Goldstein & Orr - San Antonio, TX

Elite Criminal Defense Representation in San Antonio, Texas

When individual liberty and reputation are on the line, securing an experienced defense team is the most critical decision a defendant can make. Goldstein and Orr has served as a cornerstone of trial advocacy and constitutional defense in San Antonio and across the United States since 1948. Based in the historic Staacke-Stevens Building in downtown San Antonio, the practice is led by renowned trial attorneys Gerald H. Goldstein and Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr. Both partners hold the rare distinction of dual board certification in criminal law and criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Whether you face grand jury inquiries, complex indictment, or imminent trial proceedings, you can find a lawyer at the firm who is prepared to provide tireless, aggressive courtroom representation.

Comprehensive Defense Practice Areas

Goldstein and Orr delivers sophisticated legal defense strategies across all tiers of state and federal criminal jurisprudence. The firm regularly tackles demanding cases where procedural precision and evidentiary scrutiny dictate outcomes. Practice focuses include:

• Federal and White-Collar Crime: Defending individuals, corporate officers, and organizations against charges involving wire fraud, bank fraud, tax evasion, healthcare fraud, securities violations, public corruption, and federal conspiracy.
• Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief: Providing appellate litigation before state appellate courts, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, federal circuit courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
• Drug Crime Defense: Representing clients facing serious federal drug trafficking, distribution, importation, and state-level possession allegations.
• DUI and DWI Defense: Protecting drivers charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, repeat felony DWI, intoxication assault, and administrative license revocations.
• Violent Crime Defense and Asset Forfeiture: Formulating steadfast defenses against violent crime charges, homicide, weapons allegations, and unlawful government property seizures.

Nationally Recognized Leadership and Legal Accolades

Few defense practices match the legal stature of Goldstein and Orr. The firm boasts multiple past presidents of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Gerald Goldstein is an inductee into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Hall of Fame and a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Cynthia Orr, recipient of the prestigious NACDL James R. Willis Lifetime Achievement Award and former chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, led the landmark exoneration of Michael Morton that transformed criminal discovery statutes throughout Texas. If you need a lawyer urgently to confront federal authorities or state prosecutors, having counsel with proven peer respect can transform your case trajectory.

Client-Focused Advocacy and Strategic Defense

Facing criminal allegations can be an overwhelming experience. Goldstein and Orr operates with an unwavering commitment to client communication, ethical diligence, and confidentiality. The firm maintains bilingual capability to assist English and Spanish speakers, offering round-the-clock availability for urgent legal emergencies. Clients who hire a criminal defense lawyer from the firm gain access to comprehensive investigation resources, forensic analysts, and seasoned trial tacticians. Take control of your defense by contacting Goldstein and Orr today to request a confidential case consultation.