Derek Wayne Emmons

Derek Wayne Emmons

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 29 years

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

206 E Locust St, San Antonio, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Derek W Emmons PC

206 E Locust St, San Antonio, TX, 78212-3954

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Derek Wayne Emmons's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dismissed 10 year old theft case

I had a theft case from 2012 that I did nothing about in my early 20s. After learning about a warrant for my arrest while living in another state, I contacted Derek and he had the case dismissed within a month without me having to go to Texas or leave my current state of residence at all. He is very ...responsive and will tell you everything you need to know about sorting out your case. Take a load off of your shoulders, hire Derek, and get your peace of mind back.

Posted by Jeremy | December 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney who will fight for you.

Derek, is a very professional hands on attorney. Who is always available and gives it the way it is. He did a tremendous job with my case, and truly cares about his clients. Thank you Derek.

Posted by Cathy | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Derek EMMONS Attorney at Law

Derek Emmons is an oustanding attorney who treated my son and me with not only respect but compassion. When representing my son he was always considerate of our questions concerning the law and how it pertained to his situation. He represented my son to the very best of his ability and my son receive...d an outcome he was more than pleased with

Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Service

The first thing all clients want is an intelligent, knowledgeable lawyer to represent us. The second is a lawyer who truly cares and actually listens to your "story" and concerns. Lastly, a lawyer that is compassionate and understanding of your situation. Derek is all of these. From day one he let me... know his plan, followed when there was pertinent information to pass along. He has even taken calls/text on the weekends when I had additional concerns. One of the main things that stuck with me is that he remember "everything" I had expressed to him two months after I had made the statements. It showed me he not only listened, but cared and did not see me as another dollar in his bank account. He was "exceptional." I hope I never talk to him again (for obvious reasons LOL), if I never need a lawyer he is my first, and last call. Thanks Derek!!!

Posted by Margie | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Defense

My daughter was represented by Derek Emmons. She was unjustly extradited from New York City. Mr. Emmons took up her cause and stayed in constant contact with me and advised me how to proceed in the collection of various documents from New York City courts and probation department. These documents th...at were collected proved the illegality of the detention and extradition of my daughter. In my personal and business life I have dealt with many attorneys but none have been as efficient, effective or proffesional as Mr. Emmons. Mr. Emmons presented the facts to the District Attorney and as a result the District Attorney determined there was no case and my daughter was released. This testament is the least I can do to thank Mr. Emmons for bringing my daughter home to me. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Margie

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Derek Wayne Emmons's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Trevino

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the best in San Antonio!"

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Jamie Graham

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Genaro Cortez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Carroll

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Scene in SA Magazine

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Derek W. Emmons, P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

Education

1986

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Central Catholic High School

5th Amendment

2015

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

28th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course

2015

San Antonio Bar Association

52nd Annual Criminal Law Institute

2014

State Bar of Texas

ALR Hearings: Three Prospectives

2014

State Bar of Texas

Best of Advanced Criminal Law 2013: A Collection of the Top

2014

State Bar of Texas

Retirement Issues & Concerns for Attorneys

2014

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

New Trial Strategy Cases

2013

State Bar of Texas

How to use the internet to get information for your case

2013

State Bar of Texas

Ethical Issuea in Marketing Law Firms

2012

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI

2012

San Antonio Bar Association

49th Annual Criminal Law Institute

2011

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Jim Greenfield Memorial Nuts and Bolts

2010

San Antonio Bar Association

47th Annual Criminal Law Institute

2009

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Drug Analysis

2009

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Noteworthy Ethics Opinions in Criminal Law Practice

2009

San Antonio Bar Association

46th Annual Criminal Law Institute

2007

Texas District and County Attorneys Association

2007 Legislative Updates

2007

State Bar of Texas

Voir Dire Techniques // Enhancements // Punishment // Cross

2007

San Antonio Bar Association

45th Annual Criminal Law Institute

2006

San Antonio Bar Association

SABA Ethics Seminar: A Musical Treat

2005

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Advanced DWI Cross Examination: San Antonio

2005

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2nd Annual SACDLA Nuts and Bolts Seminar

2004

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project

Criminal Defense Advocacy Training

Languages

Spanish

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