Law Offices of Anthony B. Cantrell

Law Firm Overview

A Full Service Law Firm Specializing in Criminal Law

Anthony Cantrell is certified by the Board of Texas Legal Specialization in Criminal Law and has focused his practice in that area since beginning his practice in 1989.   We specialize in providing a vigorous and skillful defense for people accused of criminal offenses.  

We are a full-service law firm and want our clients to feel that they can call on us whenever they need legal assistance.  In addition to criminal defense, we handle sports and entertainment law, business and commercial law, family law, and personal injury.   We care about our client's entire circumstances.  Perhaps your problems extend into areas of family law such as divorce and child custody or you are involved in a car accident.  We want to make sure that whatever your legal problem, you know we are here to resolve those difficulties.  The Law Offices of Anthony B. Cantrell can assist you in resolving all of your legal matters.  If you have a specialized legal problem we just do not handle, we will help you obtain experienced legal counsel.

Most criminal defense lawyers are former district attorneys.  Their mindset is shaped by this experience.  Anthony Cantrell knew he wanted to practice criminal defense when he began his legal career.  I strongly believe in protecting your constitutional rights and the need for providing a strong defense for all defendants.  It is a cornerstone of American freedom that we seek justice for all persons accused of a crime that we provide each and every person with a vigorous defense and protect their rights under our Constitution.  If these rights are denied even for the worst crimes, the freedoms each of us cherish are threatened. 

Anthony B. Cantrell has a good working relationship with other lawyers and prosecutors in Central and South Texas.  He is well regarded by the criminal court judges and is sensitive to any tendencies toward leniency or harshness they may exhibit regarding any particular criminal charges.  Anthony is licensed in Federal Court  and handles all federal criminal cases.  He is on the A+ Panel of Attorneys for the Western District of Texas which consists only of the most experienced criminal lawyers in the Western District.  Anthony is also licensed in the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas.

Whether you are accused of committing a crime such as DUI/DWI, assault, selling drugs, kidnapping or murder, Anthony B. Cantrell will be a strong partner, making sure you receive all of the protection your Constitutional rights provide under the law.  I will guide you through the court procedures, explain the available choices and give you my best advice and then I will vigorously defend your case.  Check Texas Penal Code for information about various offenses.   

At the Law Offices of Anthony B. Cantrell, we know that these legal issues are among the most confusing and stressful to deal with.  We keep you informed of the progress of your case, give you the knowledge and support you need, and use every available resource to gain a favorable result on your behalf.  We are also available for out-of-state cases.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Defense
• Drunk Driving
• DUI
• Drug Crimes (Possession, Distribution/Sales, Manufacturing, Trafficking)
• Sex Crimes (Rape, Statutory Rape, Molestation, Child Pornography, Solicitation)
• Aggravated Assault
• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• Robbery, Burglary, Theft
• Kidnapping
• Murder, Homicide, Vehicular Homicide
• White Collar Crimes (Insurance Fraud, Securities Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Heal)
• Juvenile Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• Internet Crimes
• Property Crimes
• Probation Violations
• Shoplifting

Representative Cases

• State of Texas v. L.Y. Nguyen , (2005)
• State of Texas v. J.W. Myart , (2005)
• State of Texas v. S. Childs , (2005)
• State of Texas v. M. Flurey
• State of Texas v. S. Snyder , (2005)
• State of Texas v. L. Dempsey , (2005)
• State of Texas v. J. Lopez , (2004)
• State of Texas v. K. McGraw , (2004)
• State of Texas v. A. Narvaiz , (2004)
• State of Texas v. L. Pina , (2004)
• State of Texas v. M. Rodriguez , (2004)
• State of Texas v. R. Rodriguez , (2003)
• State of Texas v. A. Montalvo , (2002)
• State of Texas v. J. Drinan , (2000)
• State of Texas v. R. Sanchez
• State of Texas v. D. Griffith
• State of Texas v. C. Wilson
• State of Texas v. M. Johnson
• State of Texas v. J. Baldwin
• State of Texas v. C. Andrews
• State of Texas v. M. Caesar

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes