David M. Finn

David M. Finn

also known as David Finn

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime ... +3 more

4015 Main Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

DWI. Assault. Murder. Assault. Aggravated Assault. Sexual Assault.

35 years | 6,000 cases

70%
Federal Crime 5%

Wire fraud. Mail fraud. Conspiracy. Money Laundering. Bank Fraud.

35 years | 1,500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour

Contingency

5%-10%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

David Finn, P.C.

4015 Main Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX, 75226

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David M. Finn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Beverly Dio | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Defense Lawyer you can find!!!!!!!!!!

Thankyou David Finn for saving my life! You are a gift from God! My soon to be ex husband had me wrongfully arrested last year so he could take my daughter from me in Collin County! I never would have expected to be in a situation like this. I am so thankful I had David on my side! Otherwise the outc...ome would have been much worse! If you are ever in need of the best criminal defense attorney, don’t look anywhere else besides David Finn!

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Provided excellent legal advice

I received excellent legal advice that resulted in the best outcome possible for my case. His experience and expertise were invaluable in arriving at this outcome.

Posted by Brent | January 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Meticulous Professional

David Finn is a meticulous professional who always anticipated what was coming and stayed out in front of my case. He listened patiently to the story, highlighted key evidence, thoroughly reviewed all details, and planned my defense. David retains professional assistance ensuring key documents, af...fidavits, motions, etc. are flawlessly prepared and submitted timely. Not satisfied to merely let the process play out David ensured we had an examining trial to document the facts and prepared an outstanding packet for the grand jury. David always responded timely to my questions and his assistant likewise. David Finn has my highest possible recommendation and I will always seek his counsel on any legal matters.

Posted by Ruthann | May 10, 2023 | Criminal Defense

A truly remarkable thing happened with David

Today, David spoke with me for over a hour about my Brother’s case. He explained what will be happening as his case moves through the judicial process and all of the possible outcomes. I am so grateful for now having more awareness and such guidance. He did this for free and rather than trying to pre...ssure me into hiring him he was honest that with the evidence against my brother there would be little he could do to help him out and that a public defender makes more sense. Thank you David for the time you took and the patience, compassion and guidance that we needed in order to come to grasp with just how badly our family can expect our siblings future to be. David breaks the mold on the stereotype that all attorneys our just out for money!

Posted by Terrance | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Top tier attorney

He did a amazing job in my case .give me the best advice from a legal aspects. I highly recommend him to anyone who need a attorney that will fight for your best outcome possible he's your man .

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David M. Finn's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Aulbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is an exceptional attorney. He is a zealous advocate for every client. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Traylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Friend

"David and I went to the same high school just a few years apart so I've known the name even before I knew person. He was as well known and respected in that time and place just as he is now in a much larger arena. Always an achiever, David cares about his work and has made a career of being the best at whatever he does. He's a tenacious and very intelligent lawyer. Highly regarded."

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Constantine Anagnostis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Everett Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a former judge, and is now an excellent criminal defense lawyer. Highly recommended."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Vereeke

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen David in action as a criminal defense lawyer. His experience as a prosecutor provides valuable information he can use to help a client face the state and federal government and all its power. He's a good lawyer to have on your side. I endorse him."

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Matthew Simon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David consistently provides insightful and helpful advice. His knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse him without reservation"

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Nathaniel Miller

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. In my opinion, David Finn is one of the most capable and effective criminal defense attorneys in North Texas."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Billy Stovall

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David Finn. I have known and worked with David for more than 12 years, and have witnessed first hand his hard work, tenacious preparation and ethical counseling of his clients. He is a professional in every sense of the word. I would not hesitate to hire David or refer him a client if the need ever arises."

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Bobby Mims

Federal crime lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David and the lawyers in his excellent law firm are considered the top of the profession. David frequently obtains the best results possible for his clients. David is an outstanding trial lawyer with unique experience as a judge which makes him very formidable in court."

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Clinton Broden

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer! Candidly, there are very few criminal defense lawyers in the Dallas area that I would hire if I had criminal charges brought against me. David Finn is on the top of the list."

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Michael Heiskell

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John Teakell

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Frank Jackson

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Bruce Anton

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Robert Hinton

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Christie Williams

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Douglas Wilder

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William Burrows

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Thomas Mills

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Robert Udashen

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 01/15/2025

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2025

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

2025

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyers, Alabama Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyers,

2006

Super Lawyers,

2005

Super Lawyers,

2004

Super Lawyers,

2003

Super Lawyers,

2002

Top 40 Lawyers in Texas Under 40,

1995

Endorsement: Most Qualified Judicial Candidate, The Dallas Morning News

1995

Special Performance Commendation,

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, David Finn, P.C

1998 - 2001

Elected Judge, Dallas County Criminal Court No. 10

1996 - 1997

Assistant United States Attorney, Fort Worth United States Attorney's Office

1995 - 1996

Assistant United States Attorney, Dallas United States Attorney's Office

1995 - 1997

Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M School of Law

1992 - 1995

Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office

1991 - 1992

Trial Lawyer, Brown McCarroll

1990 - 1990

Honors Program, United States Department of Justice

Associations

2002 - 2004

Dallas Bar Association

Chairman, Criminal Justice Section

2001 - 2018

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - 2018

Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - 2018

Dallas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - 2007

Member

2001 - 2007

Member

2001 - 2007

Member

2001 - 2007

Member

1995 - 2007

Member

1994 - 2007

New Mexico Bar Association

Admitted

1991 - 2018

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. James Davis

Client received 5 years in federal prison. Allen Stanford received 100+ years

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Education

1991

University Of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Texas School of Public Affairs

Masters Degree, Public Affairs

1986

Notre Dame Law School

BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2007

Television News Story

Legal Commentator, Murphy Police Department Sting

2007

State News Story

New Dallas District Attorney: Craig Watkins

2007

Dallas Morning News Story

Dallas Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Settlement

2006

Top Gun Criminal Defense Seminar

How to Win Federal Jury Trials

2005

Winter Criminal Defense Seminar

How to Defend Domestic Violence Cases

2005

Court TV

Legal Commentator, Jury Trial

2004

Federal Defense Practice

Federal Defense Practice

2003

Trial Advocacy CLE

Winning Jury Trials

1996

Law Professor

Criminal Procedure

1995

Law Professor

Criminal Procedure

Publications

1997

Southern Methodist University Law Review Criminal Procedure: Confession, Search, Seizure

1996

Southern Methodist University Law Review Criminal Procedure: Confession, Search, Seizure

Languages

Spanish

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