San Antonio, TX, Military Defense Lawyers
San Antonio, a city of more than 1.5 million residents in south-central Texas, has many cultural and historical attractions. Perhaps the loveliest, though, is the River Walk along the San Antonio River, which flows southward through the middle of the city. The River Walk allows pedestrians to stroll along the river for fifteen miles; shops, restaurants, and more line the five-mile stretch that meanders through downtown. The genesis of the River Walk dates to the 1920s. However, in 1939, thanks to funding from the Works Progress Administration, significant work began, including the construction of the first walkways and bridges. The plantings installed then still provide shade and beauty. In addition to tourism, San Antonio’s economy is based on oil and gas, financial services, and healthcare. The area is also home to several military facilities, including Joint Base San Antonio.
Military Defense Practice Areas
If you are a service member facing disciplinary action or criminal charges at Joint Base San Antonio—or anywhere members of the Armed Services are based—your first step should be a phone call to Capovilla & Williams. As you embark on this new kind of battle, you need attorneys who understand the terrain and have strategies for prevailing. Our experience as military prosecutors and defense attorneys, understanding of the military justice system, and in-depth investigations combine to provide the best defense you could hope for.
Our practice areas include:
- Sexual Assault Defense
- Domestic Violence and Assault Defense
- BAH Fraud and Travel Voucher Fraud
- Drug Crimes/Positive Urinalysis Defense
- Article 15/Non-Judicial Proceedings
- Separation Boards
- Discharge Upgrades
- ROTC Disenrollment Boards
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)
In 2010, three bases joined to form JBSA under the jurisdiction of the Air Force 502d Air Base Wing. In addition, US Army Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation provides Base Operations Support and Training Support. Camp Bullis and the nearby Camp Stanley, which operates an ammunitions depot sub-post, make up the Leon Springs Military Reservation.
US Army Fort Sam Houston – “Fort Sam,” as it is informally known, dates to 1845, when the US Army established a garrison in San Antonio. It has many historic buildings, including the Fort Sam Houston Museum. A National Historic Landmark structure, it was built in 1876. The Air Force 502d Air Base Wing is housed here, along with US Army North, US Army South, the US Army Medical Department, the US Army Medical Center of Excellence, the Army Regional Health Command Central, Brooke Army Medical Center, Navy Regional Recruiting, and the Medical Education and Training Campus. More than 161,000 active-duty service members, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, family members, and retirees live at Fort Sam.
Randolph Air Force Base – Randolph AFB began its mission as a flying training base as Randolph Field in 1930; it was renamed Randolph Air Force Base in 1948. Units housed at Randolph AFB include the 12th Flying Training Wing, the Nineteenth Air Force, the 340th Flying Training Group, and the 902d Mission Support Group. Randolph AFB is home to approximately 15,000 military members and their families and Department of Defense civilians.
Lackland Air Force Base – Like many military bases in the US, Lackland AFB was established during World War II; it was part of Kelly Field. Units housed at the base include the 37th Training Wing, the National Guard 149th Fighter Wing, and the 24th Air Force Wing. There are also intelligence and national security units at Lackland AFB and 70 additional associate units. More than 46,000 active-duty service members, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, contract employees, and family members are at Lackland AFB.
Experienced Military Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you’re facing criminal charges, court-martial, or disciplinary action—don’t delay—call an experienced Capovilla & Williams military defense specialist today at 404-496-7674 or contact us online. Your initial consultation is free and confidential.
