# Home [hero-portrait-office](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hero-portrait-office.webp) [hero-portrait-office-mobile](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hero-portrait-office-mobile.webp) South Texas Criminal Defense Attorney — Austin Hagee ## Get Unmatched Defense With a Former Prosecutor in Your Corner Austin Hagee spent years as a Bexar County felony and family-violence prosecutor. Now he uses his insider’s knowledge to protect your rights and to give you the best chance. [Get Your Free Confidential Consultation](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) 295 reviews - 350+ - Cases dismissed - 20+years - Legal experience ## How We Defend Clients in San Antonio & South Texas Criminal charges in South Texas move quickly. If your defense team isn’t quicker and smarter, the consequences can follow you for years, affecting your job, your license, your family, and your reputation. We focus our practice on the charges that put the most at risk, and we treat every one of them as if it’s headed for trial: [View all practice areas](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/practice-areas/) [Let’s discuss your case and how we can help](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) [DWI & DUI Defense](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/dwi-dui-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [THC Vape Defense](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/thc-vape-pen-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Drug Crimes](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/drug-crimes-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Assault & Violent Crimes](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/violent-crimes-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Family Violence](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/domestic-violence-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Intoxication Assault & Manslaughter](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/intoxication-assault-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Expunction & Record Sealing](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/record-sealing-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Juvenile Defense](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/juvenile-defense-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) ## Real Results: 350+ Cases Dismissed for Our Clients After more than 350 case dismissals to our credit, we’ve learned that pressure, applied early and in the right place, changes outcomes. A few examples of results we’ve secured: - Dismissed — Charge: Driving While Intoxicated — February of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Assault on a Pregnant Person — February of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Assault – Impeding Breath/Circulation — January of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 (Vape Pen) — January of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Assault – Bodily Injury — January of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Assault – Bodily Injury — January of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Animal Nuisance — January of 2026 - Dismissed — Charge: Continuous Family Violence — January of 2026 [See If Your Charges Can Be Dismissed](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. [See more case results](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/recent-results/) [cta-portrait](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cta-portrait.webp) [cta-portrait-mobile](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cta-portrait-mobile.webp) ## Top-Tier Defense Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach A strong defense that protects your future shouldn’t only be available to those who have the deepest pockets. Austin Hagee Law Firm helps its clients obtain unmatched criminal defense representation with flexible payment plans and a low initial payment, so you can put a former prosecutor in your corner today instead of settling for whoever happens to be available. You’ll know your full flat fee in writing before you sign, with no hourly meter, no surprise invoices. You get trusted representation, and we make the path to it manageable. [Ask About Our Payment Options](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) Available 24/7 for new inquiries ## Why San Antonio Clients Choose Austin Hagee Law Firm When your freedom is on the line, choosing the wrong lawyer has real consequences. Here's what sets ours apart: - star - Former Prosecutor Insight - Austin charged and prosecuted these exact cases for Bexar County. He knows when the State’s evidence is weak because he used to build these cases. - courthouse - We Know the Local Courts & Judges - We’re in Bexar County courtrooms every week. Knowing the judges, prosecutors, and local procedures is an advantage you can’t get from an out-of-town firm. - shield-hand - You’re Never Just a Case Number - We keep our caseload deliberately low so we can spend as much time as necessary on every case. You’ll reach your attorney, get straight answers, and never feel like a file in a high-volume mill. - inner-4 - Available 24/7 for New Client Inquiries - When you’re arrested, waiting isn’t an option. New inquiries reach us any hour, any day, so help starts immediately. The result of that approach: 350+ cases dismissed and a client base built one protected future at a time. ## Meet Austin Hagee — Former Prosecutor, Trial-Tested Defender Before he defended the accused, Austin Hagee prosecuted them as a felony and family-violence prosecutor for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. That experience is the foundation of every defense he builds today. A graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law with honors and a member of the Order of Barristers, Austin has been recognized by Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Forbes. He keeps his caseload deliberately small and prepares each case as if it’s going to trial, then takes it there and fights when the State refuses a fair resolution. [View Bio](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/austin-m-hagee/) ## Trial Attorneys [Meet the Full Team](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/) ### [Hannah Hawkins-Cunningham](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/hannah-hawkins-cunningham/) Trial Attorney - Purdue University, Bachelor of Arts - Indiana University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence - Order of the Barristers ### [Kyra Falcone](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/kyra-falcone/) Trial Attorney - The University of Texas at Austin, B.A. with double minor - St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D. - Dean’s Scholarship Recipient ### [Jeremy Best](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/jeremy-best/) Trial Counsel - Texas State University, B.A. Business Finance - St. Mary’s University School of Law – Juris Doctor Degree - All Texas Courts – 2016 ### [Lucas Holzmann](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/lucas-holzmann/) Trial Attorney - Texas A&M University, B.A. in English, cum laude - St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D. - Dean’s Research Fellow, St. Mary’s University School of Law ### [Ruby Livas](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/ruby-livas/) Paralegal - University of Texas at San Antonio, Bachelor of Arts in History - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Certification in Elementary Education - University of Texas at San Antonio, Paralegal School ### [Ana Sofia Mohamed](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/about-us/ana-sofia-mohamed/) Legal Assistant - New York University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Bilingual in English and Spanish ## What Our Clients Say The review widget renders here once the vendor embed is in place. 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[Start with a Free Consultation](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) ## Serving San Antonio & South Texas Based in San Antonio, we defend clients throughout Bexar County and the surrounding region, including: - New Braunfels - (Comal County) - San Marcos - (Hays County) - Boerne - (Kendall County) - Seguin - (Guadalupe County) - Atascosa County We regularly appear in the Bexar County courts and respond quickly when a loved one is being held at the Bexar County Jail. For the most serious matters, we also take select cases elsewhere in Texas. But wherever your case is heard, we keep you informed at every step. Our Office [location-photo](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/location-photo.webp) - Boerne - New Braunfels - San Marcos - Seguin - Atascosa County ## Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review Speak with Austin directly - often the same day - and find out exactly what you’re facing. [contact-form-7 id="fc90fb2" title="Home — Free Case Review" html_class="cform__form"] [form-photo-2026](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/form-photo-2026.webp) ## Frequently Asked Questions Fees depend on the charge and complexity. We work with flat fees, flexible in-house payment plans, and a low initial payment, so cost isn’t the reason you go without strong defense. - How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost? In Texas, a DWI applies to adults driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, while a DUI generally applies to drivers under 21 with any detectable alcohol whatsoever. A DWI carries the more serious penalties, but both charges deserve a real defense. - What’s the difference between a DWI and a DUI in Texas? You’re rarely required to, and it almost never helps your case to talk to the police without your lawyer present. Politely decline to answer questions and call a defense attorney first. - Should I talk to the police before hiring a lawyer? Often, yes. THC oil and concentrates are treated as a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance (far more serious than marijuana flower), so even a single cartridge can be charged as a felony. - Is a THC vape pen really a felony in Texas? In many cases we can handle settings and appearances on your behalf, and a large share of cases resolve before trial. If yours does go to court, you’ll be fully prepared, and you’ll never have to face it alone. - Will I have to go to court? Many dismissals, acquittals, and certain resolutions qualify for expunction or nondisclosure. A dismissal alone doesn’t clear your record. We can also handle that step for you. - Can my arrest or charge be expunged? Quickly. You generally have only 15 days after a DWI arrest to request an ALR hearing and protect your driver’s license. - How fast do I need to act after a DWI? **Yes**, your first consultation is always free and strictly confidential. - Do you offer a free consultation? --- Austin Hagee Law Firm — [https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/)