Law Office of Roberto Ambrosino
“I was so sacred for my son that he was going to be gone for years , but Roberto took the case and did awesome job and his case was dismissed .”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Antonio, TX
23 firms listed · all 23 in San Antonio · 11 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ramos & Del Cueto
“The best attorneys I have had the opportunity and honor to work with.”
The Law Offices of Brian Powers
“Brian Powers together with his legal team worked endlessly to bring justice to a family friend who had been wrongly assaulted and accused of murder in what was very obvious a self defense situation.”
Hilley & Solis Law
“I talked to someone named Calvin Johnson and he was very thorough and patient with me, during our call.”
Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock - Criminal Defense Attorney
“He spent an hour with me trying to help me understand what to be concerned about.”
Ruiz & Associates
“Whenever I had a question or concern, whether over email, phone, or in-person, I received a response quickly and all my issues were addressed thoroughly.”
The 23 firms listed for San Antonio, TX defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Antonio, TX
All 23 firms we list here are in San Antonio itself. We have 123 firms in San Antonio on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,713 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 11 are open around the clock and 11 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (7), family law (4), domestic violence (3), personal injury (3) and sexual assault (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for San Antonio offer free consultations?
10 of the 23 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Soyars & Morgan Law
“Ashley Morgan was amazing , I was so nervous during my termination hearing and she handled my situation perfectly and professionally !”
The Law Office of Ricardo Briones
“Just be patient he got my felony dismissed and my dwi dismissed.”
Law Office of Jesse Hernandez
“The immediate responses from them were so helpful during a highly stressful time in our lives.”
Sophia C. Martinez Law - Criminal Defense Lawyer
“I cannot express the depth of gratitude and appreciation for her legal expertise and beyond that her humanity.”
Law Office of Dirk Ashbaugh
“He is very thorough, finding important yearly funds left out and found it quickly.”
Brck Criminal Defense Attorneys
“BRCK was able to get me a great outcome on my case working with an expidited timeline due to pending deployment.”
George Scharmen-Expert DWI Attorney
“I've used him a couple of times now and have walked away each time without a conviction.”
The Law Office of Shawn C. Brown
“He walked me through the legal process every step of the way and kept me updated with every legal milestone, and he followed through with every promise he made including obtaining judgement(s) in my favor.”
Gireud | Hobbs
“He walked me through every step, and made sure that I completely understood all of the options and I couldn't be more grateful.”
Law Office of John G Perez Jr
“I'm happy to finally get my case settled, John G Perez did an excellent job in keeping me updated throughout the process.”
Sean Henricksen Law Firm
“Very respectful knowledgeable and honest was courteous and answered all my questions.”
Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda
“They are super communicative with you through the entire process & will handle any legal battle you are facing.”
Perez & Malik
“They never disappointed me I will recommend everyone to give them chance also whoever reading my review make sure you all give them chance I bet you guys won't regret .”
M.A. Morgan & Associates
“Very happy with his services, he is a great lawyer, and everyone is very friendly, they are always there for anything you need, I recommend him”
Law Offices of Rudy Vasquez
“Rudy and his team have always been very professional—always producing excellent results.”
"G.I." Bill Simmons, Attorney at Law
“He does his job effectively, in a responsive, communicative manner, and his results are professional, timely and always what he aims for.”
Joyner + Joyner – Texas Law Firm
“Not only my attorney Jonathan has helped in getting me a great deal on the case as far as payments go but they took care of the whole thing without me needing to be present.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in San Antonio
- “Mr. Hancock is an outstanding attorney. His hard work and experience helped me get two very serious felony charges reduced to misdemeanors.” — client of Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock - Criminal Defense Attorney
- “Most professional and knowledgeable attorney I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.” — client of Law Office of Roberto Ambrosino
- “I was very pleased with his knowledge of the law, and the legal process.” — client of Sean Henricksen Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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