Van G. Hilley

Van G. Hilley is a Texas criminal defense attorney with more than 40 years of experience fighting for the rights of clients facing a variety of criminal charges. He confidently represents individuals from across Texas who have been charged with criminal offenses.

Hilley is a partner, attorney and well respected member of Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley in San Antonio, Texas. He has diligently served through many complex and high-profile cases, ranging from misdemeanor drug crimes to felony white collar fraud offenses. Although the firm specializes in criminal defense, Hilley also handles family law and probate matters.

Hilley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1968 before graduating with honors from the university's School of Law in 1970. He became licensed to practice law in Texas the following year and has been an active member of the legal field since.

In addition to practicing law throughout Texas courts, Hilley also is licensed to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit and the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas.

He has held numerous positions in legal organizations, including serving the San Antonio Bar Association in many capacities, including the President and Chairman of both the Criminal Law Committee and Chairman of the Federal Courts Committee. His many leadership roles have made him an esteemed member of the legal community.

Hilley's hard work and passion for his field have been recognized through numerous awards, including being selected by his peers as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in the Scene in San Antonio magazine poll in 2005. He has also been named a Texas Super Lawyer each year since 2003.