Practice areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1976
Education: St. Mary's University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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The Barrera Firm
424 East Nueva StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 Visit website
As an attorney at The Barrera Firm in San Antonio, Texas, Roy R. Barrera Jr. offers legal representation to individuals in a range of complex legal matters, focusing his practice on family law, criminal defense and white collar criminal defense. With decades of legal experience, he provides strategic counsel and experienced advocacy to clients facing significant personal and legal challenges.
Known for his extensive experience and commitment to his clients, Mr. Barrera works to develop practical legal strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case. His practice encompasses matters involving family disputes, criminal allegations and white collar offenses. Through careful preparation and dedicated representation, he strives to protect his clients’ rights and interests throughout every stage of the legal process.
Mr. Barrera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University before attending St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor. His legal education provided the foundation for a career focused on representing clients in challenging and often high-stakes legal matters.
Admitted to practice in Texas in 1976, Mr. Barrera is authorized to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. He is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. These admissions enable him to represent clients in matters involving both state and federal law.
Active in the legal community, Barrera maintains memberships in several professional organizations. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is also a Fellow of the San Antonio Bar Association and the Texas Bar Foundation. In recognition of his professional accomplishments and ethical standards, he has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest distinction.
*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.
Practice areas
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal
- 40% Family Law
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 1976, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.thebarrerafirm.com/attorney/barrera-roy-r-jr/
Bar / Professional Activity
- American Bar Foundation
- U.S. Federal District Court, District of Columbia, Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1980
- American Bar Association, 1976 - Present
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- United States Supreme Court – 1976
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1987
- State Bar of Texas , 1976 - Present
- Texas Bar, 1976
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas , 1980
- San Antonio Bar Association, 1976 - Present
Educational Background
- St Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, B.A., 1972
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Honors: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Honors: Distinguished Military Graduate, Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
Honors
- Tau Delta Sigma, St. Mary's University
- Best Lawyers in America
- Voted “Best Lawyers in San Antonio” – Criminal & DWI Defense Law “Scenes in S.A.” Magazine
- Noted as a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters “Super Lawyers” in Criminal & Family Law
- Former Assistant Criminal District Attorney Bexar County, Texas
- Former State Criminal District Judge Bexar County, Texas
- BAR Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2021
- “AV Rated”- Martindale-Hubbell – Ethical Standard And Legal Ability*
- Hispanic Excellence Award
- Five Outstanding Young Texans Award, Texas Jaycees
- Delta Theta Phi, St. Mary's University School of Law
- Outstanding Young Man of San Antonio Award
Office location for Roy R. Barrera, Jr.
424 East Nueva Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-693-0910
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006, 2008 - 2025