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Law Offices of Sam Lock

United States 2026

Overview

Sam H. Lock is a San Antonio criminal defense attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in state and federal cases throughout Texas. Since opening the Law Offices of Sam H. Lock in 2000, he has handled matters ranging from traffic violations and misdemeanors to DWI charges, drug crimes, white-collar offenses, sex crimes, weapons charges, homicide cases, human and alien smuggling allegations, internet crimes, asset forfeiture proceedings, and complex federal prosecutions. He is known for providing hands-on, personalized representation and developing defense strategies tailored to the facts, evidence, and potential consequences of each case.

Mr. Lock earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He has served on the boards of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and DUI/DWI Defense, and was named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in San Antonio for DUI/DWI Defense in 2020 and Criminal Defense: White-Collar in 2022 and 2026.

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Practice Areas:
3
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
1

Rankings

Regional

San Antonio

Tier
1
San Antonio
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
2
San Antonio
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
3
San Antonio
DUI / DWI Defense

Rankings

Regional

San Antonio

Tier
1
San Antonio
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
2
San Antonio
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
3
San Antonio
DUI / DWI Defense

Practice Areas

Law Offices of Sam Lock has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • DUI / DWI Defense

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Law Offices of Sam Lock proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Law Offices of Sam Lock is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Law Offices of Sam Lock has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Law Offices of Sam Lock continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
Selected to Rising Stars: 2006, 2008 - 2011

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