Monica Khirallah - San Antonio, TX

Monica R. Khirallah is a San Antonio-based criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Monica represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Bexar County, the surrounding Hill Country, and across Texas. Her practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft crimes, domestic violence, weapons charges, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters.

Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2011, Monica is known for her thorough case preparation, strategic advocacy, and commitment to protecting her clients' constitutional rights. She represents clients during every stage of the criminal process, from investigation and arrest through plea negotiations, motions, trial, and sentencing. Whether negotiating reduced charges or defending clients before a judge or jury, she develops defense strategies tailored to the unique facts of each case.

Monica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Politics from the University of Dallas before receiving her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law in 2011. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively represent a diverse client base throughout South and Central Texas.

She remains active in the criminal defense community through membership in the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Kendall County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas. Her ongoing involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to continuing legal education and criminal defense advocacy.

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.