Converse Criminal Defense Lawyer

Q: Where are Converse criminal cases heard?

Converse is in Bexar County. All criminal cases above Class C misdemeanor are prosecuted by the Bexar County DA's office at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa St., San Antonio, TX 78205. Class A and B misdemeanors go to the Bexar County Courts at Law; felonies go to the Bexar County District Courts. The Hull Firm appears in these courts regularly.

Criminal Defense in Converse, Bexar County

Converse is a Bexar County community of approximately 25,000 residents in the northeast San Antonio metro, bordered by FM 78 to the south and Loop 1604 to the west. Its proximity to Randolph Air Force Base and IH-10 creates significant commuter traffic. Most adult criminal cases above the Class C level route to the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center in downtown San Antonio, prosecuted by the Bexar County DA’s office. The Hull Firm defends residents of Converse in Bexar County courts — handling DWI, drug charges, assault, family violence, and felony cases. Mark Hull brings more than 20 years of criminal defense experience, including cases in Bexar County courts. Allison Tisdale is a former Travis County DWI prosecutor whose prosecutorial experience provides firsthand perspective on how criminal cases are evaluated and prepared.

FM 78 is the primary enforcement corridor through Converse, with Converse PD active on surface streets and the Bexar County Sheriff patrolling unincorporated areas along Loop 1604. Proximity to Randolph Air Force Base generates consistent law enforcement presence in the area. Understanding which agency made the stop, what probable cause or reasonable suspicion justified it, and what the body camera footage actually shows is the starting point of every defense we build for Converse clients.

A criminal charge in Converse is a Bexar County case. The court, the DA’s office, and the prosecutors who will handle the file are all based in Cadena-Reeves Justice Center in San Antonio. Effective defense requires regular appearances in those specific courts — not a general familiarity with Texas criminal law. The Hull Firm appears in Bexar County courts regularly and is familiar with local procedures, court scheduling, and prosecuting offices.

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Criminal Charges We Defend in Converse

These are the charge types that most commonly flow from Converse arrests into Bexar County courts. Each has its own defense strategy and its own urgency timeline.

DWI & DUI Defense

FM 78 is the primary enforcement corridor through Converse, with Converse PD active on surface streets and the Bexar County Sheriff patrolling unincorporated areas along Loop 1604. Proximity to Randolph Air Force Base generates consistent law enforcement presence in the area. A Bexar County DWI arrest can start the ALR hearing-request deadline, generally 15 days after the suspension notice is served or received. The firm acts promptly to request the hearing before the applicable deadline. Deferred adjudication may be available for some qualifying DWI offenses, but statutory exclusions apply. Some qualifying DWI dispositions may also be eligible for nondisclosure.

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Assault & Family Violence

Converse assault cases go to the Bexar County DA’s office, which has a dedicated Family Violence Unit that prosecutes cases regardless of whether the complaining witness cooperates. Once a family violence report is filed and accepted, the case moves forward. Early intervention before the DA’s office builds its narrative is the most impactful action available. A family violence finding creates a lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9) — one of the most serious collateral consequences of any misdemeanor conviction. The Hull Firm’s defense starts the day of the arrest, not after charges are formally filed.

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Drug Charges

Drug arrests in Converse most commonly follow traffic stops on FM 78 or Loop 1604. Both corridors see consistent Converse PD and Bexar County Sheriff enforcement. As with all Bexar County drug cases, the constitutionality of the initial stop and the scope of any search determines whether the evidence can be used. Texas classifies controlled substances into Penalty Groups I–IV, with state jail felony to first-degree felony ranges depending on substance and weight. Possession of even small amounts can carry felony consequences. The stop and the search are the first lines of defense we evaluate on every drug case from Converse.

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We also handle theft charges, probation violations, weapons charges, juvenile defense, and record expungement for Bexar County clients.

Bexar County Criminal Courts — What Converse Residents Need to Know

Every Converse arrest above a Class C misdemeanor feeds into Bexar County courts at Cadena-Reeves Justice Center in San Antonio. That means the Bexar County DA’s office, Bexar County judges, and Bexar County prosecution practices. The prosecutors who handle your file are assigned by charge type — DWI, family violence, and major crimes each have their own unit with its own evaluation standards and priorities.

Effective defense in Bexar County involves understanding local court procedures, scheduling, and how the prosecuting office is organized, along with a careful review of the evidence and every legally available resolution. Allison Tisdale is a former Travis County DWI prosecutor whose prosecutorial experience provides firsthand perspective on how criminal cases are evaluated and prepared. That experience informs the defense team’s review of evidence and strategy for Converse clients.

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Converse Criminal Defense FAQ

Common questions from Converse residents after an arrest in Bexar County.

Where are Converse criminal cases heard?+

Converse is in Bexar County. Most adult criminal cases above the Class C level are prosecuted by the Bexar County DA's office at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa St., San Antonio, TX 78205. Class A and B misdemeanors go to the Bexar County Courts at Law; felonies go to the Bexar County District Courts. The Hull Firm appears in these courts regularly.

I was stopped on FM 78 near Converse. Which agency had jurisdiction?+

FM 78 within Converse city limits is patrolled by Converse PD. Outside city limits, the Bexar County Sheriff has jurisdiction. DPS Troopers also work nearby IH-10. All charges above Class C route to Bexar County courts at Cadena-Reeves regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Is deferred adjudication available for DWI in Bexar County?+

Deferred adjudication may be available for some qualifying DWI offenses under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.102, but statutory exclusions apply. Eligibility depends on the exact charge, BAC allegation, prior history, commercial-license status, and other statutory factors. Some qualifying DWI dispositions may be eligible for an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the offense level, BAC, prior history, disposition, accident circumstances, waiting period, and other statutory requirements.

What is the 15-day ALR deadline after a DWI arrest in Converse?+

Texas DPS generally requires an ALR hearing request within 15 days after the applicable suspension notice is served or received. The DIC-25 or other DPS notice should be reviewed to confirm the deadline; in some blood-test cases the notice arrives later, after the lab result. If no timely request is made, the suspension can take effect as stated in the notice, generally 90 days for a first qualifying test failure and 180 days for a first refusal. When representation includes the ALR proceeding, the firm acts promptly to request the hearing before the applicable deadline. Full ALR deadline explanation →

Can a DWI from Converse be dismissed?+

A DWI can be dismissed in some cases, but no dismissal can be guaranteed. We evaluate each DWI for the legality of the traffic stop, SFST administration, and BAC evidence. If a stop lacked reasonable suspicion, evidence from the investigation may be subject to suppression, depending on the facts and what independent evidence remains. The Hull Firm has dismissed DWI cases in Bexar County courts through Fourth Amendment suppression motions, field sobriety test challenges, and Intoxilyzer maintenance record issues. Can a DWI be dismissed in Bexar County? →

Does Bexar County pursue family violence charges even if my spouse recants?+

Yes. The Bexar County DA’s office builds family violence cases from officer reports, body camera footage, 911 recordings, and physical evidence — not solely from victim testimony. A recanting witness slows prosecution but does not stop it. Early intervention before the DA commits to its charging decision is the most impactful stage of a family violence defense.

What does expungement mean for a Converse arrest?+

Texas CCP Ch. 55 expungement requires all agencies to destroy their records of an arrest — not just seal them. Eligibility requires the case to have resolved without conviction: dismissal, acquittal, or declined prosecution. DWI convictions are not eligible for expungement. The Hull Firm evaluates eligibility and handles the complete petition-to-order process for Converse clients. Expungement in Bexar County →

Is deferred adjudication available for DWI in Converse?+

Deferred adjudication may be available for some qualifying DWI offenses under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.102, but statutory exclusions apply. Eligibility depends on the exact charge, BAC allegation, prior history, commercial-license status, and other statutory factors. Some qualifying DWI dispositions may be eligible for an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the offense level, BAC, prior history, disposition, accident circumstances, waiting period, and other statutory requirements. Full explanation of DWI and deferred adjudication in Texas →

San Antonio Metro Areas We Serve

The Hull Firm represents clients from across the San Antonio metro and Bexar County whose cases run through Cadena-Reeves Justice Center in San Antonio.

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Converse Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense in Converse, Bexar County

Criminal Charges We Defend in Converse

DWI & DUI Defense

Assault & Family Violence

Drug Charges

Bexar County Criminal Courts — What Converse Residents Need to Know

Converse Criminal Defense FAQ

San Antonio Metro Areas We Serve

What Our Clients Say

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