Kaytlyn Knowles - San Antonio, TX

Kaytlyn Knowles is a San Antonio criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2012, she represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Bexar County and South Texas. Her practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including DWI, assault, drug offenses, domestic violence, theft crimes, weapons charges, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters.

Before joining Michael & Associates, Kaytlyn spent more than a decade as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County, where she prosecuted thousands of criminal cases ranging from drug offenses and DWI to violent felony crimes. During her prosecutorial career, she tried more than 50 felony jury trials and handled hundreds of evidentiary hearings, giving her extensive courtroom experience and firsthand knowledge of how prosecutors evaluate evidence, negotiate plea agreements, prepare witnesses, and present cases to juries.

Today, Kaytlyn uses that experience to defend individuals accused of crimes. Having worked on both sides of the courtroom, she understands how criminal cases are investigated, charged, litigated, and resolved. She leverages that insight to identify weaknesses in the government's evidence, anticipate prosecutorial strategies, challenge constitutional issues, and develop defense strategies tailored to each client's circumstances. Whether negotiating favorable resolutions or preparing a case for trial, she is committed to protecting her clients' rights at every stage of the criminal justice process.

Kaytlyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Texas Christian University before receiving her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2012. While in law school, she demonstrated exceptional courtroom advocacy by winning the Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition. She remains active in the legal community through membership in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas District & County Attorneys Association, reflecting her commitment to continuing legal education and excellence in criminal law.

Clients value Kaytlyn for her courtroom experience, practical advice, and straightforward communication. She understands that criminal accusations can have lasting consequences and works diligently to pursue the best possible outcome while helping clients navigate an often overwhelming legal process.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys combines the personalized attention of a boutique criminal defense firm with the resources and collective experience of a team of more than 40 criminal defense attorneys.

Every client is represented by a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who manages the case from the initial consultation through its resolution. Attorneys focus on specific counties and courts, providing extensive experience with local judges, prosecutors, courtroom procedures, and prosecutorial practices. Cases are never handed off to junior associates because the firm does not employ them.

The firm's attorneys have handled more than 1,000 jury trials and bring more than 540 years of combined criminal defense experience. The team includes attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientists, ten Super Lawyers honorees, former prosecutors, former judges, former law enforcement professionals, and a former FBI agent. This collaborative structure provides what the firm calls its 40-on-1 Advantage: one senior attorney leading each client's defense with the support and collective knowledge of more than 40 experienced criminal defense lawyers.

Michael & Associates measures client satisfaction through post-case CSAT surveys and has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rating based on 1,840 responses, including 97.8% for DWI cases, 99.5% for assault and domestic violence matters, 98.6% for drug charges, and 100% for theft and fraud cases. Data reflects surveys completed between September 2022 and May 6, 2026.

The firm reported a 65% favorable trial outcome rate and a 50% outright acquittal rate in 2025. Michael & Associates also maintains more than 1,400 five-star reviews across Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, a 5.0-star Google rating, and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. The firm offers free case reviews and never charges additional fees if a case proceeds to trial.

Michael & Associates serves clients from offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Diego.