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Attorney Domingo Garcia has led an active civic, legal and political career. He was born in Midland, Texas and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Texas in 1980. In 1983, he obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. In 1982 he won a scholarship to study at the El Colegio de Mexico in Mexico City and obtained a Masters diploma in International Garcia is a former Mayor Pro Tem for the city of Dallas and State Representative for Texas. In addition, he has been an editorial columnist/TV commentator and a successful trial lawyer for thirty years.
LEGAL CAREER
After graduating from law school, Mr. Garcia worked as an intern in the District Attorney’s office in Houston, Texas. In 1983 he established his own law firm, The Law Office of Domingo Garcia in Dallas, Texas. He has tried numerous criminal and civil cases. Currently, he primarily focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, employment law and governmental relations cases.
In 1995, Mr. Garcia won a 1.1 million dollar verdict for a man who had been hit by a drunk driver. He has won numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of millions of dollars. In 2004, he obtained a SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,) settlement, one of the largest of its kind in the country, in the case of Esperanza Alvarado, a 14 year old girl who was electrocuted in an apartment swimming pool. For more information, check out our results page. In 2014, Mr. Garcia obtained over $39,000, in verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has won multiple high profile cases (see results). In 2014 in Carroll vs. Odom he with his partner won a 5.7 million verdict for car accident.
He is a member of the American Association of Justice, State Bar of Texas, and the Northern, Southern and Western Federal Courts of Texas. In addition, ever since Mr. Garcia started practicing law, he has donated his time and talents to a legal clinics in Dallas to provide legal services to the poor.
POLITICAL CAREER
Mr. Garcia believes that public service is the duty and responsibility of every American. He has served as a precinct chairman, campaign volunteer and voter registrar.
In 1988 Mr. Garcia was elected to the National Democratic Committee where he served for eight years. He was on the executive committee and was chairperson of the Latino caucus. In 1991, he was pro-active in the political fight to create single-member districts in Dallas. He ran for the Dallas City Council, was elected, and served from 1991 to 1995. In 1993, Mr. Garcia became the first Latino ever elected Mayor Pro Tem for the city of Dallas.
In 1996, he ran for the Texas legislature and was elected. He served in the Texas Legislature from 1996 to 2002. As a representative, he served on the criminal jurisprudence and Judicial Affairs Committees. He co-authored HB 1403 which became known as the Texas Dream act which provided in-state tuition to any graduate from any Texas high school.
On April 9, 2006, Domingo was the key leader and organizer of the largest march in Texas history, when over 500,000 people gathered in downtown Dallas to support comprehensive immigration reform.
He continues to be active in community and Democratic party politics.
JOURNALISM CAREER
Mr. Garcia served as a weekly editorial writer for the Dallas Times Herald where he wrote on current events and Latino issues. He is currently an editorial writer for Al Dia, Dallas’ largest Spanish newspaper. He currently is also a weekly political commentator on “Inside Texas Politics”on ABC ch.8. He has been quoted in numerous national papers such as the New York Times, The Washington Post, the San Francisco Examiner, and the Associated Press. He has been a regular guest on local, state and national radio and television shows and has appeared on Bill O’Riley, Geraldo Rivera, Jorge Ramos amongst many others.
Mr. Garcia is a highly demanded public speaker on civic, political and Latino issues. He is a regular speaker for the U.S. State department on issues of democracy and municipal affairs.
He has spoken at numerous local, state and national events. However, his favorite audiences are students at public schools and universities. He is a speaker at several schools every year.
Mr. Garcia has traveled throughout the world on both business and pleasure. He has visited over 116 countries in Central and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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Practice Areas
42 years
42 years
42 years
33%-40%
State: Texas
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005
Fax
400 S. Zang ,Suite 600, Dallas, TX, 75208
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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
It was a pleasant experience working with Cristian Diaz at The Law Office of Domingo Garcia towards the resolution of a claim. Cristian was courteous, prompt, and professional in moving this claim forward.
Posted by Miguel rodriguez | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Evelyn flores was in charge of my case and she always did a great job kept in touch with me, the other insurance was being a pain and we struggled to contact them but she kept trying and trying til they payed everything for my truck! Thank you so much Evelyn!
Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
She is very professional and I liked her because the same day I called for an appointment she talk to me the same day. And she was very kind to us and very very professional and friendly.
Posted by Katherin | June 21, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
The receptionist Stefany was so nice and helpful, her vibe made the atmosphere so much nicer. Gabby assisted my mom in her car accident and answered every question. I went to translate for my mom but she spoke both English & Spanish. Her work ethic and energy was top notch. Would recommend everyone t...
Posted by Maria Olvera | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I'm very satisfied about the services here at Domingo Garcia's attorney all staff is excellent on reaching out to me and notifing me as far as my case is going ... Sarah and Jesus were both professional and informative.
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2005
updated on 05/30/2013Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
“This was for failing to supervise a employee ,who frankly made a mistake and hid it from me.”
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Best Councilman, Dallas Observer
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Citizen of the Year, Oak Cliff Tribune
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One of the Most Influential Hispanics in TX, Texas Hispanic Magazine
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Heroes of the 77th and 78th Legislature, Stone Wall Democrats
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Community Advocate of the Year, Bilingual Association of Texas
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Service Award, Texas Democratic Caucus
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Attorney of the Year, Texas Southern Alumni Assn
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Tammy Boston Award, Thurgood Marshall School
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Domingo Garcia
2008 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeFormer Board of Directors
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
English