Stan Schwieger Law Office - Waco, TX

Over Three Decades of Criminal Defense Mastery in Waco

Facing state or federal criminal charges poses an immediate threat to your personal freedom, professional licensure, and future opportunities. Located at 600 Austin Avenue in the heart of downtown Waco, the Stan Schwieger Law Office delivers unwavering representation to individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies across McLennan County and the Western District of Texas. Founding attorney Stanley L. Stan Schwieger earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1991 and has practiced criminal defense for more than thirty-four years. Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, he is widely regarded as a premier authority in Texas criminal jurisprudence.

Rigorous Representation Across State and Federal Offenses

From pre-indictment government investigations to complex jury trials and appellate challenges, attorney Schwieger delivers aggressive advocacy grounded in constitutional law. As dedicated criminal defense lawyers, the practice handles high-stakes criminal matters across key disciplines:

• Federal Criminal Defense: Defending individuals in United States District Court against federal grand jury indictments, conspiracy charges, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions.
• Violent Crime Allegations: Formulating commanding courtroom defenses as experienced violent crime defense lawyers in cases involving aggravated assault, robbery, and weapon enhancements.
• Controlled Substance Offenses: Protecting clients against severe statutory penalties as aggressive drug crime defense lawyers in state and federal drug trafficking, manufacturing, and possession prosecutions.
• Drunk Driving and Intoxication Charges: Challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety testing, and police stop procedures as seasoned dui defense lawyers.
• Theft and Property Offenses: Representing accused individuals as focused theft and burglary defense lawyers against felony burglary, grand larceny, and corporate embezzlement claims.
• Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief: Petitioning Texas courts of appeals and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to rectify trial court errors and secure overturned verdicts.

Respected Trial Tenacity and Peer Leadership

Stanley Schwieger distinguished standing is reflected in his perennial selection to Super Lawyers from 2016 through 2025 and his membership in the prestigious Texas Bar College. Beyond representing clients, he serves as a course director and lecturer for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, instructing fellow defense practitioners on effective trial tactics and evidentiary procedures. As a solo practitioner, he manages every case personally rather than delegating sensitive client strategies to junior associates. When you consult a lawyer at this office, you receive candid case evaluations and an uncompromising defense designed to dismantle the prosecution evidence.

Direct Counsel in Downtown Waco and Confidential Consultations

Situated within walking distance of the McLennan County Courthouse, the firm provides convenient and discreet legal counsel for Waco residents and Baylor University students alike. Whether you need a lawyer urgently following a late-night arrest or wish to hire an attorney with unmatched trial pedigree for an upcoming federal docket, Stan Schwieger delivers battle-tested counsel. Contact the office today to find a lawyer who will tenaciously safeguard your constitutional rights and fight for the best possible outcome.