Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Legal Representation in San Antonio, TX
At HGC Law Firm, we have a proven record of success in achieving positive results for clients in criminal defense and family law matters. Our San Antonio-based practice provides aggressive, results-driven representation to individuals facing life-altering legal challenges. With extensive courtroom experience, we specialize in high-conflict jury trials that keep us sharp and demonstrate our commitment to justice. Our attorneys have been recognized by peers and media for excellence in legal advocacy. We develop customized legal strategies for each client's unique situation while maintaining a relentless work ethic that distinguishes us in Texas legal circles.Our practice spans complex criminal defense cases including DWI/DUI, sexual assault, and felony charges, as well as family law matters involving divorce, child custody, and CPS defense. We combine deep local knowledge of San Antonio's legal landscape with a reputation for taking difficult cases to trial when necessary. Our commitment to clients extends beyond courtroom representation through comprehensive support that addresses the broader impacts of legal challenges on personal and professional lives.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
DWI/DUI Defense
Felonies
Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence
CPS Defense
Divorce
Child Custody
Expungement
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in Texas criminal defense and family law
- Our team tries major cases to verdict regularly in multiple counties
- We emphasize high-conflict jury trials that keep our skills sharp
- Our attorneys have been recognized among Best Criminal Defense Attorneys by peers
- We develop customized legal strategies for each client's specific situation
What people say
Fantastic lawyers
Work very hard
Case dismissed
New lease on life
Tirelessly effective
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles serious felony and misdemeanor charges including DWI/DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. We challenge evidence, question forensic testing, and prepare cases for trial when necessary. Our attorneys have secured numerous dismissals and not guilty verdicts for clients facing life-altering criminal charges in Texas courts.
Family Law
We represent clients in complex family law matters including divorce, child custody disputes, and CPS defense cases. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate representation to protect parental rights and achieve favorable outcomes. We handle contested divorces, grandparent rights cases, and high-conflict custody battles with aggressive advocacy.
DWI/DUI Defense
Our specialized DWI defense team challenges breathalyzer results, field sobriety test administration, and traffic stop legality. We have successfully reduced or dismissed numerous charges by exposing flaws in prosecution evidence. Our attorneys have written authoritative texts on Texas DWI law and regularly challenge forensic testing procedures.
Felonies
We defend against first-degree through state jail felony charges including drug trafficking, aggravated assault, and sexual offenses. Our trial experience with complex felony cases gives clients leverage in negotiations and at trial. We challenge evidence collection methods and prosecutorial overreach in serious criminal matters.
Sexual Assault Defense
Our sexual assault defense practice handles both sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault charges under Texas law. We investigate accuser credibility, challenge forensic evidence, and protect clients' rights during investigations. Our attorneys have successfully defended cases involving serious felony charges and mandatory sex offender registration.
People
Joseph Joe Hoelscher
Attorney
Award-winning trial lawyer with extensive experience in criminal defense and family law. Recognized by Super Lawyers for legal excellence. Handles complex cases involving DWI/DUI, sexual assault, and felony charges. Combines courtroom experience with compassionate client representation.
Marco Cepeda
Attorney
Experienced trial attorney specializing in criminal defense and family law matters. Works closely with clients to develop customized legal strategies. Demonstrates commitment to aggressive representation and achieving favorable case outcomes through trial or negotiation.
Questions
What makes HGC Law Firm different from other legal practices?
Our attorneys try more major cases to verdict than most firms, maintaining courtroom sharpness and demonstrating trial readiness that benefits clients during negotiations.
How does the firm handle complex criminal defense cases?
We prepare every case for trial while aggressively negotiating settlements, combining thorough investigation with courtroom experience to achieve dismissals or reduced charges.
What experience does the firm have with DWI/DUI cases?
Our attorneys have written authoritative texts on Texas DWI law and regularly challenge forensic testing procedures in complex DWI defense cases.
How does the firm approach family law matters?
We develop customized legal strategies for each family law case while maintaining aggressive advocacy to protect parental rights and client interests.
What types of criminal charges does the firm handle?
We defend against all levels of criminal charges including misdemeanors, felonies, sexual offenses, and DWI/DUI cases throughout Texas.
How does the firm maintain its trial skills?
By regularly trying major cases to verdict in multiple counties, we maintain courtroom proficiency that benefits clients in both trial and settlement negotiations.
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