District Attorney Civil Division

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.

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Prosecutors


Jordan Powell

Civil First Assistant Criminal District Attorney

jordan.powell@hayscountytx.gov


John Q Galvan 

Chief Civil Assistant Criminal District Attorney 

vacant@hayscountytx.gov


Tucker Furlow

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

tucker.furlow@hayscountytx.gov


John Q Galvan

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

john.galvan@hayscountytx.gov


James Peplinkski

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

james.peplinkski@hayscountytx.gov


Amanda Wilhelm

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

amanda.wilhelm@hayscountytx.gov


Chase Young

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

chase.young@hayscountytx.gov


Vacant

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

vacant@hayscountytx.gov


Support Staff


Debra Anderson

Public Information Coordinator

debra.anderson@hayscountytx.gov


Ronden Aranaydo

Paralegal

ronden.aranaydo@hayscountytx.gov


Ryann Campbell

Paralegal

ryann.campbell@hayscountytx.gov


Janice Jones

Legal Support Services Specialist

janice.jones@hayscountytx.gov


Vacant

Paralegal

vacant@hayscountytx.gov


Tanya Manchack-Elders

Legal Assistant

tanya.manchack-elders@hayscountytx.us


Jona Martin

Paralegal

jona.martin@hayscountytx.us


Brian McDonnell

Paralegal

brian.mcdonnell@hayscountytx.us


Ricardo Olivares

Paralegal

ricardo.olivares@hayscountytx.us


Michael Rana

Paralegal

michael.rana@hayscountytx.us


Nicole Schwalbach

Paralegal

nicole.schwalbach@hayscountytx.gov


Rhonda Wiederstein

Lead Paralegal

rhonda.wiederstein@hayscountytx.gov


Investigator

Sgt. Cynthia Clark

cynthia.clark@hayscountytx.gov

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