First, secure release by hiring a bond company for state charges. If it is a federal charge, then consult with an experienced defense attorney to help you get a bond at a detention hearing. Once released, schedule a meeting with your San Antonio criminal defense attorney to review evidence, such as body cam footage or sobriety tests, before your first court date.

While many choose to fight first-time DWIs through a jury trial—especially if field sobriety tests were performed well—others may prefer to seek a plea to avoid jail time. I can help you weigh these options based on your specific BAC results and video evidence.

Federal cases, often involving alien smuggling or drug conspiracy, are handled in the San Antonio or Del Rio Federal Courthouses. The penalties are generally more severe, and the options for avoiding jail time are narrower than in Bexar County state court, making specialized federal defense critical.

Yes. In cases involving mail, wire, or bank fraud, the government may attempt to seize property if they can prove it was purchased with proceeds from the alleged fraud. A defense attorney works to protect your assets and challenge the government’s evidence.

An MTR is serious — it asks the judge to end your probation and send you to jail. The first step is to find out if a bond has been set in your case or if you are Remanded Without Bond (R.W.O.B.). From there, your attorney can file a motion to set bond and guide you through the MTR hearing process. Learn more about how to fight a Motion to Revoke Probation in Bexar County.

A personalized estate plan ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and helps your family avoid the lengthy and expensive Bexar County probate process. At the Law Office of Genaro R. Cortez, PLLC, we help you protect your legacy with Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney documents.

Yes. Without a valid will, Texas law decides how your assets are distributed — and that may not reflect your wishes. A will lets you name who inherits your property, who raises your minor children, and who manages your estate. At the Law Office of Genaro R. Cortez, PLLC, I can draft a legally sound will that protects your family and gives you peace of mind.

Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a deceased person’s will and distributing their estate. In Bexar County, probate cases are filed in the Bexar County Probate Court. The process typically involves appointing an executor, notifying creditors, paying debts, and transferring property to heirs. Texas law generally requires probate to be filed within four years of the date of death.

A straightforward, uncontested probate case in Bexar County can take anywhere from a few months to about a year, depending on the size of the estate and whether any disputes arise. Having an experienced San Antonio probate attorney guide the process helps avoid unnecessary delays and keeps the case moving forward efficiently.

If a person dies without a will — known as dying “intestate” — Texas intestacy laws determine who inherits the estate. This can lead to outcomes the deceased never intended, including assets going to estranged relatives or a surviving spouse receiving less than expected. A San Antonio wills attorney can help you avoid this outcome by getting a proper will in place now.