About Us

Since 2003, attorney Genaro R. Cortez has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of individuals across San Antonio and South Texas. As the founder of the Law Office of Genaro R. Cortez, PLLC, he provides aggressive, personalized representation for clients facing serious legal challenges in both Bexar County state court and the San Antonio Federal Courthouse. When you hire this firm, you work directly with attorney Cortez — not a paralegal or a junior associate.

San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney — Serving Bexar County Since 2003

Criminal charges in Texas — whether in state or federal court — carry consequences that can follow you for the rest of your life. Attorney Cortez has spent over two decades defending clients at the Cadena Reeves Justice Center and in the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He understands how local prosecutors build their cases, and he knows how to fight back at every stage of the process.

• Federal Defense — Alien smuggling, drug conspiracy, gun crimes, and white-collar offenses including mail and wire fraud
• DWI Defense — Protecting your driving privileges and future after a DWI arrest in Bexar County
• Drug Charges — State and federal controlled substance offenses, from possession to delivery
• Motions to Revoke Probation — Defending MTR hearings and protecting clients from revocation in San Antonio
• Expunctions and Non-Disclosure — Helping clients seal or erase eligible criminal records in Texas

Personal Injury Representation in San Antonio and South Texas

In addition to criminal defense, the Law Office of Genaro R. Cortez represents victims of negligence across San Antonio and South Texas. When you are injured because of someone else’s carelessness — whether in a car accident, a commercial truck wreck, or an underinsured motorist claim — you deserve an attorney who investigates as aggressively as he litigates.

The same skills that allow attorney Cortez to dismantle the government’s case in a federal criminal prosecution — attention to detail, command of the evidence, and an understanding of what insurance companies and prosecutors overlook — are the same skills he brings to every personal injury case. He handles car accident litigation, commercial 18-wheeler wrecks, and uninsured and underinsured motorist (UIM) claims throughout Bexar County and South Texas.

Estate Planning Services in San Antonio, Texas

Attorney Cortez also helps San Antonio families protect their legacies through comprehensive estate planning services. Whether you need a legally sound will drafted, a Power of Attorney prepared, or a loved one’s estate guided through the Bexar County probate process, he provides the same one-on-one attention that his criminal defense clients have relied on for over 20 years. Planning ahead protects your family and ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes — not Texas intestacy law.

Education, Background & Bar Admissions

Attorney Cortez’s approach to law is grounded in a unique analytical foundation. Before earning his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2002, he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Economics and worked as an accountant at Dell Financial Services in Round Rock, Texas. That financial background informs how he approaches complex federal cases, asset forfeiture, and the financial details that determine outcomes in personal injury and fraud matters.

Professional Memberships & Credentials

Attorney Cortez is licensed to practice in Texas state courts and in the United States District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He currently serves on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee in San Antonio, a role that reflects his commitment to the integrity of the local legal profession.

• State Bar of Texas — Licensed May 2003
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA)
• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA)
• San Antonio Bar Association (SABA)
• State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, Member 2023–2026
• Certified Guardian Ad Litem
• Certified Attorney Ad Litem (AAL)

Contact Attorney Cortez for a Free Consultation

Since opening his firm in 2004, attorney Cortez has focused on providing personalized, one-on-one attention to every client. Whether you are facing federal charges, dealing with a probation violation, planning your estate, or recovering from a serious accident, he is here to fight for you. All consultations are free and confidential. Bilingual service available in English and Spanish.