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

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Posted by Jovan | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The best.

Best lawyers in town. Travis and Shawn are AMAZING and will go above and beyond to get the best possible out come. Very professional and punctual. They care about their clients, respond quickly and are there whenever you need them. I cannot tell you how pleased I am.

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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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