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Mario Del Prado
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Biography
Board Certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Trial Advocacy - Texas Super Lawyer
I am South Texas born, raised and educated. Professionally, I have only been a trial lawyer. Started out as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County. Handled and tried hundereds of cases from DWI to Capital Murder.
Enjoyed a successful career in prosecution. Then, met and married my love and partner, Christine Martino Del Prado. We have established our own firm and been successful. More importantly, we established a great family and are truly blessed.
In 2018, I returned to prosecution as the Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County District Attorneys Office - supervising over forty (40) felony level trial lawyers. Subsequently, I became the Chief of the Major Crimes Division. Trial work included prosecuting two Capital Murder cases.
I have now returned to private practice, defending the citizen accused.
I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial by the National Board of Trial Advocally.
I have been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer on numerous occasions over the years.
We believe in our mission to protect an defend the Constitution of the United States and Texas. As such, we zealously - and aggressively represent our clients. Collectively, we bring 50 plus years of experience and success to bear in every one of our cases.
If we can serve you, call. You will find that we are accessible and honest.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 39 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Del Prado Law
342 W. Woodlawn, Ste 302, San Antonio, TX, 78212
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Posted by Dc | April 03, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Wasted no time
I’m more than happy with del prado and the way he handled my case he wasted no time and was very punctual with e mail reply’s only a couple weeks and my case was dismissed I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance you won’t regret it thank you again sir I am a free man because of you’...
Posted by RC | May 13, 2012 | Criminal Defense
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...
Mario Del Prado's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mario has been doing this a long time- he knows all the tricks and is a great talent!! =)"
"I endorse Mario. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
Robert Featherston
Criminal defense lawyer
Christine Del Prado
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
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
Partner, Del Prado & Del Prado
1984 - 1991
Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney
Associations
2012 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2005 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2009
National College of DUI DefenseMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v Castillo
Not guilty
Education
1986
St Mary's University of San Antonio
Juris Doctrate
1982
University of Texas System, San Antonio
BA - 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
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers