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R. Tylden Shaeffer

Criminal defense Attorney at San Antonio, TX

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also known as Tylden Shaeffer


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About R. Tylden

Learn R. Tylden’s areas of practice.

  • I am a former First chair felony prosecutor, supervising a trial team in one of the District Courts.
  • I have been licensed to practice law in all state courts in Texas since 1990.
  • Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
  • AV Rating by Martindale-Hubble Lawyer Referral Service.
  • Licensed to practice law in the federal courts of the Western District of Texas.
  • Trial advocacy training program at the National District Attorneys Association.
  • Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Member Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.
  • I speak Spanish & French.
  • Voted as one of San Antonio's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2008-2019.

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Licensed for 32 years
State TX
Status Eligible to Practice in Texas
Acquired 1990
Updated 01/31/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by Nina | November 5, 2019
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So thankful!
Mr. Shaeffer took care of our legal situation with absolute professionalism and kindness. So thankful for his help, and the help of his exceptional staff. From the time we contacted them, we had their help every step of the way.
Posted by Jonathan Cortez Sr. | June 21, 2019
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The man with the plan!!
Mr. Shaeffer is a great lawyer to have in your corner. He not only got one of my cases dismissed. He got a felony dropped for me and fought the 2 to 10 jail time down to 2 yrs probation. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome thanks Tylden. I highly recommend this man.
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2019
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Integrity and honesty.
Mr. Shaeffer defended me in an assault / bodily injury against household case where myself and another adult male family member had a physical altercation. Mr. Shaeffer pursued the facts and presented the evidence in a very professional manner. He kept me apprised of every possible outcome as the case progressed through the system and made honest recommendations. We were prepared to go to trial but my case was dismissed. I believe this was directly due to Mr. Shaeffer's diligence and persistence in following up and staying on top of developments as they happened.
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Posted by Canaan | November 22, 2018
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Excellence in action
This man I could hug right now, if I could find a way to him from hundreds of miles away. Tylden Shaeffer means what he says, and says what he means. He delivers. He’s polite. He’s charming. He’s direct. He’s honest. The stakes were high and he knew it, and manages to calm me. If you ever need a lawyer, look no further. This is your man. He won’t disappoint.
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Posted by A grateful mom | February 13, 2018
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Integrity, experience, and compassion...look no further!
Two years ago, I was desperate to help my son in a situation involving police overreach by five officers. His car stalled on a road early one morning. But his phone was discharged, so he couldn't call anyone for help. The officers showed up shortly after and wanted him to get out of the car. He refused because they wouldn't tell him what he had actually done wrong. Things escalated. He was pulled out of the car, tased, dropped on the ground, received head and facial lacerations, was arrested and charged with two felony assaults. As a mother, these charges were my worst nightmare. My son is a kind intelligent young man in his twenties. I could not accept the idea that now, for the rest of his life, he might be stopped and treated unjustly by law enforcement because this event would be on his record. It would also impact his ability to get a good job and misrepresent him negatively within his family and community. There were three police cars, but no video on any of them to corroborate the allegations made on the police report. Tylden pursued my son's defense tenaciously and got him the best possible outcome! All charges were dismissed due to lack of evidence. We could not have chosen a better attorney and are eternally grateful.
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Posted by Joseph | September 21, 2017
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Early Termination of Probation
I hired Mr. Shaeffer for my case to get me off of deferred adjudication early and that is just what he did after about 3 other lawyers told me it would be a task. Mr Shaeffer did let me know the time frame it took and got it done in even less than that. He followed up with me often and gave me updates. I would strongly recommend Mr. Shaeffer to the next person in need of legal representation. It was an amazing experience! Thank You!
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Posted by curtis williams | September 1, 2017
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Awesome Lawyer
I was facing several legal issues and was in dire need of legal representation. After contacting Mr. Shaeffer I knew what my rights were and possible outcomes. He is calm under pressure and makes you feel like family and his only client. He saved my career.
Posted by Pam | August 31, 2017
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Client
Very personable. Hired for my son and did a great job! I would recommend him to anyone else.
Posted by Jeanette | November 10, 2016
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I would highly recommend Mr. Shaeffer
I randomly picked Mr Shaeffer and called to ask for advice. He spent almost an hour on the phone with me, explained things so I could understand them, and did not charge me a thing. I ended up hiring Mr Shaeffer and he did a wonderful job of helping my son. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Alex | October 27, 2016
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I highly recommend Tylden Shaeffer!
When I got charged with my DWI I already expected to go through a long, painful process from the beginning. But, Mr. Shaeffer and his staff made my whole experience quick and easy with their great communication and professionalism. He was always straight forward and I could tell he had my best interest in mind. He made sure I didn't get charged with "extreme intoxication", while also reducing my fines and the length of my probation. I highly recommend him to anyone!
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Posted by Nicoli | October 26, 2016
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Straight shooter and very professional
Mr Shaeffer was up front from the beginning, and I respected that. He told me they have a solid case against me. He is a very out of the box thinker, and very organized. He told me the sad reality of what could potentially be the outcome of my case, and it was dim. However he asked me what i wanted and was creative enough to deliver at an extremely affordable price . He has the knowledge to defend you, and the experience to win. I'm very happy with how he handled my case. His office is also only blocks away from the court house and he is always prompt. I don't usually write reviews, but Mr. Tylden Shaeffer deserves to be recognized.
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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2016
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The Best!
I was represented by Mr. Shaeffer years ago (2004). He would travel from San Antonio all the way to Del Rio to represent me. My father and I were accused of wrong doing by federal agents and we had done nothing. We, my father and I were on trial simultaneously. We had hired an attorney and found out later he was friends with the prosecutor and wanted us to accept a plea bargain. "We did nothing wrong", I cried to him. He insisted that we accept due to it being impossible to beat the Government. My father and I were close to giving up when we met Mr. Shaeffer. Mr. Shaeffer believed in us and fought for us. Because of him, I never saw prison walls nor was I ever away from my family. It was one of the most difficult times in my life, but thankfully we met a Godsend attorney and justice prevailed.
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Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2016
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Would recommend to anyone!
Tylden got my felony reduced to a misdemeanor. He saved my life. I didn't have to pester him for information and updates about my case and his staff is well informed and helpful. He personally attended each and every one of my hearings and was just as concerned about restoring my reputation as I was. He recently got a motion for non-disclosure filed and approved by the judge so I will never have to admit this mistake ever happened. I would recommend Tylden to anyone! He is a highly intelligent and competent attorney.
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Posted by Skyler | July 15, 2016
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Highly Recommend
Tylden is a fantastic attorney. He thoroughly prepared for my case and did an amazing job of relating to the judge and jury. I highly recommend Tylden.
Posted by Lance | March 23, 2016
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Mr. Shaeffer is a great attorney , very professional, very nice and is willing to work with you and help u threw any situation u may have or need help with . I recommend Mr. Shaeffer to anyone who needs help with any kind of legal issues or problems. Anyone who has asked me about an attorney i most definitely tell them Mr. Shaeffer and give them his info. Thank you for all your help and everything u have done for me and my family . You are a awesome attorney!
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Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2016
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Teacher Wrongfully Accussed
When you have been wrongfully accused of having an affair with a student, you must acquire legal counsel before you even speak to the police, even if you are the person who reports the rumors. Tylden Schaeffer advised me to not have a second interview with the police department and found time in his schedule to meet with me that day. After the meeting, I had a path to move forward on and that included a well written statement that Mr. Schaeffer crafted. After submitting this in lieu of a second interview with the police, there were no more problems with the school district or police department. Mr. Schaeffer did a superb job and had me resting more easily following our meetings. I would highly recommend Mr. Schaeffer to anyone in need of a Criminal Defense Attorney.
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Posted by Ron | February 26, 2016
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Effective Representation
I found Mr. Shaeffer to be very responsive, effective, and strategic. There was never any doubt in my mind that he had my best interest at the forefront of his efforts in handling my case.
Posted by James | February 24, 2016
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An honest, hard-working attorney
Mr. Shaeffer was court appointed to represent me and he did an amazing job. He proved to be very knowledgeable about the law and he showed me that he was not just an attorney trying to chase a dollar. I can't there is nobody else that I would choose to represent myself or my family and I would highly recommend Tylden Shaeffer to anyone that I know because I believe that he is a great attorney and he will always put forth his best effort.
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Posted by Joel | February 24, 2016
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Tylden has been nothing but excellent while representing me. He's been very upfront, honest, and cooperative with not only myself, but with my family as well. I don't just feel like a number, he treats you like if you're his only client. I'd definitely recommend him to anybody I know if they are in need of legal help. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Prosecuting Attorney
  • Bexar County District Attorney's Office
  • 1991 - 2000
  • Clerk
  • Dallas Immigration Court
  • 1989 - 1990

Education

  • University of Texas School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • Brown University
  • 1986

Associations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers group
  • N/A
  • Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Top Lawyer
  • Scene in SA Magazine
  • 2019
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Board Certified - Criminal Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2004

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San Antonio Criminal defense Lawyer R. Tylden Shaeffer
R. Tylden Shaeffer
Criminal defense Attorney
San Antonio, TX
Licensed for 32 years