George Altgelt - McAllen, TX
Attorney at Lawman Legal
Criminal defense Lawyers in McAllen, TX
1315 Tulip Circle McAllen, TX 78504
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McAllen Criminal defense Lawyer
Updated: 09/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal defense
- Administrative employment law
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
George Altgelt is an experienced trial attorney who has been practicing law since 2004. He began his legal career as a front-line prosecutor in the Webb County and Zapata County District Attorneyβs Offices. Since 2006, he has been in private practice, focusing on criminal defense and administrative employment law.
Mr. Altgelt has extensive experience defending clients with occupational licenses and law enforcement credentials. His legal practice is positioned at the intersection of criminal defense and employment law, making him uniquely qualified to protect both the legal and professional interests of law enforcement officers.
He has served as a panel attorney for several law enforcement and legal defense organizations, including the United States Border Patrol Council, Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), and both Texas and U.S. Law Shield.
Mr. Altgelt is also a proud member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
His legal team includes associate attorneys, private investigators, paralegals, and expert consultants across disciplines such as use of force, psychology, forensic science, and digital analysis.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Excellent Rated Attorney - AVVO 2011
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2016
Education
Legal Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 2004
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Texas A&M International University,
Laredo,
Texas, 1999
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Webb & Zapata County Attorneyβs office, Assistant District Attorney, 2004 - 2006
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- St. Mary's Criminal Law Clinic, 2003 - 2004
- Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, 2006 - 2008
- Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
- Texas and U.S. Law Shield
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2004
Other Affiliations
- AVVO
- TCDLA
- Laredo Webb County Bar Association, 2011 - 2012 (President)
- State Bar College
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
- United States Border Patrol Council
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
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