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Thornton Criminal Defense

DWI · Family violence · Drug charges · Criminal defense

Thornton Criminal Defense is led by Brad Thornton, who says he's a former chief prosecutor and board certified in criminal law. It defends DWI, family violence and drug charges, including a DWI special unit. Thornton Criminal Defense appears on our San Antonio guides to DUI lawyers (#2), criminal defense lawyers (#1).

Firm details

Office: 1800 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212 Map
Phone: 210-439-5627
Website: thorntoncriminaldefense.com
Practice areas it lists: DWI, Family violence, Drug charges, Criminal defense
Lawyers it names: Brad Thornton

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Where Thornton Criminal Defense appears on our guides

#2 on The Best DWI Lawyers in San Antonio (2026)

A DWI special unit, per the firm.

Thornton Criminal Defense has a DWI special unit and separate pages on first-offense DWI. Brad Thornton says he's a former chief prosecutor.

Focus: DWI, first offense and felony · Best for: First-time offenders

#1 on The Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Antonio (2026)

Former chief prosecutor, per the firm.

Brad Thornton says he's a former chief prosecutor and board certified in criminal law. He defends DWI, family violence and drug charges.

Focus: DWI, family violence and drugs · Best for: DWI and family violence charges

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