# Alamo Heights Criminal Defense [areas-hero](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/areas-hero.webp) Alamo Heights Criminal Defense Lawyer ## Facing Charges in Alamo Heights? Put a Former Prosecutor in Your Corner. Austin Hagee spent years as a Bexar County felony and family-violence prosecutor. If you were arrested or cited in Alamo Heights or anywhere in the 78209 area, he draws on his insider knowledge of how the State builds its cases to protect your rights and provide a strong defense. [Get Your Free Confidential Consultation](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) 295 reviews - Austin Hagee Law Firm - / - Areas We Serve - /service-area/ - Alamo Heights Criminal Defense Lawyer ## Trust Bar Our office sits on Austin Highway, right at the northern edge of Alamo Heights, minutes from the municipal court, the Broadway corridor, and the many neighborhoods we serve. When you call, you are reaching a firm that works in these courts every day, not an out-of-town number. - Former Prosecutor - Former Bexar County Felony and Family Violence Prosecutor - 350+ - Cases Dismissed - Office on Austin Highway - Minutes From Alamo Heights [DWI and 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 and 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 and Manslaughter](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/intoxication-assault-attorney-san-antonio-tx/) [Expunction and 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/) - main - practice - Practice Areas - h2 - Alamo Heights runs its own police department and its own municipal court. That court only handles fine-only Class C matters: traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and minor alcohol or tobacco offenses within the city limits. Anything more serious does not stay there. - A DWI, a THC vape charge, a drug possession case, or an assault filed by Alamo Heights PD is prosecuted in Bexar County. Misdemeanors go to the county courts at law, and felonies go to the district courts, at the courthouse complex in downtown San Antonio. Knowing which court your case lands in, and who the prosecutors and judges are, shapes the defense from day one. Austin charged these exact cases for Bexar County, so he starts with that map already in hand. - main - prose - Where an Alamo Heights Case Is Actually Heard - h2 - A note for parents: - If your teenager was cited near the UIW campus or along the Broadway corridor for a minor-in-possession violation or a first drug offense, the consequences extend beyond a fine. Minors charged with an alcohol offense are required to appear, and those under 18 must appear with a parent or guardian. We work directly with families to protect a young person’s record and options. - DWI stops along the Broadway, Austin Highway, and New Braunfels corridors, including cases that begin at Alamo Heights Night, Fiesta, and other events; - THC vape and cartridge cases involving UIW and Trinity-area students and young professionals; - Minor in possession and first-time offenses among Alamo Heights ISD and college-age residents; - Assault and family-violence allegations arising from domestic and social disputes; - Drug possession following searches at traffic stops and residences in the 78209 area. - main - caselist - Common Alamo Heights Cases We Defend - h2 [Ask About Our Payment Options](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/pay-online/) - aside - paycard - h2 - Payment: Top-Tier Defense Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach - A strong defense that protects your future should not be reserved for only those with the deepest pockets. Austin Hagee Law Firm helps his clients afford top 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 will know your full flat fee in writing before you sign, with no hourly meter and no surprise invoices. - Available 24/7 for new inquiries ## Real Results: 350+ Cases Dismissed for Our Clients After more than 350 dismissals, we have learned that pressure applied early and in the right place changes outcomes. A few examples of results we have 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) ## Payment: Top-Tier Defense Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach A strong defense that protects your future should not be reserved for only those with the deepest pockets. Austin Hagee Law Firm helps his clients afford top 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 will know your full flat fee in writing before you sign, with no hourly meter and no surprise invoices. [Ask About Our Payment Options](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/pay-online/) Available 24/7 for new inquiries ## Why Alamo Heights Clients Choose Austin Hagee Law Firm inner - inner-1 - Former Prosecutor Insight - Austin charged these exact cases for Bexar County. He knows where the State’s evidence is weak because he used to build it. - inner-2 - We Are Right Here, and We Know These Courts - Our office is on Austin Highway at the Alamo Heights line, and we are in Bexar County courtrooms every week. Knowing the local judges, prosecutors, and procedures is an advantage you cannot get from an out-of-town firm. - inner-3 - You Are Never Just a Case Number - We keep our caseload deliberately low. You will 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 are arrested, waiting is not 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. ## About: Meet Austin Hagee 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 is going to trial. If the State refuses a fair resolution, we’re always ready to brawl in court. [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 ## Testimonials The review widget renders here once the vendor embed is in place. [process-collage](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/process-collage.webp) [process-room](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/process-room.webp) ## What Happens Next - Free Confidential Call - Tell us what happened. We will explain what you are actually facing, not the worst-case version playing in your head. - Review of Your Evidence - We examine the stop, the arrest, the testing, and the State’s file for every weakness. - Build Your Defense Strategy - We map a clear plan: dismissal, reduction, or trial. - Bi-Weekly Updates - Your case never goes quiet. Every two weeks, we reach out with a status update, what has happened, what is next, and what it means for you, so you are never left wondering where things stand. [Start With a Free Consultation](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/contact/) ## Areas We Serve: Alamo Heights and 78209 inner Based on Austin Highway at the edge of Alamo Heights, we defend clients throughout the city and the surrounding 78209 neighborhoods, including Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Lincoln Heights, Mahncke Park, and the Broadway corridor near the University of the Incarnate Word. We regularly appear in the Bexar County courts and respond quickly when a loved one is being held at the Bexar County Jail. We also serve the wider region, including San Antonio and the surrounding counties. For the most serious matters, we take select cases elsewhere in Texas. 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) Alamo Heights ## Charged in Alamo Heights? Talk to a Former Prosecutor Today. Call (210) 500-3700 or request your free, confidential consultation online. We are right down Austin Highway, and we answer new inquiries 24/7. [contact-form-7 id="fc90fb2" title="Home — Free Case Review" html_class="cform__form"] [form-photo](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/form-photo.webp) ## Frequently Asked Questions inner Fine-only Class C citations, such as traffic and minor alcohol or tobacco offenses, are handled at the Alamo Heights Municipal Court within the city. More serious charges are filed in the Bexar County courts downtown. We can tell you which applies to your case on a free call. - I got a citation from Alamo Heights PD. Where do I have to go? A DWI is not a fine-only offense, so it does not stay in the municipal court. It is prosecuted in Bexar County. We handle it from the license deadline through every court setting. - I was arrested for DWI in Alamo Heights. Which court will hear it? 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? Fees depend on the charge and complexity. We work with flat fees, flexible in-house payment plans, and a low initial payment, so cost should not be the reason you go without a strong defense. - How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost? You are rarely required to, and it rarely helps. Politely decline to answer questions and call a defense attorney first. - Should I talk to the police before hiring a lawyer? 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 free and confidential. - Do you offer a free consultation? --- Austin Hagee Law Firm — [https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/criminal-defense-attorney-alamo-heights/](https://ahl-whmsqlm30xzl.wpfv3.comradeserver.com/service-area/criminal-defense-attorney-alamo-heights/)