Joseph Hoelscher
Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda PLLCJoe Hoelscher is an award-winning criminal and family law trial lawyer whose dedication to vigorously defending his clients has earned him national recognition. Having been involved with the legal system since his mother's disappearance and murder in 1986, Joe knows how tough court is on clients and families in need of legal assistance. As a result, he has dedicated his law practice to helping his clients navigate the legal system so they can gain closure and find peace. The Hoelscher Law Office's holistic approach to client services frequently involves the use of experts and counselors to help clients develop their case while overcoming the problems that led them to be involved with the legal system, whether in civil, criminal, or federal court. Hoelscher has deliberately staffed his office with successful professionals who share in the experience of having been in court as litigants, victims, and witnesses so they can better understand their clients' needs. As a result, he has successfully represented clients in high-profile civil and criminal cases covered by outlets such as the New York Daily News, Washington Times, and America's Most Wanted. Joe is a published author and regular speaker at public events and legal seminars. He advocates a client-centered approach to legal representation and aggressive trial-oriented approach to the law. Joe is a native San Antonian, graduate of MacArthur High School, with three graduate degrees from St. Mary's University and Baylor Law School. While practicing throughout Texas, he lives in San Antonio with his wife, Melissa, and three kids, Louisa, Ceclia, and Wolfgang. He supports a variety of social causes through his pro bono legal work which focuses on children's issues, the rights of indigent accused, voters' rights, and First and Second Amendment issues.
- Baylor Law School
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- Honors: Dean's Academic Scholarship, Order of Barristers, 2nd Place National Criminal Procedure Tournament
- Activities: Advocacy Program
- St. Mary's University
- M.A. (2002) | Communication Studies, International Relations
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- St. Mary's University
- B.A. (1998) | Political Science
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- Managing Member
- Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda PLLC
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- Trial counsel for criminal, DWI, child welfare, and family cases.
- Managing Member
- Hoelscher Gebbia PLLC
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- Attorney/Owner
- Hoelscher Law Office
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- Owner of a small law firm focused on DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Defense, Criminal Defense, Trial Advocacy, and Family Law.
- Law Clerk
- 54th District Court of Texas
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- Law clerk for Judge George Allen. Performed legal research related to felony trials and suppression issues, briefed issues related to various major felonies, including capital cases. Coordinated with criminal attorneys for expenses and motions. Handled DNA exoneration claims and prisoner correspondence.
- Law Clerk
- Goldstein Goldstein & Hilley
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- Legal research and writing for an internationally recognized criminal defense law firm. Cases included state and federal criminal trial preparation and significant research, writing, and exhibit preparation related to Capital writs. Performed work for both named partners and the senior appellate associate.
- Assistant Director of Forensics
- St. Mary's University
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- Instructed nationally recognized students in speech and debate, including world championship preparation. Guest lectured in Persuasion and Public speaking courses. Conducted proprietary research in the area of layperson decision making between adversarial parties. Developed educational materials for use in university-level courses.
- Director of Forensics
- Texas Military Institute
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- Lead a nationally competitive speech and debate team, placing a student in the Top 10 in the USA 2 years in a row. Awarded Texas State Champion Coach by the Texas Forensics Association. Taught classes in logic, rhetoric, and public speaking.
- Texas Drunk Driving Law
- Lexis Nexis/Matthew Bender
- Speedy Trial: Punishing the State for Making Us Wait
- Voice For The Defense Magazine(Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
- Sealing Criminal Records
- San Antonio Defender Magazine
- Asymmetrical Discovery: Tactics For Making the State Fight Itself, Monthly CLE Series
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Elements of Storytelling in Criminal Trial, Monthly CLE Series
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Bad Blood
- KSAT 12 News
- Panel discussion on flawed forensic blood draws in DWI cases. https://www.hoelscherlawoffice.com/DWI-DUI/
- Communicating With Clients With PTSD, PTSD: The Elephant in the Courtroom
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Cops As Witnesses: Friend or Foe?, Plaintiff's Litigation INSIGHT
- Cowen Mask Blanchard Trial Attorneys
- Unsinking the Ship: What to Do When Your Client Has Confessed, Monthly CLE
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Marijuana Laws in Texas
- Bexar County Republican Liberty Caucus
- Contract Systems for Indigent Defense
- Bexar County Task Force on Indigent Defense
- Changing Lanes: New Directions in Vehicle Search Law, Monthly CLE Series
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Legal Aspects of Analytical Testing in Intoxication Cases in Texas
- Education Forensics, LLC
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 30 DWI Lawyers
- SA Scene Magazine
- Top 30 Criminal Lawyers
- SA Scene Magazine
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 30 DWI lawyers
- SA Scene Magazine
- Client Distinction
- Martindale Hubbel
- Top Family Lawyers
- SA Scene Magazine
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 10 DWI Attorneys in Texas for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- Top 30 Criminal Lawyers in San Antonio
- SA Scene Magazine
- Best Lawyers of 2014
- SA Scene Magazine
- Best Lawyers of 2013
- SA Scene Magazine
- Rising Star
- SA Scene Magazine
- Texas Association of Cannabis Lawyers
- Founding Member
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- Pro Bono College of The State Bar of Texas
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Member
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- College of the State Bar of Texas
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
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- Texas
- Federal Western District of Texas
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Domestic Violence
- Family Law
- Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Law
- Juvenile Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
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