How Long Before My Criminal Case Is Finished

At Lovorn Law Firm one of our core tenants is being a client-centered law firm. One question we routinely get from our clients charged with a crime, is how long will this take? Unfortunately, there’s no short answer to that question. The type of charge, criminal history, location of the charge and many other factors play a role in how long it will take the courts to process a case.

For example, we can look at one factor – geographic location. Lovorn Law Firm regularly represents clients from Boerne, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Comfort, Bandera and surrounding areas. The Texas Judicial Branch (TJB) works hard to collect and present data on how cases are handled throughout the state – using the information they report, we can see how the location of a charge may have an affect on how long it takes a case to go through the system. For instance, in Gillespie County, nearly 70% of criminal cases handled by the district court are disposed of in under one year. Alternatively, 77% of criminal cases in the Comal County district court take over a year.

Another factor in how long a case takes to move through the justice system is what type of charge is involved. For instance, felony cases have a longer inherent processing time than misdemeanor cases. This is illustrated by the TJB data showing misdemeanors have a max of 90 days on the length of disposition chart while the felony offenses chart starts at 90 days and goes to one year or more.

Regardless of these factors, a key factor for anyone facing the criminal justice system is having the right representation. Regardless of alleged charge (DWI, DUI, possession, assault, etc.), at Lovorn Law Firm, we have a dedicated criminal defense team and a dedicated staff making timely, open communication possible. With significant experience in Boerne, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg and surrounding counties, our firm is ready to assist those in need.