Bobby Barrera

Bobby Barrera, the dedicated solo practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Robert Barrera, P.C., has established a formidable presence in both state and federal courts across San Antonio, Texas. With a focus on serious felony cases, he adeptly navigates the complexities of capital murder, aggravated sexual assault and DWI manslaughter, while also addressing a multitude of misdemeanor cases like DWI and family violence assaults. In federal court, his proficiency extends to drug offenses, pornography and financial fraud. Moreover, he is well-versed in personal injury and family law matters.

After completing his Juris Doctor at St. Mary's University School of Law in 1983 and obtaining his Texas license in 1984, Mr. Barrera served as an assistant criminal district attorney for Bexar County. Here, he honed his trial skills by prosecuting countless misdemeanor and felony cases, gaining invaluable courtroom experience. His adeptness in negotiating plea deals sharpened his ability to assess each case's strengths and weaknesses.

In 1986, Mr. Barrera ventured into his own practice, concentrating on criminal defense at his father's firm, Nicholas & Barrera. His dedication to the legal realm shines brightly through his vibrant participation in both local and state bar associations. He has earned distinguished roles, including a life fellowship with the San Antonio Bar Foundation and a sustaining life fellowship with the Texas Bar Foundation.

As a former president of both the San Antonio Bar Association and the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, Mr. Barrera remains an influential figure in the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association as a founding member and director, and has served as a director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association since 2005.

Though Mr. Barrera navigates both civil and criminal law realms, his acclaim as one of "San Antonio's Best Criminal Lawyers" in "Scene In SA Magazine" for 13 consecutive years speaks volumes. His distinguished standing in the legal community is further reinforced by his AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell, affirming his highest level of professional excellence.

Being named among the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2013 underscores Mr. Barrera’s prowess as a highly effective and seasoned trial advocate. With a "Superb" rating on Avvo, his outstanding legal insight continues to be celebrated.

*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.