Criminal Defense Practice Areas
West Texas Trial Lawyers defends people charged with crimes in El Paso, San Antonio and across West and South Texas. Attorney Adam Setra prepares every case as if it is going to trial, because prosecutors make different decisions when they know the defense is ready. Choose your charge below to learn how Texas law treats it and what you should do now, or call El Paso (915) 279-0000 or San Antonio (210) 401-1000 for a free, confidential consultation.
Charges we defend
DWI and intoxication offenses
First, second and felony DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault and manslaughter, ALR license hearings.
Assault and family violence
Assault, aggravated assault, family-violence assault, impeding breath, protective-order violations.
Drug crimes
Possession, possession with intent, manufacture and delivery, and trafficking cases from traffic stops and border checkpoints.
Sex crimes
Sexual assault, indecency with a child, online solicitation, and child pornography investigations.
Theft and fraud
Shoplifting, theft by check, credit-card abuse, embezzlement, and white-collar investigations.
Federal criminal defense
Cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (El Paso and San Antonio divisions).
Homicide
Murder, manslaughter, intoxication manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
Where we practice
We represent clients from our El Paso office in El Paso County courts and from our San Antonio office in Bexar County courts, as well as in federal court in both cities. We also take cases across Texas.
What to do right now
- Do not answer police questions. Say you want a lawyer.
- If you were arrested for DWI, note the date on your notice of suspension, because you have 15 days to request an ALR hearing.
- Write down what happened, who was there, and any cameras nearby.
- Call us before your first court date.
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