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 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Against All Odds

David Finn helped me with a DWI case that I was arrested for not even a year prior. Everything in the case seeming like it was stacked against me, but in came David Finn who fought tirelessly for me. Sometimes the path is not linear on the way to beating case and he took the path least traveled and k...ept working. I am confident that nobody in Dallas works as hard David. Anyone else would have given up and given up hope for my future. I am glad to have David in my corner of the ring. Truly resilient and a tremendous lawyer.

Posted by Mohammed | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dallas best Criminal Defense Lawyer/attorney

Thank you David and Kendal, I’m glad I was able to find you both, I was put in a very crucial situation facing double felony charges. All due to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. They put me and my family in a very stressful situation while dealing with this case. Mr.Finn thank you again, God bless you... both.

Posted by Edward | April 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Stop looking. You found your man in David Finn

We stumbled upon Mr. Finn by a stroke of luck after none of the other attorneys (who advertise 24/7 service and speedy response time) would return our call. We were down to the line before the initial hearing, and we were desperate. I told my wife, “We don’t need Mr. Right. We need Mr. Right Now.” It... turned out that we got both in Mr. Finn. Mr. Finn had just left the courthouse, but he turned his car around to meet us there within the hour. After the initial hearing, he told us that he would meet with our son for about half an hour so he could get to know him and learn more of the details. AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER he emerged and looked us straight in the eyes and told us, “You’ve got a good boy in there, and I am going to fight for him as if he were my own son.” He lived up to every single word of what he said. His passion for his trade and his commitment to our son brought tears to our eyes at time. After the dust settled, we had time to do some research on the man we had chosen to represent our son. I’m not going to lie to you, we uncovered a few things that had us a little bit concerned. We knew that news headlines can be quite misleading, so in our second meeting we had planned on asking him about our concerns, but Mr. Finn beat us to the punch. Every concern we had was laid to rest and we felt confident that we had “the man for the job”. What is David Finn like? Start with some Harvey Specter from Suits, throw in a dash of John Wayne, a bit of Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders, then sprinkle generously with shamrocks, and voila, you have David Finn. He can be a little rough around the edges and a bit hot around the collar, but he knows how to get things done. He is also very caring and very generous with his time. Even though he was working on a full load of clients, we always felt like we were his only client, no joke. He never blew sunshine up our skirts – he calls them as he sees them, and that could be a bit depressing at times, but when he got excited and upbeat, we knew things were going our way. He is connected to all the right people and his clients get to benefit from that, plus his years of experience as both a judge and attorney. It also helps that he has a spunky paralegal who is full of spit and vinegar, and who knows how to get things done. We were extremely satisfied, and we would definitely come back for seconds, though we hope like hell that we will never need his services again – EVER.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Powerhouse

Attorney David Finn's representation of my case was an intelligently strategized chess game with the Dallas DA office. His prowess and grit are tempered by his cunning patience and calculated delivery. His is, at once respectable and fierce. He is known to fight to win and is an intimidating opponent.... It is because of this longstanding reputation that he won a 'no bill' in my cases in grand jury. The stakes were high in my case and Finn worked diligently and perfectly crafted my GJ package and secured me a rare opportunity for me to testify. A less experienced and less confident counsel could not have made this work for me. I remain deeply grateful and impressed with his level of care and representation that proved the best possible outcome for me. I should also mention that not only is Finn the best choice to have in your corner when stakes are high because he is not afraid to fight, but his humanity was beyond compare. When anxiety ran high, he inspired courage and confidence in my spouse and I and provided meaningful counsel that helped us keep our head in the game. I will recommend him to anyone who is inclined to pay for the best when nothing else will do.

Posted by Helen | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

You want him fighting for you

A family member potentially faced several counts and many years in a Federal prison. David guided us through the entire process, kept us calm and reassured as the case progressed, and helped reduce his sentence exponentially. He is not cheap but without a doubt, David Finn is THE BEST LAWYER to h...ave fighting for you. He is based in Dallas but we hired him for a case tried in Houston. He is well respected no matter what city he works in and handled the press well for our family. I highly recommend him if you have a Federal issue.

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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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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

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Super Lawyers, Alabama Super Lawyers

2020

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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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