Jonathan G. Watkins

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in San Antonio, Texas

The Law Office of Jonathan Watkins
Jonathan G. Watkins
The Law Office of Jonathan Watkins

Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI-DWI; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2012

Education: St. Mary's University School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026
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The Law Office of Jonathan Watkins

130 E Travis St
Suite 425
San Antonio, TX 78205 Visit website
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At the forefront of The Law Office of Jonathan Watkins in San Antonio, Texas, is the lead trial attorney, Jonathan G. Watkins. He navigates the vast seas of criminal law, adeptly steering cases from simple Class C misdemeanors to complex felonies such as sexual assault and murder. His passion for justice extends beyond criminal defense, as he also takes on select personal injury cases, tirelessly advocating for his clients' needs and securing favorable settlements.

Mr. Watkins is committed to a client-first approach, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity. His career began at the district attorney's office, where he honed his skills by taking various misdemeanor and felony cases to trial. The principle of "doing the right thing" he embraced as a prosecutor continues to guide his path as a criminal defense attorney.

Understanding the gravity of government-filed cases, whether a driving while intoxicated charge or aggravated assault, Mr. Watkins aims to have cases dismissed or achieve results that benefit his clients. His talent for jury trials and success in contested pretrial hearings are enhanced by the unique connection and trust he builds with clients, thanks to his humble beginnings.

A 2008 graduate with a B.A. in government from The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Watkins earned his J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, in 2012, the same year he was licensed in Texas. Fluent in Spanish, he is a respected member of the legal community, belonging to the Mexican American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Rated "Superb" on Avvo, Mr. Watkins has been acknowledged as one of the Best Lawyers in San Antonio by Scene in SA Magazine and one of the Best DUI/DWI Lawyers by the same publication. He is also a talented speaker and author, contributing his insights to the legal field.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 70% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

First Admitted: 2012, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.jonathanwatkinslaw.com/attorney/watkins-jonathan...

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Texas, 2012
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2018 to Present 
  • San Antonio Young Lawyers, Member, 2015 to 2019
  • Mexican-American Bar Association, Member, 2019 to Present

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • State of Texas v. Richard Gonzales, No. 543199 - Not Guilty verdict. 
  • State of Texas v. Hector Ybarra, No. 2016-CR-8680 - Not Guilty verdict.

Representative Clients

  • State of Texas v. Anton Harris
  • State of Texas v. Virginia McKinley (tried as an Assistant District Attorney) 
  • State of Texas v. Carlos Smith (tried as an Assistant District Attorney)
  • State of Texas v. Joshua Gonzales

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Rotary Club of San Antonio, U40 Member, 2015 to 2020
  • Wills Clinic - St. Mary's University School of Law, 2010 to 2010 
  • DWI Case Representation on behalf of a colleague's client, 2020 to 2021
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of North America, Big Brother, 2014 to 2018

Educational Background

  • St. Mary's University School of Law, Austin, Texas, B.A., Major: Government, 2008

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Opening a Law Practice, St. Mary's University School of Law, 2016 to 2016

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in San Antonio - Scene in SA Magazine
  • Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Star
  • Best DUI/DWI Lawyers - Scene in SA Magazine

Office location for Jonathan G. Watkins

130 E Travis St
Suite 425
San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: 210-812-2350

Selections

4 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026

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