Roland J. Garcia

Roland J. Garcia

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

1507 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX

About Roland

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 66%

Criminal Defense to include pre-trial, trial, appeals and writs of habeas corpus in Bexar and surrounding counties

15 years

66%
DUI and DWI 34%

15 years

34%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney, Roland J. Garcia

Our legal process took longer then we anticipated. But the outcome was great. Roland got our case dismissed. And we were very satified with his work. I would recommend his to everyone I know because it's hard to find someone that goes the extra mile for you. We were in a bad situation with another at...torney before him and once we hired Roland. Everything changed and things stated moving forward and eventually dismissed... Thank you Roland for everything you did for us.

Posted by Jimmy | April 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Down but not out.

I currently am fortunate enough to have Roland and Carolyn as my attorneys, and have for quite some time now. Throughout life's ups and downs, I managed to find myself needing a skilled attorney , and both are amazing at what they do. More often than not, I made choices that left them little to work ...with, however neither took the easy road, and fought for me when others wouldn't . The primary reason for every good outcome in court, is due to their tireless efforts to protect not only my rights, but my quality of life as well. Throughout my many falls, I could always rest assure Roland and Carolyn would always listen, without judging, collect the facts, and ensure a fair legal process. We all make mistakes, and in a time where society is against you, it is comforting to know you have two of the best attorneys in your corner. Thank you to both of you for never turning your back on me, having patience when it was in short supply, and last but not least, for being the very best at what you do.

Posted by Ken | January 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense

I Expected TDCJ !

You Must ,of course Always consider your record .No Lawyer has a magic wand . But Mr.Roland Garcia was able to wrestle a sweet deal for me. 3 TDC Felonies & a not so great past record . Garcia didn`t let me jump on the first descent deal , he told me to "Think About It.' Glad he did,because when we w...ent back,it got better ! Wentland / Garcia 1 !!!! K.M.

Posted by Justin | October 20, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney I would definitly recommend him if you ever need a lawyer to defend you.

I had gotten a DWI about four months ago and I thought I was never going to be able to get this case dismiss, Until I hired Roland J. Garcia as my defensive attorney. He constantly informed me everything that was going on and also showed up to all my court dates. He is definitely an attorney that you... can trust. He is well knowledged on what he does and makes sure that he fights for you until the end. He also is willing to work with you on a payment plan if needed. A payment plan that anyone can afford which is a big deal because as you know, a DWI for a lawyer is really expensive. I found myself in the unfortunate position of needing Roland J. Garcia services, but his expertise defending DWI cases served me well. I want to thank you for everything that you did for me in getting my case dismissed. Therefore, I strongly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney.

Posted by Todd | June 29, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Great defense attorney

I hired Roland Garcia about 3 or 4 years ago to defend me in case where I was accused of dwi. He was very knowledgeable and worked hard to defend me. I was found not guilty. He is a very nice Guy and easy to talk to. When it came to defending me, he did an excellent job fighting the prosecution. I w...ould highly reccomend him to any one who needs a defense attorney.

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Roland J. Garcia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Sandoval

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Roland fights hard for his clients."

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Kelly Pittl

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He cares for his clients and is an excellent attorney."

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Roberto Ambrosino

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Bozeman

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Pate

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ishan Sareen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Michael LeMond

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!!!!!"

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Brent Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Roland without reservation. I know him to be a skilled defense lawyer whose reputation is beyond reproach.."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Daniel Palmer

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Gary Churak

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the san Antonio /Bexar County area as a criminal defense attorney"

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Deepali Walters

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Amy Owen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dayna Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Hoelscher

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member, 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

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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

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