William David Burrows

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William David Burrows

also known as David Burrows

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

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

100 North Central Expressway, Suite 805, Richardson, TX

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

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

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 45 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1980

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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

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Posted by DG | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr. Burrows is a magician.

While attending college in Dallas, I was arrested for a DWI my sophomore year. After the case had been dragged along into my senior year, my initial lawyer referred me to Mr. Burrows. At this point I was about to graduate and had been offered a prestigious job in Washington DC; however, a major part ...of this job required my being able to drive. After a year and a half of being offered no plea bargains, Mr. Burrows and I prepared for a trial that would put my ability to accept my dream job in the hands of a jury. Mr. Burrows was easy to contact and quick to respond, as we frequently met while he was gathering more evidence and weighing our options. A week before the trial date, I called Mr. Burrows and asked to meet him to go over the evidence and discuss the strategy of our defense. As I was walking in the room, Mr. Burrows already had the prosecutor on the phone and was negotiating a deal. He denied the initial offers that would've affected my ability to drive, knowing how much that meant to me and my career. He hung up the phone and looked at me and said, "I think we got something." After about 15 minutes, the prosecutor texts him to offer a deal that, without going into specifics, would not affect my license and would look far better on a resume than a DWI. It was pure magic. At the hearing where I entered my plea, even the judge seemed impressed with deal. Needless to say, I owe Mr. Burrows far more than any legal fee, because he truly altered the trajectory of my career, and possibly my life as well. I owe Mr. Burrows a debt of gratitude and I highly recommend him for his services.

Posted by C | February 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI 2nd

I found myself in the unfortunate and scary situation of needing a lawyer. I did quite a bit of research and came across David. I noticed he had excellent reviews from former clients so I decided to go to his office to meet him. From the moment I met him, I could see why he had such positive reviews..., and I knew instantly that he would be the best person to represent me. From start to finish, David kept me informed of every detail of my case and never set any unfair expectations. He is very affordable depending on your income. Though it was a very difficult time, I was able to find comfort knowing I was getting the best representation in the DFW area. David is so well versed in DWI cases, he knew exactly what to look for in preparation of fighting my case. We looked over my police dashcam video and he studied my blood report down to every last detail. I witnessed David intentionally fight for me with a few different prosecutors. He is not a lawyer who will back down. David knows the ins and outs of the legal system better than anyone so he knows when the prosecutors are being fair or excessive. In my case, the prosecutors were being excessive in my punishment so David found it best to keep fighting and waiting for a new prosecutor. He didn't give up until he found a deal that he thought was fair and a deal that I felt comfortable with. Even though David is known as the best trial lawyer in the area, we decided not to take my case to trial due to a high blood score and not enough supporting evidence to give me a good enough shot of winning. When the time came for my open hearing with the judge, David had worked diligently to get me the deal both him and I were looking for. I am extremely happy with the resolution that I'm very confident would not have been reached if David wasn't my lawyer. I don't even want to think about what would have happened if David was not representing me. I was given a month house arrest, no jail time or probation, and fines waived. What makes David unique, aside from being in my opinion the best DWI lawyer in DFW, is he is a fantastic person who truly cares and has compassion for his clients. He is one of the most genuine and calming people that I've ever gotten to know. If you are reading this and find yourself in this scary situation, go see David. You will see first hand why I believe David to be the most exceptional DWI lawyer in all of the DFW and surrounding area.

Posted by Tracy | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Second Dwi

David Burrows was sent to me from God he is a fantastic attorney. This attorney cares about his clients it's not just about money with him. He truly is a stand up guy who will work hard for you ! As previous review have said when you speak with him it's like talking to a friend. My story is that I ...was pulled over one night by an officer stating my lights were off. Informed the officer that I did not realize that they were not on ...Because they automatically come on when you turn the vehicle on. He ask for my license ,but misplaced them offered to show another form of I'd & insurance. Since I could locate my driver license he wanted to get out of the vehicle and do a test . At that point he had already called for backup 2 other officers showed up. To make a long story short when the officer ran my plates he saw that there was a previous charge. I felt that he was just trying to found a reason to arrest me not only did he try to arrest me for a dwi ,but also resisting arrest. I have never had any kind of altercations with any officers in my life. Thank God for sending David to me as my attorney without him this could have went a differently . They dropped the resisting arrest completely. As well as reduced second dwi to a lesser charge. Thank you so much David Burrows

Posted by Ryan | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

David Saved My Career. DWI Dismissed.

I was pulled over in Dallas after having a few drinks with friends in March of 2017. I refused the breathalyzer and was taken to jail. My blood was drawn and my BAC was .09. Embarrassed and confused after a night in jail, I realized that I needed legal representation. I do finance for car dealerships... and you must have a clean driving record in this line of work. Countless attorneys solicited my business through the mail and I was not sure who to call or trust. Mr. Burrows was recommended to me by a family friend. He met with me and was very honest about his services and the possibilities of my case. He gathered all of the videos and evidence and was able to find a discrepancy in my blood results. The prosecutor agreed to reduce my charge from a DWI to Obstruction of a Highway. This lesser charge can also be sealed from my record in a few years. I feel very blessed and thankful for David's prowess and knowledge. His pricing is fair and he was always available to talk about my case. I can tell that he is a genuine man that cares about his clients. He is very well known and connected with the Dallas County court system and his legal peers as well. If you need help with a DWI do not hesitate to call him. He will fight for you the best he can.

Posted by Stephanie | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Not guilty verdict!

Mr. Burrows was phenomenal. He helped me understand the whole process and answered any questions I had. I felt truly confident with having him by my side to represent me in court. I had never been to court before and I was nervous. He helped me calm my nerves. I went to trial with an alleged DWI ch...arge with a BAC of .16 and I was found not guilty by a jury of my peers. He is truly knowledgeable with DWI cases and how to work with them and knows what to look for. Thank you so much David!

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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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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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