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Kerrisa Chelkowski's law office is located in San Antonio, Texas. She is a former Bexar County Assistance District Attorney. At the Bexar County DA's office Kerrisa was assigned to the appellate and trial divisions of the office. During her time in the appellate division she handled over 30 cases including death penalty appeals. Within her first year at the office she handled Stewart v. State, a significant DWI case which found itself to the Court of Criminal Appeals. Kerrisa argued that case to the Court of Criminal Appeals in front of a packed house of more than 400 spectators with successful results. Kerrisa also argued numerous times in front of the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas.

During her time in the trial division Kerrisa tried many cases to juries and to judges of various courts. Kerrisa left the office in 2004 and started her own practice. She concentrates on criminal defense handling both state and federal cases. She continues to try numerous cases to juries every year with (so far) a winning record. Further, she has represented many people in the federal courts across Texas including defendants in the Southwest Airline case where the court dismissed the indictment against her client after filing motions and presenting arguments to the court. Kerrisa is also a Special Prosecutor for the Medina County District Attorney's Office.

Last year Kerrisa presented oral arguments to the United States Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, Louisiana. The appellant's sentence was reversed and remanded for a new sentence. Kerrisa has also represented clients on writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. Including both state and federal appeals Kerrisa's name is on over 35 published opinions.

In January and February of 2007, she was featured in NSIDE, a San Antonio business journal, along with other successful business people from generation X. Further, she is a contributing writer for the journal. Her latest article The $25,000 Martini, discusses the financial impact a DWI can have on a professional's life and career. A 1998 University of Texas at Austin alum and 2001 Texas Tech Law School graduate, Kerrisa has built a solid reputation defending high profile cases throughout Texas with successful results.

Dallas DUI/DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney - Richard C. McConathy


Richard C. McConathy is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense attorney and founder of Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy. McConathy dedicates his practice to defending individuals accused of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charges throughout Northern Texas. Since 2002, McConathy has defended thousands of clients charged with DWI in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

A person charged with a DWI should take precautions to protect their future by creating an aggressive defensive strategy early on. Hiring an attorney who has a superb reputation in the accused offense is the first step to protecting oneself. McConathy is known for his assiduous trial preparation and ability to deliver. His exceptional knack and great authority for DWI cases set for trial make McConathy a formidable opponent to any prosecutor.

McConathy uses his knowledge and skills, such as honed mitigation techniques, to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Whether you are facing first or second DWI misdemeanor offenses, or a third time felony offense, McConathy uses all of his resources to build the strongest defense for your case. All in an effort to avoid common penalties for such offenses such as expensive fines, probation, jail time, and serious problems for your future, like difficulties finding employment, joining armed services and obtaining special licenses.

McConathy earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2002 and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas in 2003. Since, McConathy has spent years representing individuals facing DWI charges, Intoxicated Assault, Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Probation Violations and almost every other type of misdemeanor and felony charge.

To discuss your defense options with Richard C. McConathy, call (972) 445-4300. His firm offers a free consultation to discuss your specific case. It is crucial to call immediately if you have recently been charged with an offense, in order to create the best possible defense. As time passes, the police and prosecution continue to collect evidence and create a case against you.

80 % of our practice is family law, 10 % immigration and 10% Criminal. We diversified our family law practice because we understand the impact that immigration and criminal charges can have on your family law case. A criminal conviction or deportation can significantly impact the divorce or custody or property distribution of your case. Our goal is to ensure that you understand each step of the process so as to maximize the outcome that you desires. Our clients are the most important resource that we have and we ensure they know that by always providing service that excels. Visits our website at annbacchus.com and read what other clients are saying about us.


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