San Antonio, Texas DWI, Criminal and Drug Defense Law Firm

Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski

1017 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, Texas 78210
USA

(210) 228-9393

(210) 226-7540

www.defendtexas.com

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The Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski is a San Antonio Criminal Defense Law Firm providing effective criminal defense representation for people charged with state and federal crimes throughout Texas and the United States, including San Antonio, Hondo, New Braunfels, Laredo, Seguin, Kerrville, San Marcos, Boerne, and Del Rio, Texas. The firm also provides federal criminal defense representation in Washington, D.C. at the USSC.

Attorney Kerrisa Chelkowski, the founder of Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski, worked for two years as a prosecutor and gained meaningful experience before opening the firm. Being a prosecutor, she knows what the state government can and can’t do. As a prosecutor, she tried numerous cases and handled appeals through argument to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Chelkowski will put you at ease and explain every step in your defense.

If you or a family member has been charged with a state or federal crime, of if you are considering appealing a conviction, our record speaks for itself. We stay focused on getting an outcome that is best for you. Our focus is on quality not quantity. We don’t maintain a high volume practice, so that we may give each client the individual attention he or she deserves.

Year this Office was Established: 2004

Languages: Spanish, English.

Areas of Law

Additional Areas of Law: Misdemeanors; Federal Law Offenses; State Law Offenses; Drug Possession; Drug Trafficking; Driver's License Suspension; Hiding Assets; Internet Fraud; Bank Fraud; Mail Fraud; Check Theft; Forgery; Solicitation of Minors; Child Molestation; Lewd Conduct; Lascivious Conduct; Aggravated Sex Crimes; Child Sex Crimes; Vehicular Manslaughter; Intoxicated Homicide; Bar Fight Offenses; Indecency with a Child; Dram Shop Act; Probation Revocations; Bail Bonds.

Areas of Law Description

Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski represents clients in the following areas of practice:

- Federal Criminal Defense

At the Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski, we understand that an effective defense of a federal criminal charge requires a different approach than for a state charge. We prepare intelligent, creative defenses for people charged with federal crimes, including federal drug charges, white collar crimes, bank fraud, and other federal criminal charges.

- State Offenses

We know how serious the penalties can be for people convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Since 2004, we have been using my experience to defend the rights of people charged with state criminal offenses. Our lawyers never forget how important it is to take the extra step, try the extra legal challenge, and fight the extra fight to reduce or eliminate the charge against you.

- Appeals

If you have been convicted by a jury of a crime in a federal or state court, you are constitutionally guaranteed the right to appeal, and the appellate court is required to hear your case. Given the importance of your appeal, you do not want to leave your fate in the hands of an inexperienced, over-worked lawyer.

- Drug Offenses

A federal or state drug charge in Texas can result in a very serious penalty if you are convicted. Over the past several years, the Texas legislature has taken a harsher view of drug offenses, particularly in light of an increased use of meth, marijuana, cocaine, and heroine in the state.

- DWI/DUI Defense

At the criminal defense office of Kerrisa Chelkowski, we do more than simply provide legal defense for your DWI charges. As your DWI attorney, we work hard to prevent a driver's license suspension and any other penalties you face. As a former prosecutor in San Antonio, firm founder, Attorney Kerrisa knows how local prosecutors will approach your DWI/DUI charges.

- White Collar Crimes

We offer effective defense for white collar crimes such as: Bank fraud; Mail fraud; Website fraud/internet crimes; Check theft, forgery; Identity theft; and Embezzlement. Attorney Kerrisa will use her experience as a former prosecutor to help you get the best possible outcome for your charges.

- Bank Fraud

Bank fraud and other crimes involving deception are serious charges that can result in very harsh penalties — if not handled effectively. Our criminal defense attorney, Kerrisa Chelkowski has extensive experience in representing clients in state and federal cases arising from bank fraud allegations.

- Computer Crimes & Internet Fraud

As an experienced defense lawyer, we know the intense level of anxiety our clients are enduring. We carefully collect the evidence and determine the most effective defense strategy to move forward with. We defend clients facing investigations or state or federal charges involving child pornography, solicitation of minors over the Internet, and other Internet sex crimes.

- Sex Crimes

Our firm provides aggressive, respectful, and experienced criminal defense representation to clients facing investigations or criminal charges for sex crimes, including: Rape and date rape; Statutory rape/sex with a minor; Child molestation; Possession or distribution of child pornography; Lewd and lascivious conduct; Sexual assault/sexual battery; Internet solicitation of a minor; and Other sex crimes.

- Aggravated Sex Crimes

At the Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski, we know what it takes to provide diligent representation in these complex cases. As a former prosecutor, we know how much emphasis the state places on getting a conviction in these cases. However, we also know how these cases are prepared. This gives us insight on how to prepare an effective defense in serious sex crime cases.

- Expunction of Records

At the Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski in San Antonio, Texas, I help people expunge past criminal convictions from their record. Not everyone qualifies for an expungement. Even so, you may qualify for a motion for nondisclosure, more commonly known as sealing your record.

- Murder/Assault, Crimes of Violence

We provide experienced representation for people charged with violent felony and misdemeanor crimes such as: Murder, homicide; Assault; Domestic violence, spouse abuse; Rape, aggravated sexual assault; Vehicular manslaughter, intoxicated homicide; Bar fight offenses; Indecency with a child; and Violations of the Dram Shop Act.

- Probation Revocations

If you or a family member is on probation, you are never more than one mistake away from a motion to revoke probation (MTR). Violations do not need to be major. A simple act of neglecting a parking ticket can mean going to jail to complete your sentence. Our firm will fight to prevent your probation from being revoked. We will keep your best interests my top priority.

- Class Action Lawsuits

Our firm represents those individuals whose rights have been violated, due to illegal activities or criminal offenses. In an effort to put a stop to illegal strip searching practices that took place in jails throughout Bexar County, attorney Kerrisa Chelkowski was able to help victims receive compensation from a $5.5 million class action lawsuit settlement out of court.

- Bail Bonds

At the San Antonio Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski, we represent clients for bail bonds and for criminal defense matters. Whether you were thrown in jail for a misdemeanor or felony offense, we can help you get out of jail and immediately work towards having your case dismissed in court.