About ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Bryan S. Orihel from Texas
With an unwavering commitment to his clients’ rights and an unparalleled dedication to excellence, Bryan Orihel stands as one of the preeminent Criminal Defense lawyers in San Antonio, revered for his legal acumen and courtroom advocacy.
Bryan, a proud native of San Antonio and fervent Spurs supporter, embarked on his legal journey after graduating from Clark High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government with a Minor in Business Foundations from the University of Texas at Austin. Following his undergraduate studies, Bryan pursued his Juris Doctorate at St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, graduating in 2011.
During his time at St. Mary’s School of Law, Bryan delved into International Comparative Law at the esteemed University of Innsbruck in Austria, under the tutelage of current Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.
Bryan joined the Law Office of Shawn C. Brown in 2012, and has amassed extensive trial experience across various counties in South and Central Texas.
Bryan’s legal expertise spans all aspects of criminal defense, with a focus on DWI Defense, particularly in DWI Blood and Breath cases.
Renowned for his prowess in the courtroom, Bryan has been recognized by multiple news outlets and local publications in San Antonio as one of the best DWI defense lawyers in the area.
Certified and trained in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Bryan’s meticulous approach has led to favorable outcomes for clients. He adeptly navigates the complexities of DWI cases, including those involving breath and blood alcohol evidence.
Bryan’s experience and defense talents have led him to obtain not guilty verdicts and dismissals in hundreds of DWI cases from misdemeanor to felony level cases.
Bryan’s in-depth knowledge extends to forensic chromatography and blood alcohol analysis, bolstered by hands-on training with the Perkin Elmer Claris 500 and Shimadzu Gas Chromatograph machine. Bryan has also received hands on training in Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry for drug testing and identification as well.
After completing his required courses and passing his final examination, Bryan earned his ACS Forensic Lawyer Scientist designation as recognized by the Chemical and Law division of ACS in 2026, further allowing him to successfully advocate for his client’s in the court room on intoxication related cases.