Gonzales County Criminal Defense Attorney
Richard Hinds, Esq., P.I., Criminal Defense Attorney and Licensed Private Investigator (P.I.) Serving Victoria, DeWitt (Cuero), Gonzales, Goliad, Refugio, Calhoun (Port Lavaca), and Jackson (Edna) Counties, Texas.
Overview
Facing criminal charges in Gonzales County? Around here, the courthouse is small—but the consequences aren’t.
I’m Richard Hinds, a criminal trial attorney with over 25 years of experience and one of the only lawyers in Texas who is also a licensed private investigator (PI). I don’t just represent clients—I investigate their cases, uncover what the police missed, and dismantle the prosecution’s case before it ever reaches trial.
Born and raised in rural Texas, I know how prosecutors, judges, and juries operate in places like Gonzales. If you’re in trouble in Gonzales County, I’ll bring a full-scale defense—and I’ll bring the fight.
⚖️ Criminal Charges I Handle in Gonzales County
I take on felony and misdemeanor charges of all kinds, including:
DWI / DUI Defense (First-Time & Repeat Offenders)
Drug Charges – Possession, Distribution, Manufacture
Assault, Aggravated Assault, and Domestic Violence
Burglary, Robbery & Property Crimes
Firearm / Weapons Offenses
Juvenile Offenses
Sex Crimes, Online Solicitation, and Allegations Involving Minors
White-Collar Crimes & Financial Fraud
Cybercrime & Internet-Based Offenses
Probation Violations & Motions to Revoke
Expunctions & Record Sealing
Whether you were pulled over on US 183, picked up in Nixon, or accused of something serious near Waelder, I’m ready to challenge every detail of the state’s case—and expose every flaw.
🏛 Gonzales County Court System – What to Expect
If your charges are in Gonzales County, your case will be handled at:
Gonzales County Courthouse
414 St Joseph St, Gonzales, TX 78629
This is a rural courthouse with a close-knit legal community. That makes it even more important to have an attorney who’s not afraid to challenge the system. I’ve been in courthouses like this all over South and East Texas, and I know how to push back when the system tries to run you over.
🔍 What Makes Me Different: Licensed PI + Legal Street Fighter
Most attorneys take the police report at face value. I don’t.
As one of fewer than 20 dual-licensed JD/PIs in Texas, I lead my own licensed investigation firm and oversee every case from both a legal and forensic perspective. My team includes a former police officer trained in field investigations, evidence handling, and trauma analysis.
Together, we:
Reconstruct timelines
Recover deleted phone data, texts, and metadata
Investigate and cross-check the police’s story
Interview witnesses the state never bothered to contact
Identify constitutional violations, chain of custody gaps, and flawed assumptions
In Gonzales County, you can’t afford to go in unprepared. We prepare to win.
💵 Flat Fee Defense – Trial Included
I charge a flat fee that covers everything—including trial if needed.
No hourly rates or bait-and-switch fees
No extra cost if your case goes the distance
Payment plans available
I may accept boats, motorcycles, trailers, or land as partial or full payment
Most lawyers charge extra for trial. I think that creates the wrong incentive. If trial is the best path, we take it—no hesitation.
📞 Call or Text Now: (361) 648-1759
Richard Hinds, Esq., P.I. — Criminal Defense Lawyer & Private Investigator Fighting for Clients in Gonzales and All of Gonzales County
Whether your charge is minor or life-changing, I will fight like hell to protect your name, your record, and your future.
👉 Contact Me Today