Carl David Ceder

Carl David Ceder

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Family

701 East 15th Street, Suite 101, Plano, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder, PLLC

701 East 15th Street, Suite 101, Plano, TX, 75074

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Carl David Ceder's Reviews

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274 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 74 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Rona | April 05, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Mr Cedar will fight for you!

Carl cedar is an outstanding lawyer. He heard a DWI case for my fiance which took from 2011-2013 to disposition. He is tough and gets results. He is fully knowledgable of the, license suspension/occupational lisense defense, dwi/dui laws as well as the blood/breath testing laws involved. He worked t...his case many late nights and kept me posted on every detail in our case by text by email and by phone. Losing the license suspension case and/or the DWI case would hurt the lively-hood of our family as my fiance drives for a living and supports our family of 5 soley on that income. Mr Cedar understood this and assured us that he would attack this case. He Earned our Trust! In the end we Won the license suspension hearing, and the DWI case was DISMISSED. Our family is truly grateful that we found Mr. Cedar, I do not know where we would be right now if we had not retained Carl. I am already using him on another case and i have the upmost confidence that he will have a positive result. I would highly recommend Mr. cedar, if your looking for an attorney you can TRUST who will fight agressively for you, your family and your lively-hood then Carl Cedar is THE ONE!

Carl Ceder

Replied last April 05, 2014

I often think back on this case and how the process went down. The wife of my client wrote this review, and I liked them both equally as much. My client made his living via means that required driving a vehicle - anything else, even an ALR suspension, would have resulted in termination. I fought very hard for this one, and it wasn't a can't miss. I won the ALR eventually, because the officer continually failed to show up (even though continuances kept getting granted). There was also a breath test score with this case, and it would have been not the easiest to win at trial. I think this case held the record for how many trial settings we had to attend: it was ten times in total. TEN TRIAL SETTINGS (not including announcement settings, etc.). Some were court resets, one I remember not enough jurors showed up at the courthouse, others were for various reasons, but 3 of them were for reasons that the Judge did not deem appropriate for the arresting officer not to show (one was he lost his keys and could not make it to the courthouse - this is the one that stuck out the most). At any rate, this client was in dire need of a needle in a haystack, and I am proud to say we found one. And it couldn't have been for a better person, and family. I hope they are doing well.

Posted by Mike E | April 05, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding and Brilliant Attorney

I hired Attorney Carl Ceder and his firm in 2013 for my wife. My wife case was not an easy one by any means. It was extensive and complicated. . Mr. Ceder’s legal team and his paralegal, Sandy spent hours of research and work into case; keeping us updated throughout the process, and answering my q...uestions and concerns in a very timely manner. We are happy to have chosen Mr. Ceder’s firm to lead us through this fight. Thanks to Mr. Ceder’s and his team, my wife case was a complete success. So if you are looking for a lawyer that's as invested in your case as you are, do not hesitate to hire the law firm of Carl Ceder.

Carl Ceder

Replied last April 05, 2014

This case involved one of the sweetest clients I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Her case was very concerning, because the consequences were so large. It has serious deportation implications - and I can honestly say I fought this one as hard as I ever have for any case I've handled. And to be honest, the facts were not necessarily on our side. It did take some convincing by the District Attorney - and I appreciate their willingness to help. In this respect, they did their job - and saw that "Justice was done." If you knew all aspects of the case, her background, her story, etc., you would understand why. I hope she, and her family, are doing well.

Posted by Thomas | March 01, 2014 | DUI & DWI

You can't go wrong with Carl Ceder as your lawyer!

If you are in need of legal consultation, I highly recommend Carl Ceder. I heard of Carl through a friend who was going through some legal issues. He told me about Carl and said he was a very thorough, intelligent, hard-working lawyer, who always made time for him, and kept him in the loop. With... his recommendation, I decided to give him a try and couldn’t have picked a better lawyer. I knew from the start that Carl was going to do everything in his power to work hard for me and get me the best deal possible. Without getting into that much detail, I was arrested for 2 DUI’s and faced prison time. I was scared and worried constantly about this and my future. I had health issues due to this. Carl told me to not worry and trust him that he would work hard for me. I trusted him and put my faith in him. I noticed early on that Carl was quick to respond to my questions/concerns and worked very long hours. He made sure I was aware of ALL my options and always told me what he was thinking. We discussed on pleading one and taking the other one to trial (I knew I was dead-to-rights on one). He continuously kept me in the loop of what was going on and always copied me on emails/documents that pertained to my case. As a result of all this, I received a great plead deal and did no prison time. All I have left is a couple months of supervised probation, while the rest is unsupervised. Looking back, I know many people will grab the first lawyer that sends them a letter, or they find on the internet, without really knowing what that person is about. This is your future, you have to do as much research as possible and pick the best lawyer for you. I lucked into it with my buddy having Carl as a lawyer. Carl has all the qualities of a great lawyer (communication, hard-working, trusting, compassionate, and intelligent) and is really determined to get the best deal for you. He understands the way the legal system works and considers all options. Throughout it all, it’s been a scary, eye-opening, time in my life, but I’m so thankful I had Carl in my corner.

Carl Ceder

Replied last March 01, 2014

It was a pleasure getting the opportunity to represent a client such as this one. He had multiple cases, and the latest that was resolved took some quite time before we were able to achieve a good result. It typifies as an example how time usually is on the side of the defense. The arresting officer in his case was ultimately fired from his Police Department for "undisclosed reasons" - and we discovered this after obtaining his TCLEOSE records. If this case had moved sooner, this would not have worked to our advantage. At any rate, he was a model client, and I am also very happy when we are able to help achieve a positive result for someone like this, and who I try my best for - so they can go forward in life by hopefully putting their legal situation behind them. I very appreciate this review, and it couldn't have come from a better person.

Posted by Jennifer | November 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Team - Motion to Revoke Probation Withdrawn!

If you find yourself having to face the State of Texas in a criminal court, you will want to talk to the outstanding team at Carl David Ceder’s law office, specifically Sandy Chaimowicz. After recently being arrested (at my job, mind you) for violation of my probation – which to the best of my and m...y Probation Officer’s knowledge, had ended a year earlier - I knew I needed legal representation to help me defend myself. I also knew I had evidence to prove the charges false, as I had kept nearly every receipt, letter, note, or any other documentation pertaining to my probation. I was terrified at the prospect of having my probation revoked, especially considering I had not been on probation for entire year. My initial sentence in 2009, was a three year probation on a state jail felony (deferred adjudication), and was told if I ever violated my probation, I could face 3 years in jail. Needless to say, if you knew me at all, I heeded that warning with utmost seriousness and did everything mandated by the court for those three years. So what was going on now? Not even the police could tell me, they just had a warrant for my arrest, and there was a Motion to Revoke my probation. Knowing I needed to hire an attorney, but not knowing who to call, I did some research online. I don’t engage in illegal or criminal behaviors nor did I have a history of criminal activity – I am a hardworking, productive, home-owning, dog-loving member of society. And now I was riddled with fear and anxiety that I was potentially facing incarceration. I emailed about three lawyers, but my fears were put to rest when Sandy Chaimowicz called me right back after I emailed Ceder’s firm. Sandy listened to my case, and not once rushed me or made me feel like I was the umpteenth criminal she had talked to that day. When I explained everything, she was as perplexed as I as to exactly how my probation was violated, considering I had documents and witnesses to disprove the charges against me. I was extremely frustrated, to the point of tears, because it was evident to us that someone else had made a mistake with my paperwork, and now I was paying the costly consequences (arrest, bail, lawyer costs – not to mention the emotional, social and psychological turmoil endured). Sandy could not have been more emphatic that these charges were unfounded and assured me, though not promising me anything, that the outcome would likely be favorable. She did not, however, pump me full of false hope; she discussed all possible scenarios and what we needed to have in the event the DA wanted to fight the case in court. I felt like I had been holding my breath for weeks and now I could take a little breath and ease the worrying. What now? In the weeks leading up to my court appearances, Sandy and I had several phone conversations, followed up by emails detailing what she needed from me, how the case was going, and her meetings with Carl. It gave me confidence that my case was important to her, and that she was working diligently not only for me, but keeping me in the loop so I knew what to expect. On the day of my first court appearance, Sandy was so impassioned (perhaps incensed?) that she wanted to march right into the court, clutching the file receipts, letters and paperwork we had collected, and talk to the DA herself! She was in defense mode, ready to fight for me - and in the end we had the Motion to Revoke withdrawn. I truly believe Sandy was as genuinely happy at the outcome as I was, both of us holding back tears – this time for joy. I hope I never need a defense lawyer again, but I know who to call if I ever do. Life gets messy, people make mistakes, and you never think bad things will happen as long as you are good person. But they do, and if you find yourself needing legal counsel (and if you've been arrested or have a warrant, you need an attorney!) call or email Carl David Ceder’s firm and talk to Sandy. You'll sleep better at night.

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

We were impressed!

When we were desperate for help and running out of time Mr. Ceder was very quick to respond. He was readily available and jumped on the case immediately even before the consultation was over! Definietly agressive! He quickly ran over the possibilities and gave us a clear picture of the outcomes. We ...were impressed. He loves his job and is right on the game.

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Carl David Ceder's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bristol Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In addition to his solid legal skills, to which others have already attested, Carl carries himself with dignity and treats everyone with respect. That's why juries like him, and that's why he's such an effective advocate for his clients outside the courtroom, too."

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Morgan Bourque

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Friend

"Carl is one of the most impressive attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He is well spoken in the courtroom and has an unmatched understanding of the law and how it affects his clients. He is well known for his aggressive representation of his clients rights. If you are looking for a great attorney then look no further than Carl. I endorse Carl as a lawyer and I am proud to call him a friend."

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James Aulbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carl is an exceptional attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan King

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is an excellent attorney and a very diligent and hard worker for his clients. When I was a DA not too long ago, I always appreciated his professionalism but I knew that I was in for a fight every time. It is clear he cares for his clients which is why he is able to get the results he does."

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Shellie Stephens

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If I ever need a lawyer, Carl is on my short-list—he is amazing. I recently served as Carl's co-counsel on a high-stakes DWI trial and it is utterly apparent that he has a killer intellect, superb instincts, a great rapport with the judge and jury, and can stand toe-to-toe with any expert witness. Carl is an advocate you will trust and he's a pleasure to know. I would work with him at any time, no questions asked."

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John Nicholson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Blackburn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you a charged with a criminal offense you want Carl Ceder in your corner. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Sanjay Minocha

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carl is a great lawyer and friend. I assisted Carl in a felony trial in which he obtained a "not guilty" verdict and have worked with him on appeals. I endorse Carl without reservation."

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R. Walker Fults

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carl is smart as a whip, highly driven by a strong desire to help his clients, and most important, has a track record of positive results in his cases. Carl has the expertise to handle even the most sensitive criminal case. What I like best about Carl is that he will selflessly take the time to help a colleague any way he can. I highly recommend Carl Ceder for any criminal matter in North Texas."

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Gerard Perches

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cedar is the kind of advocate we all strive to be as defense lawyers. I fist saw him in action years ago in a Felony DWI case. The BAC was high and the video evidence was not helpful to the untrained eye. Mr. Cedar challenged every bit of that negative evidence and turned those negatives into positives. His precise and tactful strategy resulted in a not guilty. I have also seen and heard of how Mr. Cedar treats his clients like first class individuals. He also doesn't give up on his clients. He takes the time and effort needed to ensure they are successful outside the courtroom as well as inside the courtroom. Mr. Cedar is by far the kind of lawyer you need and can count on in the Dallas Metroplex area."

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Nii Amaa Ollennu

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Carl Ceder. He a has great passion for for the law and will leave no stone unturned when it comes achieving justice in each and everyone of his cases!"

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Mark Morales

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A law professor once told me that a few lawyers are born to be trial lawyers and just have "It". Simply put, Carl is one of those lawyers."

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Christopher Morton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Friend

"Carl is tough, smart, and tenacious. He zealously represents his clients and achieves excellent results for them. I wholeheartedly endorse Carl Ceder."

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Clayton Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carl is a hard working and thorough attorney. When I was a prosecutor Carl always fought hard for his clients. He knew more about his cases and his clients than just about any criminal defense attorney out in DFW. As a fellow defense attorney Carl is very knowledgable and is willing to share his experience at any time. Hook them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Carl. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Rene Vargas

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have always known Mr. Ceder to be extremely passionate about his clients and the law. He has never rested on his laurels, however, and has always strived to learn more and improve as an attorney. He is a true professional, and anyone would be fortunate to have him in their corner."

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Stockton Briggle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carl is someone I would recommend to anyone looking for superior representation in a criminal defense case. He is a fantastic lawyer who aggressively represents his clients. I highly endorse him to anyone looking for a lawyer."

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Nicole Knox

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carl's dedication to artful advocacy is first-rate."

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Aaron Graham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carl is a dedicated and creative defense trial attorney with a great vision for obtaining positive outcomes for his client."

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Gerald Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Carl on both felonies and misdemeanors. He is a zealot and talented advocate for his clients."

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Shellie Stephens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerard Perches

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nii Amaa Ollennu

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Clayton Smith

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John Brender

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Mark Lassiter

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Nicole Knox

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Board Certified - Criminal Law, The Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Advanced Criminal Law Seminar Completion, State Bar of Texas

2012

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Course, Dr. Lance Platt

2012

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, Dr. Lance Platt

2012

Drug Evaluation & Classification Program (DRE) Overview Course, Dr. Lance Platt

2012

Criminal Defense Trial Skills & Trial Law Program, The Center for American and International Law

2012

Intoxilyzer 5000 EN Course Completition, International Legal and Forensic Science Services, Inc.

2011

Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases, TCDLA/NCDD

2011

Advanced Criminal Law Seminar Completion, State Bar of Texas

2009

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course, Dr. Lance Platt

2009

Breath Alcohol Technician Course, Industrial Training & Design, Limited

2009

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN): Vision Science Perspectives, Dr. Steven Rubenzer

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Lawyer, The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder, PLLC

2010 - 2010

Lawyer, Rasansky Law Firm

2008 - 2010

Lawyer, Law Office of Jamie Balagia, PC (The DWI Dude Law Firm)

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Waters & Kraus, LLP

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas

2006 - 2006

Case Worker, Texas Innocence Project

2003 - 2005

Analyst, Goldman Sachs

2003 - 2003

Operations Intern, Minnesota Vikings

2002 - 2002

Intern, Merrill Lynch Financial

Associations

2014 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Driving Under The Influence Defense Lawyer's Association (DUIDLA)

Founding Member

2011 - Present

United States Federal District Court, Western District of Texas

Member

2011 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA)

Dallas-Fort Worth Young Lawyers Committee Chair

2011 - Present

United States Federal District Court, Northern District of Texas

Criminal Justice Act Voluntary Associate

2011 - Present

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

United States Federal District Court, Eastern District of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

United States Federal District Court, Northern District of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA)

Member

2008 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2006 - 2007

Member of Intersholastic Mock Trial Team

Traveling Attorney

2000 - 2004

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) - University of Texas at Austin

Chapter President

Sample of Legal Cases

The State of Texas v. CG

DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. AP

NO BILL

The State of Texas v. JS

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. KS

DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. EF

CASE DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. JA

CASE DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. MP

NO BILLED

The State of Texas v. RM

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. SD

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. DV

Breath Test Suppressed

The State of Texas v. JR

DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. LS

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. MR

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. JP

DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. TT

DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. AP

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. TS

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. OA

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. HR

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. MD

DISMISSED

The State of Texas v. KR

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. DB

NOT GUILTY

The State of Texas v. FC

10 years Probation

The State of Texas v. DG

NOT GUILTY

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Education

2007

The University of Houston Law Center

Juris Doctorate

2003

The University of Texas at Austin

Finance (Minors: Accounting and Management

Speaking Engagements

2015

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association CLE Cruise Crossing Arresting Officers on NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

2012

Boot Camp for New Lawyers

Setting and Collecting Fees

2010

Liability Seminar - AFH exemption

Liability Issues/Criminal Defense Q&A

2009

Liability Seminar - AFH exemption

Liability Issues/Criminal Defense Q&A

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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