Atty. Patrick L. Hancock
After more than 25 years experience in the area of criminal law, San Antonio Criminal Law Attorney Patrick L. Hancock has developed a keen understanding of the needs of those who are either under investigation for a crime or who have been charged with a criminal offense.
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Patrick L. Hancock is an attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, practforg at Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (San Antonio) (2019). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After more than 25 years experience in the area of criminal law, San Antonio Criminal Law Attorney Patrick L. Hancock has developed a keen understanding of the needs of those who are either under investigation for a crime or who have been charged with a criminal offense
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Hancock is sensitive to the overwhelming situations in which clients often find themselves
- He knows decisions have to be made, and making the right decisions in a criminal case at any stage is crucial
- Patrick has established himself as a lawyer who takes a savvy approach to his cases and will fight for his clients' rights
- Patrick Hancock is a proven and successful criminal law attorney who is licensed to defend clients in both state and federal courts
- His clients have included professional athletes, doctors, lawyers, military officers, firefighters, police officers, teachers, business leaders and students charged with crimes ranging from drug possession to sexual assault to murder
- He has won numerous “not guilty” verdicts and other results for clients in San Antonio and surrounding counties
- Nationally Recognized Defense Attorney Hancock’s success has also been recognized by numerous legal organizations
- He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 editions and selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
- He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers,one of the most prestigious invite-only organizations of criminal defense trial lawyers
- Facing a Criminal Investigation?
- In addition to his successes in trial, Criminal Law Attorney Patrick Hancock is often called upon to represent people in a wide range of criminal investigations
- He has successfully represented elected officials in criminal investigations that have included a former mayor and a former city councilman
- Focused Criminal Defense Experience San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Hancock graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1983 and from South Texas College of Law in 1987
- He served as a former assistant Bexar County district attorney before opening his law office in 1992
- Patrick Hancock has also served the State Bar of Texas as a grievance committee member in an effort to ensure that lawyers maintain the highest legal ethical standards
- He is committed to providing an uncompromising level of service to his clients during every stage of the criminal process
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Antonio are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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