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Gary Churak
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Biography
In my 31 years of practice as a criminal defense attorney I have strived to make myself accessible to my clients. Being charged with a criminal offense is a life altering experience and my clients rely on my experience and expertise to get them through the system. I am available to meet and talk to my clients as needed. I understand what my client is going through and if I can make it a little easier on the client and their family by providing answers to their questions, then I have done my job.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
44 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
30%
44 years | 1,500 cases
Expungement
5%
44 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 43 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1982
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Law Offices of Gary Churak, P.C.
14310 Northbrook Dr, Suite 210, San Antonio, TX, 78232
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Gary Churak's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
pretrial motions
He only helped me answer a simple question regarding pretrial motions, but he was genuine and very helpful. He also, luckily, knew the entity that I was dealing with and so was able to offer some helpful insight.
Posted by GeoffWalker | April 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense
A long drawn out case ultimately ending in victory. Thanks, Gary!
Gary Churak represented me in an Assault involving family case. I was currently training in the army and had to juggle time to visit with Gary and make important court dates. While deployed in Iraq, I missed three very important hearings, but Gary was able to plead with the judge to not place a warra...
Posted by Brian | April 01, 2014
1st time incident
I have never been in any kind of law trouble before and was very nervous about what to expect and how to handle things. Gary was very up front with my options and help me make decisions that worked best for me and my family. Will recommend for friends and further use if needed.
Posted by Todd | January 12, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Experienced Attorney here!
If your ever in a bind Gary got your back. What he says he can do he will do. Gary Churak was excellent handling my cases. He took my situation and ran with it. The way he works in the court room shows his experience. He does this every day and is very familiar with the judges and staff. I felt like ...
Posted by Sherri | November 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Churak is Phenomenal!
Mr. Churak is most definitely the strongest advocate one can have in the court room with you. Thank you again Mr. Churak for defending me and getting my case dismissed.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2016
updated on 06/22/2016Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Texas, Trial Lawyers of America
2015
member, National College of DUI Defense
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2007
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
1982
International Legal honor Society, Phi Delta Phi
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Gary F. Churak P.C.
1983 - 1985
Assistant City Attorney, City of Kirby, Texas
1982 - 1987
Associate attorney, Law Offices of Tom Joseph P.C.
1982 - 1986
Assistant City Attorney, Universal City Texas
Associations
1987 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals-Fifth Circuit
1985 - Present
Federal Bar Association Western District of Texas
1984 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. LP
client probation reinstated
State v. JG
no billed
State v. GM
case dismissed
DM v. State
Reversal of conviction
State v. G.R
cleint plead to obstruction of highway
State v. B.H.
client elected to do 30 days in the county jail to close case with no probation of fines.
State v. W.W.
case dismissed after second court setting
State v. M.S
case dismissed
State v. S.J.
Case set for trial- Dismissed
State v. B.B.
Client plead to obstruction of highway
State v. GW
case dismissed
State v. G.W.
case dismissed
State v. AZ
case dismissed
State v. JA
case dismissed
State v. PM
Jury granted probation
State v. BA
Child endangerment charges dismissed deferred adjudication probation on criminal mischief
State v. ST
No finding of deadly weapon Jury granted probation
State v. JMN
Case dropped no prosecution
State v. DFC
Found not guilty
Education
1982
St. Marys University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Ohio University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
interview on local TV
Texas lottery law
Publications
2013
E-Book
Charges with A DUI
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I deal or expunge a dismissed "theft by check" charge in Texas?
31 Jan 2017
Q&A
My record shows DSMD-PT DIVRSN
30 Jan 2017
Q&A
How long does a deferred adjudication stay on your record?
31 Oct 2016