Reviews

I was charged with my 2nd DWI (ten years apart) and was referred to Mr. Collins by a friend who also hired him. Mr. Collins was very honest and upfront with what to expect at the initial consultation. I had refused the breathalyzer during my arrest and I was facing a lengthy license suspension but Mr. Collins was able to win the ALR hearing to prevent my license from getting suspended. This alone saved me a ton of problems and headaches. Since it was my 2nd DWI I had to install an Interlock device in my vehicle during the pre-trial process. I had a lockout one time after five months with the device. Once the pre-trial officer saw the lockout, he immediately notified the judge. Typically, a warrant is issued for your arrest but Mr. Collins was able to go down to the courthouse and talk to the judge and I was able to get off with a warning and no warrant issued. After reviewing all aspects of the case, Mr. Collins decided that our best course of action would be to try and plead it down to a DWI 1st offense. Given the evidence, I agreed. He was able to talk to the prosecutor to plead it down to a 1st offense. They proposed 18 months probation with an additional 9 months with an Interlock device and a DWI 1st with a BAC over 0.15. Even then Mr. Collins kept on fighting to get the best deal possible. He was able to lower the probation term down to 15 months, Interlock for 7 months, decreased my fines, and lowered the DWI with BAC over 0.15 down to simply a DWI 1st. Given the circumstances, I was pleased with the outcome. Mr. Collins is extremely good at what he does. You can tell when he walks into the courtroom that people respect him. It seems like a lot of people know him and go out of their way to say hi. He is courteous to the judge, other attorneys, prosecutors, and even the police officers that arrested me. He is a true professional and I highly recommend him.

This Lawyer is so great to work with! Great skill, very professional and a great and unjaded experienced former District attorney! If you have a criminal case...get Jonathan Watkins! Thank you sir!

Being 16 hours away and never had been in San Antonio, my family was so blessed to have chosen Mr. Collins to represent our son. Although our son had turned his life around his past mistakes came back around. Mr Collins was able to handle our case quickly. He was willing to answer all questions with extreme knowledge. If you need a lawyer that has the experience to get the job done, I would give the highest recommendation to Mr. Collins and Nancy his assistant. They even helped my family with travel information. They were very open with what could and could not be done and never left me hanging. I would like to say Thank you, keep up the good work! Mr. Collins showed through his actions that he lives by the golden rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

I hired Mr. Collins to represent me on a domestic charge that upset me to the core. I needed an attorney that would keep me informed, educate me on the process, and truly support me and my interests throughout my ordeal. For a grueling six months he did just that. Mr. Collins made himself available to me throughout the process. Emails were answered quickly. Return phone calls were prompt as well as requests for a scheduled meeting. His skills and dogged representation of me at each court appearance was impressive and comforting. The best part - He had my case dismissed!!! I hope I never need another defense attorney, but if I do I will be at Mr. Collin's doorstep. As a bonus, his legal assistant Nancy, was absolutely wonderful. Kind, quick, and thorough. I highly recommend Mr. Collins

Mr. Shaeffer is a great attorney! Him and his staff made my experience great with their excellent communication and professionalism. I highly recommend Tylden to anyone looking for an attorney here in San Antonio.

Tylden Shaeffer is an outstanding attorney who has an incredible work ethic. I had the pleasure of working for him, so I was able to view first-hand how he works and how much effort he puts in ALL cases. I would highly recommend Tylden Shaeffer to anyone seeking advice and/or assistance in a criminal matter.

I hired Kevin to defend my underage son in a DWI case that was by his own admission very challenging. I honestly though the best we could hope for was a conviction with probation. Kevin’s first action was to get the charge to suspend my son’s driver’s license dismissed. This allowed my son to continue to work in his current job. From there Kevin attended multiple court hearings with my son, keeping him informed throughout the entire process. Kevin’s strategy took time, but it ultimately resulted in my son’s case being dismissed before trial. I am grateful for Kevin’s service, and I cannot thank him enough!

Mr. Collins did an exceptional job with me and my case. He kept me informed over the two year process and was there for me whenever I needed a questions answered or help. He kept on the District Attorney and in the end, motioned for a a speedy trial to where my case was finally dismissed. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you..and I would definitely recommend him!

Mr. Collins was extremely helpful & professional throughout my entire experience with him. He was able to get both of my cases dismissed. He was ALWAYS available when I needed to talk to him and his secretary Nancy was wonderful & helpful as well. I would highly recommend Mr. Collins. It was the best money I've ever spent and I'm eternally grateful for his hard work.

It was a pleasure working with Atty Collins, my son had several charges against him and the possibility of him being charged as an adult (he's 16 years old). Atty Collins was able to work with the prosecutor and we had a great outcome. Our family is very happy with his service.

I really appreciate the help that Mr. Collins provided. Kevin had the persistence and knowledge of what to do. He always returned my calls and provided the latest status. Thankfully, we had a good outcome with his help.

Mr. Shaeffer is an incredibly talented attorney. Beyond his legal expertise, his professional reputation among his colleagues is truly an asset to his clients. I cannot help but brag about both the amazing skills that he puts into action to navigate cases through complex court procedures, but, also his kindness and compassion. My teenager made a few questionable decisions in high school, like many kids; and, Mr. Shaeffer was instrumental in getting us out of a bad situation and onto a much better path!