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Monica Khirallah
Drug CrimesDUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- San Antonio
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Drug Crimes
Counsel
12+
Avg. experience
14 yrs
Free consultations
68%
Sub-practices
8+
§ Editorial
What to look for in a drug crimes attorney.
— The Counsel editors
Defense against drug possession, trafficking, and manufacturing charges.
Finding the right drug crimes attorney requires careful consideration of experience, communication style, and fee structure. The attorneys listed here represent a broad cross-section of practitioners serving clients in this area of law.
“The single most powerful tool in a drug defense case is the Fourth Amendment. If law enforcement conducted an unlawful stop, search, or seizure, the evidence obtained may be suppressed — and without evidence, the prosecution's case often collapses. Ask every prospective attorney whether a suppression motion is viable before you discuss anything else.”
§ What to look for
- 01Experience with both state and federal drug statutes — penalties differ dramatically
- 02Track record challenging unlawful searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment
- 03Familiarity with drug court programs and diversion alternatives to incarceration
- 04Understanding of mandatory minimum sentencing and how to argue against them
- 05Connections to expert witnesses — toxicologists, lab analysts — who can contest evidence
- 06Experience negotiating cooperation agreements in multi-defendant cases
§ Questions to ask at your consultation
- ›Was the search that produced the evidence lawful? Can we file a motion to suppress?
- ›Am I eligible for drug court, diversion, or a deferred prosecution program?
- ›Is this a state or federal charge, and how does that affect sentencing exposure?
- ›What mandatory minimums apply to my charge, and are there ways around them?
- ›Are there co-defendants? How does that affect my situation?
- ›What does a plea deal look like versus taking this to trial?
§ 01 — Sub-practices
Within drug crimes.
The matters most often brought to counsel.
§ 02
Counsel in drug crimes.
A selection of attorneys in this practice area.
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EV
Attorney
Elena Vega
Vega Criminal Defense
Drug CrimesCriminal Defense
- City
- San Antonio
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Kyle Simpson
Drug CrimesDUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- San Antonio
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Stephen Barrera
Drug CrimesDUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- Floresville
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Liam Dixon
Drug CrimesDUI/DWICriminal Defense
- City
- Aurora
№ DENVCO
TM
Attorney
Travis McCoy
McCoy Criminal Defense
Drug CrimesCriminal Defense
- City
- Denver
§ 03 — Legal News
Recent coverage in drug crimes.
Newsroom and court coverage curated for this practice area.
YahooSep 30, 2026
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Ana Montana Arrested on Felony Prescription Drug Charges Months After Welcoming Son With LaMelo Ball
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The Times of IndiaSep 30, 2026
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Who is LaMelo Ball’s baby mama? Meet Ana Montana who is facing felony drug charges in North Carolina
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TMZSep 30, 2026
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NBA Star LaMelo Ball's Baby Mama Ana Montana Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
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WITNSep 18, 2026
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Kinston man gets 10+ years in federal prison following drug conviction
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FOX Carolina NewsSep 9, 2026
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DA: Western NC man sentenced after foot pursuit, fentanyl arrest
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WUNC NewsSep 3, 2026
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Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
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