Carolyn Marie Wentland

Carolyn Marie Wentland

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 25 years

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

110 Broadway Street, Suite 360, San Antonio, TX

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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 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 Rick | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer for DWI

I hired Carolyn to help me with a DWI charge. And it was the best choice i could have made! During my first phone call with her (before hiring her) she instructed me to immediately request an ALR hearing. I hired her and she won the ALR hearing for me, allowing me keep my driver's license. That win a...lso allowed me to drive without getting an ignition enter lock device in my vehicle. Moving forward from there she continued to stay in contact with me and assured me I had a good chance at trial. Well, we never made it to trial. After her line of questions and challenges to the prosecutor the state decided to dismiss all charges!! If you're looking for a lawyer you can trust like I was, I highly recommend, Carolyn Wentland.

Posted by Ken | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wisdom

Look, I thought I could skimp out and go cheap on an appointed attorney. omg. Big mistake! I decided to speak with Carolyn and hire her, Just so much knowledge and fight in this woman, a presence in the court like no other. She’s talking to me about stopping a frivolous theft case before it reaches t...he GJ, which is exactly what I expected of the appointed guy. I hope I never need an attorney again, but if I do, it’ll be this woman ! Returns calls asap, emails and always fills me in on case status

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best attorney in SA. Everything dismissed!

The best attorney I’ve ever met. Not only did she help me but she helped my brother. Long story short I made some mistakes and was detained with multiple charges against me. To make things worse a year later I made the same mistake again. She took my case and made me feel a lot better about everythin...g. Everyone makes mistakes. It took a while, over the span of about two to two and a half years. She got everything dismissed. I think there were 5-6 misdemeanor charges all together. Everything DISMISSED. Later when my brother made some mistakes he hired a bad attorney. She got everything going in a better direction and helped him settle it all. She is not only a great attorney but a great person.

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.

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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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