Loraine Efron

Loraine Efron

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Federal Crime ... +3 more

2200 Warner Ave., San Antonio, TX

About Loraine

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

See also criminal defense practice areas indicated, I handle many kinds of cases such as family violence assault cases and civil family violence matters like protective orders. I often represent clients in multiple pending civil and criminal cases.

38 years

40%
Family 20%

Protective Orders, Divorce, Custody

38 years

20%
Federal Crime 10%

Federal District Court, Western District of Texas - All Drug Offenses, Conspiracy, Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Gun and Firearms, Sex Offenses

38 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

All juvenile matters from capital murder to shoplifting, Certification and Transfer, Fitness to Proceed

38 years

10%
Sex Crime 10%

All sex offenses, possession of child pornography, sexual assault, promotion of prostitution, indecent touching and indecent exposure

38 years

10%
Violent Crime 10%

Murder and Manslaughter, Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter, Aggravated Offenses, Deadly Weapon cases, Self Defense

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 37 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1988

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Loraine Efron

2200 Warner Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201

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Loraine Efron's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DONT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY

Ms. Efron is the worst lawyer to have appointed by the courts; she helps the DA with convictions she doesn't help you out to stay out of jail or prison. now that I have a lawyer that has looked at my case got it dismissed cause of lack of evidence like I was telling her but no, I got 7 yrs did all 7 ...and now getting money cause of wrongful imprisonment. Don't hire her cause she is out to help the DA....on all convictions on whom ever.

Posted by Mike | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service from an excellent attorney

Loraine is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person. Working and talking with her, I could tell that she cared about me and her clients. She was in constant contact with me throughout my case. This being during covid times, we would regularly video call to discuss legal matters. The case agai...nst me was dismissed because she fought hard for me. And she will fight hard for you. I highly recommend Loraine.

Posted by Krystale | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

The best in San Antonio

Reliable, professional, efficient, and friendly. She exceeded my expectations!

Posted by Betsy | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best person to represent you.

She is so understanding and truthful to your needs. It’s great to know Loraine is on my side.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I couldnt beleive her time estimates

Loraine although knowledgeable, was consistently unprofessional. When Meeting her at a local restaurant I offered to pay for her meal, she barely took any notes at all. The following weeks of working with her consisted of her calling me back to verify information that should of been noted in our 3...00 dollar consultation. Aside from that initial meeting I've only gone to court 2x's with her, once to have an extension put it from the opposing side, and a second to drop the case because I didn't feel comfortable with her lack of planning. I was asked to print out documents and specific picture at 7PM the night prior to our first court, this being my first time, you can imagine my stress. During our first court session Loraine was so involved in her phone that it took the Judge two loud yells of her name to get her attention and proceeded to ask her if she needed a cup of coffee. During that initial court hearing she spent her time speaking to other attorneys in regards to other cases, asked me to walk with her back to her car because she forgot her planner book. When I received her estimate for her time, she milked everything she could and went well above our initial 3,500 retainer and is asking for 5,000 now for almost no work done. Please learn from my mistake, in this trying times of needed to find the right people to put in your corner, watch out for those who charge 1hr for writing an email.

Loraine Efron

Replied last January 17, 2017

When individuals find themselves in need of a family law attorney, it can be a very stressful and confusing time. For example, when individuals have been served with things like custody papers, child support papers, or applications for protective orders against them, it can obviously be very distressful to learn that the other parent is making allegations against them or seeking sole custody or child support, and attorneys fees. Sometimes clients are served with a court date with very little notice. Clients often want their attorney to listen and hear their story on initial meeting and initial conferences and court appearances can understandably be very emotional. Attorneys and their clients do not always agree and I find that is often just a part of the nature of the attorney-client relationship. In 28 years of practice, I have had differences of opinion with clients and continued to have very successful attorney-client relationships with them. Sometimes the attorney-client relationship breaks down finding it necessary for the attorney to discharge the client or vice versa and sometimes attorney and client agree that it is best to terminate the relationship. It would be disingenuous to say I have never had an unhappy client, but I value the fact that most of my clients deeply appreciate me and greatly value my efforts and services. Loraine Efron

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Robert Barrera

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholly endorse this lawyer. She is a no-nonsense experienced trial lawyer. I would hire her."

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Jonathan Watkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Loraine is a vigorous advocate. I have worked with Loraine as opposing counsel on several matters. Loraine represents her clients with zeal and works hard for them."

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Brent Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Loraine. She has a keen intellect and a firm grasp of the law, and she maintains a dynamic presence in the courtroom. In short, Loraine is a fabulous attorney."

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Willie Graves

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Loraine is an excellent, intuitive advocate who immediately recognizes and exploits the strong points in her cases. Highest endorsement."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

2005

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Loraine Efron

Associations

2018 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Board Member, 2018-2020 Term, 2020-2020 Term

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member and Immediate Past President

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA)

Member

2019 - 2020

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

Education

1988

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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