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Neal Davis III
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Biography
Neal Davis, III has been involved in the criminal justice system for more than twenty years. In the 90's, he was a police officer with the Houston Police Department. As a criminal defense attorney, he has represented clients alleged to have committed state offenses from petty theft to capital murder. Neal has defended clients charged with federal crimes including federal capital murder (the government sought the death penalty), federal drug charges, bank robbery, money laundering, fraud, white-collar crimes, and criminal tax charges. He has successfully represented clients in appeals to the Fifth Circuit as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Neal is board certified in Criminal Law and is licensed in the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been selected as a Texas Monthly Rising Star, Avvo Superb Lawyer, Houstonia Top Lawyer, and a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer.
A resident of Houston for over thirty years, Neal graduated from Katy High School. He played football and baseball and boxed in the local gyms. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably in the Mediterranean during the conflict with Libya and the Iraqi/ Iranian War. After returning from the military, Neal studied Russian Studies and Economics at the University of Houston before joining the HPD. An opportunity to work in Russia brought Neal into the oilfield where he excelled in drilling operations and technical service engineering. He obtained a BS degree from UH-Downtown then studied law in night school at South Texas College of Law, working full time and raising his children as a single father.
Neal is best known publicly for his assistance in the Andrea Yates case, working with Wendell Odom and George Parnham, and, most recently, in the defense of Royce Zeigler, II in the infamous “Baby Grace” case in Galveston County.
Neal's practice is not just limited to Harris County but anywhere in the state of Texas, in both state criminal and federal court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
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Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Odom & Davis Criminal Defense Attorneys
440 Louisiana St., Suite 200, Houston, TX, 77002
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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thankful and determined to keep him on speed dial!
Mr. Davis knows exactly what he's doing, how to do it, and when to do it. Criminal cases are all about strategy and being able to perform, and react at the perfectly precise time all while maintaining focus, remaining calm and always being meticulous, and savvy enough to know how to regain control of...
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Good lawyer
Hired Neil for a bogus aggravated robbery case and had no worries it would be resolved. He got the Case dismissed. Remained professional and assertive throughout the ordeal. Was knowledgeable and to the point. Also over heard other clients of his saying how he knocked there case out the ball pa...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | White Collar Crime
Excellent Defense Attorney
If you are looking for an attorney that will represent you or your company with dedication, perseverance and success look no further! Neal Davis with Odom & Davis Law Firm represented our company in a white collar criminal case that received worldwide media coverage. Our company was innocent and th...
Neal Davis III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Neal is a great lawyer. I've seen him fight for his clients and get great results. If someone in my family got in trouble, I would send them to Neal."
"Neal Davis is very experienced and knowledgeable. He has tried many cases and many succeses. I would hire certainly hire Neal Davis for a criminal law matter."
"I endorse Neal Davis, III. He is one of the best criminal trial attorneys in Houston, Texas. I have worked with Neal on numerous cases, and I have never seen him back down or fail to put his client's interests first."
"Neal is a fine lawyer who cares deeply about his clients and their cases. Neal has the best traits of a good lawyer. He is trustworthy, hard- working, and tough. I would highly recommend Neal and I would not hesitate to work with him on any matter. He is a good man."
"During my time at the Galveston County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Davis and I found ourselves on opposite sides of the isle on many occasions. Mr. Davis was always courteous, yet vigilant in pursuit of justice for his client. I had the privilege of trying a murder case against him, and lets just say, the State of Texas did not walk out of the courtroom with its head held high. Neal Davis is a professional trial attorney. I am proud to have him as a colleague and be able to call him a friend."
"I have known Neal for years. We have represented co-defendants several times so I have witnessed his diligence, professionalism and excellence. Neal is an excellent lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Neal is a great trial lawyer and has tremendous courage.I have watched him in court and he is great. He fights with zeal for his clients Anybody would be lucky to have him as a lawyer.."
"Neal is an effective and resourceful trial lawyer. He has compassion for his clients and fights endlessly for them. He is an asset to our profession."
"Neal is a very astute attorney, is under control in the most extraordinarily damning criminal defense trials, yet can switch gears and focus on other matters with utmost attention and composure. He helped me when I really needed input on a case and his advice guided me to successfuly disposing of a case with the best outcome for my client. Just a really nice person in addition to being a great attorney."
"I have worked with Neal on many criminal cases. He's always well prepared and very professional. I would recommend him on any type of criminal case."
"I am familiar with Mr. Davis' abilities and body of work as both an attorney and as a loving father. I add the latter comment because I believe that it is important to not only comport yourself with the highest level of professional ethic in the legal realm, but to also abide by a higher moral or humanistic code. I highly recommend Mr. Davis' legal services and welcome any additional inquiries into his qualifications."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Neal is an outstanding attorney. He has been trial counsel on many high profile cases. Also, his work in the appellate courts have been instrumental in seeing that justice is done for those that have been convicted when the law or the evidence did not support the defendants guilt."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Member, Odom, Davis & Hobson
Associations
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2007 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
2006 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2012 - 2014
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
"Baby Grace" Case; State v. Zeigler
Education
2006
South Texas College of Law
JD
Languages
Spanish
Russian