David L. Richards, Attorney at Law

David Richards is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a former prosecutor, judge, and professor at law, and has obtained “not guilty” verdicts at all levels of the court system, including capital murder cases.

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D. – 1982
• University of Texas, B.A., Economics – 1979

Qualifications

• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1982.
• Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2002.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States Supreme Court.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Licensed to practice law in the various divisions of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Experience

• Criminal Defense Attorney in Private Practice.
• Prosecutor for Tarrant County, Assistant Criminal District Attorney (1984-1991).
• Criminal District Court Judge (Appointed, sitting by assignment).
• Court of Appeals Judge: Second Court of Appeals.
• Editor-in-Chief: Voice for the Defense Magazine.
• Adjunct Professor of Law: Texas Wesleyan School of Law.

Free Initial Consultations are available for persons accused of crimes, facing probation revocations, or appealing criminal convictions. Mr. Richards charges a reasonable fee if your case is accepted. Most cases are resolved through agreed plea negotiations or dismissal, but no representations can be made about the likely outcome of your case without an initial consultation.