Are you hurting from the effects of separation and facing a divorce?
A divorce may be one of the most painful situations you have to go through. You don’t need to face it alone. You have an ally at our Law Firm. Someone who will stand up for your rights and will make sure you are not trampled in the process. You will be in good hands and treated respectfully.

What exactly is a divorce?
When a couple chooses to legally end their marriage the process is called a divorce. Usually, divorce is filed as a No-Fault; however, either spouse may accuse the other of cheating, abuse, neglect or other issues. To file a divorce in Texas, at least one of the parties must have been a resident of Texas for at least 6 months and must have lived in the county where the divorce documents were filed for at least 90 days.

What are the steps to filing a divorce?
Usually, one spouse, with the help of an attorney, files a petition for the dissolution of marriage, a notice of hearing and a motion for temporary orders. Once the other spouse receives the notices they may choose to hire an attorney to assist in the filing of the responses.

What are Temporary Orders?
A waiting period of at least 60 days must occur before a divorce will be granted. A Temporary hearing will be held to determine who will keep the possessions, house, and when children are involved, who will care for them during these 60 days. You should protect your interests at this hearing by having a good attorney to represent you.

What types of divorce are there?
Contested Divorce – If the couple is unable to reach an agreeable divorce petition, then each person would hire their own divorce attorney to try to work out a settlement that both parties can agree on.
Uncontested Divorce – This is usually a simple procedure that requires very little court intervention.
What about the Children?
One of the most difficult issues to deal with in a divorce is the children and who will be responsible for the children. Oftentimes the custody issue continues throughout the divorce process. Many times it is pointed out that one party is unfit to parent with the goal to gain custody of the children and limit exposure to the other parent. You need to be prepared that you could be accused of being an unfit parent by your spouse. This is a battle that you must look out for your best interests and the interests of your children.

Supporting the Children after the divorce.
It is the responsibility of both parents to support the children, which includes providing food, shelter, clothing, education and medical care. This care continues until the child graduates from high school, turns 18 or decides to leave on their own. If the child is disabled or has special needs then this obligation may go on indefinitely.

How is the property divided?
Dividing the property in half is usually the starting point, but it is rare that it actually ends there. Some of the factors that affect this include how easily the spouse can get a job, how much education they have, who is to blame for the breakup, medical condition of the spouse and if there is an expected inheritance to take into account.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact our Law Office. We can sit down and discuss your situation and evaluate the best way to proceed. Don’t wait to make that call.

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What would you do if your child was injured in a car accident while riding in someone else’s car on the way to preschool? Sound far-fetched? Sadly, many adults fail to use booster seats for children when carpooling.

A recent nationwide study found that 76 percent of 681 parents of children 4 to 8 years old say they use a booster seat for their own child, but only 55 percent use one when driving other children. And when it comes to carpooling, 21% of parents do not insist on a booster seat when their child rides with another driver, according to a study published in the February issue of Pediatrics.

So many factors can come into play if your child is injured in an accident while riding in someone else’s vehicle. An auto accident lawyer at our law firm can work with you to individually review your potential case.

We understand how hard it can be to decide what’s the right thing to do after an accident. Allow one of our experienced attorneys to sit down with you and decide the best course of action, including whether to file an auto accident lawsuit.

No two cases are alike. That’s why we take a unique approach for each client. You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect – not like just a number. Contact an auto accident attorney who puts people first. Contact our office today.

Each person less than eighteen years of age shall be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device or by a safety belt unless all seating positions equipped with safety belts are occupied, as follows:

(1) Children less than one year of age shall be properly secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint device that meets federal standards, in the rear seat of a vehicle that is equipped with a rear seat. If the vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, the child may ride in the front seat of the vehicle if the passenger-side airbag is deactivated or if the vehicle is not equipped with a deactivation switch for the passenger-side airbag;

(2) Children one year of age through four years of age, regardless of weight, or children who weigh less than forty pounds, regardless of age, shall be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device that meets federal standards;

(3) Children five years of age through six years of age, regardless of weight, or children who weigh less than sixty pounds, regardless of age, shall be properly secured in either a child booster seat or an appropriate child passenger restraint device that meets federal standards; and

(4) Children seven years of age through twelve years of age shall be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device or by a seat belt.

Accidents happen fast. But the effects can last a lifetime. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, take action. Contact our Law Firm to schedule a free consultation.

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TEN THINGS YOU NEED DO IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT A DIVORCE

Here is a listing of the ten things that you want to do if you think a divorce is imminent:

1. Contact our office. You need to become informed and educated about what your rights are in the state that you reside in. You need someone to help you determine what it is you want and what you are willing to negotiate with. You need an advocate!
2. Copy Documents. Make sure that you have current copies of all of your financial information, including bank statements, investments, tax returns, medical information, cars, etc. Make sure that anything that is in your name, you have a copy of it. It’s much better to have this information now, while it’s still convenient for you to obtain. You can always get copies if you don’t have one, but now is the time to act.
3. Inventory your household and family possessions. Make a list of where, when, why you bought all household items, which were gifts, which were given to you, your spouse. This will be important later, but make sure you take a room by room inventory.
4. Household Budget and Expenses. Make sure that you have a clear picture of what your family presently lives on, financially and what you are contributing to that number. This will be important when child support and alimony are figured out. Proof of what the “actual numbers” is always a good thing to have. This should include utility bills, mortgages, rents, memberships, subscriptions, etc.
5. Determine how you will manage supporting two families. Remember if the judge awards custody to your spouse, you will be responsible for providing them in the same lifestyle that they live in now. If you can eliminate debt now, it won’t be a consideration later. Advanced planning will be very helpful at this stage.
6. Determine how much your spouse earns or has available as ready assets. Determining what your spouse earns or has as a liquid asset will also help in determining how much financial help he/she may need in the future. If she has just received a huge inheritance, be sure you understand the nature of those funds and how/when they can use them.
7. Determine how much you can make or possibly make in the future. If you have a job that requires a lot of travel or long hours, which will conflict with your children’s schooling, you need to determine if you still want to stay in your present position or if you need to find something closer to home, different hours, etc.
8. Credit History: If all of the credit cards have always been in your spouse’s name, it’s time that you applied for some of your own, so that you too have a credit line so that you will have a credit history.
9. Separate Funds: You should make sure that all of your accounts aren’t joint accounts. You should set up an account for yourself, your own liquidity, with your own funds. You should start saving your own money for your own future needs.
10. Make sure that your children are your top priority. Your children are going to be the ones who experience the most change in this whole process. Their lives are going to be disrupted and it’s critical that you keep their best interests on the top of your list. How will this affect their schooling? Friends? Living conditions? All of these, and this is just the short list, will have a major impact on who they move forward. This is so important, as they are the innocent victims in this whole process. Although you and your spouse are no longer together, you will have to work on making some type of communication work between the two of you, for your children’s sakes. It’s not going to be easy, but you must make the commitment that you will consider and put your children’s feelings above everything else.

I hope that this list helps you in determining some important facts that you should consider if you are considering a divorce. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. As indicated, this is only a partial list, but it’s a good starting point.

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DIVORCE HUMOR

Although if you speak with anyone who has gone or is going through a divorce, the last thing they will tell you that they felt like doing was laughing, they say that laughter is the best medicine, so we have included these, if for no other reason than to get your mind off your
problems for a little while and put a smile on your face. We hope they help!

• Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably they are both disappointed. Albert Einstein.
• My husband, I divorced under religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn’t. (Unknown)
• Marriage requires a commitment to an institution – see insanity (Unknown)
• Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same. Oscar Wilde
• A couple being interviewed on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. In all that time did you ever consider divorce? They were asked. On no, not divorce, one said, murder sometimes, but never divorce. (Unknown)
• Make love, not war … Hell do both, get married (Unknown)
• I think that men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry. Rita Rudner
• Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’t like and give her a house. Lewis Grizzard.
• Marriage is like a cold: you come down with one: you get better and you hope you never get another one! (Unknown)
• I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life! (Unknown).
• I just got back from a pleasure trip. I just drove my wife to the airport. (Unknown).
• The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. Henny Youngman
• For a while, we pondered whether to take a vacation or get a divorce. We decided that a trip to Bermuda is over in two weeks, but a divorce is something that you always have. Woody Allen.
• I was married by a judge, I should have asked for a jury! Groucho Marx
• Alimony: a Latin term for removing a man’s wallet through his genitals! Robin Williams
• Marriage is grand and divorce is about 10 grand. Unknown
• Marriage is not a word, it’s a sentence. Unknown
• Mr. Smith, I have reviewed this case very carefully, the divorce court judge said and I’ve decided to give your wife $275.00 per week. That’s very fair, your honor, the husband said and every now and then I’ll try to send her a few bucks myself! Unknown.

MORE DIVORCE HUMOR

Have you heard of the new divorced Barbie doll? She comes with all of Ken’s stuff. Unknown

Ex-es, Can’t live with them, can’t leave the courthouse with them. Anonymously

Whenever I date a guy, I think, “Is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?” Rita Rudner

For a while we pondered whether to take a vacation or get a divorce. We decided that a trip to Bermuda is over in two weeks, but a divorce is something you always have. Woody Allen

A Man and his young wife were in divorce court, but the custody of their children posed a problem. The mother leaped to her feet and protested to the judge that she brought the children into this world; she should retain custody of them. The man also wanted custody of his children, so the judge asked for his justification. After a long silence, the man slowly rose from his chair and replied “Your Honor, when I put a dollar in the vending machine and a Pepsi comes out, does the Pepsi belong to me or the machine? Unknown

Did you hear about the new microwave lawyer? You spend eight minutes in his office and get billed as if you’d been there eight hours! Unknown

A famous lawyer found himself at heaven’s gate confronting St. Peter. He protested that it was all a mistake- he was only 49 and far too young to be dead. That’s odd, said St. Peter, according to the hours you’ve billed, you’re 119 years old! Unknown

“I’m beginning to think that my lawyer is too interested in making money” “Why do you say that?” “Listen to this from his bill: For waking up at night and thinking about your case $25.00”

When asked “What is a contingent fee? A lawyer answered, “A contingent fee to a lawyer means, if I don’t win your suit, I get nothing. If I do win it, you get nothing. Unknown

“Lawyer: An individual whose principal role is to protect his clients from others of his profession.” Anonymous

“The minute you read something you don’t understand, you can be almost sure it was drawn up by a lawyer.” Will Rogers

CLASSIC MARRIAGE ONE LINERS

We just wanted to include some humor on our web site, so sit back and have a laugh or smile on us!

• My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. Rodney Dangerfield
• A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong. Milton Berle
• Never go to bed mad, stay up and fight! Phyllis Diller
• People are always asking couples whose marriages have endured at least a quarter of a century for their secret for success. Actually it’s no secret. I am a forgiving woman. Long ago, I forgave my husband for not being Paul Newman. Erma Bombeck
• My wife loves to shop. Spends all my money. One week she was sick – three stores went out of business. The woman will bring home anything marked down. Last week she brought home an escalator. She said she lost her purse and all her credit cards were in it. Did I report them stolen? No –
the thief spends less than she does. Take my wife – please! Henny Youngman.
• After a quarrel, a wife said to her husband, “You know, I was a fool when I married you”. The husband replied, “Yes dear, but I was in love and didn’t notice. Unknown.
• When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her. Unknown.
• Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut and still think they are beautiful! Unknown.

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PARENTING NEW FOCUS IN DIVORCE REFORMS SEEK TO END FIGHTING OVER CHILDREN.

Starting this fall, parents who split up can be ordered to seek mediation if they can’t agree on how to divide their children’s time. It’s one of the guidelines in a new law that’s designed to make the process of divorce or separation less acrimonious. Family lawyers hope it will enable more parents to settle custody disputes themselves, instead of having to ask a judge to do it for them. Under current law, both parents must agree to a mediation session. But if judges can order quarreling parents into mediation (except for cases in which there has been domestic violence), lawyers hope it will save parents time, money and stress. Mediation allows each parent to assert more control over the proceedings than they can before a judge. And though many parents don’t expect they’ll be able to reach an agreement through mediation, family lawyers have found that most can. If (mediators) can get people to make more of their own decisions, and be more active in their decisions, everybody will be happier with the outcome. We’re trying to get decisions made as quickly as possible, to minimize the hostility. Because that’s what hurts kids.

The Parental Rights and Responsibilities Act was created by the Task Force on Family Law as part of a broad first step toward reforming divorce and family law in the state. Aimed at fostering cooperation between parents, the law was designed under the assumption that most children fare best when both parents are involved in their lives as much as possible. The concept sounds simple, but attorneys say the law will bring about the most significant changes in family law in more than a dozen years.

Under the law, parents will be expected to work together to create plans for where their children will live, go to school and spend holidays. The parents will be asked to set a system of guidelines that best fit their kids’ needs. Parents will likely find that they must revise those plans over the years as their kids grow and the circumstances around their lives change. It hopefully is going to set a new mentality. As a culture, we’re trying to move away from custody issues to parenting issues. And the emphasis with this is on continuing parenting environment after divorce, as opposed to a custodial arrangement after a divorce. The task force started planning to address the state’s divorce laws several years ago. As the dynamics of modern families have changed, it became clear that the state’s divorce and custody laws were outdated. The current law, which mandates that a judge award primary custody to whichever parent he or she feels is best for the child, can foster competition between parents. The new law returns some control to the parents by asking them to devise a plan together for what they feel would work best for their children. The idea is to get parents to focus on sharing responsibilities, rather than focus on the ‘you’ve got the kid an extra day a week, and so on. It’s set up very win-lose in the system now.

Under the new law, parents who split up will design a parenting plan together that includes where the child will live during the weekdays and weekends, where he or she will attend school, which holidays will be spent where and how the child will be taken to different places. The plans will also include steps for reviewing and altering the parenting plan when the need arises, as well as methods for resolving possible future disputes. Not every couple will be able to agree on everything, and that some couples won’t be able to agree on any aspects of a parenting plan. In those situations, the new law allows a judge to order the parents to have mediation. If that is unsuccessful, a judge will step in and decide using the current law of deciding what’s in a child’s best interests. The new law also establishes for the first time a set of standards for how a child’s best interests should be determined. The criteria, such as the relationship the child has with each parent and the ability of each parent to provide for the child, was culled from existing laws in other states. The new law also separates the state’s divorce laws from the laws pertaining to children and parents, meaning parents who are not married will find it easier to understand the laws that affect them. And it eliminates the words “custody” and “child support” from the law, replacing them with terms such as “parental rights and responsibilities.”

Though those semantic changes might seem minor supporters of the law believe they will lead to a gradual shift in the way children are viewed in a divorce or separation. The mindset of the child as property, or a prize for parents to fight over, is the central problem with the state’s current custody law. “We need to address the mentality that one parent will own the child and the other will borrow the child”. “So many parents come into a divorce with the expectation that one parent gets the child and the other gets to visit. And it creates in a person’s mind that one parent is subordinate and the other is superior. When the thinking really needs to be, we’re both still parents and we must continue to be parents together as we move forward.”

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FAMILY LAW TIPS

Listed below are some ideas to keep in mind when you are involved in a Family Law or Domestic Relations dispute. Not all will apply to every situation; however, they are definitely points of interest and things to think about.

1. Don’t alienate your children from your ex-spouse. Usually, a judge can see right through your “honest” intentions to describe what the living situation is when your children are not in your care. It doesn’t bode well for either you or your children and gives the illusion that you are vindictive and don’t really care about what happens, as long as your ex doesn’t get what he/she wants.
2. Don’t base your opinions on what you think the rules or the laws are. Talk with a professional to get the information that pertains to your specific situation and in your specific state. There is a lot of information available to the public, but unless you know how to interpret it, you will be doing yourself a disservice.
3. Don’t assume that the way you interpret the law is the way the law is written. Many people feel that they understand that law and what it means because they read a few paragraphs of a case or statute and although they skipped a couple of “legal” terms, they have an understanding of what it means. This is a huge mistake. You need to talk with someone who can explain to you, in plain terms, what the law states, what the case refers to and whether or not it pertains to your specific situation.
4. Make sure that you are honest and forthcoming with information that you feel may or may not (in certain circumstances) be helpful in determining what your rights are or what you can ask for. Don’t hold back! During Family Law or Domestic Relations cases, it’s imperative that you are honest with whomever you are talking with and sharing information. These professionals will tell you whether or not this information should or shouldn’t be included. A professional advocate understands that the natures of these issues are very personal and you may not feel comfortable sharing such intimate details with people you don’t know. Talk to your advocate and explain your reluctance to talk freely. Together you can work on an exchange of information that you are both comfortable with.
5. In order for an outside party to become familiar with your specific situation, it may be necessary for them to talk with others regarding your specific situation. Don’t worry about the nature of these discussions, they are intended to help your case and the more people who can portray your image, success and/or aspirations, the better the picture will be of who you are and why you are fighting for your specific issue.
6. Try to develop a clear picture of what is realistic for you, what is realistic for you to want and how you are going to proceed with your case. A professional advocate can help you determine what issues are critical, what issues are secondary and what issues you may want to concede (if appropriate). You need to be realistic in your expectations and sometimes this takes some soul searching to figure out exactly what it is you want and how you want to go about obtaining it. Don’t feel limited by what you think you might be able to get, based on other people’s situations or experiences. You should give considerable time to this item and really determine what it is you want and how you want to go about getting it. Remember, most importantly, this is your case, your life, and your decision. Everyone else involved is just the vehicle for helping you obtain your goals. Don’t lose sight on this!
7. Your professional advocate can help you with each of these items and will work with you, in a team environment to explain to you exactly what it is you need to learn, in order to empower yourself with the knowledge you will need to present to an attorney to litigate your case. After a thorough review and evaluation of what your rights are, what the laws are and how the two relate to each other, you will then be ready to meet with an attorney, to briefly discuss your strategy and move forward with the litigation of your dispute.

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Bexar County Criminal Attorney

San Antonio criminal defense attorney aggressively defending those accused of crimes

There is a lot at stake if you are convicted of a crime — the results can mean jail time, large fines and restitution to victims. With 14 years of experience, the criminal attorneys of our firm are prepared to take on your criminal matter and provide you with the defense you deserve. We are aggressive litigators and negotiators, and equally comfortable in court or negotiating on your behalf.

We founded our firm to continue advocacy for, and protection of, clients’ freedom and legal rights. As a former felony prosecutors who have worked in this legal community for 14 years, we know it well ― the judges, the opposing attorneys, the best strategies to use with them and how to guide you through the legal process to the most favorable outcome.

Our criminal lawyers care about you and your case

Our firm tailors our services to each client’s specific situation and challenges. We have a deep understanding of the law and recognize the importance of assisting you as quickly as possible. We deliver high-quality personal service in a focused and cost-effective manner. Clients are kept up-to-date on the status of their cases from start to finish.

We tenaciously fight for your rights when you face serious charges in local, state and federal courts on the following matters:

Criminal defense
Drug crimes ― adult and youthful offenders
Family or domestic violence
Assault offenses
Property crimes
Helping you to have a clean record

We can, under certain circumstances, help keep your record clean through expungement (expunction or destruction of arrest records) and sealing of your criminal record. These actions prevent your criminal record from becoming publicly available. Certain statutory criteria govern whether you are eligible. We are familiar with these statutes and can work with you on getting your prior criminal arrest record expunged or sealed.

Successfully defending clients

We serve clients and their loved ones accused or charged with crimes throughout Texas.

Protecting your rights and freedom in Texas

If you or a loved one is accused or charged with a crime, you need a criminal defense attorney in Texas who can stand up to the prosecution. To arrange a free consultation, call our office. Affordable payment plans are offered.

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San Antonio Criminal Lawyer

Defense attorney protecting your rights and freedom

For 14 years, our firm has been helping clients who face criminal charges. If you have been accused of a local, state or federal crime, we are criminal attorneys who provide you with smart and thorough criminal defense. Clients benefit from our experience, rigorous advocacy, meticulous preparation and strategic thinking.

We are one of a select group of San Antonio criminal defense firms who excel at and believe in aggressive involvement from the pre-charging stage all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings in state and federal courts.

We handle:
Negotiations before filing charges
Arraignments
Preliminary hearings
Suppression motions
Jury trials
Post-trial proceedings

Two types of criminal charges
Our experience as a felony prosecutors gives us the knowledge necessary to build the defense you deserve. We understand how the opposition will prosecute your case regardless of whether it’s for a misdemeanor or a felony. We know what it takes to have charges minimized or dropped.

Your criminal charges fall into one of these categories:
Misdemeanors: Common misdemeanors include petty theft, public intoxication, assault, trespassing and indecent exposure. Penalties for misdemeanors include fines, probation, community service and up to one year in jail or prison.

Felonies: More serious criminal charges can result in fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment in a state or federal prison for anywhere from one year to life. In some cases, execution can be the penalty for a felony. Common felonies include homicide, rape, theft, aggravated assault, kidnapping and fraud.

Providing aggressive and skilled representation to clients who need help we have a deep understanding of the law and recognize the importance of assisting you as quickly as possible. We tenaciously fight for your rights on any criminal charge, including:
Drug crimes ― adults and youthful offenders
Family or domestic violence
Assault offenses
Property crimes

Experienced San Antonio criminal defense attorney
As criminal lawyers, we can protect your rights and provide you with sound advice on how to move forward. Call our office to schedule a free consultation. Affordable payment plans are offered.

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Bexar County Drug Crime Attorney

Vigorous defense for adult and youthful offenders

Our Bexar County drug crime lawyers represent adults and young people charged with felony and misdemeanor drug crimes in juvenile, state and federal courts.

Possession, manufacturing and distribution of drugs can bring tough penalties, even if this is your first offense. In Texas it is against the law to possess, manufacture, distribute or use illegal substances including narcotics, marijuana and heroin. It is also illegal to abuse prescription drugs. Whether you live in San Antonio or surrounding areas, Bexar County our drug crime attorneys will defend your drug charges.

No matter how small your offense is, we understand that an arrest or conviction can have a big impact on your life. For a young person, doors to future opportunities may be closed forever.

Stephanie Hudson represents adults and young people on many drug charges in Texas related to:

Party drugs, including MDMA (ecstasy), LSD and GHB (date rape drug)
Cocaine and crack cocaine
Cultivation and manufacturing
Drug trafficking, transportation and importation
Heroin possession and sales
Marijuana/pot possession and sales
Methamphetamine (meth) manufacturing and sales
Possession of chemicals for drug manufacturing
Possession with intent to deliver
Prescription drug possession and sales

Punishment for Texas drug crimes
If you plead guilty or are found guilty of a drug offense, your punishment will depend upon the quantity of drugs involved and the drug’s classification under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. The law also allows Texas courts to enhance punishments if you are found guilty of possessing a controlled substance in a “drug free zone” such as a school.
In addition to costly fines and possible jail time for a drug conviction, you may also face:
Difficulty finding future employment
Suspension of your driver’s license
Denial of student loans or any other federally insured loan program
Difficulty in renting an apartment
Your family’s and friends’ disappointment in you

For adults and young people, our firm builds strong cases, crafting the best defense to avoid conviction and give you that second chance. She also pursues expunging your criminal record whenever possible.

Rehabilitation
Stephanie Hudson also advocates for rehabilitation when it is in your best interests. If appropriate, she works to obtain alternative sentencing outcomes involving drug treatment, deferred prosecution or probation. However, some people are ineligible for these programs because of the particular drug offense or their prior criminal records.

For youthful offenders, rehabilitation may offer a way for you to avoid having a conviction on your record.

Don’t trust your freedom to someone less experienced

Whether you are an adult or a youthful offender, put our extensive experience fighting drug charges to work in your favor. Call our office to schedule a free and confidential consultation. Affordable payment plans are offered.

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Bexar County Assault Attorney
San Antonio assault lawyer protecting your rights

Our Bexar County assault lawyers have a proven track record of defending individuals accused of every type of misdemeanor or felony assault crime, including:
Simple assault ― A person is reckless and knows the reckless behavior might bring harm to another, whether through actual physical harm or through threats of harm.
Domestic assault ― A person hurts a family member with the intent to do so.
Negligent assault ― A person acts without intent to purposely hurt another but does.
Felony assault ― A person causes serious injury to another using a weapon like a gun, a knife, a baseball bat, etc.
Aggravated assault ― Although this is a less severe charge than felony assault, other factors such as sudden passion or a sudden fit of rage bring on and complicate the assault.
Sexual assault ― This category includes various types of non-consensual sexual contact, ranging from verbal or visual sexual attention such as public lewdness or indecent exposure to forcible sexual intercourse.

Providing the strategic guidance and representation you need

Our experience as a former felony prosecutors helps us to build a compelling case on your behalf. Penalties for assault crimes can be severe, involving jail time, large fines, probation and a permanent criminal record.

From the moment your investigation begins, we work to collect evidence against the prosecution’s case for your criminal defense. This includes physical evidence, witness testimony, medical report analysis or review of video evidence. The story of how the altercation started can also be a vital part of your defense.

When you face accusations that you committed an assault crime
If you are arrested in San Antonio to the surrounding areas, our assault lawyers can assess your options and tell you what we can do to help. To schedule a free and confidential appointment with a criminal defense attorney, call our office. Affordable payment plans are offered.

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Bexar County Property Crimes Attorney
Property crime lawyers who take your charges seriously

For 14 years, our Bexar County property crimes lawyers have been successfully defending clients accused of misdemeanor and felony property crimes in state and federal courts.

Property crimes are serious offenses, with penalties ranging from fines and community service to time in prison. A conviction can also affect your employment options, professional licenses, college and other loan applications, and apartment or housing applications. In these types of cases, the sooner you talk to a lawyer, the better.

If you are arrested and you live in San Antonio or the surrounding areas, our attorneys will fight for your rights. We start by examining the strengths and weaknesses of the state’s case against you. We make sure you fully understand your charge, the law and the consequences. We build the strongest defense on your behalf to reach the best possible outcome.

Our property crimes lawyers handle property crimes including:
Burglary
Theft
Shoplifting
Grand larceny
Petty larceny
Carjacking
Arson
Trespassing
Robbery
Armed robbery
Bank robbery

We can make a difference.

If you have been charged with a property crime in San Antonio or the surrounding areas, call our office to arrange a free and confidential appointment. Affordable payment plans are offered.

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Know Your Rights
When your freedom is in jeopardy, remember that you have rights.

If you are accused of a crime, your freedom is at stake. Whether or not you are ultimately convicted, you will be subjected to loss of freedom from the moment you are arrested.
If you are charged with a crime, you should contact our law firm as soon as possible. We have extensive experience defending clients charged with criminal offenses and negotiating to reduce or drop the charges and penalties.

You have the right…
You have the right to have a lawyer with you when you are being questioned. Do not waive that right by speaking to the police or anyone other than an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you have the right to have a lawyer appointed to represent you.
You have the right to remain silent. The police will tell you this. It is good advice, even though the police would prefer that you waive this fundamental right. The police may tell you that waiving this right will look better to the court. NEVER make this decision without first seeking the advice of an attorney.
You have the right to be informed that anything you say may be used against you in court.
You have the right to be informed of the specific charges against you.
You have the right to telephone a lawyer, a friend or a family member to notify them of your arrest.
You have the right to have reasonable bail set in your case pending trial.
You have the right to a public trial so that the state cannot convict you in secrecy.
You have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers. The prosecutor also has the right to request a jury trial even if you do not want one. The jury will listen to all the evidence presented at trial and then decide whether or not the state has met its burden of proving the charges brought against you beyond a reasonable doubt. If a jury finds you guilty, you have the right to choose whether your punishment is decided by a judge or by a jury.
You have a constitutional right to a speedy trial.
You have a constitutional right to confront witnesses. This means that your attorney questions them under oath, so that the jury can consider and determine their credibility.
You have the right to have witnesses testify on your behalf.
You have the right to have every element of the alleged criminal offense against you proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the burden of proof that the prosecutor — the attorney who represents the state of Texas — has to fulfill to get you convicted.

Make our law firm your first phone call.
You have the right to an attorney. Use it. For a free consultation about your legal matter, call our office to schedule a consultation.

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San Antonio Criminal Lawyers
Defense attorneys protecting your rights and freedom

For 14 years, our law firm has been helping clients who face criminal charges. If you have been accused of a local, state or federal crime, We are criminal attorneys who provide you with smart and thorough criminal defense. Clients benefit from her experience, rigorous advocacy, meticulous preparation and strategic thinking.

Our firm is one of a select group of San Antonio criminal defense attorneys who excel at and believe in aggressive involvement from the pre-charging stage all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings in state and federal courts.

We handle:
Negotiations before filing charges
Arraignments
Preliminary hearings
Suppression motions
Jury trials
Post-trial proceedings

Two types of criminal charges
Our experience as a felony prosecutors gives us the knowledge necessary to build the defense you deserve. We understand how the opposition will prosecute your case regardless of whether it’s for a misdemeanor or a felony. We know what it takes to have charges minimized or dropped.

Your criminal charges fall into one of these categories:
Misdemeanors: Common misdemeanors include petty theft, public intoxication, assault, trespassing and indecent exposure. Penalties for misdemeanors include fines, probation, community service and up to one year in jail or prison.
Felonies: More serious criminal charges can result in fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment in a state or federal prison for anywhere from one year to life. In some cases, execution can be the penalty for a felony. Common felonies include homicide, rape, theft, aggravated assault, kidnapping and fraud.

We provide aggressive and skilled representation to clients who need help.
We have a deep understanding of the law and recognize the importance of assisting you as quickly as possible. We tenaciously fights for your rights on any criminal charge, including:

Drug crimes ― adults and youthful offenders
Family or domestic violence
Assault offenses
Property crimes

Experienced San Antonio criminal defense attorneys
As criminal lawyers, we can protect your rights and provide you with sound advice on how to move forward. Call our office to schedule a free consultation. Affordable payment plans are offered.

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