Kyle C. Simpson

Bar / Professional Activity

• State Bar of South Dakota, 2018
• San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
• Texas, 2003
• State Bar of New Mexico, 2018
• State Bar of Utah, 2018

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation, Guadalupe County, County Court at Law #2, The client was on misdemeanor probation when a motion to revoke was filed alleging alcohol use after a brief police contact with no arrest. We moved fast to obtain the revocation packet and compiled proof of compliance, including a negative test, completion of required classes, and substantial community service. We highlighted inconsistencies in probation records and the lack of any new law violation, along with procedural issues stemming from a change in supervision. After pressing those weaknesses with the prosecutor, the State withdrew and the court dismissed the motion. Result Case Dismissed Sep 2025
• Interference with Public Duties, Bexar County, CC5, Police alleged the client interfered during an active scene and arrested them for interfering with public duty. From the outset, the client insisted there was no basis for the charge. We obtained the incident materials and focused on whether the reported conduct actually hindered or obstructed officers as the statute requires. After pressing those issues with the prosecution and making clear we were prepared to litigate them, the state agreed it could not proceed and dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Oct 2025
• DWI - First Offense, Bexar County, CC8, The client was stopped after an officer alleged excessive speed on a highway and directed the vehicle to a nearby side street. Field sobriety tests followed, and the officer had the client repeat the one leg stand even after the client reported a knee issue. A breath test later read 0.084, only slightly above the limit and taken well after driving. We dissected the officer's instructions and timing, documented the knee limitation and repetition of the test, and challenged the weight of a marginal breath result. Faced with those weaknesses, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Nov 2025
• Charge Public Intoxication, Bexar County, SAMC, After chaos erupted near a nightlife area, officers first approached our client as a witness and even directed them to leave. The vehicle could not safely drive because a tire had been punctured during the incident, which led to a dispute and a public intoxication arrest. We pressed for bodycam and scene materials and highlighted the client's cooperation and the sequence of events. We also corroborated that the tire was disabled by the earlier gunfire. With that context, we challenged whether the elements of the offense were met. The prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Nov 2025
• Continuous Family Violence, Bexar County, Criminal District Court, Officers responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client for alleged continuous family violence, citing more than one reported incident. A strict no contact order and electronic monitoring were imposed. We moved quickly to obtain the record and worked with the complaining witness, who signed an affidavit of non‑prosecution and confirmed her injuries were from an unrelated fall, not an assault. We presented that to the prosecutor and pushed to relax bond conditions. With a non‑cooperating witness and weak proof, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Dec 2025
• DWI - Third Offense, Guadalupe County, CC2, After a single-vehicle crash into a parked car that caused the vehicle to roll, officers investigated our client for DWI. Field sobriety tests were conducted while the client was still shaken from the collision, the client declined a breath test, made no admissions, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. With prior DWI convictions elevating the charge to a felony, the stakes were high. We dissected the reports and evidence, emphasized the compromised reliability of the roadside testing and the delay before the blood draw, and challenged gaps in the state's proof. The case resolved with a felony probation term instead of prison. Result Probation Dec 2025
• DWI - First Offense, Bexar County, None, Police approached our client while dealing with a flat tire and initiated a DWI investigation. The client agreed to a blood draw at a hospital, which later came back at 0.00 for alcohol. Despite that result, the officer pursued a drug screen that dragged on for months without clarity. We secured the lab documentation, pressed for full discovery, and highlighted the weak indicators of impairment given the mechanical issue and how the roadside evaluation was handled. Meanwhile we monitored for any warrant activity and kept pressure on the reviewing attorney to make a charging decision. With no reliable evidence of intoxication, the case was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed Dec 2025
• Theft Under $100 (Class C), Bexar County, SAMC, During a large event, store staff at a temporary merchandise tent accused our client of concealing small items and passing all points of sale. The client maintained they were stopped while still shopping. We obtained the police report and limited video, gathered a defense witness statement, and flagged that the complaining witness was difficult to locate. We leveraged those issues to negotiate deferred probation with a shortened term and reduced fine, keeping a conviction off the record and sparing the client from travel. Result Deferred Probation Dec 2025
• DWI - First Offense, Bexar County, CC4, After a traffic stop for speeding, our client was investigated for DWI. They performed field sobriety tests and later had a blood draw after declining a breath test. There was no crash and no passengers, and the client made no admissions. We pressed for full discovery, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the administration of the roadside exercises, and the blood-draw paperwork and procedures, and signaled readiness to litigate. The State dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jan 2026
• DWI - First Offense, Bexar County, CC2, After a traffic stop for fluctuating speed, the client was investigated for DWI and declined a roadside breath test. Officers proceeded with a blood draw, and the timing of the statutory warnings and consent became a key issue we focused on. The field sobriety tests occurred while the client was anxious, needed a restroom, and did not have corrective lenses, all of which can affect performance. We obtained the video and reports, highlighted instruction and procedural problems, and noted a blood result only slightly over the limit. Leveraging these weaknesses, we negotiated deferred probation to avoid a conviction. Result Deferred Probation Jan, 2026
• Stalking, Bexar County, 227th District Court, Police filed a stalking case arising from a strained dating relationship. While our client was on house arrest, the complainant repeatedly came to his residence, including an incident documented by responding officers who escorted her away. We gathered photos and witness information showing she initiated contact after the alleged conduct and compared that to her earlier statements. Taking a trial posture, we pressed the credibility gaps with the DA. Faced with those problems, the State dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Apr, 2026
• Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation, Bexar County, CC8, An old misdemeanor probation issue resurfaced when a pre-employment background check showed an active warrant. It traced to a motion to revoke probation on a long-closed DWI, alleging unpaid fees, a reporting lapse, and problems with an alcohol monitor. We acted quickly, obtained the probation file, and engaged the prosecutor. We showed the age of the case, the client's clean history since, and the difficulty of proving a violation so many years later. The state withdrew the motion, the warrant was recalled, and the MTRP was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed Jan, 2026
• Interference with Emergency Call, Bexar County, CCL7, After a domestic argument at a residence, police alleged our client interfered with a 911 call. He consistently stated he never touched the phone and, in fact, placed his own call for help. We pressed for the 911 recordings, body camera video, and reports, and highlighted that the complainant’s account shifted over time and later lacked cooperation. We also documented the client’s proactive step into counseling. Faced with credibility issues and no proof of interference, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jan, 2026
• Assault on a Pregnant Person, Bexar County, Criminal District Court, Police responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client after the complainant alleged she was pregnant and claimed he assaulted her. He reported that she initiated physical contact and he only pushed her away to leave. We obtained the 911 audio and body‑cam footage and compared them with the report, documenting key inconsistencies and the lack of any medical proof of pregnancy. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non‑prosecution. Our client also began counseling and completed an anger management course. Presented with these issues, the state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jan, 2026
• Assault - Family Violence (Class C), Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court, Police responded to a heated custody exchange where both adults reached for the children, and no one was arrested or cited at the scene. A Class C family violence citation was later filed anyway. We documented our client's account, mapped the timeline, and showed the prosecutor that the evidence reflected mutual contact during a disputed handoff. Emphasizing the officers' on scene decision not to charge and the inconsistencies in the later complaint, we pressed for dismissal. The state ultimately dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jan, 2026
• Assault - Family Violence, Bexar County, CC13, After a night of heavy drinking, a domestic argument escalated and a 911 call brought police. Our client was arrested and a strict no contact condition was imposed. We moved quickly, documented the complainant’s wish not to prosecute, and compiled supporting materials showing mutual intoxication, no documented injuries to the complainant, and no independent witnesses or usable video. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecution and stood ready for trial. The state dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Jan, 2026
• Assault - Family Violence, Bexar County, CC7, Police arrested our client after a domestic argument that began when a ride home from a bar turned confrontational. At the residence, an object was thrown, injuring the complainant’s hand. We moved quickly to document the client’s clean history, coordinated an affidavit of nonprosecution from the complainant, and compiled proof of immediate engagement in counseling, classes, and support meetings. We presented this mitigation to the prosecution and pressed for a nontrial resolution. The case was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed Jan, 2026
• Violation of a Protective Order (Felony), Bexar County, DC226, The case stemmed from a protective order issued after a domestic dispute. While in custody, the client placed several recorded calls to the protected party, and prosecutors filed a felony continuous violation based on multiple contacts within twelve months. The initial offer was seven years of deferred supervision, which the client felt was excessive. We highlighted the client's counseling work, months of strict no contact, and full compliance, and pressed the state on proportionality and the intent of the calls. The result was a negotiated three-year deferred probation, keeping a felony conviction off the record. Result Deferred Probation Jan, 2026
• DWI - First Offense, Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 2, The client was arrested for a first-offense DWI after roadside sobriety tests. At the station they gave a breath sample under. 15, there was no crash, and they remained respectful and cooperative. Our team obtained the video and police report and scrutinized how the tests were administered and documented. We strengthened the defense with mitigation, gathering character letters and documentation of counseling and alcohol-education steps. Leveraging the lower breath result and our mitigation package, we pressed for a non-DWI outcome. The charge was reduced and the client received deferred probation. Result Charges Reduced Mar, 2026
• Theft - Class A or Class B Misdemeanor, Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 8, Store loss prevention detained our client after a fitting-room incident. She had placed clothing left in a stall into her bag, panicked, and tried to leave the items in a restroom before staff blocked her, took her to a back office, seized her phone, and pressured her to sign paperwork. They also claimed she took jewelry, which she denied. We pressed the state for discovery and challenged whether she ever passed the final point of sale, the inflated valuation, and the jewelry allegation. With a theft class certificate and strong character letters in hand, we secured pre-trial diversion. Result Pre-Trial Diversion Mar, 2026
• Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor), Bexar County, CCL7, After a verbal argument during a drive, the complainant alleged our client grabbed the steering wheel. No injuries were reported. The client left the vehicle and was arrested a short time later based largely on that initial statement. We moved quickly, obtained and presented an affidavit of non-prosecution from the complainant, and emphasized the lack of bodily injury evidence and the disputed nature of the account. After our outreach and pressure on the case, the prosecutor dismissed the charge. Result Case Dismissed Mar 2026
• Assault - Family Violence, Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13, Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence escalated and a nosebleed was reported. He called 911 himself and accepted responsibility for a reckless act during the argument. We engaged early, opened dialogue with the prosecutor, and compiled mitigation like character references and a clean history to show this was out of character. We also worked to clarify the complaining witness’s wishes. When she declined to participate and was unavailable to testify, the State dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Mar, 2026
• Violation of a Protective Order (Felony), Bexar County, Pre-Indictment Court, Police arrested our client for a felony violation of a protective order after an argument at a residence, even though the order allowed contact with a no harm condition. We stepped in before indictment, obtained the 911 audio, body cam, and reports, and documented the actual terms of the order. The complainant signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. We also moved to relax bond so the client could return to work. Confronted with our submission and the complainant’s lack of cooperation, the state dismissed the case in pre-indictment court. Result Case Dismissed Mar 2026
• Criminal Mischief, Bexar County, County Court-at-Law, 2, Police charged our client with criminal mischief after a parking lot confrontation where the other party's vehicle was struck. The trouble started when that person waited outside the client's workplace, pulled on the client's door handle, and had a second car block the exit, after previously keying the client's car. We gathered surveillance video from the location, phone recordings, and a witness statement documenting the stalking, the door pulling, the blocking maneuver, and the prior vandalism. We presented the full record and argued the impact occurred while the client was trying to escape a threatening situation. Facing those facts and credibility issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Apr, 2026
• Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle (Over $200), Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 2, The client was accused of leaving the scene after a collision that caused property damage over $200. The incident followed ongoing harassment by another person who confronted the client, pulled on the car door, and had an associate block the client’s vehicle, striking it first. We obtained surveillance video, photos of prior damage, messages reflecting threats, and a supporting witness statement. We showed that the client left to reach safety and that the complainant initiated and escalated the encounter. After reviewing our materials, the prosecution dismissed the case. Result Case Dismissed Apr, 2026
• Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor), Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13, A domestic argument at a residence led to a family violence allegation and a warrant. The police report relied on the complainant's account, and there were no documented injuries. We moved quickly to gather third-party witness statements from people who were present and to secure the 911 audio and officer recordings. Those materials supported that the dispute was verbal only, and the complainant later indicated she did not wish to pursue the case. We presented the credibility issues to the prosecutor, and the misdemeanor assault charge was dismissed. Result Case Dismissed Apr, 2026

Educational Background

• St. Mary's University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2003

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• This annual book has been published by Thomson Reuters since 2009. The book is currently in it's 11th edition. It is part of the Practice Series line of educational publications intended for use by courts, defense attorneys and prosecutors. This publication is intended for a reference guide for lawyers practicing in DWI law in the State of Texas., Co-Author, Texas DWI Law and Practice Handbook, 2009 ed. (Vol. 50, Texas Practice Series), Thomson Reuters, Texas Lawyers, 2019

Honors

• Best Lawyers, 2012
• “Superb” on Avvo

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Industry Groups

• Financial Institutions
• Installment Lenders