Laredo · South Texas
Before defending the accused, former felony prosecutors Ana Karen Garza and Robert Gutierrez built successful trial records handling some of South Texas’s most serious cases. They now use that firsthand knowledge of how the State investigates, prepares, and tries a case to defend their clients.
Consultation fee required at scheduling. Consultation fees must be paid in full when the appointment is scheduled and are non-refundable.
What we handle
Focused representation for people facing prosecution and families rebuilding after serious injury.
Strategic defense from investigation through trial and appeal, informed by successful records prosecuting serious felony cases and firsthand knowledge of how the State builds them.
Hands-on representation focused on accountability, medical recovery, and the full value of a life disrupted by negligence.
Go with experience.
Go with integrity.
Go with the Law Offices of Gutierrez & Garza, PLLC.
Your counsel
Partner · Former Chief Prosecutor, 406th Judicial District Court
Ana Karen Garza is a Laredo native, Partner at Gutierrez & Garza, and former felony prosecutor. During seven years in prosecution, including four years as Chief Prosecutor assigned to Webb County’s 406th Judicial District Court, she handled complex criminal matters and developed substantial courtroom and trial experience.
Her work as a prosecutor included serious felony cases requiring careful preparation, sound judgment, and direct communication with victims, witnesses, and law-enforcement agencies. That experience gives her a practical understanding of how the State evaluates, prepares, and presents a criminal case.
Today, Ana represents individuals and families in criminal-defense and personal-injury matters. She brings the same disciplined preparation and client-focused advocacy to each matter, whether helping someone navigate a criminal accusation or pursue accountability after a serious injury.
Managing Partner · Former Senior Assistant District Attorney · Felony Prosecutor
Robert Gutierrez is the Managing Partner of Gutierrez & Garza. After beginning his career in criminal defense and private practice, he served for more than five years as a Senior Assistant District Attorney and felony prosecutor in Webb County, handling serious felony matters and jury trials involving murder, capital murder, sexual offenses, aggravated assaults, and other complex cases.
His work as a prosecutor included the trial of State v. Joel David Chavez III. He later returned to criminal defense, where his practice includes state and federal matters. In 2025, he represented Jamal Julian Brown in a four-count felony jury trial in Webb County’s 406th District Court. The jury returned not-guilty verdicts on the two aggravated-assault counts, including the first- and second-degree felony charges, and guilty verdicts on the remaining unlawful-restraint and assault-family-violence counts.
Robert also serves as the Criminal Defense Attorney Representative on the Webb County Bail Bond Board.
What to expect
We listen, identify deadlines, and explain what needs immediate attention.
No false promises—just the risks, options, and a practical plan.
We investigate, prepare, negotiate, and try the case when trial is the right path.
Client reviews
Read what clients have shared after working with our firm.
“Professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to answer my questions.”
“Preparation, strategy and perseverance” made all the difference in a difficult case.
“Up front with everything in my case” and did an outstanding job.
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Consultation fee required at scheduling. The consultation fee is due in full when your appointment is scheduled and is non-refundable.
Visit our office
1219 Victoria Street, Suite 3
Second Floor
Laredo, Texas 78040
Complimentary uncovered parking is available behind the building in spaces marked “Ramirez Building Customer Parking.” Parking is reserved exclusively for firm clients who are visiting us for firm business. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed.
Monday–Friday · By appointment
Saturday–Sunday · By appointment
After-hours line · Urgent new arrests only
Phone: (956) 413-0000
Fax: (956) 552-7457
Email: Office@GutierrezGarzaLaw.com