Criminal Defense
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer With 23 Years of Experience in State, Federal and Juvenile Court.
Aggressive, Professional, Experienced, Dedicated and Smart.
If you are charged with a crime, or are about to be charged with a crime, you need an aggressive, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who will fight for your freedom and your rights. Attorney Stephen Nicholas has practiced law in Texas since 1984 and believes in providing a zealous defense in all criminal matters -- whether the case is a misdemeanor or felony, in state court, federal court or juvenile court.
Call or email attorney Stephen Nicholas right now -- don't delay.
Some of the types of criminal cases we handle include:
- Drunk driving or driving while intoxicated (DWI & DUI)
- State and federal drug offenses (drug possession and drug distribution, including cases involving cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and marijuana)
- Murder and aggravated assault
- Aggravated robbery
- Aggravated kidnapping
- Burglary/theft
- Juvenile cases
- Appeals
- Probation revocation
- Immediate jail release assistance
- Domestic violence
- Theft and shoplifting
- Embezzlement and other white-collar crimes
- Weapons or firearms charges
- Criminal property damage
- Fraud and forgery
Criminal defense lawyer Stephen Nicholas serves the greater San Antonio area, including Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Kendall, Kerr and Medina Counties.
San Antonio, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Who Will Fight for Your Rights.
Attorney Stephen Nicholas is a lawyer who will represent defendants at all stages of the criminal justice process, including arrest, bail hearings, pre-trial motions, plea negotiations, trial, and post-trial motions and proceedings.
He represents defendants in juvenile, state, and federal court, including the U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court . Stephen knows the court systems. He knows what motions can be filed on your behalf. He knows how to negotiate with prosecutors to see if there may be a plea bargain available that is acceptable to you.
Drawing on more than 20 years as a Texas criminal defense lawyer, Stephen will explain all the legal options available to you so that you can make truly informed decisions on what path to take with your criminal case. If he cannot get your criminal charges dismissed or obtain a satisfactory plea agreement, Stephen is always prepared to go to trial. As an experienced and assertive defense attorney, Stephen will always fight for your rights.
If you are facing the possibility of prison for a serious criminal charge, such as the manufacturing of crystal methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, or a serious assault or burglary, you need an experienced criminal attorney on your side that can guide you through the criminal justice system, and minimize the damage, so that you can move on with your life.
Satisfied former clients say they hired us because:
- Attorney Stephen Nicholas has worked daily on federal, state, juvenile and appellate cases since he joined the Texas State Bar in 1984.
- We are fully prepared to take your case to trial, if necessary. Stephen Nicholas is a qualified negotiator for your rights because he's capable of taking negotiations all the way to the courtroom.
- Stephen's experience includes appeals cases in both Texas Courts of Appeals and the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Stephen has focused on criminal defense cases throughout his career.
- Stephen is Member, San Antonio Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, College of the State Bar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and Rotary International.
- Stephen stays up-to-date on all aspects of criminal law that could affect your case; investigates the facts completely; and prepares thoroughly for every trial.
- Stephen is a tenacious and assertive fighter for his clients' legal rights.
Contact attorney Stephen A. Nicholas today for experienced representation in criminal legal matters.