Roberto Yamanaka

Roberto Yamanaka

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

22402 Cielo Vista Drive, San Antonio, TX

About Roberto

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Texas Felony, Misdemeanor, DWI, DUI, Assault, Theft, Drug Possession

16 years

30%
Immigration 30%

green cards, visas, naturalization, DACA, work permit

30%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Traffic Ticket Lawyer serving cilents throughout the State of Texas. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) defense.

16 years | 500 cases

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Small Business Formation and Contract Law.

16 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Joyner and Joyner, P.C.

22402 Cielo Vista Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78255

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Roberto Yamanaka's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Posted by Pablo Z. | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intelligent, capable, trustworthy

Robert Yamanaka has represented me in several cases across the last 6 years. He is a true professional with a commanding understanding of Texas Law and Court systems. Robert Yamanaka is the only attorney I’ll seek whenever occasions arise. There is no attorney that will give your case the care and at...tention that he will. I recommend him to all my family and friends, and I recommend him to you.

Posted by Paul | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fast traffic ticket case

I spoke to Mr. Yamanaka about my case and it was handled within a week. He got my ticket deferred and I only have to do a defensive driving course and avoid any new tickets for 180 days. I will use him again if I get another ticket.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired

Great lawyer. Took care of my case and helped me understand my situation. Would recommend to anyone

Posted by Carlos | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Robert made it easy for us to get in and out of the courtroom fast. He handled everything quickly and professionally. Thanks!

Posted by Antonio | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very well please and highly recommend them

Was very please how everything was handle and taken care of in timely manner.

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Roberto Yamanaka's Lawyer Endorsements

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H. Sanchez

Unknown lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would not hesitate to recommend Roberto to anyone. I have referred his office many clients in the past and I will continue to do so. Roberto has a great reputation for being prepared, working hard for his clients and taking great pride in the positive results he achieves for them."

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Jessica Joyner

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very few attorneys work as diligently for their clients as Roberto. He is knowledgeable, hard working, and thorough. I have referred many clients to Mr. Yamanaka who have not only received excellent customer service but also a quick and satisfactory resolution of their case."

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Timothy Duckworth

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have nothing but praise for Roberto. He takes great pride in his work and I would recommend him with complete confidence."

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Jason Joyner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Few lawyers can match Roberto's trial preparation. He is a zealous advocator for his clients in the courtroom."

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Jonathan Joyner

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert is extremely organized and very thorough. He has a great working relationship with all courts, easy to get ahold of, transparent and trustworthy. If I or anyone in my family receives a citation he is the one I call."

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Arlow Linton

Litigation lawyer

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Jessica Joyner

DUI and DWI lawyer

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H. Sanchez

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jonathan Joyner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Joyner

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Top 100 San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers, Scene in SA Magazine

2008

Diversity Services Office Award for Commitment to Diversity, Michigan State University College of Law

2008

Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Pre-Trial II, Michigan State University College of Law

2007

Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Pre-Trial I, Michigan State University College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Joyner and Joyner, P.C.

2010 - 2015

Sr. Contract Manager, AT&T Corp.

Associations

2016 - Present

First Tee of San Antonio

Front Nine Board Member

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

MSU Law Journal of Trial Practice and Advocacy

Business Editor

2006 - 2008

MSU Law Hispanic Law Society

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas v J.L.

Dismissed

State of Texas v J.G.

Dismissed at Trial

State of Texas v J.F.

Dismissed

State of Texas v M.K.

Dismissed

State of Texas v W.W.

Dismissed

State of Texas v I.M.

Dismissed at Trial

State of Texas v D.H.

Dismissed

Car accident

Settlement $20,000

State of Texas v R.B.

Dismissed

State of Texas v D.Z.

Dismissed

Car accident.

$20,000 settlement

State of Texas v J.F.

Dismissed

State of Texas v V.S.

Dismissed

State of Texas v A.B.

Dismissed

State of Texas v C.M.

Dismissed

Stateof Texas v J.R.

Dismissed

State of Texas v O.C.

Dismissed

State of Texas v M.J.

Dismissed

State of Texas v P.W.

Dismissed

State of Texas v D.L.

Dismissed

State of Texas v J.S.

Dismissed

State of Texas v B.S.

Dismissed

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Education

2010

Michigan State University School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

2004

Southwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

St. Edwards University - Project Management Course

Introduction to Negotiations

2012

St. Edwards University - Project Management Course

Introduction to Negotiations

2011

St. Edwards University - Project Management Course

Introduction to Negotiations

Languages

Spanish

English

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