Eric Joseph Davis

Eric Joseph Davis

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Juvenile

1314 Texas St Ste 608, Houston, TX

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Mr. Davis has been a practicing attorney since 1994. Mr. Davis graduated from Howard University with honors in 1991 and from Tulane University Law School with honors in 1994. He was trained by legendary trial attorney Gerry Spence at his Trial Lawyer's College and honed his trial skills by learning from some of the best trial lawyers in the country at the college. Also a former prosecutor.

32 years | 1,000 cases

80%
White Collar Crime 15%

Within the last year, Mr. Davis has obtained two acquittals in Federal Medicare Fraud Cases. He has handled Mortgage Fraud, embezzlement and other white collar criminal cases. Mr. Davis has handled federal cases in multiple different states.

26 years | 100 cases

15%
Juvenile Law 5%

27 years | 300 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Membership Lapsed

No misconduct found

Location

Eric J Davis Attorney at Law

1314 Texas St Ste 608, Houston, TX, 770023521

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Eric Joseph Davis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Larry | November 7, 2012

Case Dissmissed

Great attorney!Has a good image in the eyes of prosecutors and judges...Knows the law and loopholes...Hes truthful and not money hungry but hes worth every penny!...I was facing 25 to life...Case Dissmissed!!!

Posted by Kenton | January 25, 2011

On point

Excellent attorney, came to visit exactly as stated. Kept family informed of everything going on with the case when I couldn't make direct contact. I definatly would recommend this attorney.

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Eric Joseph Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rafael Morales

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Stamper

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Davis has an incredible way in the courtroom. Often handling some of the toughest cases successfully, Eric is a master trial lawyer. He knows how to deal with people and juries, in part because few people care as much as Eric does. He is an asset to the legal community and someone that I am proud to call a colleague."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Dan Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a very knowledgable, dedicated defense lawyer who has had much success trying tough cases."

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Peyton Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I easily endorse Eric Davis. For well over a decade Eric has honed his skills in both state and federal courts. He has a unique ability to see a case from all sides...and then convince judges and juries to do the same. Eric's skill has benefited hundreds of people."

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James Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the state. He has a true passion and zeal for representing the accused. He is concerned about the poor and works hard to provide them superb legal representation. He has a big heart. I highly endorse him."

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Gilbert Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is an outstanding trial lawyer. I have consulted Eric on many occasions about complex legal matters. He is a class act and a tireless advocate for his clients. The citizens in Texas are fortunate to have Eric defending them."

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Sarah Wood

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is very well known as one of the best lawyers in town. He is often called upon as an expert in his field to teach trial techniques to other lawyers. He is extremely intelligent and has an amazing level of skill and experience."

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Joshua Zientek

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a very caring and hard working lawyer who gets the best results possible for his clients. He is very well respected in the legal community and I highly recommend considering contacting him if you have a criminal law concern."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"eric is a great humanitarian and outstanding trial lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Davis is an outstanding trial lawyer. He fights hard and has had great success defending criminal cases. I definitely endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Sullivan

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Peyton Peebles

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Gilbert Alvarado

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Matthew Sharp

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Jani Maselli

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Joshua Zientek

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Rosa Eliades

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2006

Unsung Hero Award, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2006

Man of the Year, Houston Business and Professional Women's Association

2003

Commendation, The Texas State Legislature - House of Representatives

Work Experience

1994 - 1997

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 4th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Alumni / Staff

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member / Executive Committee Member

2010 - 2012

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Sullivan

Dismissed following a mistrial (hung jury)

U.S. v. Imo, et al

Not Guilty

U.S. v. XXXX

Not Guilty

State v. Whitfield

Not Guilty

State v. Bickham

Dismissal

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Education

1994

Tulane University Law School

law

1991

Howard University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Use of Psychodrama in Voir Dire and Opening Statement

Voir Dire and Opening Statement

2012

The First Annual the Honorable Craig Washington and Senator Rodney Ellis Criminal Law Seminar

Cross Examination

2011

Interpersonal Dynamics for the Trial Lawyer

Interpersonal Dynamics for Trial Lawyer; Learning to Communicate with Jurors, Clients, the Judge and others

2011

African Bar Association (Monthly Meeting)

Defending a Criminal Case

2010

The Trial Lawyers College - September College

Trial Skills

2009

African Lawyers Association

How to Defend a Criminal Case

Languages

English

Activity

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