George Scharmen

DWI LAWYER GEORGE SCHARMENWith decades of experience in trials involving DWI, DUI and intoxication cases, Criminal Law Expert, George Scharmen, has earned recognition as one of the most accomplished DWI lawyers in Texas and the United States. George is a frequent lecturer in continuing legal education seminars including lawyers, judges and experts in Texas involving DWI litigation. George is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has been since 1992. A Note about Board Certification by the Texas Board Of Legal Specialization To become Board Certified in Texas is VERY rare. You must have tried many cases, both State and Federal. Only about 7500 out of over 100,000 lawyers have become Board Certified by the Texas Board since 1972,. That means only the truly qualified and top lawyers in their field are ever certified. Only Board Certified lawyers are ethically allowed to call themselves an expert. Board Certified Lawyers are truly experts in their field. George has taken the time to practice and achieve the designation of Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. This designation requires not only jury trials, but it includes appeals as well. You must also be Board Certified in your State to even be considered for this expert designation. There are currently only 33 lawyers in Texas with this certification. George Scharmen was recognized by Woodward White in Best Lawyers in America, one of the most prestigious peer-reviewed publications in the United States, as one of the best DUI lawyers in America in their publication Best Lawyers in America for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. George has also been awarded by Woodward White and Best Lawyers in America as a DUI Lawyer of the Year for the San Antonio region in 2019, 2021 & 2023. George is the only lawyer in the area to receive this award. George has been designated a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters for 20 years, since the inception of the annual Super Lawyers list of lawyers. He has been the only DWI Super Lawyer in Bexar County for the years 2016-2019, and 2022. George Scharmen is a founding member of the National College of DUI Defense. George Scharmen is the founder and founding president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (SACDLA). George received the first ever Defender of the Year award by SACDLA in 2006. George Scharmen is also a founding member and Past President of Texas DWI Lawyers Association