Stephen Foster, Attorney at Law
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Main Office
321 South Flores
San Antonio,
TX 78204
210-222-1117
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321 South Flores
San Antonio, TX 78204
Former Prosecutor. Real Trial Attorney.
Stephen Foster believes strongly that every individual that comes into his office needs an attorney that focuses on their individual type of case. Whether Stephen Foster handles a particular case or refers a person to another attorney, he feels strongly that once a person walks through his door that person is entitled to top quality representation.
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Defenses to Federal Civil Asset Forfeiture
Created On: 07/11/2011
Property or belongings that were allegedly part of a criminal act, or the proceeds of a crime, can be seized by the state. There are defenses to such forfeitures.Jury Selection in Criminal Cases in Texas
Created On: 11/30/2010
One of the most important parts of a criminal trial is jury selection. Formally known as “Voir Dire”, it is the process by which jurors are selected for the jury. In federal...
Should I Talk to the Police?
Created On: 03/15/2010
One of the questions that I am asked frequently by my clients is, “The police think I did something. They want to talk to me. Should I?” Sometimes my clients tell me, "I'm going...
What to Know if Charged with a Crime in Texas
Created On: 03/05/2010
Every criminal case begins with an investigation. Law enforcement officers investigate an alleged crime and make a report. This report might be very brief or it might be detailed. One officer...
Case History
State v. P.R.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Defendant was accused of Assault of a Public Servant. Defendant had a high profile job with the U.S. Government and needed a dismissal or acquittal to save his job.
Outcome: After several court settings and refusal of the defense to plea the State of Texas dismissed the charges.
State v K.M.
Practice Area: DUI and DWI
Description: D.W.I. 2nd. Officer claimed defendant failed field sobriety tests which were on video. Defendant blew .169 into Intoxilyzer 5000.
Outcome: Jury verdict: Not Guilty
U.S. v. R.N.
Practice Area: White Collar Crime
Description: Defendant was charged with a series of thefts and had confessed. The case had received extensive media attention. Federal Government was demanding 2 years in prison. Stephen Foster argued for the minimum under the Federal sentencing guidelines which was one year.
Outcome: The Federal judge gave sentence of one year.
State v. T.C.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Defendant was accused of Sexual Assault of a Minor. District Attorney's office demanded prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Outcome: Defendant was tried and the jury failed to reach a verdict. Based in part on the aggressive defense in the first trial the State of Texas dismissed charges on the day of the start of the second trial.
State v. T.M.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Defendant was charged with D.W.I. Two officers claimed he failed all field sobriety tests.
Outcome: Jury Verdict: Not guilty
State v. A.C.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Defendant was accused of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Any plea would result in her deportation and likely death. Even if the prosecutor offered Deferred Adjudication a plea would result in deportation.
Outcome: After several trial settings where the defense demanded a jury trial, the state eventually dismissed all charges.
State v. O.R.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Description: Defendant was accused of unethical business practices which would have cost him his law enforcement career if case was not dismissed or won at trial. The case had dragged on for over a year when Stephen Foster was hired.
Outcome: Stephen Foster negotiated dismissal of all charges on first meeting with prosecutors.
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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI