Hunter, Lane & Jampala - San Antonio, TX

Bold, Strategic Criminal Defense in San Antonio and Federal Courts

When you or a loved one faces serious criminal charges in Texas state or federal court, the strength and skill of your legal counsel will determine the course of your life. Hunter, Lane and Jampala PLLC is a premier criminal defense law firm headquartered in downtown San Antonio. Founded in 2019 by seasoned litigators John T. Hunter, Thomas J. Lane, and Vivek Jampala, the firm has earned a statewide reputation for unyielding trial advocacy, incisive constitutional analysis, and creative courtroom strategies. Renowned for their historic work in landmark trials such as the Waco Twin Peaks biker shootout litigation, the partners bring decades of collective courtroom insight to high-stakes cases. Whether an individual needs to find a lawyer immediately following a federal arrest or urgently requires representation before Bexar County criminal district courts, Hunter, Lane and Jampala provides formidable, team-driven legal defense.

Comprehensive State and Federal Criminal Defense Practice

Hunter, Lane and Jampala concentrates its practice entirely on defending constitutional liberties across all stages of criminal proceedings. As dedicated criminal defense lawyers, the legal team handles challenging misdemeanor, felony, and federal matters:

• Federal crimes and white-collar defense: Defending complex federal indictments involving mail and wire fraud, PPP loan fraud investigations, healthcare fraud, public corruption, federal firearms offenses, and interstate conspiracy allegations.
• Federal and state drug offenses: Providing vigorous advocacy against charges ranging from simple drug possession to multi-jurisdictional narcotics trafficking, manufacture, and distribution conspiracies as experienced drug crime defense lawyers.
• DUI and DWI defense: Working as aggressive dui/dwi defense lawyers to contest breathalyzer validity, blood draw warrants, and field sobriety protocols while safeguarding driver licenses at administrative hearings.
• Violent crime and homicide defense: Serving as violent crime defense lawyers in complex capital murder, manslaughter, self-defense, and aggravated assault proceedings across Texas courtrooms.
• Domestic violence and protective orders: Acting as dedicated domestic violence lawyers to contest family violence assault claims, protect professional licenses, and challenge emergency protective orders.
• Theft and property offenses: Tenacious theft and burglary defense lawyers defend clients against allegations of grand larceny, residential burglary, credit card abuse, and embezzlement.
• Traffic violations and license suspensions: Serving as knowledgeable traffic ticket lawyers to protect driving privileges and contest high-stakes citations.
• Appeals and writs of habeas corpus: Arguing criminal appeals before Texas appellate courts, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and filing state and federal writs of habeas corpus to overturn wrongful convictions.

Collaborative Defense Architecture and Proven Results

What sets Hunter, Lane and Jampala apart is their collaborative approach to defense. Rather than assigning a client to a single isolated attorney, the firm partners analyze each indictment together. They scrutinize police body camera footage, challenge forensic evidence, identify illegal wiretaps, and brief constitutional motions side by side. This collective firepower has exposed prosecutorial misconduct, suppressed unlawfully obtained evidence, and led to hundreds of dismissals and courtroom acquittals.

Uncompromising Advocacy for Your Constitutional Rights

Every individual accused of a crime is entitled to an unrelenting defense and the full protection of the United States Constitution. Hunter, Lane and Jampala provides straightforward communication, compassionate guidance, and realistic legal evaluations from day one. If you are preparing to hire an attorney who will contest the government every step of the way, contact the San Antonio office today to schedule your confidential consultation.