Licensed for 58 years

State TX

Acquired 1965

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Dick Deguerin

Criminal defense Attorney at Houston, TX

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He Tossed Me A Lifeline

Some years ago I retained this incredible attorney after I was arrested and was looking at a possible life time in prison. I won't go into too much detail in order to preserve my anonymity. I asked around for the "heaviest" attorney in Houston at this time, including other attorneys I had used in the past, and unanimously everyone said to call Mr. Dick DeGuerin. In short, only because of his fearsome courtroom prowess and renowned reputation for wins did the DA and Judge agree to a plea bargain we were all extremely pleased with. I will not use names, but BOTH the DA and Judge had reps for being extremely heavy handed with their sentencing. To the man that is more than an attorney, who's a legend and also a bit of magician, a thousand thanks for giving me a life to return to! I regret that I only happened upon this site today and wasn't able to publicize my appreciation long ago...

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Very well explained the case, honest of what he say or recommend , he take his time to make sure you are satisfied,

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AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
DeGuerin, Dickson, Hennessy & Ward
1982 - Present

Associate
Foreman & DeGuerin
1971 - 1982

Trial Associate
Butler Binion Rice Cook & Knapp
1968 - 1971

Assistant Attorney
Harris County District Attorney's Office
1965 - 1968

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Education

University of Texas School of Law
JD
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Legal Cases

State of Texas v. Pei Yung Lee
Not Guilty

State of Texas v. Cesar Cazares
Dismissed

State of Texas v. Michael G. Brown
Not Guilty

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Associations

International Academy of Trial Lawyers
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College of Master Advocates and Barristers
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Charter Member, former Director
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Texas Board of Trial Advocates
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Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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The University of Texas, Keeton Fellows
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International Society of Barristers
Fellow
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American Bar Association
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Houston Trial Lawyers Association
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Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Charter Member, past President, former Director
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
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American Board of Trial Advocates
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American Board of Criminal Lawyers
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American Bar Foundation
Fellow
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Honors and Awards

Honorary Order of the Coif
University of Texas
2013

Lifetime Achievement Award
Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association
2008

Ultimate Defense Attorney
The Houston Chronicle
2004

Hall of Fame Award
Texas Defense Criminal Lawyers Association
2004

Nation's Tn Top Litigators
National Law Journal
2004

Texas' Top100Super Lawyers
Texas Monthly Magazine
2003

Atorney of the Year
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
1999

One of Top Ten Lawyers, Harris County in Past 100 Years
The Houston Chronicle
1999

"Houston' most famous defense attorney"
RO Magazine
1995

"Texas' best criminal defense attorney"
Texas Monthly Magazine
1994

Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
State Bar of Texas
1994

2 Greatest Texas Lawyer Past Quarter Century
Texas Lawyer Magazine
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AV Rated since 1980 to present
Martindale-Hubbell
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a Best Lawyer in America since 1983
Best Lawyers in America
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Bar Registerof Preeinent Lawyer 2011 to present
Martindale-Hubbell
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Publications

Texas Bar Journal
Effective 30-Minute Voir Dire in a Criminal Case: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
2010

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
If They Holler, Make 'Em Pay....The Hyde Amendment
1999

Speaking Engagements

El Paso Bar Association
Tales from a Texas Trial Lawyer
2006

Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Prosecution's Primary Duty: Seeing That Justice is Done
2006

56th Annual Meeting, London, England
Maintaining Honor, Integrity and a Sense of Humor While Representing the Scum of the Earth and Others Falsely Accused
2006

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Severiano Lisboa

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 19
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"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Fickman

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick is one of the best, most experienced Criminal defense lawyers in this country. Period. He also cares about improving the criminal justice system. A Good man."

Shelby Burns

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick Deguerin is, simply put, a living legend in criminal defense."

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