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Our Attorneys: Former Texas Prosecutors

Every attorney at West Texas Trial Lawyers prosecuted cases for the State of Texas before defending them. That means the people defending you have reviewed offense reports, made charging decisions, and tried cases from the State’s side. Today, they defend people charged with state and federal crimes from our offices in El Paso and San Antonio.

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Why does a prosecutor's background matter to you?

It gives your defense an inside view of how the State works. A former prosecutor knows what goes into an offense report, what a prosecutor looks for before filing a charge, and what makes a case hard to prove. That knowledge helps us spot problems in the State’s evidence and explain them in terms a prosecutor recognizes.

It matters at every stage of a case:

  • Early. After an arrest, a person must be brought before a magistrate within 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure art. 15.17). We know what happens in that window and what the State is doing with the file.
  • Discovery. Under CCP art. 39.14, the State must produce its evidence after a timely request. We know what should be in that file, and we notice what is missing.
  • Negotiation and trial. We prepare every case as if it will go to a jury. Prosecutors recognize a case that is ready for trial.

A prosecutor’s background is not a promise of any outcome. Every case is different. It is practical insight into the process, and we put it to work for every client.

See the criminal charges we defend or read results our clients have reported.

Scales of justice on a courtroom table

Frequently asked questions about our attorneys

Yes. Every attorney at West Texas Trial Lawyers prosecuted cases for the State of Texas before defending clients. Adam Setra served with the 34th Judicial District Attorney's Office, covering El Paso, Hudspeth, and Culberson counties.
Case assignments depend on the charge, the court, and the county. Both attorneys handle criminal cases, and Adam Setra is admitted in all four federal districts of Texas and the District of New Mexico for federal matters. During your free consultation, you can ask which attorney will handle your case and how you will stay in touch.
Yes. West Texas Trial Lawyers has offices in El Paso and San Antonio and handles state and federal criminal cases across Texas. Call our El Paso office at (915) 279-0000 or our San Antonio office at (210) 401-1000. Calls are answered 24/7, and full service is available in Spanish.

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The State is already preparing its case. Start preparing yours. Your first consultation is free and confidential, calls are answered 24/7, and we speak Spanish.

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