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Jonathan Michell leads our San Antonio office as a former prosecutor with more than fourteen years of experience trying cases to juries in Texas. A seasoned trial attorney, Jonathan is fiercely determined to help his clients and is known as an aggressive and effective attorney in the courtroom. Jonathan is also well respected by the judges and prosecutors with whom he works daily in Bexar County and the surrounding counties.
Jonathan was born in Texas but grew up in San Francisco and southern California before returning to Texas with his family. He has a degree in Music Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, Texas. During law school Jonathan served internships with both the Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office.
After law school Jonathan joined the Guadalupe County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor. In addition to trial work, Jonathan has handled hundreds of cases referred to him for prosecution by over a dozen law enforcement agencies ranging from murders and aggravated felonies to Driving While Intoxicated cases, and was recognized by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association for his successful handling of a “case of first impression” before the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio. After leaving the district attorney’s office in 2012, Jonathan worked at several firms in the Dallas/Fort Worth area focusing on state and federal criminal defense before returning to the San Antonio area. He also worked in civil litigation, and served as the police advisor and assistant city attorney for the City of Mesquite.
This development of in-court and out-of-court skills and his experience as a former prosecutor has given Jonathan a unique perspective in the landscape of criminal defense. When he is not in the courtroom, Jonathan enjoys spending time traveling, taking his dog to off-leash hiking trails, and lobbying for a professional football team for San Antonio!
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700 N. St. Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
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Posted by Sean | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Family violence defence
I am about 3 years late on this review. Jonathan is an excellent attorney and he works hard on all his cases. He keeps his clients well informed and when you contact him for questions or issues concerning your case he always gets back with you the same evening. His background as a highly respected a...
Posted by Michael | July 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional, timely, affordable!
Jonathan recently helped me get a case thrown out and save my career and life! He was professional and responded to all questions and concerns as soon as I had them. He gave me a clear understanding of what would happen each step of the way. With all the covid stuff going on and recent lay off I was ...
Posted by Craig | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome, straight-shooting attorney
Jonathon handled my case with such professionalism. He also has a great relationship with the judges, DA and the probation officers. My probation was tough and he made it as smooth as possible. I had some issues along the way and he was always very honest and told me exactly what I needed to do to ge...
Posted by Wendy | May 10, 2019 | Family
Jonathan is attentive and articulate. He cares about his clients.
When hiring an attorney, it's essential to know that they will be available when you need them. Jonathan was. I hired him for a family member and it was the best decision I could have made. Throughout the process, I was "kept in the loop." I would suggest Jonathan to anyone needing a solid, trustwort...
Posted by Darryl | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Supreme Process
From the start until the finish he was always available. Never leaving me out of the loop and constantly reassuring me I was making the correct decisions for me. During my case I asked him what should I do? He told me that's a decision I would have to make for myself but whichever I chose he would re...
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Michell on numerous Criminal Law matters and his knowledge of this practice area is unmatched. His professional demeanor towards his clients, staff, and court personnel alleviates the stress in these already difficult situations. I strongly recommend utilizing the services of Mr. Michell."
"Jonathan is a great criminal defense lawyer and will zealously represent you in any criminal defense matter, especially DWIs, to the very best of his abilities. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge that allows him to help his clients achieve the best outcome in their cases. I would happily refer any clients to him knowing that they will be well represented."
"Jonathan is an excellent attorney, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone facing a criminal charge in the Dallas area."
"I fully endorse Jonathan. He is a strong, hard-working attorney that is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients."
"Jonathan is an excellent attorney with great attention to detail and a comforting demeanor with clients."
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2022 - Present
Associate Attorney, Texas Criminal Defense Group
2016 - Present
Attorney, Hamilton Grant NTX PC
2020 - 2022
Assistant County Attorney, Guadalupe County District Attorney's Office
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Law Office of Chad West, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Lanter Westermann, P.C.
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Mesquite City Attorney's Office
2009 - 2012
Attorney, Guadalupe County Attorney's Office
2008
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2019
Defending Challenging DWI Fact Patterns
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