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Cynthia Eva Hujar

Cynthia Eva Hujar

Board-Certified Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Appeals & Appellate ...
  • Texas
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Cynthia Hujar Orr uses her extensive experience to aid those across Texas facing a range of criminal charges. She is a highly respected member of the criminal defense community and has received numerous awards for her contributions to her field. She is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law, a distinction earned by less than 10% of attorneys. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Cynthia began studying law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. She received her license to practice law in Texas in 1988 and has since become licensed to represent clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th, 5th, 9th, and 11th Circuit Courts, and the U.S. District Courts of Texas. The wide range of cases that Cynthia has tackled as a member of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley includes a variety of state and federal charges, including white collar fraud cases and felony drug offenses. She has persevered in the face of challenging situations and her tireless work ethic has earned her the respect of her clients and peers. Among the high profile cases that she has taken on, she successfully obtained the first Confession of Error by the State of Texas in a death penalty case in addition to working alongside The Innocence Project to exonerate those wrongfully convicted in Texas. As a passionate member of the legal community, Cynthia has held leadership positions in several organizations, including serving as the Chair-Elect of the Criminal Justice Section, a member of the Standards Committee and a Representative in the House of Delegates at the American Bar Association. She has aided her local legal community by helping to found the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has served as both its President and the President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Among the many honors that she has received, she has been named a Texas

Education
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Michael Morton Act
Public Defender Training Conference
Civil Asset Forfeiture in Texas
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Certifications
Criminal Law
Texas Boad of Legal Specialization
Awards
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas
The American Trial Lawyers Association
San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
Best Lawyers in America
Woodward/White, Inc.
Texas Super Lawyer
Texas Monthly Magazine
Professional Associations
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
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San Antonio Bar Association (Criminal Law Sub committee)
Member
- Current
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Texas State Bar  # 15313350
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Criminal Justice Council Chair
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
President
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
President
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San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
President
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
DUI & DWI
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley
Contact & Map
Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley
310 S St Mary's St #2900
San Antonio, TX 78205
Toll-Free: (800) 226-6465
Telephone: (210) 226-1463