San Antonio Family Violence Criminal DEFENSE Lawyer
Fierce Defense Against Bexar County Domestic Assault Charges
Family violence cases are highly sensitive and often involve complex personal dynamics. These cases can also have life altering consequences. If you are facing a family violence allegation you need someone who can best guide you through this difficult time.
What to Expect
Review of 911 calls and body‑cam footage
Analysis of injuries and medical records
Examination of prior history or lack of history
Guidance on protective orders and conditions
Family violence allegations in Texas carry severe, life-altering consequences, including the permanent loss of firearm rights. Because Oscar Salinas served directly in the Bexar County Family Violence Division, he possesses an insider's understanding of how these sensitive cases are investigated and prosecuted. He knows how San Antonio domestic violence prosecutors build cases even when a complaining witness wishes to drop the charges. The high-stakes nature of an assault family violence charge requires a criminal defense attorney who knows the state’s exact playbook and how to aggressively challenge the evidence.
Domestic Violence Charges We Defend
Assault Family Violence (Misdemeanor): Class A misdemeanor trial defense focused on keeping your record clean and avoiding probation conditions.
Continuous Violence Against the Family: Felony-level representation for cases involving multiple domestic allegations within a 12-month period.
Aggravated Assault Family Violence: High-stakes felony defense for allegations involving a deadly weapon or claims of serious bodily injury.
Domestic Strangulation & Suffocation: Strategic defense against third-degree felony charges involving claims of restricted breathing or circulation.
Violation of Protective Orders: Assertive defense for criminal allegations regarding the violation of temporary or permanent magistrates’ order
Frequently Asked Questions: Bexar County Family Violence Info
Can the victim drop domestic violence or family violence charges in San Antonio?
No. In Texas, a complaining witness or victim does not have the legal authority to "drop" criminal charges once an arrest has been made. The case is officially state-filed by the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Because Oscar Salinas served inside the Bexar County Family Violence Division, he knows how local prosecutors assemble these cases and how to negotiate for dismissals or reductions even when a witness refuses to cooperate with the state.