Shawn Brown

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Shawn Brown

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

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

540 South Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, TX

About Shawn

Biography

The first move after a wrong move is a first step in the right direction. Presione aquí para Español

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Voted best in San Antonio for federal and state criminal defense law by peers 4 years running. Criminal lawyer practice area are drug possession, trafficking, theft, fraud, sex crimes, white collar, dwi, dui, and more.

26 years | 6,238 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 25%

Voted best in San Antonio for DWI and DUI criminal defense law by peers 4 years running. Criminal lawyer practice area are drug possession, trafficking, theft, fraud, sex crimes, white collar, dwi, dui, and more.

26 years | 6,439 cases

25%
Federal Crime 15%

Voted best in San Antonio for federal criminal defense law by peers 4 years running. Criminal lawyer practice area are drug possession, trafficking, theft, fraud, sex crimes, white collar, dwi, dui, and more.

26 years | 4,238 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Shawn C Brown Attorney

540 South Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205

www.shawnbrownlaw.com

Online Presence

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Shawn Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed

Shawn was great in helping me get my case dismissed. There was missing video evidence from the arresting officer and other indiscretions on his police report. Shawn and his team filed a motion of spoliation of exculpatory evidence and the motion was granted. The case that Shawn argued in front of the... judge was undeniable. I couldn't have had a better outcome. Thank you, Shawn, for all your hard work.

Posted by Gilbert | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

BEST LAWYER HANDS DOWN

Shawn has never disappointed. He proves himself beyond excelence and very strong when handling my case. He took my dwi case and dealt with my federal probation recocation and made me feel at ease knowing he had both cases under his power. He got me off from my revocation on federal probation and g...ot my dwi dismissed. I wouldn’t go to any other lawyer and I wouldn’t refer anyone else but the best. Shawn has proven to be the best I’ve seen.

Posted by Jenni | July 06, 2015 | Family

Great attorney

I have know Shawn for 30+ years. He is courteous and prompt. He handles matters privately and with the upmost proffessionalism. I have reccomended family and friends to him on multiple occassions and he has treated them the same. He will be my attorney for family and business matters for years to com...e.

Posted by Justin | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

I have hired Shawn a couple of different times to handle all of my legal actions and every single time I'm more impressed with his dedication. I was so pleased with his representation that I have hired him on multiple legal actions and personal. Shawn is the best defense attorney in San Antonio and ...is a DWI trial specialist. He can handle any situation whatever your situation may be. I would definitely recommend Shawn Brown and my advice to you is to not shop around the best defense attorney in San Antonio is right here!!!

Posted by nic | May 28, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Against all odds

My alleged DWI occurred March 3, 2011 I was put into contact with Shawn through my uncle, which said if you want the best here's the guy. The district attorney waited 22 months after the date to charge me with a DWI. In between that time Shawn had already on my ALR license hearing. Fast forward anoth...er 28 months which is a total of 50 months after my alleged DWI and after several resets by the DA we are finally set for trial. I had my doubts as does any person given the broad circumstances of my case, however hearing in advance from my uncle and several friends who have uses Shawn I felt at ease. Constant communication throughout the process anytime I needed anything he was there to answer. Walking into court and actually witnessing him go to work reminded me of the "thrilla in manilla". Every point the DA tried to bring Shawn countered with careful calculation. We left the hearing expecting to be in trial at 1:30, when I arrived back at the office, the DA had dismissed the entire case. Biggest wait lifted off my back after over 4 years.

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Shawn Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Orihel

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruben Montoya

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Other

"In the criminal defense field I would highly recommend Shawn. He will protect your interest and will pursue all avenues within the law to protect them."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erick Platten

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a lawyer that truly cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to ensure that he has done everything he can do to protect their rights. Shawn is an asset to the legal community and I'm more than happy to endorse his work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top DUI/DWI Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

2022

Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

2022

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

2022

Top DUI/DWI Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

2021

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

2020

Top DUI/DWI San Antonio Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

2019

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

2017

Best Criminal Attorney, S.A. Scene

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Best Criminal Attorney, S.A. Scene

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Best Criminal Attorney, S.A. Scene

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Best Crimnal Attorney, S.A. Scene

2013

Best Criminal Attorney, S.A. Scene

2012

Best Criminal Attorney, S.A. Scene

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Founder/Owner, Law Office of Shawn C. Brown, P.C.

1998 - 1999

Clerk, Judge Cheryl Hardy

Associations

2001 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1999

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

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

1995

Texas A&M University, College Station

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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