Christian & Nisbet is a criminal defense law firm located at 1800 McCullough Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212, reachable at 210-224-5010 with free consultations available. The firm operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with after-hours and weekend appointments available by request. Led by attorneys David Christian and Thom Nisbet, along with Fred Casillas, the practice specializes in high-stakes, complex criminal defense cases. The firm operates as a strategic defense practice that navigates lives through crisis, providing comprehensive criminal defense services with elite prosecutorial experience combined with personalized client service.
The law firm handles various criminal defense matters including DWI cases covering first-time and repeat charges, ALR hearings, and commercial license issues, drug crimes involving possession, manufacturing, trafficking, and federal drug offenses, assault crimes ranging from misdemeanor assault to aggravated assault and manslaughter, white collar crimes including embezzlement, identity theft, and wire fraud, family violence cases, sex crimes, federal crimes, and investigations. Christian & Nisbet emphasizes strategic counsel for individuals facing serious legal, professional, and personal consequences, understanding that reputation, career, and future are on the line. The attorneys bring decades of combined experience with insight from both prosecutorial and defense perspectives, ensuring clients work directly with the attorneys rather than being passed to associates.
Goldstein & Orr operates from the 29th Floor of the historic Tower Life Building at 315 E. Commerce St #301, San Antonio, TX 78205, providing criminal defense representation in state and federal courts for over 70 years with 45 years devoted exclusively to criminal defense. The firm’s attorneys Gerald H. Goldstein and Cynthia E. Hujar Orr are both dual Board Certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with national reputations for advancing constitutional rights and handling high-profile cases including the wrongful conviction reversals of Hannah Overton and Michael Morton. The practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges, federal crimes, asset forfeiture, white collar and cyber crimes, organized criminal activity, criminal appeals, drug crimes including marijuana defense, DWI/drunk driving, theft crimes, violent offenses, child abuse, juvenile offenses, family violence, sex crimes, firearm charges, grand jury proceedings, illegal search and seizure, and international crimes. Both attorneys have served as presidents of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, with Goldstein serving 1994-1995 and 1992-1993 respectively, and Orr serving 2009-2010 and 2003-2004, while Orr also chaired the ABA Criminal Justice Section 2014-2015. Available at 210-226-1463 or 800-226-6465, the firm serves Bexar County and surrounding Texas communities, offering free initial consultations with attorneys who frequently speak at prominent legal seminars nationwide and maintain office hours 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily.
Thomas P. Moore, PLLC operates from 800 Dolorosa, Suite 206, San Antonio, TX 78207, serving clients throughout South Texas with federal criminal defense representation. Attorney Tom Moore brings over thirty years of federal court experience as both a federal prosecutor and legal research attorney for federal judges, providing unique insight into federal criminal cases. The firm specializes in white collar crimes, drug trafficking, bank fraud, PPP loan fraud, procurement fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, human smuggling, and firearm defense matters. Moore’s extensive background includes working with the United States Attorney’s Office in San Antonio’s White Collar/Public Corruption Section, Major Crimes Section, and Asset Forfeiture Section, where he evaluated federal criminal investigations and drafted federal indictments. This prosecutorial experience enables him to identify potential weaknesses, defects, and problems in federal cases that other attorneys might overlook. The practice maintains a focused approach on federal criminal defense, accepting a limited number of cases to ensure personalized attention for each client. With Stanford University and University of Texas School of Law credentials, Moore combines academic excellence with practical courtroom experience defending clients facing serious federal charges. Contact the firm at (210) 290-0661 for consultation regarding federal criminal matters.
The Law Offices of George A. Scharmen operates from 214 Dwyer Avenue, Suite 304, San Antonio, TX 78204, with George Scharmen bringing over 40 years of DWI defense experience as a double board-certified criminal defense specialist. As a former Chief Judge and founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, George has handled thousands of intoxication cases including DWI/DUI, intoxication manslaughter, drug-related DWI, federal DWI charges, and commercial driver violations throughout South Texas. His expertise includes challenging breath tests with the Intoxilyzer 9000, blood test suppression through scientific analysis, and field sobriety test deficiencies, having won appellate cases that changed Texas DWI law. The firm handles first-time offenses, multiple DWI charges risking felony enhancement, aggravated DWI with accidents, underage drinking and driving, and ALR license suspension hearings with a 15-day deadline. George has published over 120 appeals in state and federal courts while maintaining recognition from Super Lawyers since 2003. Available 24/7 at (210) 405-9730, the practice offers immediate assistance to preserve driving privileges, negotiate dismissals or deferred adjudication, and achieve not guilty verdicts through meticulous trial preparation.
Flanary Law Firm, PLLC operates from 100 NE Interstate 410 Loop Suite 605, San Antonio, TX 78216, with Donald H. Flanary III and Amanda I. Hernandez providing criminal defense services throughout Bexar County and Texas Hill Country including Corpus Christi and Laredo. The firm specializes in state misdemeanor to federal felony charges, handling domestic violence, child abuse, DWI with blood draws and breath tests, drug charges including trafficking and manufacturing, sex offenses from indecency to continuous sexual abuse, theft crimes, violent crimes, and white collar offenses. With over 300 dismissals and 200 federal cases handled, the practice offers free consultations at 210-899-7566 while maintaining 100% client satisfaction through personalized defense strategies. Donald Flanary’s experience includes presentations on electronic surveillance, search and seizure law, synthetic cannabinoids, and information technology in criminal cases, bringing technical expertise to complex defense matters. The firm handles juvenile defense, probation violations, weapons charges, homicide cases, extradition, and marijuana defense including federal charges and concentrate cases. Available 24/7 with payment plans, the attorneys provide comprehensive representation from investigation through trial, focusing on dismissals, charge reductions, and not-guilty verdicts for clients throughout South Texas.
Austin Hagee Law Firm operates from 120 Austin Hwy #103, San Antonio, TX 78209, providing criminal defense and DUI representation throughout San Antonio and South Texas with 24/7 availability at 210-500-3700. Founding attorney Austin Hagee, a former prosecutor turned nationally recognized criminal defense attorney, leads a team including Jeremy Best, Hannah Hawkins-Cunningham, and Kyra Falcone who have secured over 200 dismissal results and maintain 150+ five-star Google reviews. The firm handles assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, DUI/DUI charges including first through third offenses, administrative license revocation hearings, juvenile crimes, drug crimes including marijuana possession, controlled substance possession, THC vape pen defense, sex crimes, homicide cases covering criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and murder, white collar crimes, self-defense cases, and military criminal defense for active duty and veterans. With experience on all sides of the courtroom in over 10,000 cases, the team offers financing options through LawPay, standardized field sobriety test and ARIDE certification matching law enforcement training, jury trial skills certified by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and maintains an intentionally small caseload to provide personal attention including after-hours and weekend availability with direct attorney communication rather than staff intermediaries.
The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC operates from 106 S. St. Marys Street Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78205, focusing on family law and criminal defense matters throughout Bexar County. Led by Derek S. Ritchie with senior attorney Valerie Hedlund and Stephen Howes, the firm provides direct attorney involvement at 210-702-2203 rather than delegating to paralegals or inexperienced associates. The criminal defense practice encompasses DWI, domestic violence, sex crimes including sexual assault, drug offenses from possession to trafficking, theft crimes, white-collar offenses, murder, aggravated assault, burglary, firearms charges, and probation violations. With recognition as AV Preeminent Peer Review rated attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell, the team combines resources of large firms with personalized boutique representation. They handle high-profile cases while focusing on everyday clients, offering complimentary consultations including evenings and weekends by appointment. The practice extends to complex divorce matters, child custody disputes, CPS cases, protective orders, and modifications. Their client-focused approach emphasizes understanding, empowerment, and aggressive advocacy, creating a safe environment where clients feel confident entrusting their freedom and future.
Hunter, Lane & Jampala PLLC maintains offices at 711 Navarro Street, Suite 235, San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 202-1076, providing experienced criminal defense for clients facing serious state and federal charges. The firm specializes in drug crimes including trafficking and possession, sex offenses, DUI defense, white collar crimes, and federal drug conspiracies with decades of combined trial experience. Attorneys John Hunter, Thomas Lane, and Vivek Jampala handle complex criminal appeals, writs of habeas corpus, expungements, and post-conviction relief matters throughout Texas. Their criminal defense practice encompasses sexual assault cases, child pornography charges, internet sex crimes, teacher misconduct allegations, and PPP fraud defense. The firm represents clients charged with manslaughter, intoxication manslaughter, firearm rights restoration, and probation revocations in both trial and appellate courts. With extensive experience in pretrial litigation and criminal appeals, they defend against drug possession, marijuana crimes, solicitation charges, and provide comprehensive representation for clients facing lengthy prison sentences or seeking to overturn wrongful convictions.
The Locke Law Group provides criminal defense from offices at 15600 San Pedro Suite 105 and 523 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78232, serving clients throughout Bexar County and South Central Texas. Led by Board Certified criminal law specialist Shannon W. Locke with over 50 years of combined team experience, the firm includes attorneys Jennifer W. Locke, Monica G. Arriaga, Jason Cruz, and Kimberly Gonzalez, offering Spanish language services and 24/7 legal access. The practice defends clients against DWI, domestic violence, drug crimes, federal criminal charges, sex crimes including sexual assault and child pornography, theft crimes such as shoplifting, robbery and burglary, white collar crimes including embezzlement and money laundering, and violent crimes including murder and homicide. Shannon Locke’s background as a former state prosecutor provides unique insight into prosecution strategies, while a former San Antonio police officer on staff brings insider knowledge of law enforcement procedures in investigations, arrests, and charges. Available at 210-361-3113, the firm offers convenient payment plans, free initial consultations, and aggressive representation to eliminate or minimize consequences of criminal accusations in both state and federal courts.
Elvora Law Firm, PLLC operates from 118 Broadway #502, San Antonio, TX 78205, focusing exclusively on immigration law with attorney Yasmin Voglewede who brings 10 years of experience from Catholic Charities of San Antonio before opening her own practice. The firm specializes in removal defense cases and asylum for refugees fleeing Central America, while also handling family petitions, citizenship applications, work permits, DACA renewals, tourist visas, and green card renewals. Services include representing clients in immigration court, filing appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and Circuit Courts, assisting victims of domestic violence and crime through VAWA and U-Visa applications, and helping with Temporary Protected Status. Yasmin Voglewede, a member of the New Mexico Bar, developed her passion for helping asylum seekers and crime victims while volunteering at Catholic Charities’ Department of Immigration, where she recognized the strength and resilience of immigrants needing compassionate legal representation. The practice offers confidential consultations at (210) 907-9736 with email contact at [email protected], emphasizing family reunification, citizenship pathways, and humanitarian relief for vulnerable immigrant populations.
