Anthony B. Cantrell

Anthony B. Cantrell runs the Law Offices of Anthony B. Cantrell in San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas. He serves clients throughout Texas, especially in Austin and the surrounding areas from his office in San Antonio. Helping individuals with criminal defense matters, his practice is focused on drug crimes, sex crimes, aggravated assault, misdemeanors, juvenile law and more.

A dean’s list student and graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Cantrell studied law at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. While there, he served as an intern at the university’s criminal defense program. After earning his law degree in 1989, he was admitted to legal practice in Texas the same year. Later, he gained admissions before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Cantrell is a member of several prominent legal associations, including:

• The American Bar Association
• The San Antonio Bar Association
• The College of the State Bar of Texas
• The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Cantrell aggressively fights for the rights of his clients, striving to get them the most favorable outcome against all odds. He has been a criminal defense attorney since the very beginning of his legal career and with more than three decades of experience in the field, he has secured numerous not guilty verdicts and won many capital murder cases.

Rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Cantrell is a knowledgeable and considerate attorney who listens to his clients and guides them effortlessly through the legal system, ensuring they are aware of their rights each step of the way. He is also listed among the Top Lawyers by the S.A.  Scene magazine.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.