Rios Law - Corpus Christi, TX

Seasoned Criminal Defense and Family Law Advocacy in South Texas

Facing legal issues in criminal court or family district court can feel overwhelming without a dedicated legal advocate on your side. At Rios Law, attorney Deborah Rios brings more than two decades of distinguished legal experience to clients throughout Corpus Christi and Nueces County. A native of South Texas, Deborah Rios graduated from Texas A and M University-Corpus Christi and earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary University School of Law in 2002. Having served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and having twice served as President of the Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association, she combines extensive prosecutorial insight with aggressive defense strategies. If you need to hire an attorney in Corpus Christi who commands courtroom respect and delivers compassionate client care, Rios Law provides proven legal counsel.

Rigorous Criminal Defense Against State and County Charges

An arrest can place your freedom, career, and personal reputation in jeopardy. Deborah Rios provides thorough, proactive criminal defense representation across a full spectrum of charges under the Texas Penal Code:

• DWI and Intoxication Manslaughter Defense: Scrutinizing the constitutional basis of traffic stops, contesting field sobriety exercises, challenging breath and blood laboratory testing procedures, and preserving driver licenses at ALR hearings.
• Drug Possession and Trafficking: Defending individuals accused of possessing or distributing controlled substances, focusing on illegal search and seizure violations and constitutional suppression motions.
• Assault and Domestic Violence: Defending clients against simple assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and continuous family violence allegations while managing protective order hearings.
• Theft, Burglary, and Robbery: Protecting the rights of individuals facing misdemeanor shoplifting, grand theft, credit card abuse, or burglary charges.
• Probation Revocation Defense: Representing clients facing motions to revoke probation or adjudicate guilt, advocating for alternatives to prison time.
• Juvenile Law Defense: Defending minors in juvenile court proceedings, working to protect their records and prioritize rehabilitation.

Dedicated Family Law, Divorce, and Child Custody Counsel

Navigating family disputes requires both legal acumen and empathy. Rios Law helps clients reach workable resolutions in challenging domestic relations matters under the Texas Family Code:

• Contested and Uncontested Divorce: Resolving jurisdictional filings, equitable community property division, retirement asset distribution, and spousal support claims.
• Child Custody and Possession Orders: Advocating for joint managing conservatorships, establishing fair visitation schedules, and protecting parental rights in high-conflict disputes.
• Child Support Enforcement and Modifications: Assisting parents with child support calculations, paternity establishment, enforcement of unpaid support, and post-decree order modifications.
• Protective Orders: Representing clients in emergency protective order proceedings arising from domestic violence allegations.

Downtown Corpus Christi Office with Free Case Evaluations

Conveniently located at 622 S Tancahua St in downtown Corpus Christi, Rios Law provides responsive, accessible counsel. Offering bilingual representation in English and Spanish along with free initial consultations and flexible payment plans, Deborah Rios ensures that top-tier legal defense is always within reach when you need to find a lawyer.