Stephen C. Barrera

Stephen C. Barrera is a partner and trial lawyer at Barrera Defense in Floresville, Texas. His practice focuses on criminal law, including DWI, gun crimes, sexual assault, drug charges, domestic violence, theft, assault, and other misdemeanor and felony matters. Barrera represents clients facing serious criminal accusations in South Texas and brings substantial courtroom experience to case preparation, evidence review, negotiations, and trial strategy.

Barrera earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s Law School after receiving a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texas at San Antonio. While in law school, he made the Dean’s List, wrote for The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and won first place and Best Speaker in the school’s 1L Moot Court Competition. He also interned for U.S. Fifth Circuit Judge Emilio Garza.

Barrera began his legal career in the trial section of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, where he gained experience in a national law firm environment. He later returned to South Texas and founded his own practice in 2008. His criminal defense work includes serious felony trials and record-clearing matters. Barrera has also served as a part-time judge in Wilson County, giving him experience with criminal proceedings from both advocacy and judicial perspectives.

Stephen C. Barrera has been recognized as a Top San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney by SA Scene, including recognition listed for 2022 on his firm profile. He is also identified as a member of the Texas Bar College and has received additional professional ratings and trial-lawyer honors. His combination of private litigation, judicial service, moot court training, and long-standing ties to Wilson County supports a criminal defense practice centered on courtroom preparation and practical advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Trial Lawyer, Barrera Defense PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at San Antonio
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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