William David Burrows

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William David Burrows

also known as David Burrows

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Richardson, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

100 North Central Expressway, Suite 805, Richardson, TX

About William

Biography

Voted one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas - D Magazine!

Voted one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas - D Magazine!

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1980

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

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100 North Central Expressway, Suite 805, Richardson, TX, 75080

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Monica | August 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer out there for dwi!

David is very good! He will meet with you and communicate everything regarding your case! He will do the best he can for you! Highly recommend!

Posted by Wences | August 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney and does a great job!

David is awesome! He did an out standing job! He is the best and very knowledgeable and handle my case successfully! Thank you David!

Posted by Mary | August 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

David was recommended to us when my 21-year-old son got a DWI, and I cannot say enough about how grateful we are for all of his help. He was efficient, communicative, knowledgeable, and helped ease so much of the stress that comes with dealing with this situation. When my son later violated his p...robation, David immediately stepped in and helped him achieve the best possible outcome. His reassurance was invaluable to getting us through the challenges. I highly recommend David to anyone who needs an attorney who is experienced, dependable, and genuinely cares about helping his clients.

Posted by Dylan | August 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best decision ever

David is hands down the best! My court appointed attorney did not want me to fight my DWI charge, and wanted me to sign the plea deal. I couldn’t bring my self to do it and ended up hiring David. One of if not the best decisions I have made! He fought for me from day 1 and took care of everything! Ne...ver makes you feel bad, or belittle your feelings, always treats you like a friend! If you’re ever in need of a lawyer he is the guy to get! I can’t recommend him enough.

Posted by John | July 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

You want David as your lawyer !

David Burrows did outstanding work getting my DWI dismissed. You want him. David made our work together enjoyable. He’s a friendly guy, and always made me feel comfortable. He never talked down to me, and always encouraged me to work openly with him to make forward progress on my case. Consequentl...y, he created an effective collaboration between lawyer-client, and we “won”. David is smart and works hard. Reviewing every minute of Police body camera evidence, David constantly looked for ways to rebut the cops’ assertion that I was intoxicated, and he found the weak links in the prosecution’s case. He got me “off”. David did two things that I call genius: (1) he contested the Driver’s License suspension, and (2) he contested the legality of the arrest at the scene of the stop. Both hearings, together, resulted in the dismissal of my DWI. The Drivers License hearing (DLh) was an opportunity to put the arresting officer under oath, while being questioned. The intent was to record the officer’s testimony in one hearing, with the hope that the officer changes his testimony in later hearings/trial. BINGO! It worked! In a subsequent hearing, the officer changed his testimony , and suffered in credibility. David’s crowning achievement was contesting the legality of the arrest! An arrest at the scene is not legitimate if the legal standard of ‘probable cause’ cannot be proved by the police. If the arrest can be shown to NOT meet the legal standard of probable cause, then any evidence collected AFTER the arrest is not admissible. In other words, if the cops didn’t have probable cause to arrest me, then the blood alcohol test was not admissible, and the prosecution’s case was severely weakened. David did superb work to prepare for the probable cause hearing, and when the judge ruled in or favor, the DWI case had to be dismissed!! Let me tell you about the lawyer razzle dazzle David did to win my probable cause hearing. It’s estimated that 1 out of 1,000 probable cause hearings go in favor of the defendant (me); David beat some long odds! Immediately after the judge ruled in our favor, the prosecutor said he would drop the case! We won! David Burrows is a terrific lawyer, and a cool guy. You want David as your lawyer!

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William David Burrows's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randall Isenberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Burrows is one of the best dwi lawyers in the Dallas area."

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Mark Meisinger

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Boyd

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on cases with David Burrows since 1981. I have watched him perfect his skills until he is acknowledged by his peers as the expert in DWI jury selection. He has consistently won more DWI trials in a single year than most other lawyers win in an entire career. I urge anyone who is looking for a DWI attorney to go watch him in trial. He will probably have several cases set for trial on any given Monday morning. See for yourself."

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Gary Medlin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. I have learned a great deal from him and would heartily refer anyone to him. He is one of the most respected DWI attorneys in the nation."

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Everett Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent DWI trial lawyer, who speaks frequently at seminars. Highly recommended."

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David Finn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. One of the best DWI defense lawyers in the state. Respected by prosecutors and judges."

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, D Magazine

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, D Magazine

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Superior Achievement Award, Texas DWI Lawyers Association

2016

Lawyer of the Year, Texas DWI Lawyers Association

2016

Best of Dallas, D Magazine

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, D Magazine

2012

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, D Magazine

2011

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, D Magazine

2005

Best DWI Attorney, Dallas Observer

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, David Burrows Attorney at Law

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas DWI Lawyers Association

Board Member

1980 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2019

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2015 - 2015

Texas DWI Lawyers Association

President

2014 - 2014

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Jury Trial: 0.23 Blood Test

Not Guilty

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Education

1980

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

David Burrows Presents: DWI WINNING TACTICS

Burrows Method of DWI Voir Dire

2015

CENTER FOR AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

Dynamics of Jury Selection

2014

ARLINGTON

Jury Selection

Publications

2008

DVD Series DWI TRIAL CLIENT & WITNESS PREPARATION

2008

DVD Series VOIR DIRE

Languages

English

Spanish

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