Amanda Inez Hernandez
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in San Antonio, TX
Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2016
Education: St. Mary's University School of Law
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210-239-0299
Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC
909 NE Loop 410Suite 500
San Antonio, TX 78209 Visit website
Amanda I. Hernandez is a state and federal criminal defense attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, with over a decade of experience. As the founder of Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC, she represents individuals facing serious criminal accusations, including federal offenses, sex offenses, violent crimes, drug charges, and DWI cases. An experienced trial lawyer, Amanda approaches every case with thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and a willingness to take a case to trial when necessary.
Amanda believes that every person deserves zealous advocacy without judgment. She understands that good people can be wrongfully accused, make serious mistakes, or be defined unfairly by a single allegation. Her practice is grounded in listening to her clients, understanding the full story behind each case, and ensuring that every client is treated with dignity while receiving a vigorous and individualized defense.
In addition to her courtroom practice, Amanda is actively involved in the criminal defense community. She has served as president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA) and is the current editor of Voice for the Defense, the statewide publication of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA). Through her leadership, writing, and continuing legal education work, she remains committed to strengthening the defense bar and protecting the constitutional rights of the accused.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2016, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.amandahernandezlaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Editor, Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association statewide publication) , 2026
- President, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA), 2026
- Vice President, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA), 2025
- Vice President, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP), 2024
- Secretary, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA), 2024
- Treasurer, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA), 2023
Videos
- Guest on Vitals and Verdicts Podcast, Vitals and Verdicts Podcast, 2026
- Guest on A Good Lawyer Podcast, A Good Lawyer Podcast, 2026
Educational Background
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., Honors: External Advocacy Mock Trial Team (2014 – 2015), St. Mary’s Renna and Jeff Embry Mock Trial Competition Finalist (2016), St. Mary’s Renna and Jeff Embry Mock Trial Competition Best Speaker Overall (2016), STARS Scholarship Recipient (2013 – 2015), Judge Lee H. Lytton, Jr., Scholarship Recipient (2013), St. Mary’s Dean’s Law General Scholarship Recipient (2013), Study Abroad program, St. Mary’s Institute on China Law and Business, Beihang University, Beijing, China (June 2014), 2013-2016
- University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, B.B.A., Major: International Business with a Concentration in International Relations, Honors: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Recipient, 2011, 2008-2011
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presented at TCDLA's 39th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course, Presenter/Author, Under the Palms, Over the Line: Understanding Collateral Consequences (Ethics), 39th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course (TCDLA), Criminal Defense, 2026
- Presented at SACDLA's 8th Annual Fiesta CLE, Presenter/Author, Sexual Assault Cases & Strategies, SACDLA's 8th Annual Fiesta CLE, Criminal Defense, 2026
- Presented at TCDLA's Veterans Justice Clinic, Presenter/Author, Mental Health, TCDLA's Veterans Justice Clinic, Criminal Defense, 2025
- Presented at TCDLA's Trainer of Trainers, Presenter/Author, Preparing for the Speech, TCDLA's Trainer of Trainers, Criminal Defense, 2025
- Presented at TCDLA'S Guardians of Sacred Justice, Presenter/Author, Cross-Examination, TCDLA'S Guardians of Sacred Justice, Criminal Defense, 2025
- Presented at TCDLA's Sex Crimes Seminar, Presenter/Author, Challenging the Forensic Interviewer, TCDLA's Sex Crimes Seminar, Criminal Defense, 2025
- Presented at TCDLA's The Way of the Warrior, Presenter/Author, Cross-Examination, TCDLA's The Way of the Warrior, Criminal Defense, 2024
- Presented at ACDLA & The Capital Area Private Defender Service April 2024 CLE, Presenter, Stalking and Harassment Charges, ACDLA & The Capital Area Private Defender Service April 2024 CLE, Criminal Defense, 2024
- Presented at TCDLA's 37th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, Presenter/Author, Marijuana & Hemp, TCDLA's 37th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, Criminal Defense, 2024
- Served as Guest Speaker on Law for Kleberg Kenedy County 4-H Award Banquet , Guest Speaker, How 4-H Impacted my Career, Kleberg Kenedy County 4-H Award Banquet, High School Students, 2024
- Presented at SACDLA's Nuts & Bolts CLE, Presenter/Author, Common Evidentiary Issues & Objections, SACDLA's Nuts & Bolts CLE, Criminal Defense, 2024
- Presented at TCADP 2023 Annual Conference, Presenter/Author, Death Penalty Decision Makers, TCADP 2023 Annual Conference, Grassroots, 2023
Honors
- President's Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2026
- Featured in Bold Journey's Magazine, https://boldjourney.com/amanda-hernandez-on-life-lessons-legacy-highlight/, Amanda Hernandez on Life, Lessons & Legacy, Bold Journey, 2026
- President's Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), 2025
- Featured in Voyage San Antonio's Magazine, https://voyagesanantonio.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-amanda-hernandez-of-amanda-hernandez-law/, Inspiring Conversations with Amanda Hernandez of Amanda Hernandez Law, Voyage San Antonio, 2024
- Received SACDLA’s “2019 Young Lawyer of the Year”, Award, Young Lawyer of the Year Award, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA), 2019
Office location for Amanda Inez Hernandez
909 NE Loop 410
Suite 500
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-239-0299
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- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2026