Patrick L. Hancock

Patrick L. Hancock

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1800 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX

About Patrick

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 37 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1988

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Patrick L Hancock

1800 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78209

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Patrick L. Hancock's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Whats the plan?

Mr. Hancock represented my son in a criminal case. There was much disappointment as my son and I did not feel like Mr. Hancock was actually fighting for him throughout the process. There was alot to be desired from Mr. Hancock during the process. Mr Hancock used the states investigative findings i...nstead of doing his own investigation to fight for my son. He made a statement to me on a couple of occasionas that I wasn't a rich woman in regards to paying for an investigation for my son. I was told by another attorney, that the state would have covered the cost of an investigation for my son that was not done by this attorney. Mr Hancock used the states slanted data instead of collecting his own. My son has been in jail/prison for about 6 years now. I just wish that Mr. Hancock would have cared more about his client, my son. I don't understand how the lawyer, Mr. Hancock, kept asking the client, "what's the plan?" I may be wrong, but I thought the attorney should formulate the plan? If we were familiar with the law, we wouldn't need an attorney. My son's case could have turned out differently, if the one that represented him,did more on his behalf. My heart is broken!

Posted by Cyrus Gohari | November 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A five star rating for a five star criminal lawyer

I am glad I found Mr. Patrick L. Hancock to represent me when the sky was falling on me for the catastrophic drug charges that had been made against me. He is an above average well-seasoned and highly cultured criminal lawyer and above all, he is a decent individual. He has my highest admirations and... I recommend his services without hesitancy.

Posted by Ericka Chapman | August 27, 2015

Consultation

Very professional! Responded promptly and took the time to explain in detail the judicial system and how it pertained specifically to me and my loved one.

Posted by Jules | August 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Expert lawyering kept me out of jail

The best decision of my life was hiring Pat Hancock to represent me. He saved my life. Without him I would have gone to prison for as long as 10 years. Instead, I'm a free person. It was 3 and 1/2 years between the time I hired Pat and when I went to trial. He worked hard on my case from the beginni...ng. If you want a lawyer who will be there for you 24/7, that's Pat Hancock. He protected & encouraged me so I could get through the horrifying ordeal. Through countless hours of preparation, Pat developed an effective defense strategy for my case. He also located a superb expert witness who was indispensable to winning the case. Pat knows the law and outclasses the prosecutors in the court room. Pat's partner, David Christian, and his entire legal staff are outstanding. It's no surprise to me Pat is rated as one of the top lawyers in Texas.

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Patrick L. Hancock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ben Sifuentes

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I recommend Mr. Hancock based upon several factors. First, I supervised him during his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney. He was thoughtful and diligent as a prosecutor. Second, when he became a defense attorney, he used his wealth of prosecution experience to pick apart flaws in the prosecution’s case. Finally, he has the courage, passion, and commitment to challenge the State when defending his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gary Churak

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ben Sifuentes

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2014

Named, The Best Lawyers in America

2014

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Selected in San Antonio Best Lawyers, Scene in SA magazine

2013

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2011

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

2011

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2010

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2009

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

2009

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2008

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2007

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2007

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

2007

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Lead Counsel, Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock

1988 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, The Bexar County District Attorney's Office, In San Antonio, Texas

Associations

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssocCriminal

Member

2000 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The State of Texas v. J.B.

Jury determination of Probation

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Education

1987

South Texas College of Law

1983

University of Texas System, Austin

Government

Speaking Engagements

2012

Satellite news radio

Ambien Defense

Publications

2012

Marie Claire While You We're Sleeping

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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