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David A. Breston
Law Office of David A. Breston
405 Main Street
Suite 400
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 224-4040 | Fax: (713) 223-1875
http://www.davidbreston.com
Criminal Defense DWI and Immigration Law Firm
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
Defending all criminal charges throughout the state of Texas with an emphasis on DWI, drug defense, and theft charges.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Juvenile Crimes
- False Identification
- Misdemeanors
- Parole
- Probation
- Search & Seizure
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Open Container
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving without a License
- DWI
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Expungement or Expunction
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Constitutional Rights Defense
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Insider Trading
- Insurance Claims
- Money Laundering
- Public Offerings
- Racketeering & RICO
- Securities Fraud
- Smuggling
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Trade Secrets
- Wire Transfer
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
Defending all criminal charges throughout the state of Texas with an emphasis on DWI, drug defense, and theft charges.
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Political Asylum & Refugees
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
- Passports
- Family Petitions
- Customs
Bar Admissions
TX, Nov 1997
Bar Number: 90001478
Other Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Texas, Eastern, Southern, Northern, and Western District Federal Courts of Texas, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Association Memberships
Texas, Harris County, and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College of DUI Defense, American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education courses.
Example Cases
State of Texas vs. Willie Rivera Intoxication Manslaughter with a .14 Breath Test. Not guilty. Intoxication Manslaughter found guilty of misdemeanor DWI.
Possession of 2 Kilos of cocaine case. Dismissed after the evidence was thrown out.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
University of Texas at Austin
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Year:
1993
Focus and Accomplishments:
History.
Degree:
Doctor of Jurisprudence
School:
University of Texas Law School
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Year:
1997
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
The firm focuses on defending all criminal charges throughout the state of Texas with an emphasis on DWI, drug defense, and theft charges.
I began practicing criminal defense and immigration law in Houston, Texas, after working with attorney Jeff Senter in Austin, Texas and doing an internship with the Travis County Juvenile Public Defenders Office.
Previous Employment Summary
- As an attorney, I have been self employed since starting my practice in 1997.
- 1996 to 1997 worked with Attorney Jeff Senter Criminal Defense Attorney Austin, Texas
- 1996 completed a 6 month internship with the Travis County Juvenile Public Defenders Office
- In Law School at the University of Texas I worked as a research assistant to Professor Ernest Smith
- Worked with my father Michael P. Breston Patent Attorney Houston Texas during high school
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more education the client has the better.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review all documents prepared by my clients and encourage clients to produce as much as possible to help their cases.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I do not coach clients that want to represent themselves. When an attorney gives legal advice, he is essentially representing the client.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
My father was an attorney and I knew that I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney at a very young age. I grew up watching Perry Mason, and I believe in challenging the authority of the government.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My father was a refuge in World War II and this made me appreciate what a tyrannical government can do to people. I am a native Houstonian and this helps me because I am intimately familiar with Houston and the surrounding area. I have handled more than 4,000 criminal cases and I feel that I have gleaned a great deal of wisdom from these cases.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I am interested in people. Criminal Law and immigration gives me the opportunity to interact with all kinds of people.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy helping people, and I enjoy helping to produce an outcome for them that they might not have received with someone else.
Tell us about your law firm:
My law firm consists of myself, Eric Benavides, Mayra Cavazos, and Donne Breston. We all interact with you. However, only Eric Benavides and I will give you legal advice.
What are your strengths and style?
I am very honest. Sometimes, I tell people what they do not want to hear but need to hear. I do not sugar coat information in order to convince people to hire me.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy working out, playing golf, and spending time with my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Donne Breston
Fax
(713) 223-1875
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I generally do not have fixed prices, but some cases require the same services and I do charge everyone the same fee. Most cases have different issues and so the fees vary.
Hourly Rates
I do not charge by the hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
I do give a free consultation for the amount of time I believe is necessary to determine the legal problem and determine how much to charge for the case.
Typical Retainer
It varies based on the case.
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