Law Office of Stephen Nicholas - San Antonio, TX
The Law Office of Stephen Nicholas provides aggressive criminal defense and family law representation in San Antonio, Texas, backed by more than forty years of trial experience as a former prosecutor and criminal investigator.
Four Decades of Tenacious Criminal Defense in San Antonio
When you are facing criminal accusations or high-stakes family litigation, having an attorney who understands the courtroom from every angle is invaluable. Located on Stumberg Street just blocks from the Bexar County Courthouse, the Law Office of Stephen Nicholas delivers resolute defense representation to individuals across San Antonio and South Texas. Founding attorney Stephen A. Nicholas has practiced law continuously since May 1984, bringing rare insight gained from serving as a Bexar County criminal investigator and assistant district attorney. As a maintaining member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and admitted before the United States Supreme Court, he knows how prosecutors assemble their cases and where vulnerabilities lie. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer or find an attorney who is prepared to fight tirelessly for your freedom, Stephen Nicholas provides the dedicated advocacy you need.
Comprehensive Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Every criminal charge requires deep scrutiny of the arresting officer procedures, physical evidence, and constitutional boundaries. Attorney Stephen Nicholas approaches every defense with investigative thoroughness.
DWI Defense and Driver License Protection
A drunk driving charge threatens your driving privileges, career, and personal freedom. The firm provides rigorous dui/dwi defense, questioning unlawful roadside stops, faulty breath testing devices, and improper field sobriety test procedures, while aggressively protecting client licenses at administrative license revocation hearings.
Drug Crime Defense and Controlled Substances
Texas narcotics statutes carry severe mandatory penalties. The practice delivers formidable drug crime defense against charges involving marijuana, prescription pharmaceuticals, cocaine, and synthetic drugs. Attorney Nicholas challenges unconstitutional vehicle searches and invalid search warrants to seek evidence suppression and case dismissals.
Violent Crime Defense and Domestic Violence
Accusations of assault, aggravated assault, or domestic violence can trigger emergency protective orders and firearm restrictions. Leveraging his background as a prosecutor, attorney Nicholas provides aggressive violent crime defense, examining witness statements, gathering physical evidence, and pursuing courtroom acquittals.
Theft, Burglary, and Weapons Offenses
From shoplifting and retail theft to commercial burglary and unlawful carry of weapons, the firm delivers detailed theft and burglary defense, challenging the prosecution burden of intent to safeguard clean criminal records.
Criminal Appeals, Expunctions, and Family Law
In addition to trial defense, the practice handles criminal appeals, post-conviction writs of habeas corpus, and record expunctions. Furthermore, attorney Nicholas represents clients in contentious divorce, child custody, and child support matters, particularly where family disputes intersect with criminal allegations.
Why Clients Choose Stephen Nicholas
Individuals confronting legal challenges in San Antonio trust Stephen Nicholas for several key reasons:
- Former Prosecutor and Investigator: Deep insight into police procedures and prosecutorial strategies from his years in the Bexar County District Attorney Office.
- Over Forty Years of Courtroom Experience: Practicing Texas trial law continuously since 1984 across county, state district, and federal courts.
- Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court: Licensed in state and federal jurisdictions, including the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.
- Accessible Legal Counsel: Clients communicate directly with Stephen Nicholas, receiving personal attention and unhurried case evaluations.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Do not confront state prosecutors without seasoned trial counsel by your side. When you need to find an attorney who will aggressively protect your constitutional rights, contact the Law Office of Stephen Nicholas today to schedule your free consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the historic Downtown / Arsenal district of San Antonio, just a block away from the Bexar County Courthouse and near the scenic San Antonio River Walk.
Building Location
The office operates from a professional one-story commercial office building built in 1970, located near the intersection of S. Flores & Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize several public surface parking lots nearby, including the Dolorosa Lot, or use available street parking on Stumberg Street.
Public Transit
Served by VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 43 (South Flores); nearest stop is at S. Flores & Stumberg.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk up the front walkway and enter the building through the main entrance of 101 Stumberg Street. The law office is located on the ground floor with direct walk-in access from the foyer.