He handles a wide array of cases, including murder, manslaughter, assault, drug offenses, and white-collar crime.
SAN ANTONIO, TX, July 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Edgar R. Báez, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Báez is a distinguished criminal defense attorney and author with a career spanning nearly two decades. Since 2004, he has been practicing criminal law at The Law Office of Dr. E.R. Báez PC, where he handles a wide array of cases, including murder, manslaughter, assault, drug offenses, and white-collar crime. His experience in federal cases and capital murders has earned him recognition as an authority in these areas.
Dr. Báez’s commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom. He has been a mentor and advocate for the wrongfully accused throughout Texas. His contributions to academia, including his role as an adjunct professor of business law at DeVry University from 2005 to 2007 and as a subject matter expert at Southern New Hampshire University in 2020, further demonstrate his dedication to the field.
Over the past two years, Dr. Báez has successfully represented over two dozen clients, earning them not-guilty verdicts. Among his most significant wins was supporting his best friend’s brother, who was unjustly accused. With 19 not-guilty verdicts, he and his family stood by their friend’s brother, who has since become a successful movie producer. Additionally, Dr. Báez defended over 30 individuals against government accusations despite being the sole member of the defense team.
In preparation for his career, Dr. Báez became highly educated. He holds an Associate of Arts in nursing education from Central Texas College since 1993, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management science from Wayland Baptist University since 2002, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern University since 2004, a Master of Divinity in theological studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary since 2019, and a Doctor of Philosophy in biblical exposition from Liberty University since 2023. He was admitted to practice by the Texas Bar Association, the Supreme Court of Texas, the U.S. District Court for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas, the U.S. District Court for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Additionally, Dr. Báez is a certified mediator through the Travis County Dispute Resolution Center.
Before entering college, Dr. Báez enlisted in the military, honorably serving as a senior drill sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2002 and as an intensive care unit nurse at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center from 1992 to 1998.
Adding to his success, Dr. Báez’s professional affiliations include memberships in the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas. These memberships reflect his commitment to upholding justice and networking with like-minded individuals with similar goals.
Beyond his legal career, Dr. Báez has made significant contributions as a writer. He authored “The ImPerfect Husband” in 2018, “God Will Never Divorce You” in 2018, and “The Lack of The Spiritual Father” in 2019. These books were inspired by his faith as a former senior pastor at ImPerfect Ministries from 2015 to 2023, former pastor at Mighty Fortress Church in 2018, and his volunteer work with Streets Ministries.
In light of his success, Dr. Báez received a Top Attorney Award. Looking ahead, he plans to retire within the next decade and contribute to missions abroad by providing essential medical and legal assistance.
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