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David P. Cunningham

Licensed for 43 years

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

2814 Hamilton St, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 43 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1982

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of David P. Cunningham

2814 Hamilton St, Houston, TX, 77004-1232

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David P. Cunningham's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and Personal!!

Mr. Cunningham’s wisdom and counsel was very clear that it came from years of experience but more importantly expertise. He is genuine and caring. You felt you really had someone in the saddle with you! He was not condemning but very understanding and had your best interest at heart. Our fe...lony case resulted in a dismissal and though that is of most importance I will not forget the professionalism and personal side of the experience. We are greatly thankful for David and would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An angel of Hope

I am a true believer that God sends us angels when we are at our lowest point and all hope seems lost. David Cunningham is that angel. If you’re looking for an attorney there are over 2,500 criminal defense attorneys in Harris County alone. If you’re looking for a highly skilled, nonjudgmental, ex...traordinary defense and presentencing attorney then David Cunningham, who has been practicing law for over 39 years is your go to attorney! From beginning to end he always showed compassion, empathy and kept us well informed of the court proceedings and how the case was progressing. David guided us with his case strategy and always made himself available for calls and text messages, he certainly is one the most attentive individuals I have had the pleasure of meeting. His extensive knowledge of the law certainly allowed the outcome of the court proceedings to go in our favor. David is truly one of the best attorneys in Texas! He is intelligent, knowledgeable, honest and will do his absolute best to ensure the court rules in your favor. Should you ever find yourself needing representation from attorney with integrity and professionalism then David Cunningham is the man to call.

Posted by William | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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Most of us do not have our own attorney because we never plan to need one. My son had an acute psychotic break and was being treated at a behavioral health hospital. He slapped another patient and the patient wanted to press charges, which resulted in our son being arrested, charged with assault and ...taken to jail. we had no idea what to do or who to contact. We did have an attorney friend and we discussed the situation with him asked for his advice. He gave us the names of four attorneys, one of which was David Cunningham. We wanted our son represented by a renowned attorney instead of a public defender. We assume you are in a somewhat similar situation, maybe not exactly, but you are reading these reviews to find a good attorney. After vetting the four attorneys, we chose Mr. David Cunningham. We had a face-to-face meeting with Mr. David Cunningham and reviewed our son’s situation. Mr. Cunningham was professional, competent, yet very personable and it was obvious he practiced with integrity. Furthermore, he knows the Harris County court system and has been a licensed attorney for 38 years as a criminal defense attorney. We had no idea what the arrest would involve and what steps would be required. When Mr. Cunningham met with us, he told us what the cost would be up front, and the steps involved in our dealing with the charge. Mr. Cunningham communicated with us through text, phone calls, and an occasional in person meeting. He communicated frequently and kept us up to date on what was going on. With some advice from Mr. Cunningham, we documented our son’s progress, the doctor plans (psychiatrist and psychologist) and medication regiment he was following. This detailed treatment plan was presented to the other attorney, and the case was dismissed. Mr. Cunningham took an interest in our son’s case and was very caring and pleasant to work with during the legal processes. In addition, he explained it all in language and terms we could understand. We are now working with Mr. Cunningham to get the records associated with this arrest expunged. We are incredibly pleased with Mr. Cunningham. Without a doubt, if we had to do it over again, we would again choose Mr. Cunningham. Although we wish we had not needed a criminal defense attorney, his legal fee was money well spent. This review is honest and heart-felt and we hope you choose Mr. David Cunningham and that your results are also positive and what you were striving for. If possible, we would have given him a 10-star rating!

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Defense Attorney

David entered my life as my lawyer. From the moment I saw him, I knew my case was in good hands. He's very direct and honest about the steps of procedures I had to go through. He was very understandable and nonjudgmental of my situation. On the record side, I could tell he had good relations with the... fellow courthouse employees and judge. The confidence to defend and uphold his clients is what I appreciate the most about David. I would recommend Mr. Cunningham to anyone I know that is in need of a good defense attorney!

Posted by Daniel | July 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Much more than just an attorney!

David helped turn a horribly embarrassing arrest into a turning point in my life. I thought it was just a case that I had to get through. David helped me realize the things that I needed to do to get my life straightened back out, permanently. He always returns calls, but prefers texts, never misses ...a date and has great relationships with the DA's and judges. Those types of relationships only come from a career of being nothing but honest and ethical. David takes the Counselor part of his job as seriously as the Attorney part. If you're honest with him and trying to stay out of the system, not just beat a case, David will fight like hell for you.

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David P. Cunningham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Holt

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"An excellent attorney and advocate for his clients."

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R. Goldsmith

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known David Cunningham for many years. We have fought side by side on many cases. David is one of the best all around criminal defense lawyers in the State of Texas. David cares about his clients. He works hard on his cases. He prepares for trial as if he were going to war. In trial, no lawyer fights harder for their clients than David Cunningham. Any client looking for a lawyer to defend them would be wise to hire David. David Cunningham is an honorable and outstanding criminal defense lawyer. You will not meet a better man."

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Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the best in the country. David is a consummate professional, enjoys the respect and admiration of his peers and opponents."

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Jed Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the best I know, I endorse this lawyer."

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Quentin Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is one of the best criminal lawyers around. He's handled everything from Class C Misdemeanors to international war crimes."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"david is one of the best lawyers in the state of texas . I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Education

1982

University of Houston Law Center

Bachelor of Laws

Languages

Spanish

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