Defense When It Matters Most

San Antonio
Assault & Family
Violence Lawyer

One false allegation can wreck a reputation. We fight back with facts and strategy.

Assault & Family Violence Legal Support.

The Weight You Might Be Carrying

You’re more than the accusation. We’ll prove it.

Accused of hurting someone you care about.

Embarrassment, fear, and pressure from all sides.

Protective orders, no-contact terms, or bond conditions turning life upside down.

A prosecutor who already assumes you’re guilty.

Friends, family, and employers looking at you differently.

What Happens
When You Hire Us

Our difference: We don’t just defend the charge, we protect
your name, your record, and your future.

Day 1

Start with a free consultation, a bond condition review, and a focused strategy session.

Days 2–7

Obtain police reports, 911 audio, and body cam video, while sending preservation letters to secure key evidence.

Week 2-4

Independent investigation: witness statements, photos, medical records, timeline checks.

Weeks 5–8

File motions to suppress and challenge protective orders; negotiation from a trial-ready posture.

Months 3+

Push for dismissal, reduction, or alternative outcomes. If trial is necessary, we’ll be ready.

Why Frank McElroy
takes these cases
personally

Frank knows the stakes are more than legal, they’re personal. With his blunt, steady approach, he cuts through assumptions and forces the State to prove every element. When you call Volk & McElroy, you’ll talk to Frank, your attorney, not an assistant.

Client Results

Frank believed me when no one else did. Case gone, record clear.

M.V., Verified Client

Assault in San Antonio

Insights

Understanding Texas Assault and Family Violence Charges

FAQ’s

Common questions about
criminal defense in Texas

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often

01 What’s the difference between assault and family violence in Texas?

Family violence includes cases between spouses, partners, relatives, and household members. Assault charges in this context carry heavier consequences.

Protective orders can restrict contact. We fight to modify or lift them so you’re not cut off unfairly.

Yes. A misdemeanor family violence conviction can permanently prevent firearm ownership and affect jobs, housing, and custody rights.

Criminal defense is not contingency-based. Our fees are flat or staged, explained clearly upfront, and payable through LawPay (ACH, credit, or payment plan). You’ll know the cost before we begin. No surprises.

In Texas, the State decides whether to prosecute, not the alleged victim. We fight to make sure that fact doesn’t ruin your life.

One Accusation

Shouldn’t Erase Everything You’ve Built

Your next move matters more than the last one. Call now, get straight answers, and let us start dismantling the State’s case today.