Bryan Stewart Orihel

Bryan Stewart Orihel

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 14 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

540 S Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX

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$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shawn C. Brown

540 S Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX, 78205-3418

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67 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | February 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Lawyer

I highly recommend this firm for criminal law. Bryan specifically helped me through the whole process. It was a 2-year long wait, but in the end, it was worth it. He was very easy to work with, spoke bluntly, and didn't sugar cost it. Did not mislead the outcome and said what he thought honestly. He ...kept it real with me and let me know what i was facing if convicted. He always talked about my options and where it could possibly lead. I felt comfortable with this firm. I loved that they made me feel like it all was up to me and not telling me what to do. They had a payment plan for me as well. My cases were eventually dismissed and since expunged! Bryan is very knowledgeable in what he does. He also will listen to your ideas and how you feel it should be handled. He will advise and give his professional opinion. I trust this firm and Bryan very much and put my future all in their hands! You can not go wrong with them!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Law Offices of Shawn C. Brown

Mr. Brian Orihels dedication to my case displayed the highest professionalism, due diligence and vast knowledge of the law. He has his clients best interest at heart. He was communicative, up lifting and supportive during the entire process. The outcome for my wife and I was a blessing that won't eve...r be forgotten, a DISMISSAL! I will also offer up that as a Viet Nam Veteran I was treated as "No man left behind". Brian knows the law and he cares. I am proud to recommend Mr. Orihel and the law firm he represents; The Law Offices of Shawn C. Brown, to any person in need of their services. In closing he has our heartfelt gratitude for his services. It is truly a pleasure knowing and working with you.

Posted by Gina | October 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dwi

Bryan was always available to answer any questions. Very patient with my many questions. Was able to get my charge to a lesser charge

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Shawn and Bryan never let me down.

On my way home one evening, I was in a hit and run accident that left me with a totaled car and stranded on the side of the highway. An officer showed up and because I had been drinking, pretty much blamed me for the accident, made me do a sobriety test, and then took me to jail for DWI. The officer ...did not believe that I was in a hit and run and instead wrote in his report that I crashed into the highway wall by myself without any real investigation of the crash site or even really looking at my car. I then got to spend the next 2 nights in jail despite not having a record/never being in any trouble with the law and my bail being paid within several hours of my arrest. Being a victim of an accident and in a time where I needed help, I felt very wronged by the situation and how everything was handled. I was scared, nervous, and unsure of where to even begin on what to do. I originally hired another lawyers office(that shall remain unnamed)and they pretty much treated me like I was guilty, said my case wasn't really anything out of the ordinary, and was pretty much being told to accept what happened while they just try to rush me through the punishment process. I had not even gone to court yet nor was my license suspended but I was already being told that I needed to go get a breathalyzer installed within that week(fully aware that my car had just been totaled). After talking to a friend about my situation, he referred me to Shawn and he had me come in the very next morning for consultation. Shawn sat down and actually listened to my situation, was very understanding and offered his services with the intent of fighting for me. Bryan was later assigned to my case, and was able to find numerous issues with the officers conduct along with credibility issues with the their technical supervisor. Despite this, the prosecutor could not let the case go and, due to COVID, the case dragged on for almost 2 years with numerous offers from them that involved basically the same punishments with slightly lesser charges (18 months probation, 6 months breathalyzer, community service, etc). Me being someone who's never had a record and feels like I was wronged in a situation where I really needed help could not just accept this and call it "justice". Bryan agreed and gave me the confidence to stand my ground and take this all the way to trial knowing that he would fight for me with everything he could. The day before we were set to go to trial, the case was dismissed and I'm extremely thankful to everything Shawn and Bryan did to keep me hopeful and giving me the confidence to not give up and fight for what I believed was the right thing to do. Would definitely recommend Shawn Brown's office to anyone needing real help in a tough spot.

Posted by Zachery | August 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Cant recommend Brian enough

I cant recommend Brian Orihel enough. Ten stars if I could. I got myself into a mess and decided to hire a lawyer. Consulted with Brian the next morning and just from the consultation knew he was the man for the job. Not on ANY fault of their but cases can take a long time to figure out with the jud...icial system catching up and covid not helping at all. Everytime I would call him in a 2 year span. He would answer the phone like he already had my case file in front of him, never missed a beat or shirked a task. He was VERY good about reaching out to me with any new information or things I needed to attend or schedule. The whole team at Shaun Browns office is amazing but talking with Brian O ALWAYS put my mind at ease and I knew full well he had my 6 throughout the whole thing. I dont know how much I can get into my case on here but I am VERY happy with an outcome I had no expectation of it reaching. So Brian LITERALLY did the unimaginable. If you get caught up in a DUI/DWI, save yourself time and go straight to Brian if possible.

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James Porter

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

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"I endorse Bryan Orihel. Mr. Orihel is widely known and respected in the San Antonio legal community as a zealous, knowledgable and prepared advocate for his clients. I believe anyone that retains his services is going to be in good hands."

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Rating:  6.4 (Good)

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St. Mary's University School of Law

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