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Richard Ursha II

Criminal defense Attorney at San Marcos, TX

4.5   14 reviews
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
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  • Licensed for 20 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Richard

Learn Richard’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%

    22 years, 1,000 cases

  2. DUI and DWI
    50%

    22 years, 500 cases

FORMER FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND SPECIAL PROSECUTOR. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!

I am a former Federal Law Enforcement Officer and Special Prosecutor.  Let me use my experience and knowledge of the system to help you. 

 

Member of:

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Hays County Bar Association

Comal County Bar Association

The College of the State Bar of Texas

The State Bar of Texas

 

 

Awards

Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
2014

Contact Richard

Richard Ursha Attorney at Law
1921 Corporate Drive
Suite 102
San Marcos, TX, 78666

Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
  14 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
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Posted by Pedro | April 10, 2011
Great Attorney!!!
I am so greatful to have hired and met Attorney Richard Ursha, of Wimberely, TX. He has, without a doubt, proven that he is very knowledgeable with the law and the Justice System. I have hired him 2 or 3 different times in the past, and each time he has come through where my case(s) have either been reduced or dismissed. The last time I was in court, Attorney Richard Ursha presented a recommendation in court, under the justice system, which had to be looked up or reviewed by the Judge and Prosecutor. Thats when I was completely convinced that Attorney Richard Ursha of Wimberely, TX does know the law and will look for ways to better serve and defend his clients to the fullest. I am so glad to have hired him. I have spend time and money driving back and forth to Wimberely but have no regrets whatsoever as all my past cases have been resolved at a VERY satisfactory level. Thank You, Attorney Richard Ursha. Pedro
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Posted by Danniel C. | June 16, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
AMAZING. Doesn’t judge one simply by a written record written by someone who never even met you,MOST attorneys judge you in min.
He actually listened to me even though he was about 5min before closing for the day,not only listed but understood and had a wonderful conversation for 20-30min….that ,simply that conversation told me everything I needed to know and immediately started working on my cases(plural lol).. Got them resolved in 15-24 hrs. Shouldn’t say this but he should be charging more for all he does,above and beyond. Mr. Richard is truly the best,wished I knew about him before I hired my rude judgmental Austin attorney. Affordable,and I’m broke as heck.
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Posted by Tony V | September 10, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best and most energetic lawyer ever!
From start to finish, Richard was very kind and sympathetic to my situation, and even gave me options to deal with my case to fit what I needed. He only had me come to court when it was absolutely necessary, saving me lots of time and stress, and in the end, I strongly feel I was lucky to have chosen him as my attorney. He did not have the bullish and dry personality I have seen with other lawyers, but he in fact was easy to talk to, a bit humorous, and was very down to earth. He seems to be well informed and has alot of history with the judges and prosecutors in court which can be VERY helpful. I highly recommend him.
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Posted by Valerie | March 29, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer
Richard Ursha helped me get my assault misdemeanor charge dropped in no time. My close friend recommended him to me and she was right, he’s a great attorney. He stayed in contact with me and kept me updated through the process. I highly recommend Richard to anybody!
Posted by Corine | January 26, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Best Attorney
I hired Richard to represent my daughter for a DUI, she is a college student. Richard was able to get better results than I expected. He was able to keep DUI off her record. He quickly responds to questions and truly cares about his clients and their future. I highly recommend Richard.
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great highly recommend
From the beginning he told me he would take care of my issue and not to worry. Sure enough he followed through and had car dismissed. Never had to appear in court. Man of his word. Thank you.
Posted by Amanda | August 6, 2015
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Very informative
I can hear in his voice he's a very busy man but he makes time to give a thorough consultation and helps me not fear in the future! Defiantly would recomend him for his services
Posted by Danielle | July 28, 2014
Fastest and Nicest Lawyer EVER!!!!
Mr. Ursha was more tentative and responsive to my many questions than any lawyer could have ever been. I am so thankful for the prompt manner that he would respond to my phone calls. We had a very small chance of winning and he told us every single detail of the things that we needed to get done and in the exact time amount that we needed it done (and we ended up winning our case). I would highly recommend Mr.Ursha to anybody needing a criminal defense lawyer.
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Posted by Jeremy | July 27, 2014
Best I could ever ask for.
When I found myself in need of a lawyer, Rich was there with knowledge, assistance, kindness, and comfort. He seemed to know what I was going thru and was accessible to answer my calls / questions. He always kept me in the loop with what was going on with my case, and reminded me of when and where I needed to be. His professionalism was more than i could have asked for, more than I ever expected. He treated me as a person, as a friend. I wasn't just another client, paycheck, to him!
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Posted by Michael | July 23, 2014
True Professional
My experience with Richard was, to sum up in a word, impressive. His work ethic, absolute professionalism, and client care were spectacular. Most importantly the results were always positively beyond expectation.
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2014
Mr. Ursha is OUTSTANDING!
Mr. Ursha has been working with me for the past 5 years. During that time period I was charged with 2 DWI's and driving with a suspended licenses. I was referred to Mr. Ursha by some friends that I trusted who had been in similar situations. Since then Mr. Ursha has taken care of all charges. This man is a brilliant attorney and a straight up great man. He is honest and up front about everything and doesn't judge. On top of that, extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and has a great since of humor. He always returned my calls and gave great advise. During those 5 years, I was going to school so money was very tight. I remember when I needed to pay Mr. Ursha for his services. I needed a little more time to come up with the money. He gave me some extra time. Most lawyers wouldn't do that. He was very patient with me and I am so thankful for that. Mr. Ursha has the up-most integrity and truly wants the best for his clients. I am writing this review today because I was given a second chance at starting a professional life due to Mr. Ursha's services, kind heart, and professionalism. I am so blessed to have Mr. Ursha as an attorney and friend. I feel that it's my responsibility to pay it forward. I have recommend Mr. Ursha to friends in that past and he has always come through for them. I would trust Mr. Ursha with my life. This gentleman is a SAINT and I can't say enough good things about him. If you want a phenomenal attorney contact Mr. Ursha, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted by Tazia | June 12, 2014
Great lawyer!!!
I've never needed a lawyer before, but Attorney Ursha was great. He knew what he was talking about and was able to get my case dismissed. I never had to go to court in the 6 + months the case lasted!
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Some help
I had Mr. Ursha help me back in 2013. This was great help, but now that I need additional assistance his communication is very poor and choppy. I was excited to try and get some additional assistance: however I feel like I am not important now that I am a repeat client. Very frustrating and disappointing.
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Terrible Representation
I faced a bogus POM charge while in college that stemmed from an affidavit that contained several blatant lies. For example it incorrectly said that I supposedly purchased marijuana from an undercover agent. However, I was in Dallas for a funeral in front of hundreds of people that day. Furthermore, my roommate at the time had already plead guilty for the possession of the mj found in the apartment's living room. When I asked Ursha about the affidavit, he said something along the lines of, "well, they lie a little bit, you lie a little bit and the truth is somewhere in the middle." If I wasn't a broke college student, I would have left immediately. However, he charged me the last $1,000 I had. It was an awful experience that I endured and he was a part of it. I would never recommend this guy. He pushes the fact he knows all of the prosecutors and that he hangs out with them like that's supposed to instill confidence in him. I want someone who fights for you and isn't worried about ruffling some feathers. All in all, he may work for some folks, but he didn't work for me. I can not recommend him as an attorney.
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Response from Richard Ursha August 26, 2015
Please feel free to call me at (512) 738-1266 to discuss the facts of your old POM case. I do my best for all my clients, including follow up work after. A vast majority of my POM cases are dismissed in a way that they can be expunged or non-disclosed. If your's was, I am happy to discuss helping you clear it off your record. Also, it is always the clients choice to take their case to a jury or to plea. If your case was truly bogus as you say, then you could have had a jury trial and brought the 100's of witnesses. I'm sorry you are not happy with the results in your case, but I am always happy to discuss the facts of your case with you.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Senior Partner
  • Law Firm of Harwood & Ursha, PLLC
  • 2003 - 2013
  • Attorney
  • Richard Ursha, Attorney at Law
  • 2002 - 2003
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officer
  • U.S. Department Of Justice
  • 1997 - 2002

Education

  • South Texas College of Law
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 2002

Legal Cases

  • State of Texas vs. C.Y.L. Cause #425024 Bexar County Court No. 5
  • Marijuana Case Dismissed
  • Jeremy H., Cause No. 12-3547CR, Hays County Court at Law #1
  • DWI 2nd Dismissed
  • State of Texas vs. M.H. #12-3828CR - Hays County Court at Law #1
  • .221 & .236 DWI Case Dismissed 9/13/13
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Associations

  • College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Comal County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Hays County Bar Association
  • Vice President
  • 2009 - 2012
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Dean's Honor List
  • South Texas College of Law
  • 1999
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Speaking Engagements

  • Lambda Chi Alpha Risk Management
  • Criminal Law Update Hays County
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (9)
Endorse Richard
Unknown Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a good guy and a good lawyer that works hard for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard Ursha is the go to DWI Lawyer in Hays County Texas. Great guy and cares about his clients!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"You will not find a better, smarter or more dedicated attorney in Central Texas and the Hill Country than Richard Ursha. He treats his clients like family and he is relentless in protecting their rights in court. Richard is particularly skilled in the fields of criminal defense and DWI defense. I am extremely confident in referring cases to Richard, because I know the high standards he observes in the handling of every case."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only does he represent clients who have been charged with serious crimes, he has represented me on speeding citations and did a great job."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have know Richard personally and professionally for over 10 years. I confidently refer clients to him for Hays, Travis, Comal and Blanco County cases on a regular basis. He provides the clients the rare combination of competence, reliability and accessibility."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Very good, especially with DWI and Drug cases"
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard works tirelessly for his clients and the passion he brings to the profession benefits each client."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer because he is a well informed, conscientious and motivated advocate for his clients."
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San Marcos Criminal defense Lawyer Richard Ursha II
Richard Ursha II
Criminal defense Attorney
San Marcos, TX
Licensed for 20 years
Free Consultation
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