Facing a criminal investigation or criminal charge can be a life changing event.  Whether you are facing a State or Federal charge, driving while intoxicated (DWI), drug offense, possession of marijuana, assault or aggravated assault, or a probation or a parole revocation, Attorney Reyes has the experience and track record to guarantee you a thoroughly prepared defense at every hearing and at every stage in your legal process.
 
As a former prosecutor with over 13 years of experience in State criminal defense and extensive federal criminal defense experience, having been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 2010, Samuel's in depth understanding of state and federal criminal law and procedure can guarantee you a measure of security as you face a criminal accusation. With numerous jury trials to successful verdict, numerous dismissals in state and federal cases, and hundreds of clients defended, you can be confident that Samuel Reyes has the experience, knowledge, and skill to defend your case thoroughly and successfully.

Felony charges pending against clients of Samuel Reyes, that were ultimately dismissed, include:
• Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (2023)
• Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House w/Weapon (2023)
• Injury to Elderly (2023)
• 3 Counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (after jury selection) (2019)
• Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child (2016)
• Interference with Commerce by Threat of Violence - 2 counts (Federal Hobbs Act case, US District Court, Southern District of Texas)(2019)
•Possession of Marijuana more than 50lbs but less than 2000lbs (2012)


Other results include:
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Capital Murder (co counsel) (2023)
• NOT GUILTY VERDICTS - 3 counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (co counsel) (2023)
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Driving While Intoxicated (co counsel) (2023)
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Possession of Marijuana more than 50lbs but less than 2000lbs (lead counsel) (2016)
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Assault Impeding Breath or Circulation (co-counsel)
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Assault Causing Bodily Injury (lead counsel)
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Habitual Offender Enhancements (co-counsel)
• In 2022 Attorney Samuel Reyes sat as co-counsel in 4 jury trials to verdict in which clients were facing life imprisonment for serious charges including Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon with habitual offender enhancements. Three of those four jury trials resulted in Not Guilty verdicts in multi-count indictments.
• In 2022 Samuel Reyes joined the Law Office of Calixtro Villarreal, Of Counsel. Under the supervision of Attorney Calixtro Villarreal, Samuel drafted a Motion to Suppress based Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel challenging the admissibility of drugs that were illegally seized in violation of the client's 4th Amendment rights. There were misdemeanor drugs and felony drugs seized and the misdemeanor court had previously found that the search was illegal. The felony Court granted the Motion to Suppress based on collateral estoppel, finding that the misdemeanor court's ruling that search was illegal should be honored in the felony court. All drug evidence having been suppressed as "fruit of the poisonous tree", the felony charges were subsequently dismissed in January of 2023.

This firm will do everything in its power to have your criminal felony or misdemeanor case dismissed prior to trial, but if a jury or bench trial is necessary, you can be confident that your attorney is experienced and ready to win.

Samuel's extensive trial and plea negotiation experience can allow this firm to guarantee that your day in court will be a fair one. Everything the State or Government presents will strictly scrutinized for objections and cross examined. Every aspect of your defense will be strategically prepared and professionally passionately presented to the judge and jury. When first licensed in Texas, Samuel Reyes took an oath which he stands by to this day. This firm’s objective is to win your case. This office maintains the strictest confidentiality in all attorney-client communications, and it is duty-bound to take all necessary and proper steps to achieve clients’ legal goals and objectives.