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Dick Deguerin
also known as Dick, DeGuerin, Dick DeGuerin
About Dick
Biography
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Appeals
33%
Criminal Defense
33%
White Collar Crime
33%
Other
1%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 60 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1965
No misconduct found
Location
Dick Deguerin's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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Honest
Very well explained the case, honest of what he say or recommend , he take his time to make sure you are satisfied,
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2014
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...
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"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."
"Dick Deguerin is, simply put, a living legend in criminal defense."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Honorary Order of the Coif, University of Texas
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Lifetime Achievement Award, Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Nation's Tn Top Litigators, National Law Journal
2004
Hall of Fame Award, Texas Defense Criminal Lawyers Association
2004
Ultimate Defense Attorney, The Houston Chronicle
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Texas' Top100Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
1999
One of Top Ten Lawyers, Harris County in Past 100 Years, The Houston Chronicle
1999
Atorney of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
1995
"Houston' most famous defense attorney", RO Magazine
1994
"Texas' best criminal defense attorney", Texas Monthly Magazine
1994
Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of Texas
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Bar Registerof Preeinent Lawyer 2011 to present, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
a Best Lawyer in America since 1983, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
AV Rated since 1980 to present, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
2 Greatest Texas Lawyer Past Quarter Century, Texas Lawyer Magazine
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Owner, DeGuerin, Dickson, Hennessy & Ward
1900 - Present
Owner, DeGuerin & Dickson
1971 - 1982
Associate, Foreman & DeGuerin
1968 - 1971
Trial Associate, Butler Binion Rice Cook & Knapp
1965 - 1968
Assistant Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office
Associations
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
College of Master Advocates and Barristers
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Charter Member, former Director
Texas Board of Trial Advocates
Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
The University of Texas, Keeton Fellows
International Society of Barristers
Fellow
American Bar Association
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Charter Member, past President, former Director
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
American Board of Trial Advocates
American Board of Criminal Lawyers
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Sample of 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
State of Texas v. Cesar Cazares
Hung Jury
State of Texas v. Robert Durst
Not Guilty
Education
1965
The University of Texas School of Law
LLB
1963
The University of Texas at Austin
BA
N/A
University of Texas School of Law
JD
Speaking Engagements
2006
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
Publications
2010
Texas Bar Journal
Effective 30-Minute Voir Dire in a Criminal Case: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
1999
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
If They Holler, Make 'Em Pay....The Hyde Amendment
Languages
Spanish
English