Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock - Criminal Defense Attorney - San Antonio, TX

Premier Criminal Defense and Trial Advocacy in San Antonio

When criminal charges or federal grand jury inquiries threaten your reputation, career, and liberty, choosing an experienced trial attorney is the most crucial decision you will make. The Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock has provided uncompromising criminal defense representation to individuals across San Antonio, Bexar County, and South Texas since 1992. Founding attorney Patrick L. Hancock brings more than three decades of focused criminal trial experience in both state and federal courts. His clients have included physicians, military officers, law enforcement personnel, corporate executives, professional athletes, and university students facing serious accusations ranging from narcotics conspiracies to homicide. If you urgently need a lawyer to take command of a criminal investigation, Patrick Hancock provides personal, relentless advocacy backed by an impressive record of not guilty verdicts and complete case dismissals.

High-Stakes Sexual Offense and Felony Defense

Accusations involving sexual offenses carry devastating personal stigma and the threat of mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. Patrick Hancock is widely recognized across Texas for his sophisticated defense in high-stakes felony matters. As seasoned violent crime defense lawyers, the firm meticulously investigates the credibility of complaining witnesses, scrutinizes forensic digital examinations, and challenges polygraph and interview methodologies. The defense team provides aggressive representation for individuals facing charges of aggravated sexual assault, statutory allegations, indecency with a child, and internet solicitation. By identifying inconsistencies and prosecutorial overreach before trial, the firm works relentlessly to prevent formal indictments and achieve favorable resolutions.

Aggressive DUI and DWI Defense in Bexar County

Texas law enforcement agencies vigorously prosecute driving while intoxicated offenses, subjecting defendants to severe administrative and criminal penalties. As skilled DUI/DWI defense lawyers, Patrick Hancock challenges every aspect of the state's case, from the initial traffic stop to laboratory blood-alcohol testing procedures. Key defense strategies include:

• Contesting driver license suspensions at Administrative License Revocation hearings within statutory deadlines.
• Challenging field sobriety test procedures, dashcam footage, and officer observations in Bexar County courts.
• Scrutinizing breathalyzer maintenance records and forensic blood draw chain of custody alongside expert toxicologists.
• Defending against high-BAC enhancements, felony repeat offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.
• Securing Occupational Driver Licenses to allow clients to maintain employment and essential family responsibilities.

Comprehensive Defense for Drug Crimes, Theft, and White-Collar Offenses

The Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock handles the full range of criminal charges across South Texas. As trusted drug crime defense lawyers, the firm defends clients accused of narcotics possession, trafficking, and manufacturing under state and federal statutes. Furthermore, experienced theft and burglary defense lawyers represent individuals facing burglary, shoplifting, embezzlement, and complex white-collar fraud indictments. The practice also assists clients with probation violations, motions to revoke probation, and petitions to expunge criminal arrest records. Defendants who need to hire a lawyer with proven courtroom skill can schedule a free and confidential legal consultation at the firm's San Antonio office.