SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio attorney, Arnulfo Ortiz, is defending himself against allegations claiming he placed his client’s hands on his genitals and then kissed her at the Bexar County Courthouse.
The incident allegedly happened on Sept. 11, 2024.
According to Ortiz’s arrest affidavit, the woman hired Ortiz to be her divorce attorney. She told a deputy that after her divorce proceeding, Ortiz escorted her to a conference room in the Bexar County Courthouse where he grabbed her hand and put it on her genitals. She then said Ortiz kissed her on the side of her mouth.
Attorney Ortiz denies the allegations and says he can only speculate why she’s making the accusations.
“I think she wanted me to call her,” Ortiz said. “I’ve never ever made a phone call to her. I don’t want to insult the lady. I know lots of good-looking clients. Lots of attractive clients. Lots of willing clients.”
Ortiz was arrested early Tuesday and accused of indecent assault. He posted bond hours later. He is now practicing out of his home. He says the allegations have severely hurt his credibility.
“The career is already ruined,” Ortiz said. “I had a client come in; she says I have a gun. I had another woman come in with a bodyguard. Come on man.”
Ortiz says he’s planning to represent himself in court, but he first wants to see any video evidence before making a final decision.
“I got to see that, and I’m anxious to see it,” Ortiz said.
Oritz is asking for a speedy jury trial.