Alfonso Cabañas | San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer

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About Alfonso

Alfonso Cabañas, the founding criminal defense lawyer of Cabañas Law Firm, practices criminal defense in the United States and business law in both the U.S. and Mexico. His trial experience includes a variety of federal white-collar, drug, and state criminal defense cases. Complementing his United States practice is Mr. Cabañas’ international criminal defense and international business cases. With a focus in Mexico and Latin America, Mr. Cabañas has become a highly-skilled attorney sought after by many international clients. His practice combines the attention to detail and insight of a business lawyer with the aggressive courtroom presence of an experienced criminal defense attorney in San Antonio. As a bilingual lawyer, he is prepared to represent English- and Spanish-speaking clients in both the U.S. and Mexico. Call today for a case consultation!

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Experience

Attorney

Cabañas Law Firm

2006 - Present

San Antonio, TX

Admission

Verified Texas

2006

Education

Baylor University

B.B.A. (Economics and International Business)

2002

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • State Bar of Texas International Law Section: Board Member –
    2015 / 2019
  • State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section: Board Member –
    2014 / 2019
  • State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Section: Board Member –
    2014 / 2019
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association Vice President –
    2011 / 2012
Honors / Awards
  • Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers
    2018
  • Best Lawyer in San Antonio Scene in SA Magazine
    2012
  • Rising Star Scene in SA Magazine
    2011

Notable Work

Cases

Litigation Practice

The following are a sample of representative litigation matters: Representing a Mexico-based supplier of automotive parts in pending litigation in the Northern District of New York. Represented a Mexico-based supplier of automotive parts in mandatory mediation in New York. Represented a U.S.-based client in their premises liability litigation in Hidalgo County. Represented and advised a Mexico-based copper broker during their U.S. government investigation into a tax-avoidance business scheme. Represented and advised a Mexican client during their U.S. government investigation into bank fraud and money-laundering with former Mexican-state governors. Represented a Mexican client during preliminary federal forfeiture proceedings and was successful in reversing the government’s $14 million dollars forfeiture. Represented and advised a Mexican client charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering with a former Mexican-state governor. Obtained a successful result for the client that avoided a federal jail sentence. Represented and advised a Mexican client charged with a $66 million-dollar money-laundering scheme. Worked with Mexican attorneys in devising a strategy for parallel civil and criminal proceedings in Mexico before la Procuraduria General de la Justicia. Represented and advised a Mexican individual client, along with Mexico-based counsel, in pending proceedings before the Subprocuraduria Juridica y de Asuntos Internacionales.

Founded 2006

Cabañas Law Firm Highlights

Criminal, Accident & Injury, Federal Trial Practice, Business, Business & Trade

Firm Size: 2-5
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Spanish