Caldwell County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Caldwell County may be smaller than its neighbors, but a criminal charge here carries the same serious consequences as anywhere in Texas. Whether you were arrested in Lockhart, Luling, Martindale or on SH-130, you need a defense attorney who knows how cases move through Caldwell County.
Attorney Florencia Rueda represents clients in Caldwell County courts in Lockhart, along with Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
Charges we defend in Caldwell County
- DWI and DWI-related license suspensions (see our Lockhart DWI page)
- Drug charges, including marijuana and THC vape possession
- Assault and family violence
- Theft and shoplifting
- Probation violations
- Record clearing through expunction and nondisclosure
Arrests on SH-130 and US-183
SH-130 runs through Caldwell County with some of the highest speed limits in the country, and US-183 carries steady traffic between Austin and Lockhart. Traffic stops on these roads frequently lead to DWI, drug possession and other charges. A stop is only lawful if the officer had a valid reason for it, and evidence from an unlawful stop or search may be excluded.
What to expect after an arrest
- Booking and bond at the Caldwell County Jail in Lockhart.
- Charges filed by the county’s prosecutors, misdemeanors in county court and felonies in district court.
- Court settings at the Caldwell County courts in Lockhart. Your attorney can often appear for you at routine settings.
Protecting your record
Many first-time cases can be resolved through dismissal, pretrial diversion or deferred adjudication, which can keep a conviction off your record and may let you seal or erase it later.
Talk to a Caldwell County defense lawyer
Call the Law Office of Florencia Rueda at 512-415-7648 for a free, confidential consultation. Se habla español.