Demetrio Duarte Jr. - San Antonio, TX
Attorney at Duarte & Molina, PC
Criminal Law Lawyers in San Antonio, TX
2200 Warner Avenue San Antonio, TX 78201
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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42
Years
Experience
San Antonio Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Demetrio Duarte, Jr. became licensed in the state of Texas in 1984. In 1991 he became board certified in criminal law. His 40 years of legal experience includes over 200 jury trials to verdict in state and federal court, which is why he is proud to call himself a “trial attorney.” Duarte's courtroom experience includes additional trials to the court or non-jury trials and countless pre-trial hearings.
In his 40 years, Duarte has represented clients in the states of Florida, Tennessee, California, Maryland, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Mississippi and Virginia. His fluency in Spanish helps Duarte to assist many Spanish-speaking clients who find themselves needing legal representation. Prior to opening his own office, Duarte worked as a prosecutor with the Bexar County District Attorney’s office. It is this very experience, which has helped him see both sides of every case, and earn the respect of his prosecutor peers.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Listed by the National Trial Lawyers as one of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
- Listed by TopVerdict.com’s TopVerdict for having one of the top 100 Verdicts in Texas in 2016 for $217,564.00 in Wright v. Dwyer, M.D. medical malpractice case. ($92,000.00 Net to Client in improper orthopedic implant case for fractured humerus.)
- Listed by Thomson Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly Magazine in September 2011, June 2016, and August 2018 issues as a Texas “Super Lawyer.”
- Listed in Jury Verdict Review Publications, Inc.’s March 2011 Texas Jury Verdict (www.jvra.com) for $6,104,418.00 verdict in fraudulent conveyance case. (Net to Client - - Return of fraudulently transferred real property and $680,000.00 in damages.)
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. Currently Rated BV Distinguished (Very High Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards).
- Listed in San Antonio Scene Magazine as one of San Antonio’s Top 30 DWI Attorneys in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 issues.
- San Antonio Police Department Certificate of Appreciation for Work With Vice and Narcotics Units
- Listed as one of “SAN ANTONIO’S BEST ATTORNEYS” in Scene in SA Magazine, August 2005, August 2006, July 2009, June 2010, July 2011 June/July 2012, July 2013, July 2014, July 2015, July 2016 (Criminal Defense, DWI and White Collar Crime), July 2017 and 20
Other Sources of Feedback About Demetrio Duarte Jr.
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 1983
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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St Mary's University,
San Antonio,
Texas, 1980
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: magna cum laude
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St Mary's University,
San Antonio,
Texas, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- American Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- San Antonio Bar Foundation
- San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
- Bill of Rights Program – 1993
- Catholic Lawyers Guild, San Antonio Chapter
- Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Classes and Seminars
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San Antonio Bar Association - “Civil and Criminal Implication of Barratry” - 2018
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Mexican American Bar Association, SA Chapter – “How the New Open Carry Law Can Affect You and Your Clients” – 2016
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San Antonio Bar Association, County Courts Committee, “Civil and Criminal Barratry Consequences” – 2016
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State Bar of Texas Webcast, “The Civil, Criminal and Ethical Consequences of a Barratry Allegation” – 2016
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Mexican American Bar Association, SA Chapter, “Preparing for Trial in a Criminal Case” – 2012
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Children’s Court Advocacy Conference, Las Vegas, NV, “Effective Trial Preparation” – 2012
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Training Session presented to Escrow officers for Fidelity Title Insurance Company in San Antonio, Texas, “Closing Basics for Escrow Officers” – 2004
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SACDLA Meeting – “The Ten Commandments to The Ethical Practice of Criminal Law” – 2002
- Conference of National Association of Credit Managers Creditor Rights In Bankruptcy – 1989
Pro Bono Activities
- Sustaining Member since 1995
Representative Clients
Alamo Water Refiners, Incorporated
Continental Water Systems Corporation
Crystal Cold Storage, Incorporated
David Lane Automotive
Radio Festival
Published Works
Articles
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Contributing Author: The San Antonio Defender, January/February, 2011 Issue, “Ten Tips for Voir Dire”
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1985
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1986
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1985
Specialties and Certifications
- Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas DWI Lawyers
- Federal Bar Association – San Antonio Chapter
- Mexican American Bar Association – San Antonio and National Chapters (April 13, 2004 Mentor for Fox Tech High School at Mentor Day at the U. S. Courthouse)
- State Bar of Texas, Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Committee – 1994, International Relations Committee – 1996, College of the State Bar of Texas – sustaining member
- San Antonio Bar Association, Speakers Bureau – 1992, County Courts at Law Committee – 1993, Citizenship and Program Committee – 1994, Criminal Law & Procedure Committee – 1997-1998, 2012, County Courts Committee – 1999-2000, 2009 – 2013, District Courts Committee – 2009 – 2013
- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, San Antonio Chapter General Counsel 2003-2012 Terms
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Theta
Contact
2200 Warner Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: 210-816-6228
Fax: (210) 733-6181
Email: Send a message
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