The Civil Division of the Criminal District Attorney’s Office provides representation and/or coordination of County lawsuits. The Division handles appeals, expunctions, and non-disclosures, provides legal representation for the Bail Bond Board, and represents the County in asset and bond forfeitures. The Civil Division represents the Department of Family and Protective Services in civil suits affecting parental rights and in abuse cases involving elder or handicapped individuals. The Division provides legal counsel to Hays County employees and elected officials.
The Civil Division is located at:
Hays County Government Center
712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2057
San Marcos, TX 78666
Fax: 512-393-2246
South Stagecoach Trail is located off of Wonder World Drive between Hunter Road (FM 2439) and IH-35. Turn north at the bottom of the railroad overpass.
The Division CANNOT provide legal advice on private civil or criminal matters.
Attorneys
Adam Fellows – Civil Chief
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
adam.fellows@co.hays.tx.us
Tucker Furlow
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
tucker.furlow@co.hays.tx.us
John Q Galvan
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
john.galvan@co.hays.tx.us
Chase Young
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
chase.young@co.hays.tx.us
Amanda J. Wilhelm
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
amanda.wilhelm@co.hays.tx.us
James Peplinski
Assistant Criminal District Attorney
james.peplinski@co.hays.tx.us
Support Staff
Rhonda Wiederstein
Paralegal
rhonda.wiederstein@co.hays.tx.us
Brian McDonnell
Paralegal
brian.mcdonnell@co.hays.tx.us
Jona Martin
Paralegal
jona.martin@co.hays.tx.us
Ronden Aranaydo
Paralegal
ronden.aranaydo@co.hays.tx.us
Michael Rana
Paralegal
michael.rana@co.hays.tx.us
Nicole Schwalbach
Paralegal
nicole.schwalbach@co.hay.tx.us
Marissa Lane
Paralegal
marissa.lane@co.hays.tx.us
Ricardo Olivares
Legal Assistant
ricardo.olivares@co.hay.tx.us
Investigator
Cynthia Clark
cynthia.clark@co.hays.tx.us