firm: Law Office of Michael R. Latimer
314 E. Commerce Street , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense , Labor , Employment & Labor
My interest in the law came about during my first years of college at the State University of New York.  I had a keen interest in history, Amercian and English history, and a desire to learn about anything I could get my hands on.  During college I worked for the New York State Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud and Protection Bureau then I worked for the New York State Senate and was able to rub shoulders with Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo.. Although able to attend law school in the Northeast, I tired of shoveling snow off the hood of the car, I decided to go South.  I attended my last year of High School in Chihuahua, Mexico.  I returned to school in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. I loved the people and language of Mexico.  I wanted to continue to use Spanish and I sought a school close to Mexico. I attended St. Mary's School of Law graduating in 1987 ( I also took law clases at University of Texas Law School in Austin).. With my interest in constitutional law, I believe my practice which is primarily employment / labor law and criminal law is logical.  Both deal with individual rights and constitutional law.. In my employment / labor practice, I represent both employers and employees (not in the same case!).  The federal and state statutes that define the relationship between employers and employees are complex and are ever-changing through court interpretation.  I have written a deskbook on employment law that divides the complex laws on a conceptual basis for easy use by the practitioner.. In my criminal practice, I defend the accused, from murder to drug cases.  I have also been and continue to be a municipal prosecutor for almost twenty years.  I have been a municipal judge for almost twenty several years.  I am often hired to get involved in a criminal case to determine if evidence can be suppressed (whether statements made by the accused or physical evidence seized by law enforcement). I have secured dismissal in many cases because evidence could not be used.  I prevailed on suppression issues in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and another in the Third Court of Appeals in Austin.  I see first-hand as a city prosecutor the application of the principles of reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and the necessary and proper procedure to get evidence in.. I conduct training for police officers on the proper application of the principles in the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution involving police encounters with citizens in regards to searches and seizures.. Apart from the law, and after my involvement with my children, tennis is my joy.  I try to play three to four times a week.  Tennis anyone???
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“chael, you should too.”
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“I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Mark McKay

Firm: The Law Offices of Mark J. McKay Esq. P.L.L.C
110 Broadway St Ste 530 , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“He's doesn't keep you updated and doesn't care if you get life or the death penalty.”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mark Haby

Firm: Mark P Haby P.C.
8000 IH-10 West , San Antonio , Texas 78230
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“This attorney is a very hard-working person with a well staffed hard working firm! He is seemingly always available to his clients, even at the most g...JeanMark Haby is a GODSEND …”
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“I endorse this lawyer. He is a well respected attorney by his colleagues and works hard to make sure his clients get the best representation possible.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marissa Morales

Firm: Marissa Barrera Morales, P.C.
6243 W Interstate 10 Ste 132 , San Antonio , Texas 78201
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Marissa is a great attorney who understands her clients’ needs. Anytime someone is looking for a family law or probate attorney in San Antonio, I always refer them to her because I…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mario Del Prado

Firm: Del Prado Law
342 W. Woodlawn, Ste 302 , San Antonio , Texas 78212
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Mario has been doing this a long time- he knows all the tricks and is a great talent!! =)”
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“Non informative and not looking for new clients from the attitude we got on the phone”
— RT Jackson
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marc Lahood

Firm: LAHOOD LAW
4014 McCullough Avenue , San Antonio , Texas 78212
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“After interviewing a few attorneys, Mr. Lahood demonstrated the tenacity and knowledge that I needed”
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“Marc LaHood is both a gifted and talented lawyer. He has a natural presence in the courtroom that cannot be taught or imitated. His command of the law is apparent in every case he …”
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“Love the professional customer service I got here with Vanessa and the ladies over with Mark La Hood's Law office. I've gone to Mr Michael La Hood Sr for all my legal needs in the …”
— Hope Quintanilla
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lynette Boggs-Perez

Firm: Lynette Boggs-Perez
310 S. Saint Mary’s St., Suite 1910 , San Antonio , Texas 78205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“without hesitation on 2 separate occasions and couldn't be more pleased! I wouldn't be surprised to”
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“I worked against Lynette when I was a Juvenile Prosecutor, she was tough and cared about her clients. I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Loraine Efron

Firm: The Law Office of Loraine Efron
2200 Warner Ave. , San Antonio , Texas 78201
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“nst me was dismissed because she fought hard for me. And she will fight hard for you. I highly rec”
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“I wholly endorse this lawyer. She is a no-nonsense experienced trial lawyer. I would hire her.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Paula Perez

Firm: Law Office of Paula D. Perez
6128 Bandera Rd. , San Antonio , Texas 78238
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Car Accident, Personal Injury
Attorney Paula D. Perez was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. After college, she worked as a Legal Assistant for three years before deciding to apply to law school herself. She obtained her Juris Doctor (Law Degree) from Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock Texas. After graduating from Law School, Attorney Perez worked as an Associate Attorney for a large Personal Injury Law Firm, where she represented clients involved in Mass Tort Litigation and Auto/Commercial Vehicle Accident Litigation. She then transitioned into a Corporate Compliance role for a Fortune 500 Company, where she managed Compliance for all of the Company's South Texas Storefronts. In August 2016, Attorney Perez opened her Law Firm. Since opening, Attorney Perez has represented Clients in a wide variety of cases, including but not limited to: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, Probate, Commercial & Business Litigation, Construction Litigation and Debt Collection. Her vast experience is a huge advantage, combined with her drive, dedication and passion fighting for each of her clients.
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“Best lawyer ever. I highly recommend her to anyone having legal issues. She will fight for you. One”
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“I was referred to this office when my ex-husband filed for divorce. Since retaining them I have nothing but good things to say and they made sure that all my concerns were addresse…”
— Lynda Weaver

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