Trey Porter, Criminal Defense Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Expungement
PrincipalatTrey Porter Law
San Antonio, TX
Practicing criminal defense in San Antonio since 2012.
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Trey Porter is a principal based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Expungement. Trey has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Trey Porter Law.
- Based in
- San Antonio, TX
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI · Expungement
- Handles Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Expungement matters from San Antonio, TX.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Trey Porter: Trey Porter is a principal based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Expungement. Trey has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Trey Porter Law.
Areas of practice
Trey's practice areas in San Antonio
Trey concentrates on criminal defense, dui/dwi, expungement, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Trey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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DUI/DWI
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Expungement
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General
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Criminal Defense cases in San Antonio, Texas
Trey takes criminal defense matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Trey agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in San Antonio, Texas
Trey takes dui/dwi matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Trey agrees to represent you.
Expungement cases in San Antonio, Texas
Trey takes expungement matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Trey agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Antonio, Texas
Trey takes general matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Trey agrees to represent you.
Biography
Trey Porter, criminal defense attorney serving San Antonio
Trey Porter is a principal based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Expungement. Trey has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Trey Porter Law. Trey works from San Antonio, Texas and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Trey Porter is one of the highest-rated criminal defense attorneys in Texas. Nationally recognized, Mr. Porter relentlessly fights to protect and assert his clients’ constitutional rights in and out of courtrooms across the state.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, Mr. Porter attended public school in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where his mother is an elementary school teacher. Growing up, he sold Christmas trees, mowed lawns, and worked at a local hotel.
Mr. Porter attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN, where he majored in Political Science (‘06 B.S.), and double-minored in Communications and Global Studies. While at MTSU, Mr. Porter was inducted into the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
After graduation, Mr. Porter moved to the Czech Republic. Living in the capital city of Prague, he taught English to business executives in the financial sector, while traveling as often as possible.
In 2008, Mr. Porter began his legal studies at St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he was active in the Student Bar Association and the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association. While in law school, Mr. Porter won multiple advocacy competitions, worked at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, and clerked with a San Antonio criminal defense firm.
As a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Porter has spent the past 10 years defending the rights of Texans facing charges ranging from DWI to Murder. In 2017, he opened Trey Porter Law to continue passionately representing individuals facing criminal charges in a more client-focused way.
Voted by his peers as a Best Lawyer every year since 2015, Mr. Porter has received recognition from Super Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer, he also holds a 10.0 Superb rating from AVVO, where attorneys are rated based on skillful litigation, client satisfaction, peer endorsements, and positive results.
Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Porter supports Texas Public Radio, the Great Smoky Mountains Association, and the YMCA.
Trey's approach to criminal defense cases
Trey Porter is one of the highest-rated criminal defense attorneys in Texas. Nationally recognized, Mr. Porter relentlessly fights to protect and assert his clients’ constitutional rights in and out of courtrooms across the state. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Mr. Porter attended public school in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where his mother is an elementary…
The kind of cases Trey takes
Trey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, dui/dwi, and expungement matters in San Antonio and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Trey studied and practices
St. Marys University School of Law
J.D. · 2011
Middle Tennessee State University
B.S. · 2006
Jurisdictions
Trey's state bar admissions
Texas
2012 · ACTIVE
Trey studied at J.D. in St. Marys University School of Law and B.S. in Middle Tennessee State University.
Law school and academic background
Trey completed J.D. in St. Marys University School of Law and B.S. in Middle Tennessee State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Trey runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Trey Porter's office in San Antonio
Trey's primary office is at 816 Camaron St., Suite 124, San Antonio, TX, 78212. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Trey Porter — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Trey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Trey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trey's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Trey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in San Antonio, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Trey
Trey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Trey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Trey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Trey Porter
How much does it cost to hire Trey for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Trey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Trey offer a free consultation?
Trey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trey's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Trey's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Trey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Trey take my case if I'm outside San Antonio?
Trey is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Trey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Trey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Trey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Trey accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Trey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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