Kristen Lyn Mulliner

Kristen Lyn Mulliner

1.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

628 S. St. Mary's St., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX

About Kristen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Kristen has an active criminal defense practice. Kristen has taken on the State of Texas and fought for justice for her clients in jury trials, where her client's were charged with capital murder, murder, federal drug conspiracy, arson and dwi. Kristen is pleased when she can deliver results such as dismissals or reductions, but she always stands ready to defend her clients at trial.

19 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Federal Crime 25%

Kristen is licensed in the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western District's of Texas, the Fifth Circuit & the Supreme Court of the United States. She has represented federal clients in Laredo, Dallas, Houston, Del Rio and San Antonio. Federal charges represented by Kristen include conspiracy to distribute 2400 kilos of marijuana, government procurement fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, revocation of supervised release, conspiracy to distribute cocaine and allegations of illegal re-entry.

16 years | 50 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

Whether her clients were forcibly complelled to submit to a blood draw, or if they consented to a breath test, or if there are no scientific breath or blood results at all (a refusal case) Kristen brings her substantial interest and considerable experience in the defense of dwi/dui cases to the aid of her clients. Kristen will always seek to protect the rights of her dwi/dui clients and seek a dismissal or an acquittal of the charges against them.

19 years | 200 cases

20%
White Collar Crime 10%

16 years | 5 cases

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Typically, Kristen will handle a speeding or traffic ticket as an accomodation to an existing firm client where, for example, a client charged with dwi/dui was also issued a traffic citation during the arrest process. However, Kristen realizes that for many people, their permanent driving record is of vital importance to their employment and livelihood, so she always stands ready to fight for a dismissal or reduction of speeding or traffic infractions on behalf of firm clients.

16 years | 250 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Mulliner Law Firm, PLLC

628 S. St. Mary's St., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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Kristen Lyn Mulliner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by Kaydee | May 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Liars and Con Artists

Kristen and her husband Jeff knowingly let my husband go to prison. They lied to the state and let us fail when trying to prove innocence. We paid $25,000 for literally nothing. No defense, no help, nothing. We would have been better off with a public defender. She told the state that we were liars (...even though we have proof of their wrongdoings) and therefore my husband will get to spend decades in prison for something the Mulliners KNOW he did not do. Thanks for that. So much for Justice. I hope karma comes back on you both. Stop practicing law regardless of which side you’re on. You’re ruining people’s lives every day and sadly you’ve ruined ours. The other reviews I’ve read here are 100% accurate so please do not get into bed with these people. Do your research and don’t repeat our mistakes. It will literally cost you everything.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No stars for Kristen

She had to turn to prosecuting people because she and her husband (now known as Charles Jeffrey Mulliner) take your $$$ and do NOTHING for it. One word. Scammers.

Posted by DON'T | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lies, Condescending

Walk away. She lied over and over, said she did not say things that she said although we had several family present to hear it. Her husband and her work together, act like they're a caring team to help you or your loved one. Once she has the money, there's no work, no researching cases, no great Moti...ons, let alone a Motion at all. Easy to take cases, make deals and walk away with the money and no work. Next case? She was assistant district attorney, still is, although under the guise of defense attorney.

Posted by Blake | May 26, 2014

Divorce case 2012

I was a 29 year old male fighting to keep my businesses and going through a divorce.. I lost everything "Kristen" is not a big business lawyer in my opinion and i really didn't want to write a bad review,because she was so nice when i handed money over ;) But when she told me i could make payments af...ter giving over 4,000+ The "Broker" or whatever the guy that runs the firm,said she has bigger cases and could not help me anymore. I found another lawyer that got my divorce done @ $2,500 and it was done right. With that $4000 that i gave Kristen i could have fought harder. In my personal opinion i was treated unfairly. Kristen i feel lke all you did was print out paper work..... when i was thrown out of your office,when you told me i could make payments the rest of the way,Its was just wrong! Well thanks for the print out of paper work and i hope no one ever has to go through a lawyer like i did.

Posted by Mary | February 12, 2014

Kristen Mulliner is a true professional and gets the job done.

Mrs. Mulliner is not only 100% professional she is also very approachable, friendly, reassuring, and reliable. I hired Mrs. Mulliner to work on my DWI case. I found myself in a very humbling, embarrassing situation. I dreaded having to go to court but Mrs. Mulliner always made me feel confident a...nd totally informed about my options. She always explained everything in a way I could easily understand. I felt like I was being spoken to by a friend as she never talked down to me and I always felt like I had her full attention. I never had to wonder what was going to happen next as I was always prepared by her or her staff and knew what to expect. Mrs. Mulliner had a true sense of compassion for what I was going through and she got me through a very difficult life lesson. My case was ultimately dismissed. I would highly recommend Kristen Mulliner.

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Kristen Lyn Mulliner's Lawyer Endorsements

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C. Jeff Mulliner

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, The Mulliner Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Principal, Legarreta, Belcher & Owen

2007 - 2010

Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Inc.

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

2013 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas vs Randy _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Acquitted, Not Guilty Verdict rendered by the Jury for Arson

United States vs. Conroy Augustus Miller

Aquitted, Not Guilty verdict rendered by the jury for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine & Acquitted, Not Guilty verdict rendered by the jury for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

State vs. Gutierrez

Client spared from incarceration for life, instead sentenced to 16 years for murder

State v. Deborah _ _ _ _ _ _.

Case dismissed following conclusion of hard fought jury trial.

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Education

2006

St. Mary's University

Juris Doctor

2003

University of Texas System, San Antonio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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