Calhoun 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

Charged with a crime in Port Lavaca or Calhoun County? The state already has investigators working against you—you need someone who can fight back.

I’m Richard Hinds, a seasoned trial attorney and one of the only lawyers in Texas who is also a DPS-licensed private investigator. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve handled everything from first-degree felonies to minor misdemeanors in small counties just like this one.

Whether your case started with a call to Port Lavaca PD, the Sheriff’s Office, or a Texas Game Warden out on the bay, I know the courthouse, the courtroom, and the tactics prosecutors will use. My job is to shut them down—and protect your freedom.

⚖️ Charges I Defend in Calhoun County

I handle the full range of criminal cases—felony or misdemeanor, first-time offender or repeat charges—including:

DWI & DUI (Including Coastal Stops)
Drug Possession, Delivery & Manufacture
Assault & Aggravated Assault
Domestic Violence & Protective Order Violations
Theft, Robbery & Burglary
Firearm / Weapon Offenses
White-Collar Financial Crimes
Juvenile Cases
Sex Offense Allegations (Including Minors & Internet Crimes)
Cybercrime & Digital Investigations
Probation Violations & Motions to Revoke
Expunctions & Record Sealing

Whether you’re facing a charge after a night on the water, an alleged domestic incident, or something more serious, I build defenses that hold up—because I investigate everything the state claims to know.

🏛 Calhoun County Courthouse — Know Where You Stand

If your case is being prosecuted in Calhoun County, it will take place at:

Calhoun County Courthouse
211 S Ann St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

This is a small but serious courthouse—where juries are tight-knit, prosecutors are aggressive, and every detail matters. I’ve handled trials across counties just like this one, and I don’t back down from local politics, power structures, or prosecutors.

🔍 Trial Attorney + Licensed PI = A Defense They Didn’t Expect

Most defense lawyers never investigate anything. They just read the police report, take your money, and hope for a plea.

I do it differently.

I’m a Texas DPS–licensed private investigator, and I lead my own investigative firm. My team includes a former law enforcement officer with years of street experience. Together, we:

Investigate the state’s claims
Recover and analyze deleted phone data, texts, and call logs
Track down real witnesses
Examine crime scenes, patrol logs, and arrest timelines
Catch the state’s investigators when they cut corners

We treat every case like it’s headed for trial. That’s how we win dismissals and better deals.

💵 Flat Fee. No Trial Surcharge. No Surprises.

Other attorneys charge more if your case goes to trial. I don’t.
One flat fee covers everything: dismissal, plea, or full jury trial.

No hourly rates or surprise charges
Payment plans available
I sometimes accept boats, RVs, motorcycles, or real estate in partial trade for legal fees
You’ll work directly with me—not a junior associate