David Mitcham

David Mitcham

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

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

405 Main St., Suite 401, Houston, TX

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Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

DWI, Possession, Assault, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Sealing of Records & Expunctions

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1979

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

David Mitcham Attorney At Law

405 Main St., Suite 401, Houston, TX, 77002-3526

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David Mitcham's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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Posted by Rebecka | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer I've Ever Dealt With

Mitcham is an amazing lawyer that genuinely cares about his clients. He'll discuss every little detail with you, and go above and beyond his duties as an attorney. He's represented my ex husband on a couple of different occasions, and consulted with us on charges for other family members. Every t...ime he was able to get the charges dismissed. For family members, we would consult him and tell their lawyers to go the way Mitcham recommended. He's researches the case files and everything even though he wasn't the representing lawyer. He really deserves to be where he's at right now.

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great

I have been through my case and completed probation/community service, paid all my fines and set free. Years down the road I needed my record cleared to get a home. David Mitcham was very informative in walking me through everything, his secretary was kind and helpful. I could hear him talking to her... while she spoke to me on the phone about me, then he got on the phone himself. Day of court he shows up, gets everything taken care of and I never had to step to judge (though my case it wasn't necessary). Afterwards we consulted, he answered all my questions, and informed me of how to deal with issues that may arise later on. Great guy, wish I had him when the case started, seems like he really would have made things better.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outnumbered 30 to one

A word to the wise considering you got caught up in Harris county. Sorry, the system is rigged and you're on the receiving end of a long and very dry ordeal. No matter who you choose if it's your ass on the line consider this. Is your attorney going to be incarcerated with you? and, You gotta pay to... play. David's a straight shooter so if it's a LOS defense he'll stick to the "That's preposterous", moral high road in a game of who's dirtier. Harris county will take you on a ride. Period....slow & methodical. Do your homework as if your life depends on it. Demand nothing less P.s. If I would have listened to counsels advice, I'd have a felony posted on record, lost driver's licence for a year and a few dozen community service hours. You don't want a friend of the court, you want a pitbull...

Posted by Bill | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney in Houston !

Very professional Attorney that takes time to get to know he's client. He will fight and give every case the attention it takes for a victory. I have and will continue to refer David to everyone that has a need of top notch council. He's Secretary is wonderful to deal with.stays on top of things. I ...can't say enough good about this firm. They simply amazing .

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I have come to acknowledge the fact that regardless who you are, you could need a Criminal Defense Attorney. At a very low point in my life, my poor judgement got the better of me. I was charged with a misdemeanor and I went through a horrific, scary, embarrassing and the worst experience of my life.... I needed a competent legal help. But how does one go about finding that? I went online and read through reviews after reviews of attorney's specializing in criminal law. Finally, I took my chances on Attorney David Mitcham for two reasons - his extensive experience as reflected on his website and my first meeting with him. He was very professional, understanding, humane and non-judgmental - qualities that gave me a degree of comfort in opening up and sharing my experience with him. Right from the beginning he explained to me the whole process, my options, and possible outcomes, and he assured me the best outcome with least damage. And, he helped me achieve that. Right from my first day at the court, and for the next one year period after which the charge was dismissed, Mr Mitcham was there. He gave me enough time and responded to my questions by calling in person - what a relief, when all I had heard was stories about people not being able to reach their attorneys in their time of need. I trusted Mr Mitcham a hundred per cent and I am truly grateful to him for seeing me through this difficult time. My case was dismissed following a pre-trial diversion program. Thank you god and thank you Mr Mitcham. I am writing this review, so that other people can benefit from knowing that David Mitcham is great attorney, with excellent ethics. Mr Mitcham often said - 'In days to come it (incident) will be a dot in the back mirror'. How reassuring that sounded! And yes, I am working towards making that happen. While I wish that no one ever gets on the wrong side of law, but if you ever do (for whatever reason), I absolutely recommend David Mitcham to be your attorney.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

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"It would be hard to find a more decorated criminal defense lawyer in Houston. One only needs to step into his office to see what I mean. For the last twenty or thirty years Mr. Mitcham has been receiving accolades in the press for the excellence of his work defending the rights of his clients. I gained a huge amount of respect for David when I tried a case opposite him as a young prosecutor. To this day when people ask me who the best lawyer is that I've ever tried a case against, I say, "David Mitcham." As a result, if I were ever in trouble, David would probably be my first call. He's an outstanding advocate and I endorse him strongly."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

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2013

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2011

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2004

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2001

Lawyer of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

1985

Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1984 - 2016

Owner, Attorney David Mitcham

1980 - 1984

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1979 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1979 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

1988 - 1989

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association 1988-1989

President

Education

1979

University of Texas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

Spanish

English

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