The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway is a San Marcos Criminal Defense Firm Serving Hays County and Central Texas

The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway is a criminal defense law firm based in San Marcos, Texas, serving Hays County and Central Texas since 2010. The firm's core practice is criminal defense, representing clients facing DWI charges, drug crime charges, violent crime charges, sex crime charges, property and theft charges, and human smuggling charges, across the full spectrum from misdemeanors to serious felonies. The firm also provides family law representation, including divorce and child custody matters, and assists clients with criminal record expunction and nondisclosure. The firm's clients include first time offenders navigating the justice system for the first time, individuals facing felony level charges where the stakes are highest, and people who believe they are under criminal investigation before any charges have been filed. Early intervention is a central part of the firm's approach, since involving an attorney before charges are filed can change the direction of a case. Clients of the firm receive direct and consistent communication throughout their case, a clear and honest evaluation of the charges and evidence, and a defense strategy tailored to their individual circumstances rather than a generic approach. Every case is prepared with courtroom readiness in mind, which strengthens the firm's position in negotiations and ensures preparedness if a case proceeds to trial. Confidential initial consultations and a consistent focus on protecting clients' constitutional rights are central to how the firm operates. The firm's standing in the Central Texas criminal defense community is reinforced by its team and its history. The firm has practiced criminal law in San Marcos since 2010, building deep familiarity with local judges, prosecutors, and court procedures in Hays County and neighboring jurisdictions. Attorney Trey Thompson, a former Hays County prosecutor, brings direct insight into how the district attorney's office evaluates cases. Founding attorney David Hardaway has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers from 2023 to 2025, named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers list by The National Trial Lawyers, included among America's Top 100 Attorneys, and holds membership in the National College for DUI Defense. Associate attorney Thomas Pare was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2024. The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway 100 E San Antonio St, Suite 100 San Marcos, TX, 78666 Call: 737-520-5662