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David Ray Olivas
also known as Dave Olivas
About David
Biography
20 year Navy Veteran, Former Dallas Assistant District Attorney, Former Tarrant County Probation Officer Mr. Olivas has the experience and fortitude to get results.
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Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2013
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David R. Olivas
3300 Oak Lawn Ave, 700, Dallas, TX, 75219
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Posted by Xavier | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you Mr. Olivas
Trying to find the right lawyer to prove my innocence was a huge task. I saw that Mr. Olivas was prior military and instantly caught my attention. After providing him with all required documentation, he immediately went to work. Although the process was lengthy, I always had a sense of comfort know...
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Zero STAR
It was an error to hire him, he ran late to court in very first hearing and on jeans, bro have too many cases on his decks and was totally clueless about everything, only interested in the money as he was negotiating to handle a second charge that he had lead me pick, when he was struggling with the ...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Avoid like a plague
If you have a legal matter that needs representation, avoid this lawyer like a plague, otherwise, you will go to prison fast. This lawyer was getting paid by me and same time was working with my accuser and prosecutors and I was being arrested daily like a common criminal. Look somewhere else for y...
Posted by willetta gray | August 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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I truly appreciate everything you guys did to help me with my case you guys were awesome thanks so much attorney olivas. Everything worked out just as he said it would. Great law firm
Posted by g. | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
a gentleman, and first rate lawyer
I had the misfortune of being unfairly arrested and charged & then the great fortune of having Mr. Oliva, (+ Denise), represent me. He has a chill, professorial vibe /affect, He presents like.... a stylish campus intellectual... And a top class lawyer. Thanks forever, Mr. Oliva. GKG
David Ray Olivas's Lawyer Endorsements
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Claire Blankenship
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Timothy Hartley
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Olivas Law, PLLC
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Hernandez and Browning
2014 - 2018
Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Dallas Bar Association
2016 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationVice President , Board of Governors, Member
Education
2011
Texas A&M School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
St. Mary's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
English
Activity
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