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Arrested in Converse or on FM 78? Bexar County court handles your case. The Hull Firm defends DWI, drug charges, and assault in Cadena-Reeves Justice Center in San Antonio. Former prosecutor on staff. Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021. 24/7.

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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. All criminal cases above Class C misdemeanor 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. Allison Tisdale is a former prosecutor who understands exactly how the Bexar County DA’s office evaluates cases and where charges fall apart under challenge. Mark Hull has tried criminal cases in Bexar County courts for over 20 years.

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 consistently and knows how those prosecutors evaluate files, what makes them agree to dismissal, and when to take a case to trial.

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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 starts the 15-day ALR window immediately — our attorneys file the request the day you retain us. Deferred adjudication is not available for DWI in Texas at any level. A plea is a permanent conviction.

SA DWI Lawyer → First-Time DWI → DWI Conviction →

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.

Assault Defense → Family Violence → Aggravated Assault →

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.

Drug Charge Defense → Drug Trafficking →

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 requires knowing how those specific prosecutors work — what they need to feel confident proceeding, what legal defects make them agree to dismissal, and when taking a case to trial produces a better result than negotiating. Allison Tisdale prosecuted in Texas courts before joining the defense side. That knowledge of how the other side thinks is what drives results for Converse clients.

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Converse Criminal Defense FAQ

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

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.

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.

No. Texas CCP Art. 42A.102(b) prohibits deferred adjudication for DWI statewide. A DWI conviction in Bexar County is permanent from the moment a plea enters, cannot be sealed through non-disclosure, and enhances every future DWI charge with no time limit. Dismissal or acquittal followed by expungement is the only path to a clean record.

The Administrative License Revocation clock starts the day of your DWI arrest. You have 15 days from receipt of the DIC-25 notice to request a hearing with Texas DPS. Miss the deadline and your license is automatically suspended — 90 days for a failed breath test, 180 days for a refusal. The Hull Firm files the ALR request the day you retain us. Full ALR deadline explanation →

Yes. We evaluate every DWI for the legality of the traffic stop, SFST administration, and BAC evidence integrity. A stop lacking reasonable articulable suspicion produces a suppressible investigation. 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? →

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.

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 →

No. Texas CCP Art. 42A.102(b) prohibits deferred adjudication for DWI statewide — including Bexar County. A DWI plea is permanent, cannot be sealed through non-disclosure, and enhances every future DWI charge with no time limit. Dismissal or acquittal followed by expungement is the only outcome that protects your record. 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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What Our Clients Say

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Ronnicka Lopez
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“After two years, the case was dismissed and dropped. They made this whole ordeal easy, kept me in the loop, told me exactly what to expect. Mrs. Allison is such an amazing and sweet lady — the whole team. I see exactly why they received multiple awards for best law firm in the state.”

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Blake Shires
★★★★★
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“My case was dismissed. Mr. Hull was patient, attentive, and consistently communicative from start to finish. He explained every step and made sure I felt supported throughout. I highly recommend Mark Hull and The Hull Firm.”

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Alex Morales
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“The Hull Firm got my charges dismissed. Responsive, intelligent, and relentless. They always had a plan and stayed one step ahead. If you are facing criminal charges, you want them on your side.”

Facing Criminal Charges in Converse? Call The Hull Firm Now.

The Bexar County DA’s office begins building its case the day of your arrest. The 15-day ALR window on DWI charges starts the same day. Call 210-692-4913 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this page. Contact The Hull Firm for a free, confidential consultation specific to your case.

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