Mario Del Prado

Mario Del Prado

also known as Mario DelPrado

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

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

342 West Woodlawn Avenue, Suite 302, San Antonio, TX

About Mario

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Prosecutors know which defense lawyers will try a case and which will not, and that shapes every offer. I ran the prosecution side in Bexar County, and I prepare every case as though it will be tried.

40 years

45%
Sex Crime 25%

Sexual assault, indecency and other sex offense accusations in Bexar, Guadalupe and surrounding counties. The most important work often happens before charges are filed. A recent result: dismissal of a multi-count sex offense case.

40 years

25%
Violent Crime 25%

Murder, capital murder, aggravated assault and family violence. In November 2025 a Bexar County jury acquitted my client, former San Antonio police officer Eleazar Alejandro, of murder in the Melissa Perez shooting, along with his two co-defendants. I have also obtained the dismissal of a capital murder charge.

40 years

25%
DUI and DWI 5%

DWI and felony intoxication cases in Bexar, Guadalupe and surrounding counties.

40 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Del Prado Law

342 West Woodlawn Avenue, Suite 302, San Antonio, TX, 78212

Mario Del Prado's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jarrett | July 23, 2014

Former Client

Mario is an excellent lawyer and a complete professional. I had full trust in Mario during the entire process. I appreciated the honesty with which he communicated with me. His knowledge and intellect are evident immediately upon meeting with him. The exact same can be said for Christine, his partner.... The biggest compliment I can give this duo is I would've endorsed them regardless of my outcome because I was comfortable they did the best job possible. Needless to say they were spectacular in the courtroom and we won the case! - Extremely pleased client

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2013

Excellent Attorney

I have worked with Mario on two different cases. In each case, he was succesful. Mario is a great attorney and has become a personal friend. I highly recommend Mario to anyone in need of expert advice and succesful resolution.

Posted by RC | May 13, 2012

Best Criminal Defense Attorney firm in SA--bar none!!!

I was charged with a class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana. I had interviewed several criminal defense attorneys, but knew immediately upon meeting Mario and Christine Del Prado that their firm was the one to represent me. They made me feel like they genuinely cared and I knew I would be in g...reat hands. They have excellent communication skills and were very clear in explaining all the potential outcomes from the best case to worst case scenarios. They kept me informed along the way and advised me on how to prepare for my court appearances. I was overjoyed on my last court date when the prosecutor said that the charges against me were going to be dismissed. Mario and Christine really “went to bat” for me. I can’t imagine a better attorney firm in San Antonio! Thank you so much Del Prado & Del Prado!!!

Posted by PR | September 20, 2011

Saved my life!

Mario Del Prado saved my life. He and his firm represented me in a DWI charge and he successfully fought to have the charges dropped. All through the process he treated me like family. I have recommended Mario to friends and family for legal representation. My experience with Mr. Del Prado and his fi...rm helped me put my life back together. Thank you again Mario!

Posted by Rob | September 05, 2011

You Will Be Well Served

Mr. Del Prado kept my DWI probation from being revoked. Everyone knows that there are many intelligent and experienced lawyers to choose from. But when you have an attorney who is intelligent, experienced and who actually cares about his client's well being, then you have a winning combination and wi...ll be well represented. I would, without hesitation, recommend, and more importantly, hire Mr. Del Prado again to represent me or someone in my family. Play it smart, if you need an attorney, hire Mr. Del Prado. He has your best interests at heart.

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Mario Del Prado's Lawyer Endorsements

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A. Felsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mario has been doing this a long time- he knows all the tricks and is a great talent!! =)"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joseph Esparza

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of both opposing Mr. Del Prado on criminal cases from a former career as a felony prosecutor, to consulting and working with Mr. Del Prado as a criminal defense attorney. In every instance, I can attest that he has a thorough understanding of the law and criminal procedure and is adept at finding strategic solutions to benefit his clients. As a fellow board certified attorney, Mr. Del Prado has taken the additional step of passing a state sponsored certification exam to achieve special certification in criminal law. He puts that experience and expertise to work for his clients and they are the better for it. He is one of the few attorneys I would consult on any criminal legal issue of merit and has proven himself to be a very good trial lawyer."

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Robert Featherston

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christine Del Prado

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Leading Criminal Defense Lawyers – San Antonio (Leading band), Doyle's Guide

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Texas Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Top 30 Criminal Defense Lawyers San Antonio, SA Scene Magazine

2012

Best Lawyers in San Antonio, San Antonio Magazine

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

College of the State Bar, State Bar of Texas

2009

Scholarship Trial Lawyers College Death Penalty, Trial Lawyers College

1996

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Founder, Del Prado Law

2019 - 2022

Chief, Criminal Trial Division and Chief, Major Crimes Division, Bexar County District Attorney's Office

1986 - 1991

Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1991 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2009

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas v. Eleazar Alejandro (Melissa Perez shooting), 379th District Court, Bexar County

Not guilty

State v Castillo

Not guilty

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Education

1986

St. Mary's University School of Law

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

1982

University of Texas at San Antonio

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Speaking Engagements

2011

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Family Violence

2008

Capital Murder Update

Getting Life Plea in Middle of Death Case

2008

Capital Murder Seminar

How to Get a Life Sentence in the Middle of a Death Penalty Case

2005

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Nuts and Bolts

Domestic Violence

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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