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Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Braunfels, Comal County

New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, 30 miles south of San Marcos on IH-35. If you’ve been arrested in New Braunfels or anywhere in Comal County, you need a defense attorney who appears in the courts that handle your case every week — not one who drives in from another city twice a year. Trial-tested criminal defense. Former prosecutor on staff. Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021. Call 737-937-5786.

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✓ 20+ Years Trial Experience✓ Former Prosecutor on Staff✓ Comal County Courts✓ Available 24/7
Litigator of the Year 2023 — criminal defense attorney New Braunfels Comal CountyMark Hull
Expertise.com Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Comal County — New Braunfels TexasMark Hull*
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — criminal defense attorney New Braunfels Comal CountyMark Hull — 2022
Top 40 Under 40 — Allison Tisdale former prosecutor New Braunfels defenseAllison Tisdale — 2022
Lawyers of Distinction — criminal defense attorney Comal County TexasMark Hull
Criminal Defense Top 10 — New Braunfels Comal County defense attorneyMark Hull

*Based on the quality and quantity of reviews and average minimum rating for a law firm practicing criminal defense in Austin, TX researched by expertise.com

New Braunfels Criminal Defense — Courts, Enforcement & What to Expect

New Braunfels criminal cases are heard in the Comal County Courthouse at 150 N. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels. Misdemeanors go to Comal County Courts at Law; felonies go to the District Courts. This is a different court system from Hays County. We appear in Comal County courts and know how the Comal County DA’s office operates.

CourtComal County Courts at Law & District Courts
Address150 N. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels TX 78130
DA OfficeComal County District Attorney
24/7 Defense737-937-5786

IH-35 through New Braunfels and SH-46 are the primary enforcement corridors. The Guadalupe River tubing season generates a significant spike in DWI and assault arrests from Memorial Day through Labor Day. New Braunfels PD, Comal County Sheriff, and DPS Troopers all patrol this corridor. River Road and the Canyon Lake area see heavy enforcement on summer weekends.

I’ve defended criminal cases in Comal County courts for over 20 years. Allison Tisdale prosecuted criminal cases as a Texas state prosecutor before joining our firm. When we take your case in New Braunfels, we know the courts, the prosecutors, and the judges who will decide it — because we appear before them regularly. Call 737-937-5786 the day of the arrest.

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Criminal Defense Practice Areas

We handle the full range of criminal charges. Every case is defended in the court that has jurisdiction over your arrest — we know those courts and we appear there regularly.

DWI & DUI Defense

IH-35 enforcement, 15-day ALR deadline, BAC challenges. No deferred adjudication — dismissal is the only record protection.

DWI Defense →

Assault Defense

Simple, aggravated, family violence, and ADW. Self-defense evaluated on every case. FV finding = lifetime federal gun ban.

Assault Defense →

Drug Charges

PG1–PG4 possession, marijuana, trafficking. Fourth Amendment stop and K-9 alert challenges are the primary defense.

Drug Defense →

Weapons Charges

UCW, felon in possession, federal firearms. The stop that found the weapon is the defense foundation.

Weapons Defense →

Criminal Defense

Full criminal defense for all charge types — theft, probation violations, juvenile defense, and more.

All Practice Areas →

Expungement

Dismissed charges can be completely erased under Texas Chapter 55. Free eligibility evaluation.

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Criminal defense attorney New Braunfels Comal County — defending DWI, drug charges, and assault in Comal County courts

Why Local Court Knowledge Matters in New Braunfels

The difference between a defense attorney who appears in Comal County courts regularly and one who drives in from Austin or San Antonio for your case is not a small one. Every court has specific practices — how it handles suppression hearings, how the prosecutors evaluate their files, what the judges weigh most heavily in sentencing. These are things you learn from being in the courthouse every week.

Mark Hull has practiced Texas criminal defense for over 20 years. Allison Tisdale prosecuted criminal cases as a Texas state prosecutor before joining the defense. She has sat at the prosecution table and knows what the DA’s file looks like from that side — what evidence the prosecution leans on, where it feels uncertain about its case, and how to position documented legal arguments that create real pressure toward dismissal.

Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021 across Central Texas courts. 5.0 stars across 363 Google reviews. 20+ years appearing in the courts that handle New Braunfels charges. Call 737-937-5786 — available 24 hours a day.

Criminal defense attorneys New Braunfels Comal County — Mark Hull and Allison Tisdale defending cases in Comal County courts

Mark Hull & Allison Tisdale — Your Defense Team in Comal County

Mark Hull has practiced Texas criminal defense for over 20 years. He has defended DWI, assault, drug, and felony cases in Comal County courts for over 20 years.

Allison Tisdale prosecuted criminal cases as a Texas state prosecutor before joining the defense. She understands how the prosecution builds its cases, what it considers strong evidence versus what it privately knows is vulnerable, and how to present documented legal arguments that move cases toward dismissal. Her prosecutorial experience is a direct advantage in every negotiation.

Together, we have achieved Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021 across Central Texas courts. We carry a 5.0 rating across 363 Google reviews. Every case we take in New Braunfels and Comal County gets the same approach: find every viable defense, pursue dismissal as the primary goal, and take the case to trial when the evidence supports it.

Over 930dismissal or rejected cases since 2021
5.0Google Rating (363 Reviews)
20+Years in Central Texas Courts

Criminal Defense FAQ — New Braunfels & Comal County

Common questions from people facing criminal charges in New Braunfels and Comal County — answered with specific local court and enforcement details.

Criminal cases from New Braunfels and Comal County are heard at the Comal County Courthouse at 150 N. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Misdemeanors go to the Comal County Courts at Law; felonies go to the District Courts. The Comal County DA prosecutes. This is a separate court system from Hays County in San Marcos.

Yes — significantly. The Guadalupe River tubing season from Memorial Day through Labor Day generates the highest DWI arrest volume in Comal County. New Braunfels PD runs dedicated DWI enforcement on summer weekends, and DPS Troopers work IH-35 through the city simultaneously. The 15-day ALR deadline starts at arrest — call 737-937-5786 immediately.

Yes — and assault charges from Guadalupe River incidents are common during summer. Under Texas Penal Code §22.01, intentionally causing bodily injury or making offensive contact is assault. Self-defense is available when the facts support it. These cases are prosecuted by the Comal County DA’s office in New Braunfels courts.

Yes — we appear in Comal County Courts at Law and District Courts in New Braunfels. Call 737-937-5786 for a free consultation on any charge in Comal County.

Criminal Defense Resources — New Braunfels & Comal County

Practice area pages covering the charges most commonly filed in Comal County courts.

Criminal Defense San Marcos

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DWI Defense

DWI defense hub — 15-day ALR, BAC challenges, IH-35 corridor enforcement.

Assault Defense

Simple, aggravated, family violence, and ADW. Self-defense on every case.

Drug Charges

Fourth Amendment stop challenges, K-9 alert defense, and penalty group analysis.

Expungement

Clearing a dismissed charge permanently under Texas Chapter 55.

Jail Release

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Probation Violations

MTR and MTTI defense — what happens when the state moves to revoke.

Hays County Courts

Guide to Hays County and surrounding court systems across Central Texas.

What Our Clients Say

5.0 stars • 363 Google reviews from clients across Central Texas.

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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
★★★★★
Google

“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.”

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Shawn Hallman
★★★★★
Google

“These attorneys were responsive, intelligent, and relentless. I appreciated how they always had a plan and stayed one step ahead. If you’re facing criminal charges, you want them on your side.”

Arrested in New Braunfels? Call Us Today.

Trial-tested criminal defense. Former prosecutor on staff. Over 930 dismissals or rejected cases since 2021 across Central Texas. We appear in the courts that handle your case every week. Call 737-937-5786 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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