Criminal Defense Attorney for Bexar County

I’m Forrest Good. I represent people charged with crimes in Bexar County, Texas. My office is at 923 South Alamo Street in the King William neighborhood, a few minutes from the Bexar County Justice Center.

This page is the long version of what to expect if you’ve been arrested or charged in Bexar County, what court your case is likely to land in, and what I do on it.

Where Bexar County criminal cases are heard

Bexar County criminal matters move through three buildings and three court systems.

Bexar County Central Magistrate (200 N. Comal St.) is where most arrested people are first brought. Probable cause and initial bond are addressed here. A defense attorney can sometimes be involved at this stage, depending on the charge and the timing.

Bexar County Courts at Law (Bexar County Courthouse and Cadena-Reeves Justice Center) hear Class A and B misdemeanors. DWI first offense, possession of marijuana under two ounces, simple assault, and theft under a certain dollar threshold land here.

Bexar County District Courts (Cadena-Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa) hear felonies. Aggravated assault, drug felonies, robbery, burglary, and any state-jail or higher charge land here. Bexar County has multiple felony courts and they rotate dockets.

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division (262 W. Nueva) hears federal criminal cases. I handle these on a case-by-case basis.

If you’ve been charged and you don’t know which court your case is in, the Bexar County District Clerk’s portal (search.bexar.org) shows the assignment.

How a Bexar County case moves

The high-level timeline for a typical Bexar County misdemeanor or low-level felony, with the understanding that every case differs:

  1. Arrest or summons. A police agency in Bexar County (San Antonio Police, Bexar County Sheriff, UTSA Police, university police, or a constable’s office) initiates the case.
  2. Central Magistrate. Bond is set. A defense attorney can review bond conditions and, in some matters, move to modify them.
  3. First setting in the assigned court. This is an administrative date, not a trial. It exists to confirm representation and start discovery.
  4. Discovery and motion practice. Body-cam, dash-cam, lab reports, witness statements, 911 audio. Article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs discovery in Texas criminal cases.
  5. Negotiation, plea, or trial. Most cases resolve before trial. Some don’t.
  6. Post-disposition. Where appropriate, expunction or nondisclosure to clear the record.

The timeline varies. Misdemeanors often resolve in three to nine months. Felonies often take longer.

What I handle

  • DWI and DUI. First, second, third offenses. Aggravated DWI. Boating-while-intoxicated. ALR hearings on driver’s license suspension. See the DWI page for the long version.
  • Assault. Simple assault. Aggravated assault. Family-violence-flagged assault, which carries collateral consequences beyond the charge itself. See the assault page.
  • Drug possession. Marijuana and concentrate, prescription pills, cocaine, methamphetamine. Possession with intent. Lab-result challenges. Search-and-seizure motions. See the drug possession page.
  • Theft and property crimes. Petty theft. Felony theft. Burglary. Robbery. See the theft page.
  • White-collar. Fraud, certain hacking and unauthorized access matters, embezzlement. See the white-collar page.
  • Expunction and nondisclosure. Clearing a record after a case is dismissed, a not-guilty verdict, or after a successful deferred adjudication. See the record clearing page.

What I don’t do

I don’t make outcome predictions. Texas Disciplinary Rule 7.02 prohibits comparisons and result guarantees, and so does common sense. Every charge, every set of facts, and every Bexar court differs.

I also don’t represent the State. If you’re a victim or witness in a Bexar County case looking for guidance, contact the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office or the Bexar County Public Defender’s Office, depending on your role.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Bexar County Justice Center?

The Cadena-Reeves Justice Center at 300 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Felony cases and many administrative dockets are heard there.

Do you handle cases outside Bexar County?

Selectively, in Comal, Guadalupe, Atascosa, Wilson, and Medina counties. Email or call about the specific county and charge.

Do you represent juveniles?

Juvenile matters at the Bexar County Children’s Court are handled on referral, depending on the matter.

What is the difference between an expunction and a nondisclosure?

An expunction erases the record. A nondisclosure seals it from most public view but leaves it visible to law enforcement and certain licensing agencies. Both have eligibility requirements under the Texas Government Code and Code of Criminal Procedure.

How fast can I meet with you?

Same week in most cases. Urgent custodial matters can sometimes be reached the same day at (210) 236-1441.

Contact

Phone: (210) 236-1441
Email: info@forrestgoodpllc.com
Office: 923 South Alamo Street, Suite 2, San Antonio, Texas 78205