Larry Finstrom

Larry Finstrom

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Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 50 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1201 Elm St Ste 2510, Dallas, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 50 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1975

Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Larry Finstrom, Atty

1201 Elm St Ste 2510, Dallas, TX, 75270-2015

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Larry Finstrom's Reviews

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Posted by Rachel Elias | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST

Larry is a great lawyer who really does understand the law and will do everything possible for his clients. He helped me avoid a 5-99 & got me probation on an F2. I'm so glad I was referred to him & trusted him with my life, literally! He is the best of the best. Not only is he very knowledgeable but... his name rings bells all over. If you need someone who is relentless and will do his best to get the job done... give yourself the chance of having Larry on your team. He is worth every penny spent.

Posted by Justin | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer

Larry is a great tough man with the sharpest brain and best skill at law! Very honest and helping. He took a very bad situation and fought for me and was successful. I've used him for any legal trouble that I've had for the last 10 years.#larryisthebestlawyeraround#

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Larry Finstrom's Lawyer Endorsements

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Spencer Kopf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been an attorney for over 47 years. During that time I have served in the capacity as a Judge, Prosecutor and attorney. I also have had the pleasure and the honor to get to know attorney Larry Finstrom. Larry Finstrom is an absolute icon at the Dallas County Courthouse. He is an extremely polished criminal defense attorney who is totally devoted to the best interests of his clients. He is a man of the highest integrity and is a perfect example of being considered a true "brother of the bar!" I am extremely proud to endorse Larry Finstrom."

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David Traylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry has been a daily fixture at the courthouse as long as I've been practicing and knows everybody there. He is a skilled attorney and cares about his clients as well as getting the best result on their cases."

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Phillip Linder

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Larry Finstrom for over 20 years as a fellow lawyer in the community. He is an excellent lawyer and is thought of very highly among his peers. He works very hard for his clients and is very ethical. In turn, he gets great results."

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Richard Carrizales

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Larry Finstrom for many years and he is highly experienced as a criminal defense lawyer."

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Peter Barrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry is a standout lawyer when it comes to standing up against the government. He is a very effective trial lawyer and is not easily intimidated. Anyone charged with a criminal offense is lucky to have Larry Finstrom on their side."

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Brian Corrigan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. He is a greatly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator. I counted him as a tough adversary when I was a prosecutor. Now, I count him as an extremely knowledgeable peer who has seen it all."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in TX, 2025

updated on 08/26/2025

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Honors

2019

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

2015

Superior Trial Achievements, Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1975 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Larry Finstrom

Associations

2014 - Present

Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2006 - Present

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2001 - Present

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

1995 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1995 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

1995 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Dallas chapter)

1975 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Education

1972

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Kenyon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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