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Central Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys
25+ Years Experience
10k Charges Dismissed
Former Bexar & Travis County Prosecutors
500+ 5 Star Reviews
Serving Central Texas
If you have been arrested in Central Texas—whether by the San Antonio Police, Austin PD, or in a community like Bear Creek—you are facing a legal system that is rapidly evolving. The I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Austin sees some of the highest enforcement rates for DWI and drug offenses in the state.
At Texas Criminal Defense Group, we know what you’re going through. The fear. The uncertainty. The worry about your job, your family, your future. We’ve helped hundreds of people facing charges in San Antonio and Austin navigate these exact same concerns.
Our deep experience in the Bexar County Justice Center, Travis County, and Hays County means we know how to fight for every advantage—whether that’s diversion, dismissal, or winning at trial.
Bexar County's main criminal courthouse
Travis County's main criminal courthouse
"We build your defense with one goal: getting your life back.
Focused expertise in high-stakes criminal defense across Central Texas
San Antonio-Austin
Central Texas law enforcement, including the specific DWI units in San Antonio and Austin, are aggressively enforcing intoxication laws. A conviction here can mean a suspended license, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record.
We explore every available option to protect your record—from challenging the legality of the stop and the reliability of field sobriety tests, to negotiating for deferred adjudication or a reduction to reckless driving. In Travis County (Austin), the Pretrial Diversion (PTD) program may be an option for qualifying first-time offenders, which can lead to dismissal and expunction.
If you are facing a 3rd DWI or Intoxication Assault, the stakes are prison time. We challenge the blood draws, the field sobriety tests, and the “reasonable suspicion” for the stop to keep you free.
All Charges
Whether you were stopped in downtown San Antonio with a controlled substance or are facing charges in Bear Creek or Hays County, Texas drug laws are unforgiving.
Even a trace amount (less than 1 gram) is a State Jail Felony punishable by up to 2 years in a state jail facility. We fight illegal searches and seizure issues to suppress the evidence against you.
While Austin (Travis County) has de-prioritized some marijuana arrests, surrounding areas like Hays and Bexar Counties still prosecute aggressively. Possession of THC wax or oils remains a felony across the board.
Protect Your Future
In Central Texas, an accusation alone can ruin your life. Prosecutors in Bexar and Travis Counties aggressively pursue sex crimes, often seeking long prison sentences and lifetime registration.
From “he said, she said” scenarios to complex forensic cases, we work to expose the truth and protect you from the sex offender registry.
We understand the nuances of age-gap defenses (affirmative defense where actors are within 3 years of age) and how to apply them to protect young clients.
Real stories from real clients who trusted us with their futures.
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers at your disposal. Our goal is always to get your case dismissed, and we use our large docket and experience to your advantage in that regard.
At Texas Criminal Defense Group, cost-of-trial is always included in our fees should that be an advantageous route for your case, and our dedication to the pursuit of Justice shows in over 500 5-star reviews from our hundreds of satisfied clients.
Common questions about criminal defense in Central Texas
Potentially. Our attorneys fight to challenge the validity of the traffic stop, the accuracy of breath or blood tests, and the procedures law enforcement followed during your arrest. We look for weaknesses in the state’s case that can lead to a dismissal or “Not Guilty” verdict at trial.
Travis County offers the DWI Pretrial Diversion (PTD) program for some first-time offenders. If accepted and you complete the requirements, your case can be dismissed and expunged. We fight to get qualifying clients into this program or challenge the evidence to force a dismissal or “Not Guilty” verdict in court. Note that Bexar County (San Antonio) does not offer a DWI-specific diversion program, making it even more critical to have an attorney ready to fight your case from day one.
Bear Creek is located in Hays County (and partially Travis). Depending on where specifically you were stopped, you may be facing charges in the Hays County courts in San Marcos or Travis County courts in Austin. We handle cases in both jurisdictions and can ensure you are in the right place at the right time.
Look for a team that has a physical presence in your region but the resources of a statewide firm. You want attorneys who are former prosecutors and Board Certified specialists. In Central Texas, check their experience with the specific courts in Bexar and Travis counties, as the judicial philosophy varies wildly between these two areas.
Focus on “trial readiness.” Ask the attorney when their last jury trial was. Prosecutors in San Antonio know which lawyers are afraid of trial and which ones will fight. You want the lawyer they are afraid to face.
This is a brief hearing at which the judge informs the individual of the charges against them and allows them to enter a formal plea to the charges: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In most cases, an individual should plead not guilty to give their Central Texas criminal defense attorneys a chance to develop defenses and strategies to fight the charges.
If the two sides cannot reach an acceptable plea agreement, the judge will schedule the case for a trial. The trial proceeds with: Selection of the jury, Presentation of evidence by the prosecution (witness testimony, photos, recordings), Presentation of evidence by the defense, and Closing arguments. Following the trial, the jury will meet to determine the guilt or innocence. The jury must issue a unanimous verdict. If they return a “not guilty” verdict, the defendant is free to leave.
The state is already building its case against you. You need a team that moves faster and fights harder. Whether you are in San Antonio, Austin, Bear Creek, or anywhere in the Hill Country, Texas Criminal Defense Group is ready to stand between you and the prosecution.
