Patrick L. Hancock
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1988
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston
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Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock
1800 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78212 Visit website
Serving clients in matters of criminal defense, Patrick L. Hancock possesses nearly 40 years of experience in litigation. Working at his eponymous firm, Law Offices of Patrick L. Hancock in San Antonio, Texas, he handles cases involving DUI/DWI, white collar issues, sex offenses, drug offenses, manslaughter, aggravated assault and capital murder.
With his extensive experience in handling felonies and misdemeanors in Texas, Mr. Hancock is familiar with criminal defense strategies. He understands that criminal charges negatively affect his client’s life and persistently strives to protect their rights and reputation. His aggressive approach to litigation has helped numerous clients receive an acquittal.
After gaining his bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas System in Austin, Mr. Hancock pursued his law degree at South Texas College of Law Houston. He earned his Juris Doctor in 1987 and in the following year, he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. Kicking off his career working for Bexar County as an assistant district attorney, he gained invaluable experience in trial proceedings. With his insight into prosecution tactics, he works to create a strong defense for his clients.
Launching his own law office in 1992, Mr. Hancock has been tenacious in advocating for his clients. Staying active in the legal community, he is a member of the National Trial Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His relentless advocacy earned him recognition in The Best Lawyers in America. He has also been listed in the Scene in SA Magazine's Best San Antonio Lawyers list and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Drug & Alcohol Violations, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crime
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 1988, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.hancockcriminaldefense.com/attorneys/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Texas, Grievance Committee Member
- Texas, 1988
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Murder case / Bexar County Jury Verdict: Not Guilty, 2019
- Texas v. AR, Gambling - case dismissed, County Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. RL, Terroristic threats - case dismissed at trial, County Court
- Texas v. AR, domestic violence assault - case dismissed at trial
- Texas v. CG, Intoxication manslaughter - "no billed" by grand jury, case dismissed, San Antonio
- Texas v. MB, Murder - not guilty by reason of insanity verdict, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. JC, capital murder - case dismissed, District Court, Austin
- Texas v. JG, Tampering with a government record - case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. FH, DWI - motion to suppress granted, case dismissed, County Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. FM, Sexual assault - not guilty verdict at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. EG, Texas Open Meetings Act violations, Texas Ranger Investigation - case rejected, dismissed
- Texas v. RH, Robbery/burglary - case dismissed at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. CH, Murder - not guilty verdict at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. MW, Possession of marijuana - case dismissed, County Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. LM, Gambling devices - grand jury investigation, allegations rejected
- Texas v. FB, DWI - motion to suppress granted, case dismissed, County Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. MA, evading arrest - dismissed at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. RM, DWI - case dismissed, New Braunfels
- Texas v. RP, intoxication manslaughter, "no billed" by grand jury, case dismissed, San Antonio
- Texas v. GK, DWI - not guilty verdict at trial, County Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. RG, Aggravated possession of controlled substance - case dismissed at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. JK, Murder - case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. FY, Possession of a controlled substance - case dismissed at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. JD, DWI - case dismissed, Blanco
- Texas v. JP, Vehicular manslaughter - not guilty verdict at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. RV, Indecency with a child - not guilty verdict at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. LU, Indecency with a child - not guilty verdict at jury trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. CG, Possession of controlled substance - case dismissed at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. RS, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon - "no billed" by a grand jury, case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. JC, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon - not-guilty verdict at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. GL, Vehicular manslaughter (road rage) - "no billed" by grand jury, case dismissed, San Antonio
- Texas v. VM, Aggravated sexual assault - case dismissed at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. CP, Solicitation of capital murder - case dismissed, District Court, Beeville
- Texas v. SM, Purchasing prescription drugs - case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. SR, sexual assault investigation - case rejected, San Antonio
- Texas v. JC, Capital murder - case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. AE, Indecency with a child - "no billed" by a grand jury, case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- Texas v. SO, Harassment of a public servant - case dismissed, District Court, San Antonio
- State of Texas vs. C. A. Medina County. Murder Case. Verdict of Not Guilty by a Jury, 2018
- Texas v. WCL, Capital murder - not guilty verdict at trial, District Court, San Antonio
- State of Texas v. V.B., San Antonio. Aggravated Assault. Verdict of Not Guilty by a Jury, 2017
Educational Background
- University of Texas at Austin, 1983
Honors
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2006 to 2020
- S.A. Scene Magazine's Best Lawyers in San Antonio
- Texas Super Lawyers (2007+)
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2016, 2019 - 2026