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Roland J. Garcia
About Roland
Biography
Roland J. Garcia is a life-long resident of BexarCounty. After graduating with honors from the University of Texas at San Antonio, he earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin.
While in law school he took several leadership roles in several organizations including becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy. He also participated in the Criminal Defense Clinic, Actual Innocence Clinic, Juvenile Justice Clinic, and the Immigration Clinic, always working to defend the rights of the accused and wrongfully convicted.
Since becoming licensed, he has dedicated his career to continuing to fight for the rights of those accused of crimes. He has worked on cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder at all stages. He also has experience in matters related to criminal cases, such as expunctions, non-disclosures, and asset forfeiture.
Roland has built a reputation for fighting his cases and taking them to trial when necessary. As a result, he has built an impressive record in obtaining good results for his clients.
As a husband and father of five, Roland knows how important it is to defend your record and your reputation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
66%
15 years
DUI and DWI
34%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Roland J. Garca
1507 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX, 78215
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Roland J. Garcia's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend roland garcia dwi
I was going threw a dwi case and no one was coming threw I got blessed with the assistance of Mr.garcia as my court appointed,yet most court appointed wouldn't fight for you but Mr.garcia fought real hard in my trial with the assistance of his friend and I am blessed to say it got dismissed thanks ...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thoughtful and Fast
Roland was great! We needed a fast response when we got hit with a complaint of "theft by check." We had a legitimate dispute with this company, and Roland knew exactly what we needed to do to get this taken care of and dismissed. He was a fantastic communicator and thoughtful in all respects through...
Posted by Paul | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Do yourself a favor and hire Roland Garcia
I can't begin to tell you how amazing Roland was/is. He helped me dismiss two cases that, I feel, would not have been dismissed by many other criminal defense lawyers. To see him in action is truly a thing of beauty and he continued to blow me away throughout the entire trial process. I was lucky eno...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DWI Battle Lawyer: Roland Garcia
I have had the pleasure of hiring Carolyn Wentland and Associates and specifically Roland Garcia as my attorney and was absolutely astounded! Nobody wants to be in a DWI arrest but Roland went above and beyond anything I could have expected! It took a long time to get to trial but that's becaus...
Posted by Aphrodite | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome!
Roland Garcia is a great guy and wonderful lawyer! He did he best he could with my cases and I'm completely satisfied with the results. I would recommend him to any of my family and friends in need.
Roland J. Garcia's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Roland is a bright, thorough, experienced litigator. He will stand up for his clients no matter what odds they are facing and explore every avenue for defending his clients. I have had the privilege of trying several cases by his side as co-counsel and have seen his ingenuity and astute discretion in trial tactics firsthand. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer!"
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"I endorse this Roland without reservation. I know him to be a skilled defense lawyer whose reputation is beyond reproach.."
"I endorse Roland. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Garcia and I have worked on several matters together. He is an extremely hardworking attorney whose knowledge of the law is very impressive. He has always been very easy to work with yet he has never been afraid to fight for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the san Antonio /Bexar County area as a criminal defense attorney"
"I have tried several cases with Mr. Garcia and am impressed with how thorough and prepared he is. I would easily recommend him and continue to work with him if given the opportunity."
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"Roland and I have worked on a number of matters, including two trials. He has an excellent mind for appellate issues and was invaluable to me as a co-chair in trial. Excellent attorney and family man. I trust him, client's should, too."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client's Choice 2015, Avvo.com
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Roland J. Garcia
2009 - 2015
Attorney, Carolyn M. Wentland, P.C.
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Law Office of Roland J. Garcia
2008 - 2008
Student Attorney, University of Texas School of Law Juvenile Justice Clinic
2008 - 2008
Student Attorney, University of Texas School of Law Actual Innocence Clinic
2007 - 2007
Student Attorney, University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic
2007 - 2007
Student Attorney, University of Texas School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley
Associations
2016 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember, Board of Directors
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
San Antonio Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas v. RS
Jury Trial - Not Guilty
Education
2008
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Texas at San Antonio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Winning Trial Strategies
Assault
2009
UTSA Institute for Law & Public Affairs
Law School
2008
Christian Scholars Forum
Christian Perspective of Criminal Law
Publications
2009
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
The State of Criminal Justice (co-author)
2008
Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy
Editor in Chief
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If you get a sentence of 25 yrs in tdcj and it is not aggregated are pg3 how long before they get parole
04 Feb 2017
Q&A
Is it illegal for a cop to trail you for two and a half blocks to wait till u mess up?
01 Oct 2016
Q&A
Can this blue warrant be lifted?
07 Feb 2016