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Biography
Jay S. Norton, former Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, is a San Antonio native with over 34 years of experience practicing law.
Jay received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from St. Mary’s University and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University – School of Law. He began his legal career in 1985 at Bexar County Legal Aid.
In late 1986, Jay joined the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. Jay served in this position for six years before entering private practice as a criminal defense attorney. Jay has successfully tried hundreds of cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, in both state and federal courts.
He would later return to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office after Nico LaHood’s election in 2014, where he rose to the leadership role as a section chief.
As a District Attorney section chief, his responsibilities included the daily supervision, training, and mentoring of all Assistant Criminal District Attorneys assigned to the felony trial courts of Bexar County.
Jay has extensive trial experience encompassing all classes and degrees of criminal cases, including the most serious felony offenses under Texas law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
Child Abuse
10%
DUI and DWI
10%
Violent Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 40 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
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Posted by Keith | January 19, 2015
Best lawyer in San Antonio area
Mr Norton pulled off a miracle for me and saved me from a long prison sentence. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer to defend them in the federal leagl system. I couldn't have asked for more from Mr Norton he is a true professional and will treat you with the utmost respect and will ...
Jay S. Norton's Lawyer Endorsements
"When I was at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, Jay Norton was known among all of us as the best trial lawyer in San Antonio, and one of the best n the State of Texas. I am lucky enough to now work with him in private practice in the LaHood Norton Law Firm. Jay has been a great mentor, and an unbelievable defense lawyer on both State and Federal cases. It was a challenge to go against him, and it is an honor to be working by his side."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
America’s Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2020
AV Preeminent Rated - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Lahood Norton Law Group
Associations
2007 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
San Antonio Federal Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPast President
Education
1985
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1985
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Publications
2020
News4 San Antonio
News4 San Antonio - Drinking and Driving
2020
News4 San Antonio
News4 San Antonio - what to do when you are arrested
Languages
Spanish