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David Scoggins was born in Dallas, Texas in 1954 and has been a lifelong Texan. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government in 1976 and thereafter graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. ( Is this a great country or what? You graduate from State supported universities with a degree in Government and Law and spend the next 35 years of your legal career fighting the government. Only a great nation would have such confidence in the rule of law and justice!).
He immediately obtained his license to practice law in Texas state courts from The Supreme Court of The State of Texas and shortly thereafter was licensed in the Federal Courts of the United States.
In 1981, David R. Scoggins commenced the practice of law in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and has resolved over 6,000 cases. He has represented citizens accused in Federal Courts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, typically on drug conspiracy and fraud cases.
He has also tried hundreds of jury trials in Felony and Misdemeanor courts in Texas. He has most often appeared at court in Dallas, Collin (McKinney) and Tarrant Counties (Fort Worth) with a significant docket in Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties also. He has often been persuaded by clients to represent them in distant counties for significant cases such as murder, intoxication manslaughter, organized crime, healthcare fraud and drug conspiracy prosecutions.
David Scoggins is a Past Master of East Dallas Lodge 1200 and has served on the Jurisprudence Committee for the Grand Lodge of Texas.
David Scoggins is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest level of professional excellence as determined by ratings from fellow Lawyers and Judges). He has been AV rated for more than a dozen years. He is also rated Superb by AVVO.
He continues to be excited by the opportunities and challenges of Law and the pure joy of being at that point in his career of almost always having more trial experience than his prosecutor opponent. He looks forward to immediately beginning to help you.
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Posted by Rogelio | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
ARGUABLY THE BEST OF THE BEST
David Scoggins is a man of his word. He speaks to you directly and with a firm confidence. He will not tell you something you want to hear just to keep your business. It's white or black but there will never be any gray areas just to sell hopes and dreams. Mr. Scoggins was recommended to us in 1992 o...
Posted by Tyler | September 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great attorney
David has been my family lawyer for a long time. He is alwayse very helpful when I have found myself in a bind. He is easy to get ahold of and wasalwayse keeping updated. He just recently got me off probation 2 years early. Thanks David
Posted by Jeremy | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Deserves to be governor
I hired Mr Scoggins and if it wasn't for him I would be serving time. The best attorney ever seen!He always kept me informed and told me that I was going to be fine.He is a true gentleman and great attorney.
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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I have recommended David to family & friends that have found themselves in trouble. He helped me through a time that I found myself in trouble. He got me on three years probation & after half way through that, he got the probation dropped & the case dismissed. Always returns phone calls & emails. Mak...
Posted by Matthew | July 25, 2012 | Family
Awesome lawyer the man deserves to live on southfork he is that good
Him and his daughter are both excellent lawyers I trust ther law firm with my family and freedom
"He is an amazing and creative trial lawyer. Sometimes creativity gets you places that the facts won't. He is a very effective advocate for his clients and I have learned a lot just by watching him. Best lawyer I know!"
"There are defense attorneys that whine and hope to get a good deal... and there are others that actually know the law and work a case to make sure that their clients get treated fairly in the justice system. David does not have to resort to whining because he understands the law, he researches defenses, he investigates facts... bottom line, he comes to court prepared to take care of his client. He is the apex of professional representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is an exceptional trial attorney who truly fights for every client. Many attorneys, myself included, have benefited greatly from his expertise and knowledge. There is no attorney I would recommend more than David."
"There's a lot to be said for a lawyer who is respected and admired by both his clients and his peers. David stands apart in the practice of law -- there's no better advocate to be found."
"I endorse this lawyer. David has mentored me as I started my practice. First of all, he is a straight up type of person. He is honest and dependable. As an attorney, he is brilliant. In my third year of my solo practice, he was co-counsel with me on a child sex-abuse case where my client was in law enforcement. Watching him in that trial was the best education I could ever hope to get. I admire him as an attorney but even more as a human. You cannot go wrong with David Scoggins."
"Mr. Scoggins has mentored me through many legal matters in my career. He is the most knowledgeable attorney that I know. He is dependable and has a wonderful attitude. He not only gets very favorable outcomes for his clients, but he is never too busy to mentor young lawyers. I am very proud to work with an attorney of this caliber."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know David for many years. He is always well prepared and has a genuine concern for the welfare of his clients. He is a "lawyer's lawyer"."
"This lawyer is a true court house lawyer. He knows all of the ins and outs, as well as the law. He has been a great mentor and he still has many tricks up his sleeve when it comes to defending and standing up for citizens accused of crime. He is the hardest working lawyer I've ever met."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Superb Rated Attorney - 9.7, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Rated AV Preeminent for 15 Years, Martindale-Hubbell
1981 - Present
Attorney, David R. Scoggins, Attorney at Law
1970 - 1978
Worked through school years in Line Haul Dispatch & Auto Ctr., Sears, Roebuck & Co. - Dallas & Austin
1995 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1982 - Present
U.S. District Court- Northern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice
1981 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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