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February of 2026
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.
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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.
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Former Prosecutor
Former Bexar County Felony and Family Violence Prosecutor
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350+
Cases Dismissed
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Office on Austin Highway
Minutes From Alamo Heights
Practice Areas
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DWI and DUI Defense
A traffic stop on Broadway, Austin Highway, or New Braunfels Avenue can turn into a DWI arrest in minutes. First or a repeat offense, with a child in the vehicle, or a refusal to perform field sobriety tests, no matter what, we move fast to protect your license and your record, starting with your 15-day license hearing deadline.
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THC Vape Defense
In Texas, a single THC vape cartridge can be charged as a felony, not a misdemeanor like small amounts of marijuana flower. We often see these charges among students and young professionals near the UIW campus and the Broadway corridor. We challenge the way the cartridge was weighed and the way the evidence was obtained.
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Drug Crimes
Possession, distribution, marijuana, or other controlled substances. We attack illegal searches, faulty lab testing, and overreaching charges.
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Assault and Violent Crimes
Many assault charges begin as a misunderstanding that spiraled out of control. We build the full story the State’s file leaves out, including self-defense and false or exaggerated allegations.
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Family Violence
As a former family-violence prosecutor, Austin knows exactly how these cases are charged and how to take them apart. We also handle affidavits of non-prosecution and protective-order defense.
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Intoxication Assault and Manslaughter
When a DWI involves a serious injury or a death, the stakes change completely. We build a meticulous, evidence-driven defense against these high-exposure felony charges.
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Expunction and Record Sealing
A dismissal does not clear your record automatically. We expunge and seal arrests and charges so background checks come back clean, and we tell you exactly when you become eligible.
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Juvenile Defense
A teenager’s mistake near UIW, an Alamo Heights ISD campus, or a weekend party should not cost them college, financial aid, or a career before life even starts. We work directly with parents and fight to keep the case in the most favorable forum.
Where an Alamo Heights Case Is Actually Heard
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.
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.
Common Alamo Heights Cases We Defend
- 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.
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
(210) 500-3700
Available 24/7 for new inquiries
Every client deserves to have their
story told and their rights protected.
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:
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
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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
(210) 500-3700
Available 24/7 for new inquiries
Why Alamo Heights Clients Choose Austin Hagee Law Firm
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Trial Attorneys
Meet the Full Team-
Hannah Hawkins-Cunningham
Trial Attorney
- Purdue University, Bachelor of Arts
- Indiana University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Order of the Barristers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ana Sofia Mohamed
Legal Assistant
- New York University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Testimonials
What Happens Next
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Free Confidential Call
Tell us what happened. We will explain what you are actually facing, not the worst-case version playing in your head.
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Review of Your Evidence
We examine the stop, the arrest, the testing, and the State’s file for every weakness.
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Build Your Defense Strategy
We map a clear plan: dismissal, reduction, or trial.
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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.
Areas We Serve: Alamo Heights and 78209
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
120 Austin Hwy #103 San Antonio, TX 78209
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I got a citation from Alamo Heights PD. Where do I have to go?
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.
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I was arrested for DWI in Alamo Heights. Which court will hear it?
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.
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Is a THC vape pen really a felony in Texas?
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.
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How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost?
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.
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Should I talk to the police before hiring a lawyer?
You are rarely required to, and it rarely helps. Politely decline to answer questions and call a defense attorney first.
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How fast do I need to act after a DWI?
Quickly. You generally have only 15 days after a DWI arrest to request an ALR hearing and protect your driver’s license.
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Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. Your first consultation is free and confidential.