Smithville Lawyers

Beginning her legal career as a prosecutor with the Bexar County District Attorneyâs Office and as a special prosecutor at the Medina County District Attorneyâs Office, Attorney Kerrisa Chelkowksi has gained invaluable experience. Knowing and understanding how the other side of the courtroom operates provides a tremendous advantage to her overall case defense. Using creative strategies, she is more easily able to protect her clientsâ rights in a way that is both aggressive and strong. Ranked as a 10.0 Superb Avvo rated lawyer by both her peers and past clients, this is the highest possible score that an attorney can...

I am admitted to practice in Texas Courts, U.S. District Courts - Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have the requisite skills, education, and experience to help serve your legal needs in Bastrop County and adjacent counties in Central Texas. I earned my Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. I not only have the legal training and experience needed to provide legal representation, I also have the background, education,...

Attorney Douglas Daniel has more than three decades of experience in criminal defense, granting him the knowledge and familiarity to take on DWI, assault, domestic violence, drug, federal, juvenile, state, theft and many other types of criminal defense cases. He started his legal practice in 1981 defending accused individuals in their criminal cases after he received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law. Attorney Daniel has gained ample experience dealing with the various courts, judges, and prosecutors in South Texas.

Of special note, Douglas was elected to membership as a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in...

Aggressive, trusted, and proven San Antonio Criminal defense lawyer with 19 years experience handling state and federal criminal defense. Representing citizens accused of offenses ranging from murder, manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, assault, possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, and motions to revoke probation in state and federal courts.

With more than 40 years of experience as a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Van Hilley confidently represents individuals from across Texas who have been charged with criminal offenses. He has diligently served as a respected member of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley through many complex and high profile cases, ranging from misdemeanor drug crimes to felony white collar fraud offenses. His many awards and leadership roles have made him an esteemed member of the legal community. In addition to practicing law throughout Texas courts, Mr. Hilley also is licensed to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit and...

Matt's practice focuses on business, real estate law, probate, and estate planning. Before joining West & West, Greer & Estorga, Matt served as a general counsel in the healthcare industry in San Antonio. Matt has experience with negotiating and drafting contracts, corporate governance, company operating agreements, business sale and purchase agreements, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and probate and estate planning documents. Matt understands how the law and business interact and can complement one another. This understanding is what guides Matt's approach in helping clients navigate legal requirements and obligations in a way that helps them move closer to achieving...

Sean Lyons was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He served as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk in Brownsville, Texas for the Hon. United States District Judge Filemon B. Vela. With over 20 years of trial experience, Sean has helped plaintiffs injured by medical malpractice, defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals, civil rights violations and asbestos. He is a member of the bars of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Hawaii, and has also appeared in courts in California, Idaho, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio and Massachusetts. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Professional Law Background B.A., University of Houston, 1972 J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1975 Admitted to the bar of Texas, 1975 Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas State Bar of Texas Texas State Bar College The College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Senior Counsel American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Sustaining Lawyer, President’s Club, (Leaders Forum 2003-2008), (National Finance Council, Justice List Committee 2007-2008), (National College of Trial Advocacy Civil and Criminal ; American College of Barristers, Senior Counsel;...

I am an award-winning trial lawyer with a decade of experience in both federal and state prosecution. My work has earned national recognition from the Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys for superior performance. I am adept at managing complex criminal cases and understanding the nuances of criminal law and penalties. I hold both an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. My legal journey began as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA), where my commitment and abilities led to my appointment by then-Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. as an Assistant United...

"Rebuilding Shattered Lives" is not just a motto; rather, it's the very reason that I keep my doors open.

By limiting my caseload to just a special few on which I myself then can work, I maintain that personal touch so important to a meaningful attorney-client relationship.

And, since travel to an attorney's office is just one more hassle that most people could do without, I travel to my clients for their convenience whenever possible.

Lozano Law Firm is an immigration law firm that serves various communities in Texas. The firm, founded by Alfred Lozano, is dedicated to providing each client with personalized and cost effective immigration solutions. Mr. Lozano's passion for immigration law is rooted in his personal experience as a first generation American with Mexican immigrant parents. His wife is also an immigrant. This experience paves the way to a deeply personalized service to the firm's immigrant clients. Mr. Lozano is not just experienced in immigration matters. he is also a Board-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, certified...

James Meyrat executes an aggressive legal strategy to achieve your goals. James Meyrat is not the risk aversive type of lawyer looking to settle before actually preparing your case for trial.

In the decisive moments of your family law case James is ready to take your case as far as necessary in litigation to get what you really want.

Divorces and family law litigation can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. You need a lawyer to be “in your corner.”

Whether your divorce is uncontested or you’re fighting over property, custody, or both, James Meyrat will aggressively...

Derek was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1986. After graduating from Conroe High School, Derek attended Texas A&M University where he earned a B.S. in Agricultural Leadership and Development. While at A&M, Derek was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order where he served as Vice President, Pledge Class President, and Philanthropy Chair. After graduating from A&M, Derek earned his Juris Doctorate at South Texas College of Law, in Houston, Texas. While at South Texas he was elected to serve as the Student Bar Association Vice President for 2012-2013, and Freshman Senator for 2011-2012. He was also an elected...

J. Reid Perry, Attorney at Law, has been providing legal representation services for over 17 years as a solo practitioner. Serving Northwest Houston/Harris County, Montgomery County and Waller County; Reid is dedicated to helping his neighbors find solutions to their legal matters, whether this includes informal or formal mediation, a collaborative approach, or litigation. Reid's number one goal is to provide high-quality affordable legal representation while treating all his clients with dignity and respect. Reid believes most of his clients are best served by finding collaborative solutions to their family law issues, but is willing and able to...

Ms. Adriana Bello focuses her immigration work on business immigration matters, such as Employment Based Extraordinary Abilities or National Interest Waiver residence petitions, E2 Investors Visas, L1 Intracompany Transferee visas, among others. Due to her strong business background, Ms. Bello has developed a niche in assisting foreign highly qualified professionals and reviewing their business and work opportunities in the United States. As an immigration lawyer she believes that “you’re really trying to tell a person’s story and explain why that person seeks an opportunity to permanently stay in the United States. I’ve always liked the fact that everybody has their...

Mr. Bustillos’ practice focuses on business immigration. His clients can count on top-notch services, sincerity, and approachability when dealing with their immigration matters. Mr. Bustillos has successfully represented clients in complex EB1-Extraordinary Ability, and EB2 National Interest Waiver petitions; as well as E2 investor visas, and L1 intracompany transferee visas. By studying his clients’ business and area of expertise, Mr. Bustillos helps them find the best strategy for their immigration needs. Mr. Bustillos received his Master of Laws (LL.M) in Global Energy, International Arbitration and Environmental Law from the University of Texas School of Law and his Law Degree (LL.B) from...

Kevin graduated from the University of Houston- Downtown Campus after serving in the U.S. Army where he received several decorations and awards. While working full time at O'Quinn & Laminack, a major plaintiff's law firm, Kevin attended South Texas College of Law, graduating in May 1992. After being licensed in November 1992, Kevin practiced law at O'Quinn & Laminack for over 5 1/2 years, focusing on consumer and commercial disputes, wrongful termination, medical malpractice, personal injury, premise liability and toxic tort cases. In July 1997, Kevin joined Davis & Shank, P.C., a well-respected defense firm. At Davis & Shank, Kevin's...

We have four values we bring to every case we work on: EXCELLENCE: We have worked on hundreds of cases in all areas of immigration law. We are capable of handling the most complex cases while maintaining a small firm personal touch. INTEGRITY: We believe that ethics and integrity are not just professional goals; they are personal values that we bring to everything we do. VALUE: We believe that our services should be affordable to everybody because everybody deserves a chance to achieve their goals. We work with our clients and offer payment plans to ensure that our services are affordable to all. SERVICE:...

Kevin M. Jones & Associates is a general practice law firm focused on the needs of small businesses and the individuals who run them. We are highly experienced in the specialized area of Intellectual Property concerns as well as contract negotiation and drafting. We aid and guide our clients in securing Intellectual Property (IP) protection, forming business structures to leverage their IP, brand their business and product lines, and handling contracts for sales, marketing and manufacturing of their products.

Rukhsanda Melissa Masoom grew up in Queens, New York before finding her way to Deer Park, Texas, where she attended school. She went on to attend Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Melissa decided to equip herself with the tools necessary to affect social change and seek justice for those in need of help. She matriculated at New England School of Law in Boston, before returning to Houston, her true home. After law school, Melissa has amassed extensive courtroom experience, with a focus on a variety of practice areas, including family law, mass tort litigation and personal injury. She has volunteered...

Founder and lead attorney at Janicek Law Firm, P.C., Beth is a highly skilled trial attorney who has been fighting for the injured for over 25 years. She is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence cases. Her mission is to help families who have suffered due to the neglect of others. Her compassion combined with her legal knowledge has resulted in success for her clients. Beth always works harder than anyone to make it right. Beth grew up in San...

Jake has extensive experience representing Texas property owners regarding large catastrophic storm damage losses, including municipalities, condominium associations, hotels across Texas, and apartment complexes. Jake’s law practice is primarily focused on representing property owners who need help recovering the necessary funding to repair their properties. He helps them navigate the obstacle course many insurance companies force their customers to navigate in order to try and recover the insurance benefits they are entitled to after paying their premiums for years. Jake has handled thousands of insurance claim disputes involving homes, municipalities, condominium complexes, apartments, hotels, shopping centers, industrial complexes, etc. Jake...

James Twine was born in Fort Hood, Texas, and after a childhood in New Jersey, he settled with his family in Cedar Park, Texas, in 1993. He holds a Leander High School diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, a Masters in Public Administration from Texas State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before embarking on his legal career, James's diverse experiences included proofreading at the Texas State Senate, underwriting for an insurance company, and writing for a local business paper. He also worked as a clerk in the Williamson County District Clerk’s...

Each day I strive to provide high-quality legal services in estate planning and probate and to collaborate with my clients to create a legacy where they can fully realize that their true wealth is not just their money or real estate, but what they do with it. I owned and practiced in a full-service law firm for more than 25 years, where I tried civil cases before juries in personal injury, defamation, contract, DTPA, family and complex civil litigation matters. I also defended clients charged with serious criminal matters before numerous juries. At the same time, I counseled and represented clients...

I provide bankruptcy solutions for consumers and business primarily in the greater Houston area but also in other parts of Texas and the rest of the United States. I also represent clients nationwide in federal appeals.

Professional Summary
Experienced appellate and criminal defense counsel with accomplished background in State and Federal litigation. Over twenty years of experience in both whitecollar and blue-collar cases ranging from State misdemeanors to Federal felonies.

Education
University of Texas School of Law,
J.D., cum laude – 1995

Academic Publications
Yes: Juries Can and Should Correct the Overly Broad use of Criminal
Sanctions, in W.R. Palacios, P.F. Cromwell, R.G. Dunham, ed., Crime and Justice in America: Present Realities and Future Prospects, Prentice Hall,
2002

Jury Nullification: The Evolution of a Doctrine (Carolina Academic Press, 1998) 334 pages.

Professional...

The Law Office of Christopher Peng - we are a San Antonio based, full service law office that specializes in immigration and criminal law. With extensive big firm experience, we are able to offer you personal and dedicated service. I never take for granted any opportunity I get to provide my services, and always remember I serve my clients’ best interests. Our office can help with all immigration issues ranging from family/residency cases, deportation and citizenship, to complex investment / employment based visas. We also have extensive experience in the Criminal Defense field here in Bexar...

I earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso, graduating with honors in 1988. I completed my law degree at the University of Houston Law Center in 1991, finishing in the top third of my class. During my time at the University of Houston Law Center, I worked as a student attorney at the University of Houston Legal Aid Clinic, focusing solely on family law cases. I also interned as a law clerk for the late Judge John Montgomery in the 309th District Court of Harris County, Texas, a court that deals exclusively with family...

Jeremy Krenek was born and raised in Central Texas. Initially, he grew up on approximately 200 acres that was located 13 miles from the nearest gas station. When he was 8 years old, his family moved to north Austin. However, the family ranch was still active usually averaging around 50-head of cattle as well as many other animals including horses, guineas, goats, chickens, and hogs. Jeremy went back often, particularly as his grandpa got older to help maintain the ranch. This is the basis for his strong work ethic. In high school, Jeremy quit playing his high school sports (basketball and...

I understand the hardships that may occur in your life. As your attorney I will offer my knowledgeable legal expertise to better serve you while going through divorce and other family-related matters, including child custody and support. I am a credentialed family mediator and I will always seek to settle any problem you have outside of the courtroom. However, no matter what your situation may be, I am not afraid to fight for you and your family.

Andrew is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial attorney who is passionate about helping his clients and solving problems. Andrew only represents real people and families who have been injured. Andrew takes cases involving nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice, car and truck wrecks, workplace injuries, and product liability. His commitment to his clients is second to none. Andrew has recovered millions of dollars for his injured clients and successfully handled cases throughout Texas – including Bexar, Harris, Dallas, Hidalgo, Webb, Cameron, Tarrant, Travis, Nueces, Jefferson, Fort Bend, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Atascosa, Potter, Williamson, and McClennan.

Jacy L. Pawelek graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University in May 2018 before pursuing her legal education at Texas Tech University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor with Cum Laude Distinction in May 2021. While in law school, she served as the Vice Chair of Trial Advocacy for the Board of Barristers. She was heavily involved in Tech Law’s advocacy program, including being a member of multiple American Bar Association National competition teams. Because of Jacy’s passion for the law and advocating for clients, she was the recipient of the...

Joy Barrientes is a native of the Rio Grande Valley. While pursuing her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University of Kingsville, she worked in the insurance industry for several years servicing county employees, small and large businesses, and individual policy owners. It was during this time that she developed an interest in advocacy and was encouraged to attend law school. As a full-time student at St. Mary’s University School of Law, Joy clerked at Janicek Law and contributed to The Scholar, St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice as a Staff Writer for Volume 20 and as an Associate...

Wesley Muniz is a San Antonio attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Mr. Muniz represents injured individuals in motor vehicle accidents. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Muniz worked for several firms in the San Antonio area. Mr. Muniz received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University.

Elliott Harlos is a personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. After earning his Bachelors in Business Administration from Texas Tech University, Mr. Harlos received his JD from St. Mary's University School of Law. Mr. Harlos is an ardent advocate for his clients to ensure they receive the settlement they deserve after an accident.

Juan Carlos is an intuitive legal advocate who represents Texas clients in both State and Federal courts. Before graduating from St. Mary’s Law School, Juan Carlos was a decorated police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C.. After graduation and before his 5th year of practicing law, Juan Carlos was appointed as a Bexar County Criminal District Court Magistrate Judge. These dynamic experiences and compassionate approach to service round out his ability to connect with juries and successfully secure not-guilty verdicts in a variety of criminal defense cases. Renowned for his passion in the courtroom, Juan Carlos...

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Mr. Brashear's legal career began with a tour aboard the U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG58). While aboard this U.S. Naval vessel, he defended the United States while visiting and taking in the cultural values of many other countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy and Greece. After completing his tour aboard U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG58), Mr. Brashear had the pleasure of working with the Navy Legal Service Office Southeast Jacksonville, Florida; where he processed claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. While in Jacksonville, he was also stationed with the Trial Service Office Southeast where he...

Tyler grew up in San Antonio, Texas where he developed a foundation of hard work, dedication, and compassion for others. Tyler’s San Antonio roots make him uniquely qualified to represent the people of San Antonio and the rest of Texas to achieve the best possible results in property damage disputes against insurance companies. Tyler previously worked for one of the largest personal injury firms in Texas before joining Flores & Pelaez-Prada. He represented hundreds of clients who were injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace injuries. He is well-versed in all phases of the litigation process from handling hundreds...