Expert Law Attorneys has named The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway the Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026 in this year’s ELA Awards. The San Marcos, Texas firm earned the honor for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The 2026 ELA Awards highlight law firms that deliver for the people they represent. The program recognizes firms across a wide range of practice areas for their experience, their reputation with clients, their professional conduct, and their service to their communities.
Why The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway Earned the Recognition
The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway is a Central Texas criminal defense firm founded in San Marcos in 2010 by David C. Hardaway, with offices in San Marcos, Brenham and Fredericksburg. The firm defends clients in Hays, Comal, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Travis, Williamson, Bexar, Washington, Gillespie and surrounding counties against DWI and intoxication charges, drug possession and trafficking, assault and family violence, sex crimes, theft and property crimes, human smuggling, and misdemeanor and felony charges at every level, and it helps eligible clients pursue expunctions and record sealing.
David Hardaway has been named a Texas Super Lawyer, one of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and he is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Results include not guilty verdicts in DWI and felony injury to a child cases and an intoxication manslaughter charge reduced to DWI in Comal County.
What the Award Means for Clients
For anyone dealing with a criminal charge, the ELA Award is a helpful signal when comparing firms. It reflects the experience, client service, and professionalism The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway brings to each matter. The best next step is always a conversation with the attorney about your specific situation.