Mario Del Prado

Board Certified Criminal Law and Trial Specialist

10+ Years of Experience

Soon after obtaining his law degree from St.Mary’s School of Law in 1986, Mario Del Prado chose to focus his practice on criminal defense. In 1991, Mario and his wife founded Del Prado Law, where they effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Mario is currently a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mario has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial. Mario has been named as a “Texas Super Lawyer” for many years. Mario is a the former Chief of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Trial Division as well as the Major Crimes Division. Mario has gained acquittals in serious cases from Capital Murder to serious sexual assault allegations. Many of his most successful results have come from outright dismissals. If you have been accused of a crime and are in need of an attorney, Mario Del Prado may be able to help. Contact his law office today at (210) 663-3750 and he can begin crafting you a strong defense strategy.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I give free 30 minute consultations.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fixed (Always)
Texas
Since 1986
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Owner
Del Prado Law
2023 –

Current

Partner
Del Prado Law
1991 –

Current

Chief of Major Crimes
Bexar County District Attorney
2021 –

2023

Chief of the Criminal Trial Division
Bexar County District Attorney
2019 –

2021

Supervised 45 trial lawyers
Assistant District Attorney
Bexar County District Attorney
1984 –

1991

St. Mary’s University School of Law
J.D. | Law

1986

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University of Texas – San Antonio
B.A. | History

1982

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Texas Super Lawyer
Thompson West Publishing
2013
Multiple years beginning in 2013
Top 30 Criminal Defense Lawyers San Antonio
SA Scene Magazine
2013
Texas Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2012
Scholarship Trial Lawyers College Death Penalty
Trial Lawyers College
2009
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors
2012 –
Current
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San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member
2005 –
Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member
1991 –
Current
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Texas State Bar

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Member
1986 –
Current
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National College of DUI Defense

Member
2005 –
2009
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Del Prado Law Website
Blog
Del Prado Law Blog

Del Prado Law
342 W Woodlawn, Suite 302
San Antonio, TX 78212
US
Telephone: (210) 526-1829
Cell: (210) 663-3750