David L. Pendleton

David L. Pendleton

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

405 Main St Ste 200, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

Law Offices of David L. Pendleton

405 Main St Ste 200, Houston, TX, 77002-1843

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David L. Pendleton's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Violent Crime

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Highly recommend!!!

I highly reccomend dave, he did a wonderful job and was straightfoward. He got my cases dismissed which were Murder/retaliation. Just absoluetley amazing. If you need a lawyer David pendleton is your best bet.

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David L. Pendleton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gilbert Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Pendleton is a very smart and conscientious lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Having worked at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for many years prepared David to recognize criminal law issues from both the perspective of the State and the Defense. This unique experience places David above most criminal defense lawyers and his clients are better served having him as their lawyer in court."

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M. Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave is the lawyer I would recommend in high stakes criminal matters. As I have seen time and again, he gets results that others would not. Dave works to make sure his clients are aggressively represented."

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Samuel Gardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an outstanding attorney. He has a number of years of experience and is very knowledgeable on criminal defense issues. David is a lawyer who is always willing to fight for his clients and is truly concern about their legal matters. To anyone seeking legal counsel I fully endorse David's legal skill and expertise as an attorney."

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J. Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, whom I have shared case referrals and worked off and on with over the past 20+ years."

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M. Lewis

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1987 - 1991

Prosecuting Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Education

1986

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Jury Charge on Murder CLE

Languages

Spanish

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