Your heart is racing. You can’t sleep. Someone you love is threatening to take your children. Or maybe you heard those three words no one expects: “You’re under arrest.” The fear is paralyzing because everything you’ve built—your family, your freedom, your reputation—could disappear in a courtroom. You need someone who’s been there before. Someone who knows the judges, knows the prosecutors and knows exactly how to fight back. At Barton & Associates, we’ve spent decades standing where you stand now: scared, confused and desperate for someone to tell you it’s going to be okay. We can’t promise miracles, but we can promise this: we will not stop fighting. Not until your case is resolved. Not until you can breathe again.
San Antonio divorce tearing your family apart? Scared of what a DWI charge means for your job? You’re not alone. Our attorneys have spent decades inside Bexar County courts fighting exactly what you’re facing right now—custody battles, felony cases, marriages ending. We know the judges. We know the prosecutors. Most importantly, we know how to protect your future. Call us. Breathe easier.
Gary J Barton & AssociatesAttorneys at Law
You wouldn’t trust a general doctor for heart surgery, so why trust a general lawyer for your family’s future? If you’re searching for a San Antonio divorce attorney who actually handles divorce every single day, or a DWI lawyer who’s built their career fighting exactly what you’re facing—you’ve found them. We don’t take real estate closings. We don’t draft wills. We focus entirely on family law, criminal defense and personal injury because when your children, your freedom or your financial recovery is at stake, general knowledge isn’t enough. You need someone who eats, sleeps and breathes these specific battles. That’s us.
When you walk into a Bexar County courtroom, you want someone on your side who’s been there hundreds of times before. Someone who knows which judges demand what evidence, which prosecutors actually negotiate, and which ones only respond to trial pressure. That’s what decades inside these exact courthouses gives you. Our team isn’t just familiar with San Antonio—we’re part of its legal fabric. Every attorney here chose this work because we genuinely care about people in crisis. We’ve seen what’s at stake. We know what you’re risking. And we show up every single day ready to fight like it’s our own family in that courtroom.
Here’s what our mission actually means for you right now: when you call, a real person answers. When you have questions at 10 PM, someone responds. When the other side thinks they can push you around, they learn very quickly that you have people who don’t back down. We measure success one way: did our client get what they deserved? Sometimes that means winning at trial. Sometimes it means negotiating a settlement that lets you move on with your life. But it always means you never feel alone in this fight. If you’re lying awake right now terrified about what happens next, stop reading and call us. That’s what we’re here for.
You didn’t see this coming. When you got married, when you had children, when you built a life together—you never imagined standing here, terrified that someone is about to take half of everything you’ve worked for. Or worse, take your children. The person who once promised to love you forever is now your adversary, and the family court system feels like a battlefield where you don’t know the rules and everyone speaks a language you don’t understand. Stop right there. Take a breath.
We’ve guided thousands of people through this exact nightmare. We know you’re lying awake at 3 AM running through every worst-case scenario. We know you’re terrified that the judge won’t listen, that your spouse’s lawyer is better than you can afford, that your kids will blame you for the chaos. Those fears are real, and we don’t dismiss them. But here’s what we also know: the outcome of your case depends less on what your spouse does and more on what we do together.
When you walk into our office, we’re not going to hand you a brochure and recite legal jargon. We’re going to sit down and ask you: what are you most afraid of losing? Is it time with your kids? The house your children grew up in? Your ability to retire someday? Your dignity? Then we’re going to build a strategy specifically designed to protect whatever that is.
For parents fighting for custody, we know the judge needs to see more than just your love for your children. They need evidence. They need a clear plan. They need to understand why staying with you isn’t just good for the kids—it’s essential. We help you present that. For spouses facing a divorce, we know you’re terrified about money—whether you’ll have to sell the house, whether you can afford to live, whether your soon-to-be-ex is hiding assets. We’ve seen every trick. We know how to find hidden money. We know how to protect your retirement. We know how to fight for what’s fair.
And for grandparents, fathers, and others who’ve been told “you have no rights”—that’s often not true. Texas law protects relationships. You just need someone who knows how to make the court see that.
We’re not going to tell you this will be easy. Divorce and custody battles are brutal. But we will tell you this: you don’t have to face it alone. You don’t have to figure out what to say, what to file, or when to show up. We handle all of that. You focus on surviving, on being present for your kids, on getting through each day. We’ll handle the rest.
The other side may have more money. They may have a lawyer who promises them the world. But they don’t have what you have: someone who’s done this before, who knows the local judges personally, and who isn’t afraid to go to court and fight for every single thing you deserve. That’s what we do. That’s all we do.
Someone just called you a criminal. Maybe it was a police officer who handcuffed you in front of your neighbors. Maybe it was a prosecutor who filed charges that could send you to prison. Maybe it was your own mind, replaying that moment over and over, wondering how your life came to this.
Here’s what you need to know right now: an arrest is not a conviction. What happens next is not predetermined. And the single most important decision you will make is who stands beside you when you walk into that courtroom.
We have former prosecutors on our staff. Think about what that means. We know exactly how the other side builds their cases because we used to build them. We know what evidence they rely on, what mistakes they make, and what arguments actually work with local judges. When you hire us, you’re not just hiring lawyers—you’re hiring people who’ve spent years inside the Bexar County District Attorney’s office and know every strategy they’re planning to use against you.
If this is a DWI case, we need to talk immediately. The clock is ticking on your license, and there are specific fights we can win right now—challenging whether the stop was legal, whether the field sobriety tests were administered correctly, whether the blood test should even be admissible. We’ve gotten hundreds of DWI cases reduced or dismissed entirely because police officers made mistakes. They usually do.
If this is a drug charge, assault, theft, or something more serious, the same principle applies: the prosecution’s case is rarely as strong as they claim. Witnesses recant. Evidence gets mishandled. Constitutional rights get violated. Our job is to find every single weakness and exploit it ruthlessly.
We know you’re terrified of jail. You should be. It’s terrifying. But you also need to know that most cases never go to trial, and most clients never serve a day in prison—not because they got lucky, but because we negotiated from a position of strength. We don’t plead cases just to close files. We fight until the other side offers something that actually makes sense for your life.
And if trial is the right move? We’ve done hundreds. We’re not afraid of juries. We’re not intimidated by prosecutors. We’ve beaten them in front of their own judges, and we’ll do it again.
You’re probably thinking about who you need to tell, how this affects your job, whether your family will look at you differently. Those are real concerns. But right now, the only thing that matters is building a defense. Let us handle everything else. Call the number on this screen. Today. Before you say another word to anyone.
You were just living your life. Driving home from work. Stopping at a red light. Walking through a store. And then, in a split second, someone else’s carelessness turned your entire world upside down. Now you’re lying in a hospital bed, staring at medical bills you can’t pay, missing work you can’t afford to miss and wondering how you’re going to survive this.
The insurance company is already calling. They sound sympathetic. They want to “help.” They want you to “just tell them what happened” so they can “get this resolved quickly.” Here’s what they’re not telling you: their job is to pay you as little as possible. Every word you say to them is being recorded and will be used to minimize your claim. They’re not your friends. They’re not on your side. They’re hoping you’re desperate enough to accept a fraction of what you actually deserve. Don’t talk to them. Talk to us first.
We’ve been handling personal injury cases in Texas for decades. We know exactly what your case is worth—not just your current medical bills, but the future surgeries you’ll need, the physical therapy, the lost earning capacity, the pain you’ll carry for the rest of your life. We also know how to prove it. We work with accident reconstruction experts who can recreate exactly what happened. We work with doctors who can explain your injuries to a jury in ways that make them understand why you deserve every dollar.
If a trucking company caused your crash, we know their playbook. They’ll try to hide driver logs, delay producing evidence and blame you for what happened. We’ve sued the biggest trucking companies in America and won. If a property owner’s negligence caused your slip and fall, we know how to prove they knew about the danger and did nothing. If a drunk driver hit you, we know how to pursue every possible source of compensation.
Right now, you’re probably overwhelmed. The pain, the phone calls, the paperwork, the fear about money—it’s too much. We get it. That’s why we handle everything. You focus on healing. You focus on getting through each day. We’ll deal with the insurance companies, the medical providers, the evidence and the negotiations. We’ll build a case so strong that they have no choice but to pay what’s fair.
But you have to call us first. Before you talk to their adjuster. Before you sign anything. Before you accept any check. One phone call now could mean the difference between struggling for years and actually recovering everything you’ve lost.
You never imagined sitting here, staring at divorce papers, wondering if you’ll lose your children, your home, everything you built. Maybe your spouse already moved out. Maybe they’re still in the same house, and the silence is unbearable. Either way, you’re terrified of what comes next. Who gets the kids on Christmas? Will you have to sell the house? Can you afford to live? These aren’t legal questions to you—they’re your life. And the answers depend entirely on who stands beside you in that courtroom.
For nearly two decades, we’ve guided San Antonio families through this exact nightmare. We know the Bexar County judges who’ll decide your case. We know which arguments work and which fall flat. When we negotiate your divorce settlement, we’re not guessing—we’re drawing on thousands of hours inside these courthouses. When we fight for custody of your children, we know exactly what evidence moves this judge. Your financial security, your time with your kids, your ability to finally breathe again—that’s what we’re protecting. And we don’t stop until you can see what your next chapter actually looks like.
You’re not just losing a marriage—you’re terrified of losing everything you worked for. That house you remodeled together. The retirement account you’ve been funding since your twenties. The small business you built from nothing. Will half of it really belong to someone who’s walking away? And what about the debts—are you stuck with those too? These questions keep you up at night because the answers determine whether you restart your life with a safety net or spend years digging out of a hole.
Here’s what we actually do about that fear. We don’t guess what your assets are worth—we hire forensic accountants who find hidden money and value complex businesses. We don’t accept what your spouse claims they’re owed—we challenge every number, every receipt, every secret account. Texas law says division must be “just and right,” not automatically equal. We fight to make sure “just and right” means you walk away with what you actually need to rebuild. Your financial future isn’t abstract to us. It’s the only thing that matters.
Maybe you and your spouse both know the marriage is over, but you don’t want to destroy each other—or your kids—in court. You’ve heard horror stories: endless delays, retirement accounts drained by legal fees, ex-spouses who can’t be in the same room two years later. You want out, but you want to walk away with your dignity and your savings intact. That’s exactly what mediation is designed for.
Here’s what mediation with us actually looks like. You don’t hand control to a judge who knows nothing about your family. You and your spouse, with our lawyers beside you, make the decisions. We sit with you before mediation starts and map out exactly what you need—custody schedules that actually work, fair division of assets, spousal support that makes sense. During mediation, we whisper real-time legal advice so you never agree to something that hurts you later. And when you reach agreement, we draft everything so it’s legally airtight. Less fighting. Less cost. More control. That’s the point.
A misdemeanor doesn’t feel minor when it’s your name on that court date. Jail time. Fines you can’t afford. A record that follows you forever—showing up on background checks when you apply for jobs, apartments, even loans. One mistake, one bad night, one accusation, and suddenly your entire future is in someone else’s hands.
But here’s what the prosecution won’t tell you: they still have to prove their case. And we used to be them. We know exactly which evidence falls apart, which arrests were illegal, which searches crossed the line. Whether you’re facing DWI, theft, assault, or drug possession in Bexar County, we don’t just accept what they offer. We fight to keep your record clean. We fight to keep you free. One conversation changes everything—and it starts with a phone call.
You weren’t swerving. You only had two drinks. You’ve done this drive a hundred times. But now blue lights are in your mirror, and everything you’ve worked for feels like it’s about to collapse. Jail time. Thousands in fines. Losing your license—which means losing your job, your ability to pick up your kids, your independence. All because of one night.
But here’s what the officer who arrested you probably got wrong. The traffic stop might have been illegal. Those field sobriety tests you “failed”? They’re notoriously unreliable. The breathalyzer? Often wrong. We used to be prosecutors—we know exactly what evidence gets thrown out. And we have exactly 15 days from your arrest to save your license. That deadline is absolute. Call us today. Not tomorrow. Today.
The word itself changes everything: felony. It means prison—years of your life in a cell. It means losing your right to vote, to own a firearm, to qualify for jobs or housing. It means being labeled a felon forever, no matter how many years pass or how much you’ve changed. One charge, and the life you built feels gone.
But here’s what the district attorney isn’t telling you: their case has holes. The search might have been illegal. The witness might be lying. The evidence might have been mishandled. We used to be prosecutors in these very Bexar County courthouses. We know exactly what they need to convict you—and we know how to take it away. Whether it’s drugs, violence, or fraud, we fight to keep you free, keep your record clean, and give you back your future. The clock is running. Call now.
You’re not looking for a track record because you’re curious. You’re looking because someone you love—or maybe you—is facing charges that could destroy everything. And you need to know: has this firm actually won cases like mine? Not just settled. Not just negotiated. Actually won. The answer matters more than anything right now.
So here’s what we’ve done for people whose terror matched yours.
A client was facing the death penalty. Capital murder. The kind of case where most firms would have pleaded for mercy. We fought, and the entire case was dismissed. Not reduced. Dismissed. Another client watched as prosecutors tried to add human trafficking charges to a sexual assault case—charges that would have meant decades in prison. We stopped them before they were even filed. Dismissed.
Clients in Gillespie County facing DWI charges tell us they couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat, couldn’t imagine telling their families. Then we exposed the evidence the state was hiding—inadequate tests, procedural errors, constitutional violations—and their charges disappeared. One client said: “I got my life back.”
In Bexar County, people accused of assault—sometimes by their own family members—have called us terrified that one accusation would cost them their careers, their homes, their children. We’ve had those charges dropped before they were ever formally filed. Not because the accuser wasn’t believed, but because the evidence didn’t hold up. That’s our job: making the state prove its case.
Across Gillespie, Nueces, and Bexar counties, DWI clients describe waking up every morning thinking about jail. Then they watched Anthony Rodriguez cross-examine the officers, challenge the science, and force the state to admit they couldn’t prove impairment. Conditional dismissals. Pretrial diversions. Outright dismissals. One client put it simply: “I went from terrified to free.”
But here’s what surprises clients most. After the case is over—after the charges are gone—attorneys like Gary Barton keep showing up. Multiple clients have shared that Gary called months later with advice about their business, their finances, their next steps. Not because he had to. Because he actually cares. Clients call this “priceless.” We call it how we practice law.
Over 1,000 cases won. Hundreds of five-star reviews. Capital murder dismissals. DWI victories. Assault charges dropped. But the number that matters most to you right now is this: one phone call. That’s all it takes to find out if we can do for you what we’ve done for thousands of others. The track record is here. The question is: will you call before it’s too late?
You’re not hiring a resume. You’re hiring the people who will stand between you and everything you’re afraid of losing. So you need to know: who are they? Have they stood where you’re standing? Do they know what it’s like to walk into a Bexar County courtroom with someone’s entire future in their hands?
Here’s who we are.
Gary Barton used to be a prosecutor. That means he spent years watching defense attorneys make mistakes—and watching others win. He learned exactly what works, what doesn’t, and how to flip the state’s own strategies against them. When Gary represents you, you’re not getting someone who learned criminal defense from books. You’re getting someone who learned it from the inside.
Anthony Rodriguez has built his reputation on DWI and intoxication cases—the kind where science meets procedure, where one mistake by the state means your case disappears. Clients who’ve sat across from Anthony describe the same thing: he listens. Then he acts. Then he wins.
The rest of our team brings the same relentless focus. Every attorney here has spent years in San Antonio, Bexar County, Austin, and Corpus Christi courts. We know which judges require absolute precision. We know which prosecutors actually negotiate and which ones only respond to trial pressure. That knowledge isn’t theoretical—it’s the difference between conviction and freedom.
Together, we’ve tried over 400 jury trials. That number matters because it means we’re not afraid of the courtroom. When the state realizes we’re ready to pick a jury, their offers change. Cases that seemed impossible—capital murder dismissals, sexual assault charges stopped before indictment—become possible because we’ve done them before.
But here’s what surprises clients most. You can call us on a Sunday night. You can email at midnight. We return calls the same day, always. Not because we’re trying to impress you—because we genuinely believe that when your freedom or your family is at stake, you shouldn’t have to wait until Monday morning to hear from your lawyer.
That’s why hundreds of clients have left five-star reviews. Not just because we win—because we answer. Because we treat their fear with respect. Because we show up.
If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably imagining the worst. Prison. Losing your kids. Financial ruin. We’ve spent decades walking people back from those cliffs. Not with magic—with preparation, with local knowledge, with 400 trials worth of experience. And with genuine care for the humans on the other side of the table.
We don’t measure success in awards. We measure it in the clients who call us years later just to say thank you. In the families who stayed together. In the futures we gave back.
Now tell us what you’re facing.
You’re reading this at a strange hour. Maybe it’s 2 AM and you haven’t slept in days. Maybe it’s Sunday night and the weight of Monday morning—court, a call to your lawyer, telling your family—is crushing your chest. You’re not looking for a “client-centered service promise.” You’re looking for someone who will actually answer when you call at this hour. So here’s the truth about how we work.
When you call Barton & Associates, you speak to a real attorney. Evenings. Weekends. 2 AM when you can’t breathe. Because we know that legal emergencies don’t happen between 9 and 5. They happen when your spouse serves you papers. When the police handcuff you. When you realize tomorrow you could lose everything.
That first call, we listen. Really listen. Not because we’re trained to, but because what you’re facing matters, and you need to know that someone actually hears you before they start talking.
Then we tell you what’s possible. Free. No fine print. Just honest advice about where you stand.
This isn’t marketing. It’s how hundreds of five-star reviews happened. Read them and you’ll see the same thing over and over: “They answered on a Sunday.” “Gary called me back in an hour.” “Anthony explained everything so I could understand.” “I wasn’t just a case number.”
Clients who’ve faced the unthinkable—death penalty charges, DWI accusations that could have ended careers, divorces that threatened to take their children—describe the same experience. In their darkest moments, Gary Barton and Anthony Rodriguez showed up. Not just with legal strategy, with humanity. They called back. They explained the hard truths gently. They fought like it was their own family in the balance.
And here’s what surprises people most: after the case ends, the relationship doesn’t. Clients tell us Gary calls months later to check in. Offers advice about their business, their finances, their next steps. Not because he has to. Because he actually cares what happens to you after the courtroom door closes.
That’s because we understand something that many firms forget: your legal problem isn’t just a legal problem. It’s your job. Your marriage. Your relationship with your kids. Your mental health. Your ability to sleep at night. When we take your case, we take all of that too.
So we help you see the full picture. We connect you with counselors if you need them. We talk through how a decision today will affect your life five years from now. We treat you like a human being, not a file folder.
In a world where most law firms have become assembly lines—get the client, bill the hours, close the file, next—we chose a different way. You can feel it the first time you call. No script. No rush. Just someone who’s done this before, who knows what you’re afraid of, and who’s ready to stand beside you.
We measure success in the calls we get years later. The ones that start with: “I just wanted to thank you. You changed my life.”
If that’s what you’re looking for—if you need someone who will answer at 2 AM, who will fight like family, who will still care long after the case is over—then you’ve found the right place.
Tell us what you’re facing.
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We are selective about the cases we accept because we treat our clients like family—with respect, dignity and unwavering commitment. In return, we expect the same courtesy. We do not tolerate rudeness toward our staff, and we will withdraw representation from any client who exhibits inappropriate behavior, dishonesty or attempts to mislead our team.
Facing a criminal charge while in the military can trigger simultaneous disciplinary proceedings, jeopardize your security clearance, and risk hard-earned benefits and pensions. You need more than a standard defense attorney—you need a legal team with specific expertise in navigating military justice alongside civilian law.
Dividing real estate and the marital home is often the most financially significant part of property settlement. At Barton & Associates, our San Antonio family law attorneys recognize real property—from family homes to investments—requires specialized knowledge of Texas community property laws.
If your charges were dismissed, dropped, or ended in “not guilty,” you may qualify for expunction in Texas. This legal process destroys all records of your arrest and case—as if it never happened. At Barton & Associates, our San Antonio attorneys specialize in navigating this precise area of law.
Our San Antonio drunk driving accident lawyers are dedicated to pursuing full civil justice for those injured or families who have lost a loved one. Our mission is to build an unshakable civil case that holds the drunk driver—and any other negligent parties, such as bars or social hosts—fully accountable for the lifelong damages they have caused.
One of the most complex and emotionally charged issues in a Texas divorce is often financial support. Alimony, legally termed spousal maintenance, represents more than just assistance—it is a specific legal framework designed to temporarily support a former spouse while they work toward becoming self-sufficient.
We understand assault cases often stem from private disputes fueled by complex emotions. An arrest can happen after a single 911 call, with swift repercussions: potential jail time, a protective order barring you from home, and the threat of losing access to your children.
At Barton & Associates, we understand DWI charges often arise from past mistakes and current circumstances. Whether facing a felony due to prior convictions, an accident involving injury, or having a child in the vehicle, the state of Texas will prosecute you with maximum aggression.
At Barton & Associates, our San Antonio family law attorneys know a divorce with kids is more than a legal proceeding—it’s restructuring your family’s foundation. We provide experienced, compassionate guidance focused on solutions that prioritize your children’s best interests while protecting your parental rights.
A Texas assault family violence conviction is extremely serious, even for a misdemeanor with no jail time. The consequences extend far beyond court fines—they are life-altering. An accusation is more than a legal matter; it is a direct threat to your future.
Our Texas drug crime defense attorneys understand possession charges often arise from personal struggle or being in the wrong place. However, Texas law is unforgiving, and prosecutors treat even minor drug cases with significant aggression. You need experienced legal representation immediately.
At Barton & Associates, our San Antonio family law attorneys specialize in navigating the complex landscape of high-asset divorce. We provide discreet, aggressive counsel focused on one goal: protecting your financial legacy and securing a stable future for you and your family.
At Barton & Associates, our San Antonio family law attorneys guide couples through the streamlined divorce process. We provide legal expertise and document preparation to ensure your agreement is comprehensive, legally sound, and filed correctly—transforming understanding into a binding legal resolution.
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