Kyle Simpson - San Antonio, TX

Kyle C. Simpson is a San Antonio criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. With more than 20 years of experience, he represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Bexar County and South Texas. His practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including DWI, assault, domestic violence, drug offenses, theft crimes, weapons charges, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters.

Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2003, Kyle began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. That experience gave him firsthand knowledge of how prosecutors evaluate evidence, determine charges, negotiate plea agreements, prepare witnesses, and present criminal cases to juries. Today, he applies that prosecutorial insight to identifying weaknesses in the government's evidence, anticipating prosecution strategies, and developing effective defense strategies for clients facing criminal charges.

Kyle earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2003. Since entering private practice, he has built a reputation for thorough preparation, practical legal guidance, and aggressive courtroom advocacy. He believes every criminal case deserves individualized attention and understands that even misdemeanor charges can have lasting consequences for a person's career, reputation, and future.

Throughout his career, Kyle has represented clients accused of a broad range of criminal offenses, from first-offense DWI and assault to complex felony prosecutions. Whether negotiating favorable resolutions or preparing cases for trial, he is committed to protecting his clients' constitutional rights and pursuing the best possible outcome under the circumstances.

Kyle's professional accomplishments have earned recognition from both his peers and clients.

He was recognized among Scene in SA Magazine's Best Lawyers in 2012 and holds a "Superb" Avvo Rating. He is also an active member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, reflecting his continued commitment to criminal defense advocacy and professional development.

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.