Kerrisa Chelkowski

Kerrisa Chelkowski

Attorney

Biography

At the Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski, smart, knowledgeable, and experienced criminal defense is what you will find. Whether you are charged with a state or federal crime, criminal defense attorney Kerrisa Chelkowski will always strive to ensure your best interests are protected, from the beginning of an investigation to the end of post-conviction.

Being a former prosecutor for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and as a Special Prosecutor for the Medina County District Attorney’s Office, Kerrisa Chelkowski has an in-depth understanding of the various strategies the prosecution may use to build a case against you. Kerrisa Chelkowski has been able to prepare criminal defense cases with intelligence, creativity, and special attention to detail.

With hundreds of criminal cases tried before juries and judges in state and federal courts, including appeals involving the death penalty, Kerrisa has been able to prevail among her legal peers on widely publicized cases across Texas, including a dismissal of indictments against her clients involved in the Southwest Airlines case, and representing clients in the Bexar County multi-million dollar class action lawsuit settlement, involving illegal strip searches.

Individuals and businesses seeking exceptional legal representation consistently turn to The Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski for a comprehensive and client-centered approach to legal solutions. Renowned for her unwavering commitment to excellence, Kerrisa Chelkowski proudly serves San Antonio, Texas. What sets the firm apart is her emphasis on personalized attention, actively listening to clients’ concerns, and tailoring strategies that align with unique objectives. The client-lawyer relationship is cultivated on a foundation of trust and open communication, fostering an environment where clients feel empowered and informed throughout the legal process. Choosing The Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski means opting for a dedicated ally, a commitment to achieving results, and a partnership that places the client’s interests at the forefront.

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Post Conviction
  • Expunctions
  • Non-Disclosure - Record Sealing
  • Parole
  • Rule 35
  • Sex Offender De-Registration
  • Sentence Reduction
  • Sentencing Reform Act
  • Writ of Habeas Corpus
  • Motion to Revoke Probation
  • Revocations
  • Compassionate Release

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in San Antonio - Seen in SA Monthly 2007
  • Rising Star
  • Featured Profile in NSIDE Magazine "Leaders of Generation X" January/February 2007

Education

  • Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
    • J.D. - 2001
  • University of Texas at Austin
    • B.S. - 1998

Bar Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

Professional Associations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Board of Directors
  • College of the State Bar of Texas
  • United States Supreme Court Historical Society
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Texas Criminal Trial College
  • Hildalgo County Bar Association, Faculty Member
  • San Antonio Bar Association
  • Bexar County Women's Bar Association

Published Works

  • The $25,000 Martini NSIDE Magazine -Consequences of DWI cases, San Antonio Business Journal, March/April, 2007
  • Marriage, A Limited Liability Partnership Effects of Divorce on a Small Business Owner, NSIDE Magazine, May/June, 2007
  • It Pays to Fight - Tips on fighting a speeding ticket, NSIDE Magazine, July/August, 2007
  • Cooperating with the Cooperator -How to guide your client in cooperating with the federal government, The Defender (San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer Association Magazine, July/August, 2007