About Goldstein and Orr

Criminal Trial Practice

The criminal defense attorneys at Goldstein and Orr in San Antonio, Texas, represent clients charged with crimes in both state and federal court. For more than 70 years, the firm has served clients from the 29th Floor of the historic Tower Life Building at 310 S St Mary's Street in San Antonio, Texas. For the past 45 years, the firm has been devoted exclusively to criminal defense.

The attorneys with the firm and the loyal support staff are proud of the firm's distinguished history and reputation for zealously defending clients charged with a crime. The attorneys at Goldstein and Orr have been elected by their colleagues to lead many of the top local, state and national legal organizations. The attorneys are frequently asked to speak at the most prominent legal seminars on criminal defense topics throughout the country.

Our office is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Call to schedule an office consultation to speak directly with the attorney. We also provide free initial consultations and welcome your calls.

Goldstein and Orr represents clients in the greater San Antonio area including Bexar County, surrounding communities in Texas and throughout the United States.

Double Board Certified in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law

In addition to our leadership roles in the community, two of our attorneys, Gerry Goldstein and Cynthia Orr, are both double board certified in criminal law and criminal appellate law.

Gerry Goldstein and Cynthia Orr have earned the right to publicly represent themselves as a specialist in criminal law and criminal appellate law. This coveted designation from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) sets them apart as attorneys with the highest, public commitment to excellence in these areas of law.

No Case is Too Big or Too Small

Over the years, the attorneys in the firm have represented celebrities, lawyers, judges, sports figures, heads of corporations, both domestic and foreign political leaders, including a U.S. Congressman targeted in the Abscam investigation, a Central American bank, professional wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, rap group 2 Live Crew and journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Our criminal defense attorneys do not just confine ourselves to representing celebrities and major corporations. They are committed to helping ordinary people who have been caught up in the criminal justice system. As part of that commitment, the attorneys devote approximately 15 percent of our attorneys’ time to pro bono representation each year.

Most of the firm's cases are referred to them by other attorneys in Texas and throughout the United States. During the firm's long and distinguished history, the attorneys have acted in the best traditions of the legal profession, providing unbiased attention to the rights of everyone from high-profile celebrities to large corporations to ordinary citizens.

At Goldstein and Orr, the attorneys have the sophisticated knowledge and extensive experience to fully protect your rights at every stage of your criminal case. Contact us at our offices in San Antonio, Texas, for a free and confidential initial consultation with a knowledgeable attorney about the criminal accusations against you or your company.

Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights

If criminal charges or an investigation threaten you, your loved ones or your business, then you should seek a criminal defense lawyer who is fully prepared and ready to protect you from the serious consequences of a criminal accusation. Your choice of an attorney should not be made hastily. But by contacting an attorney early in the case, you can protect your rights.

The extensive experience allows the attorneys at this firm to understand the complex interactions of laws, regulations, technology and practical knowledge necessary for your defense. The firm is made up of attorneys who serve as leaders in the community, several of whom have national reputations for the work they have done advancing the constitutional rights of individuals and entities caught up in the criminal prosecution system.

 

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January 26, 2012
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Great Attorney! Great man personally. Works hard to make sure his clients are well represented. Maintains a very professional practice and he will treat you as a friend in every way. He is very well respected in his community and I got the feeling being around him and his colleagues that he has been a great attorney for a very long time. I would recommend Van Hilley to anyone.

 
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January 16, 2023
Hired Attorney John Gilmore III

Working with John was a very nice experience. This was the first time we had to go through legal challenges and John has been here ever step of the way to explain things in a very simple way. We faced false allegation of assault and this was very scary but John got our case dismissed after the first hearing. He is a very compassionate person and is very responsive. He understood right away our distress and worked with us to get this matter settled very rapidly. We definitively recommend John.

 

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  • Criminal Law 12
    • Felony Charges
    • Federal Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
    • DWI/Drunk Driving
    • Firearm/Gun Crimes
    • Illegal Search and Seizures
    • Misdemeanor Charges
    • Asset Forfeiture
    • Cyber Crimes
    • Criminal Traffic Offenses
    • Sex Offenses
    • International Crimes
  • White Collar Crime 1
    • White Collar Crimes
  • Domestic Violence 1
    • Family Violence
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Criminal Appeals
  • Other 5
    • Organized Criminal Activity
    • Violent Offenses
    • Marijuana Defense
    • Juvenile Offenses
    • Grand Jury Proceedings

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STE. 301, The Historic Staacke-Stevens Building315 E. Commerce St.San Antonio, TX 78205U.S.A.

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  • Thursday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday By appointment
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