I’ve practiced law in San Antonio for more than 25 years. As an experienced, effective and empathetic attorney, I have advocated for thousands of clients with a variety of legal needs.
bar admissions
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Supreme Court of Texas (all Texas Courts)
education
Juris Doctor, 1994, St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
Institute of World Legal Problems, 1992, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1991, University of Texas at San Antonio
honors and awards
Voted one of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in San Antonio (San Antonio Scene Magazine) 2013-2020
Voted one of the Top Family Law Attorneys in San Antonio (San Antonio Scene Magazine) 2013-2020
professional associations and community involvement
President, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), San Antonio Chapter (2005-2011)
College of the State Bar of Texas
San Antonio Bar Association (Family Law Section)
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
State Bar of Texas
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
President, Legend Hills Homeowners Association
Coach, San Antonio Youth Hockey Association
Life Member, University of Texas at San Antonio Alumni Association
Member, Parent Teacher Association
Member, Brandeis Band Booster Association
personal
I was born in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, emigrated to Taos, New Mexico and am a naturalized American citizen. I am married to Susan Filyk, a fifth generation Texan. We have two children.