David R. Scoggins

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David R. Scoggins

also known as David Scoggins

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX

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About David

Biography

The Texas and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer to Get You Through This! Freedom - Family - Results

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 35%

I have been licensed in the Federal Courts of the United States of America since 1982 and have represented citizens accused in Federal Courts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, typically on drug conspiracy and fraud prosecutions.

44 years

35%
Criminal Defense 30%

I commenced the practice of law in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 1981 and have resolved over 6,000 cases. I have represented the citizen accused in hundreds of jury trials. Most often, I am at court in Dallas and Tarrant Counties and often in Collin, Denton, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.

45 years

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

DWI defense has been a significant enjoyment in my law practice for 35 years. If you are a likable client and have a good on-the-police-car-dashboard video and a good intoxilyzer room video, you have a good chance to win, even if blood alcohol concentration testing is against you. Your first DWI needs to be evaluated closely for trial because, even if you try the case and lose, the punishment can be less than a plea bargain would accomplish. You need a lawyer that will stand up for you.

45 years

25%
Juvenile Law 5%

I have represented juveniles on delinquency cases in numerous counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and particularly appreciate the fact that the accused juvenile's parents get to sit at defense counsel's table with their child during juvenile delinquency jury trials. I have significant experience in Child Protective Service termination of parental rights litigation. Such cases are the most important that an attorney can be honored to fight. FREEDOM and FAMILY are the fights that matter.

45 years

5%
Personal Injury 5%

I am especially interested in personal injury litigation with significant wrongful injury and unique facts. I enjoy the cases that involve the principal involved as much as rightful compensation for undeserved suffering. Let's talk about it.

45 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 44 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1981

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

David Scoggins, Attorney at Law

6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, 75206

scogginslaw.com/

David R. Scoggins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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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...r 1993. Since that incident we have never looked into, thought about, much less went to someone different for second opinions. Most recently he reduced a plea deal from 5 years to 3. Two years to the date of my probation beginning he filed a motion for early dismissal of my probation. Mr Scoggins prepared for a week or more. My probation officer said she was fine with me being off. Even though my judge was tough, she was willing to dismiss my probation early. BUT the DA was lingering and playing around with "wording and technicalities". Mr. Scoggins was beyond prepared for those needles in the haystack and silenced the DA to a point where I saw the DA feel like he was outclassed and no where near Mr. Scoggins level. I've recommended to people to him and the outcomes have been positive. Lets be sincere MOST of the time when we contact Mr. Scoggins it's because we did something we shouldn't have. So when I mention positive outcomes, that means that considering the situation we put ourselves in the outcomes are better than you expected. Every time I had a question or concern they were answered directly and honestly. Not once did he avoid make me feel like my case wasn't important to him. Though he has thousands of cases going instantaneously he makes you feel, and GIVES yours the attention necessary like if your case was the only one he was working on. No matter the time of day or night he rises to the occasion. Whether he ask you to come to his office or responds through text. From personal and close experience he is highly recommended and though I'm on the track to never need him, I wouldn't go anywhere else if it came to it! Last but not least he doesn't make promises but he tells you EXACTLY what's going to happen

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

Review for Mr. David Scoggins

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...es sure you're informed at all times during the process. Very reassuring at all times. Worth every penny spent. I'd like to thank him again for all his help!

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

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David R. Scoggins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yvie Scoggins-Gamez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Brandi Fernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Shea Baggett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Adam Setliff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Traylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer. Well known and highly respected."

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Efrain Sain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Suzanne Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Cameron Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"."

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Dawna Kim

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Shea Baggett

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Adam Setliff

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David Traylor

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Suzanne Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kim Thorne

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Cameron Gray

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Efrain Sain

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Dawna Kim

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

1995 - Present

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1982 - Present

U.S. District Court- Northern District of Texas

Admitted to Practice

1981 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

1981

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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