BRIAN L. BAKER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
 

 

Brian L. Baker, Attorney at Law
100 North Edward Gary Suite #116

San Marcos, TX 78666

 


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Phone (512) 392-2300
Fax (512) 392-2304

bbaker@lawyer.com

Voted "Best Attorney in Hays County 2019"
by readers of the San Marcos Daily Record

 


 

 

My practice focuses on the zealous defense of persons charged with crimes in Hays County and the adjoining Central Texas counties. I have resided in the city of San Marcos and have practiced criminal defense beginning the first day I was sworn in to practice law in 1997. Criminal defense is all I do. I have handled more than 4,000 criminal cases since I began practicing law two decades ago. I also teach criminal law at Texas State University in the School of Criminal Justice.

Unlike a number of other criminal defense attorneys, I have never been a prosecutor - and then switched sides - when it was convenient for me to do so. I have been, and will always be, committed to the defense of persons charged with crimes. Having lived and practiced criminal defense here for so long, I am very familiar with the personnel at the courthouse, the jail, and the law enforcement agencies and can guide the defendant through a justice system that can be intimidating and confusing. In addition, my legal assistant of 18 years has extensive work experience with the City of San Marcos, the San Marcos Police Department, and the District Attorney's Office, and she has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and common sense that greatly assists me in providing a vigorous defense for the accused.

In many cases, I represent Texas State University students or other college students charged with crimes. Often times those charges relate to alcohol or drugs, and my practice focuses on defending those types of cases. Primarily those are DWI/DUI cases, drug cases, alcohol charges, resisting or evading arrest and assault family violence charges. In many instances, university discipline is associated with the charge, and I am familiar with the process and can assist the client in dealing with the school.

In other instances, the charges can be much more serious, like aggravated assault or intoxication manslaughter. I have extensive knowledge of the sciences of accident reconstruction and vision and perception in motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian collisions.

Also, I am keenly aware of the law regarding expunction of criminal records, and expunction eligibility is always the goal when I undertake representation in a criminal case. I am committed to helping the accused restore their reputation after being charged with a crime and having their case dismissed. Unfortunately, when your case is dismissed, there is no office you can go to "to get your reputation back." However, unlike many other attorneys who look for shortcuts and an easy buck using form or "boilerplate" expunction pleadings, and absolutely no follow thru on the process, I have extensive experience - and a sharp legal assistant - to follow through on the aggressive expunction of all criminal records and computer references to your arrest held by the government and can assist you with that should you be fortunate enough to get your case dismissed.

If you are charged with a crime, it is always free - and confidential - to come and visit with me about your case. After you visit with me, I encourage you to go talk to other lawyers - and then hire the one you are most comfortable with. While I may not be the least expensive lawyer for hire, I do aim to be the best value for your money. In my experience, seldom is the best lawyer the cheapest one; likewise, the most expensive one is not necessarily the best. There is no doubt that being charged with a crime is a financial burden that you didn't plan for. I do offer convenient payment plans to help you cope with that burden.

Finally, note there are a number of firms that aggressively market their DWI defense on the internet, radio, newspaper and TV. With that advertising comes a volume of business (and extraordinary attorney fee to cover advertising) that the so-called "DWI specialist" cannot personally handle, and those cases often times are handled by inexperienced associates. When you hire me as your lawyer - you get me, as your lawyer. If you call my office, it is not uncommon to find me answering the phone call.

On my website you won't see exaggerated claims that give persons charged with a crime unrealistic expectations that you may see elsewhere. What you can see is this: a way to find out my (and anyone else's) track record. You can also see to what degree any lawyer is experienced in representing people in Hays County. Of course, what happened in someone else's case is no guarantee of what will happen in yours, but it is something to consider.

Simply search Hays County records on-line.

Go to: http://public.co.hays.tx.us/default.aspx

Click on “Criminal Case Records”

Search by “Attorney”

Enter my Name or State Bar of Texas # 24001680.

Make sure you click on “Closed” for “Case Status”

Make sure you limit your search by typing in the "Date Filed" box (the first box) a limitation like "01/01/2017" (otherwise you will get way too many results and old information) - although you can search back over many years if you wish.

Scroll down for the results. Keep in mind that if a dismissed case is more than two years old, you are not likely to see it, because the record of it has been EXPUNGED..

 

Resume

· Bachelor of the Arts, Biology and minor in Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (1993)
· Juris Doctor, South Texas College of Law (1997)
· Licensed to practice by the Texas Supreme Court (1997)

· Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
· Member, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
· Member, Hays County Bar Association

 

For payment I accept:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • PayPal

 

 


The Law Office of Brian Baker
Phone (512) 392 - 2300
San Marcos Texas