Carolyn Marie Wentland

Carolyn Marie Wentland

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

110 Broadway Street, Suite 360, San Antonio, TX

About Carolyn

Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Carolyn Wentland

110 Broadway Street, Suite 360, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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Carolyn Marie Wentland's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Carolyn helped my son get a second chance

My son was in pre-trial diversion for a theft case, and had completed all his requirements. When he was just about to have his first case dismissed, he was arrested for possession of marijuana, which was less that .1 grams. The attorney we had at the time was telling us that the best deal we could ...get was for him to ask for the marijuana case to be dismissed as part of a deal, and deferred adjudication for the theft case. Then I received Carolyn's flyer in the mail after my son's second arrest. When I consulted with her, Carolyn said that deal our first attorney was going after wasn't good enough, and so my son and I decided to hire her. She would not back down, and she got both cases dismissed. I could not be more happy with the outcome. The only thing I could say that might be a little negative is that is you are the parent of a very young adult who wants to be a helicopter parent, her strategy advises against that. I was told that it was better for my son if I didn't attend his court dates, and to not appear to be an enabler. I was a little uncomfortable with that at first, but in the end it worked, so I could not be more happy. As a parent, she kept me in the loop as much as she could, consulting with my son to get his permission to share any information. This lady was well worth hiring and paying another attorney fee after we had hired another attorney previously.

Posted by Yvette | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

excellent attorney

Initially having a felony and a misdemeanor, Mrs Wentland was with me every step of the way. Having to be back and forth to court for almost two years was worth it since Mrs Wentland had both cases dismissed. Always making sure i was informed with what was going on with my cases.

Posted by David | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Knowledgeable and passionate

Attorney Carolyn Wentland not only took care of my legal needs with a complete understanding of the law and Bexar county court system, but did it with understanding and passion. She surpassed my expectations and I would definitely look for her in the future for any legal matters.

Posted by Lawrence Z | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome and Knowledgeable Lawyer

Mrs. Wentland is a fighter for righteous, she went against a large Law firm and six coporate lawyers to prove that i didn't do what they had said, she fought, fought and never gave up because she is very knowledgeable and determine, did an enormous amount of research and eventually proved my innocenc...e. she also made it into the books of law and her name is now in the law books that other lawyers can learn from

Posted by Roy | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Animal Cruelty

Carolyn Wentland, Did a great job for me. She knows her stuff, I would recommend her for any criminal defense cases, My case was long and drawn out, she was reassuring and confident during the whole ordeal. In my Animal cruelty case the state prosecutors pushed & pushed they wanted to impose the m...aximum punishment, she pushed back, to make a long story short, We Won - The case was dismissed. A pair of her clients were in court the same day with me and she has gotten a dismissal, on one case in addition to mine and was working on the third. She will fight & defend you to the best of her ability, and during a emotionally charged and chaotic situation like criminal proceedings, She is definitely someone you want in your corner.

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Carolyn Marie Wentland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathy Starling

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A person could not hire a better attorney than Carolyn Wentland."

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Ryan Boyer

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer who goes far above expectations for her clients and has an excellent presence in front of any jury."

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Brandon Prater

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Wentland is a ferocious fighter for her clients. I have seen her work and she is dedicated to an aggressive advocacy for her client's rights."

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Roland Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Carolyn is a smart and hard-working attorney. She truly cares about all her clients and always look out for their best interests. No matter the case, her clients are her top priority."

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Deepali Walters

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, aggressive, and she cares about getting the best possible results for every single client."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Best Lawyer in San Antonio 2022, Scene in SA Magazine

2022

Top 10 Attorney Criminal Defense Texas 2022, Best of the Best Attorneys

N/A

Certificate of Appreciation, JAG

Work Experience

2000 - Present

President, Carolyn M. Wentland, P.C.

2000 - 2000

Intern, Fort Sam Houston JAG

Associations

2006 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2000 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Texas DWI Lawyers Association

Texas DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Federal Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas v. Asel Abdygapparove

conviction reversed

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Education

2000

St. Mary's University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Marquette University

Speaking Engagements

2021

Monthly Meeting

Criminal Defense Motions-How do they Work?

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Teen Parents Meeting

Legal Issues of Teen Pregnancy

N/A

District Courts Committee Monthly Meeting

Abdygapparova Capital Murder Trial

Languages

English

Activity

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