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Arrested in Schertz or on IH-35? Guadalupe County court handles your case. The Hull Firm defends DWI, drug charges, and assault in Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin. Former prosecutor on staff. Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021. 24/7.

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Criminal Defense in Schertz, Guadalupe County

Schertz is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the San Antonio metro, situated on IH-35 between San Antonio and New Braunfels in Guadalupe County. The city sits at the intersection of three major transportation corridors — IH-35, FM 3009, and FM 1518 — making it a consistent law enforcement target for traffic-related offenses. The Hull Firm defends residents of Schertz in Guadalupe County courts — handling DWI, drug charges, assault, family violence, and felony cases. Allison Tisdale is a former prosecutor who understands exactly how the Guadalupe County DA’s office evaluates cases and where charges fall apart under challenge. Mark Hull has tried criminal cases in Guadalupe County courts for over 20 years.

IH-35 through Schertz is one of the most actively patrolled DWI and drug enforcement corridors in South-Central Texas. DPS Troopers work IH-35 year-round. Schertz PD runs its own DWI enforcement on FM 3009 and FM 1518. 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 Schertz clients.

A criminal charge in Schertz is a Guadalupe County case. The court, the DA’s office, and the prosecutors who will handle the file are all based in Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin. Effective defense requires regular appearances in those specific courts — not a general familiarity with Texas criminal law. The Hull Firm appears in Guadalupe 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 Schertz

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

DWI & DUI Defense

IH-35 through Schertz is one of the most actively patrolled DWI and drug enforcement corridors in South-Central Texas. DPS Troopers work IH-35 year-round. Schertz PD runs its own DWI enforcement on FM 3009 and FM 1518. A Guadalupe 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

Schertz assault cases are primarily domestic in character given the residential density of the community. Guadalupe County’s DA prosecutes family violence cases aggressively and does not drop charges simply because the complaining witness stops cooperating. 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

Most drug arrests in Schertz originate from traffic stops on IH-35 or FM 3009. IH-35 is a primary DPS Trooper drug interdiction corridor between San Antonio and Austin. The stop and the scope of any subsequent search must both satisfy the Fourth Amendment — when they don’t, the evidence is suppressible. 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 Schertz.

Drug Charge Defense → Drug Trafficking →

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

Guadalupe County Criminal Courts — What Schertz Residents Need to Know

Every Schertz arrest above a Class C misdemeanor feeds into Guadalupe County courts at Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin. That means the Guadalupe County DA’s office, Guadalupe County judges, and Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe 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 Schertz clients.

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Schertz Criminal Defense FAQ

Common questions from Schertz residents after an arrest in Guadalupe County.

Schertz is in Guadalupe County. Misdemeanor and felony cases above Class C are heard at the Guadalupe County Courthouse, 211 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155. Class C matters go to Schertz Municipal Court. The Hull Firm appears in Guadalupe County courts and is based in San Antonio, approximately 25 miles west.

Yes. IH-35 through Schertz is in Guadalupe County jurisdiction. Stops on IH-35 in this area may be made by DPS Troopers, Schertz PD, or the Guadalupe County Sheriff. All charges above Class C route to Guadalupe County courts in Seguin.

No. Texas CCP Art. 42A.102(b) prohibits deferred adjudication for DWI statewide — including Guadalupe County. A DWI plea is a permanent conviction from the moment it enters, cannot be sealed, and enhances every future DWI charge with no time limit. Dismissal is the only outcome that protects your 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 Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe 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 Schertz clients. Expungement in Bexar County →

No. Texas CCP Art. 42A.102(b) prohibits deferred adjudication for DWI statewide — including Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County whose cases run through Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin.

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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 Schertz? Call The Hull Firm Now.

The Guadalupe 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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