I did a google search on the attorney ... didn't find much about him - you'd like do better with an attorney who specializes in drug related cases - ask here and search google, etc ... also, contact your local ACLU office http://www.aclu.org/ - explain upfront you're not seeking free representation, but rather just need a list of attorneys, who are licensed to practice in Texas, that are experienced with search and seizure drug cases.

I suspect the main reason for the cold shoulder treatment is that you likely have relatively little money - mounting a defense in the type of case/situation you just described could easily run tens of thousands of dollars ... attorneys generally don't like to bill out services beyond a few hours for any client - unless you pay a sizeable retainer, don't expect much, if any, additional service.

If you are in severe financial straits, consider switching to a public defender ... not a great option, but from what you describe, you likely couldn't do much worse - your current attorney doesn't appear interested in your case - that's trouble!

Police in many depts are trained to push their way into a residence when they suspect they'll find something inside.

In my layman's opinion, if you're able to get quality representation, you have a good chance in prevailing - if I understand your post correctly, they only charged you with possession - so if the search was illegal, then the possession charge is bye, bye.

While on that ... do you know what the max penalty/sentance is for felony pessession in Texas? ... have you ever been convicted of any crime, especially felonies... if so, watch out - you better be damn sure your attorney is working 100% in your interest since the sentancing guidelines for 2nd, 3rd, etc convictions, regardless of what the prior ones were, could be greatly more - ie. 1 year could suddenly become 10; in California and some other states it's even more extreme with 3-strike laws.

Lastly, your situation illustrates well why folks should pay up their parking/traffic fines; work out a payment plan or anything to keep the police from putting out warrants - if there had been no outstanding warrants, the police would not have been there. ... that's water under the bridge now, but hopefully others reading about your situation who have outstanding fines, etc will realize the extreme consequences that can occur - a $100 fine beats a $10,000 legal case; pleading out, while often saving one from a max sentance, can easily cost one a $Million+ over a lifetime in earnings - finding a job ain't easy for a felon

I apologize for rambling ... wish you the best

Ron