Shannon Willis Locke

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Shannon Willis Locke

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +3 more

523 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX

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About Shannon

Biography

Trial Lawyer, Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney. Free Consultation, Aggressive Results

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

As a former Assistant District Attorney, I know how cases should be put together and how to pull them apart. When you meet with me you will leave with an understanding of how we will achieve your goals.

21 years | 1,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

I have tried many DWI's and DUI's both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. I enjoy trying DWI's because I understand exactly how to beat the State's case.

23 years | 250 cases

20%
Federal Crime 15%

I am licensed in the Western District and Southern District of Texas. Currently, I have federal cases pending in three Federal jurisdictions.

18 years | 30 cases

15%
Violent Crime 15%

As a defense attorney I have tried several high profile violent crimes. Violent crimes in Texas require specialized strategic thinking, and negotiation skills. I have used these skills to get several violent crimes, including felonies, dismissed or reduced.

23 years | 500 cases

15%
Drug Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

At the Bexar County Distrtict Attorney's Office I worked in the White Collar Crime section. I know how to defend my clients against white collar crime accusations and get them the best possible result.

21 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Locke Law Group

523 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX, 78215

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The Locke Law Group

15160 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX, 78232

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Shannon Willis Locke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jorge | October 31, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Extraordinary Attorney at Law

After meeting with several attorneys I decided to retain Mr. Shannon Locke. During our initial consultation I observed that he was very sincere and very knowledgeable about my type of case, a DWI 2nd charge. He is extremely familiar with court procedures and explained thoroughly what I would encoun...ter. Although I was overwhelmed at times by pre-trail requirements, Mr. Locke’s consistent guidance and advice encouraged me at every phase. His experience with these types of cases is a tremendous benefit to his clients. The Sifuentes and Locke staff was always very courteous, responsive and informative throughout the entire process, and still are. The entire Sifuentes & Lock Firm are absolutely Professional and I highly recommend Mr. Locke and his Firm. I’m glad I made the right choice and encourage those of you reading this review to do the same. My case was dismissed and never went to trial.

Posted by guerratxgal | April 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

DISMISSED CASE!!!!

SHANNON LOCKE is the best lawyer in San Antonio... From the beginning of my case I was issued a court appointed attorney and the prosecutor was offering me a 2yr deferred adjudication probation but was gonna hit me with a felony if I accepted and the court appointed attorney told me I should take it,... I felt so alone with that attorney so we rest the court date so I went home and I started to google attorneys that handled my case situation, I came across Shannon's profile and something about his profile and his credentials caught me.... I decided to call him that same day I left court and he met at his office without notice , right from the first two minutes of talking to him about my case I knew he was the attorney for me, he took care of my court appointed attorney in other words I took the court appointed off my case and went to work... This guy is so smart and such a quick thinker and not once did I ever feel like I was alone with this case, he kept me informed with the case and I never had to call him, he texted me and kept me up to speed. We'll those two years that they were offering went right out the window cause Mr. Shannon Locke got my case dismissed yesterday and I feel like a new man , all the stress is all gone cause SHANNON took care of this case for me and my family.. If any of you guys are in need of a sharpshooting attorney then Mr.Locke is the Attorney for you...I promise you he will do everything he can to represent you the way you should be represented... THANK YOU AGAIN SHANNON

Posted by Jason | July 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense

My experience with Shannon Locke

I recently met with Shannon for a consultation regarding possible charges in a criminal case. During the consultation he proved to be extremely knowledgable regarding the case in question. He laid out my options, and gave me great advice that has proved invaluable in my current situation. When I rece...ived information about a second possible charge, I stopped by his office to schedule another appt for a consultation. He was good enough to meet with me on the spot. He again laid out my options and offered to represent me should any charges be filed. If you find yourself in need of legal advice, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with Mr. Locke.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

I was in the need of a attorney for my case. I ran across several attorneys who I was not pleased with. I am glad that I choose Mr. Locke. He took the time to make sure that I understood everything before he moved on to something else. He is patience and he also communicates with you never leaving yo...u in the dark. He will make sure that he responds to you either by phone or email promptly even in the weekend and made me feel much better about the matter at hand. Another thing I like about attorney is that he will not mislead you. He is very knowledgeable and has already gone farther than any other lawyer to look over my case and till me exactly what my options are. There is no guesswork with this attorney and I like that ! . I highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a dependable attorney. Finally, he represented me excellently in court to get the desired result and I am very pleased and thankful for all his time and effort in for my case, which had a positive outcome.

Posted by Felix | October 17, 2010 | Criminal Defense

"Thanks to Shannon Locke"

Shannon was the best choice I made as far as having a lawyer. I am normally a good judge of character,but Shannon exceeded my expectaions. He was very knowledgeable on handling my case. He also seem to have a good team of assistants behind him. Including the front desk! I didn`t have to keep calling ...to find out updates which really meant a lot to me. Either his team or Shannon himself kept me inform completely on my court case. I also found Shannon to be a good listener, which is very important in handling any case. Especially a case that was as serious as mine! I truly feel that Shannon was worth investing in. He gave alternative counsel, which made me feel like it was my choice,but he had my best interested in mind. I knew Snannon Locke was the best choice when I saw that even before I made it into his office to speak with him, he researched some things about my case already. And as far as contacting my character witness, I never had to remind him to do so. His team was right on top of it. With Shannons help, I`m sitting here at my desk in my bedroom. And not behind bars! I couldn`t think of a better attorney! I highly recommend using his services! Sincerely speaking with great gratidude, Felix

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Shannon Willis Locke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon and I have worked on cases against each other and he always is prepared. I have no hesitation recommending Shannon as an attorney."

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Frank Sandoval

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"First met Shannon when he was an Assistant District Attorney in the White Collar section. Through the years his reputation as an excellent and trustworthy attorney has only grown."

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Justin Fischer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Gold

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected in the legal community. Hard working & dedicated to his profession and clients."

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Brent Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shannon wholeheartedly. I know him to be a superb attorney whose character is beyond reproach."

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Daniel Palmer

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Locke and I have worked opposite eachother on multiple Criminal and Civil matters. Mr. Locke has always been very professional and prepared to negotiate when he shows up for court appearances. He also has never been afraid to move forward to trial if negotiations didn't resolve the matter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matheau Stout

White collar crime lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is an intelligent, conscientious and talented attorney."

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Adam Soorholtz

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Riisa Petersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Oshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Smart, tough, and compassionate a hard mix which makes Shannon and excellent attorney."

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Jack Hawthorne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is an excellent Criminal Defense Attorney who puts in the time it takes to ensure a client gets the best representation out there."

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Bradford Kvinta

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As a prosecutor, I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Locke on several occasions. Mr. Locke is a true professional and a strong advocate for his clients. Highly recommended."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Unknown lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Javier Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is an experienced, well respected attorney. He cares about his clients and he passionately works hard to achieve the best outcome for all of them."

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Seth Gladstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various criminal defense matters. I highly recommend him."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shannon. He is an outstanding trial lawyer and a true warrior for justice."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ben Sifuentes

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Locke analyzes the details of the prosecution file, investigates defenses, negotiates well with the DA's office, and he is not afraid of trying cases."

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Gabriel de Vega

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon Locke is a well respected, well known lawyer in the Bexar County court house. Having practiced for many years as both prosecutor and defense, Shannon is well versed in the law. He's also professional, respectful, and empathetic towards his clients. I had the pleasure of sitting as co-counsel in one of his trials. From that one experience, I had gained a lot of knowledge about trial. Shannon Locke is not just a well respected colleague; if I were ever wrongfully accused of an offense (may God forbid), I would count on him."

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Michael Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monica Arriaga

Family lawyer

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Ernest Acevedo

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Floyd Contreras

Business lawyer

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Ronald Prince

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Locke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Francisco Alvillar

Immigration lawyer

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Javier Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ben Sifuentes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Soechting

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cynthia Henley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kyle Simpson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Bloom

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Guest

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Salcido

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Janet Altschuler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ekaette Eddings

Immigration lawyer

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Joseph Dane

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Morales

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Jason Weiss

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

10 Best, San Antonio Scene Magazine

2013

2012-2013 Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

2012

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2010

2010 Mock Trial Judge, St. Mary's University

2004

Career Prosecutor Course, National College of District Attorneys

2000

Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa Publishing

2000

Outstanding Law Student Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2000

Robert Moorehead Bankruptcy Scholarship, University of Arizona

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, The Locke Law Group

2008 - 2015

Partner, Sifuentes & Locke

2007 - 2008

Owner, Law Office of Shannon Locke

2005 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney's Office

2002 - 2005

Assistant County Attorney, Pima County Attorney

2000 - 2002

Law Clerk, Pima County Attorney's Office

1997 - 1999

Account Manager, IKON Office Solutions

Associations

2012 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Criminal Law

2012 - Present

Fifth Circuit Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Texas- Criminal Justice Section

Member

2008 - Present

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2020

Better Business Bureau

A+ Rating

2009 - 2011

Del Rio Federal Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

State Bar College

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. S-T

Client Received Home Arrest

Texas v C.B.

NOT GUILTY

State v. A.T

Case Dismissed

State v. A.R.

Case Dismissed

DWI High Breath Test

Not Guilty

State v. MM

Client Acquitted of Murder

State v. Sanchez

Not Guilty

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Education

2002

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Macalester College

Bachelor of Arts

1995

School for International Training

Speaking Engagements

2020

Law in the Time of COVID-19

Conflicts of Interest: How Dealing with Conflicts of Interest Can Make You a Better Lawyer

2010

Monthly Meeting Texas Association of Licensed Investigators

Role of Court Appointed Investigators in Criminal Cases

2009

Weekly CLE

Ethical Fee Agreements

Publications

2009

San Antonio Criminal Defense Association Ethical Fee Agreements

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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