O'Connell West, PLLC - San Antonio, TX

Veteran-Led Trial Advocacy and Family Law in San Antonio

Navigating serious legal crises demands decisive action and seasoned courtroom judgment. Situated at 222 Main Plaza across from Bexar County judicial centers, O'Connell West, PLLC stands as one of Central and South Texas's most capable trial law firms. Founded by Doug O'Connell, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel and former federal prosecutor, the firm approaches every legal matter with mission-focused discipline. When clients need to find an attorney who will tenaciously safeguard their parental rights, financial security, and freedom, this practice provides trial-tested leadership.

Comprehensive Family Law, Military Divorce, and Child Custody

Marital dissolution and custody conflicts present severe challenges for military and civilian families across San Antonio. Functioning as dedicated divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, the legal team delivers strategic counsel tailored to unique jurisdictional rules. Core family law services include:

• Handling contested, uncontested, and high-net-worth divorce proceedings in Bexar County family courts.
• Dividing military retirement pay, Thrift Savings Plans, and complex business assets under military divorce laws.
• Establishing custody plans accommodating deployments, temporary duty assignments, and relocation orders.
• Securing protective orders and providing defense in sensitive domestic violence allegations.
• Modifying child support and custody decrees to reflect changing career and financial realities.

Formidable Criminal Defense and Military Courts-Martial

When an accusation threatens your liberty, military career, or clean record, you cannot afford passive representation. Operating as aggressive criminal defense lawyers, the firm defends clients against state felony charges, federal indictments, and courts-martial. From assault and drug offenses to DWI charges, their attorneys conduct thorough investigations and challenge evidence. Additionally, the firm defends service members in administrative separations and security clearance appeals.

Motor Vehicle Collisions and Serious Personal Injury Claims

Severe accidents caused by negligent motorists or corporate transportation companies cause immense physical and economic harm. Serving as dedicated car accident lawyers and truck accident lawyers, O'Connell West investigates crash scenes, preserves electronic vehicle data, and holds negligent parties accountable. Whether negotiating with insurance adjusters or presenting evidence to a Bexar County jury, the firm fights to recover maximum compensation for medical care, lost earning capacity, and physical impairment.

Prosecutorial Insight and Battle-Tested Trial Experience

Managing attorney Doug O'Connell brings an exceptional background shaped by over thirty years in practice and more than one hundred jury trials as a prosecutor. Recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and selected to Super Lawyers, his insights into prosecutorial tactics allow the defense team to anticipate opponent strategies. When individuals hire an attorney with this caliber of credentials, they receive advocacy anchored in discipline and uncompromising tenacity.

Round-the-Clock Legal Readiness at 222 Main Plaza

Legal emergencies do not follow business hours, which is why O'Connell West, PLLC maintains 24/7 telephone readiness to assist clients facing sudden arrest, emergency protective orders, or urgent custody disputes. If you require urgent legal representation in downtown San Antonio or surrounding South Texas communities, the firm stands ready to provide decisive counsel through in-person consultations or confidential virtual meetings.