David A. Breston

David A. Breston

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration ... +3 more

1820 W Bell St, Houston, Houston, TX

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

28 years | 8,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

28 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Immigration 20%

28 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Expungement 10%

28 years | 500 cases

10%
Sex Crime 10%

500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

David A. Breston

1820 W Bell St, Houston, Houston, TX, 77019

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David A. Breston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 35 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Jacqueline | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in Houston!!

Mr. David Breston made the unbelievable happen with my case. I had a warrant set for my arrest, due to a probation violation that my fiances ex whom fabricated some lies to try to tear me down. Mr. Breston listened, understood, and was able to terminate my probation early. I am forever grateful becau...se he gave me my life back!! I would definitely recommend him, in a heartbeat.

Posted by Levi | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Please Please Please Do Not Hire David (for your own peace mind)

I made an account just to write this review. I really hope it helps someone not make the same mistake I did. I hired David to help with a misdemeanor charge. He seemed nice enough until I paid him. It went sharply downhill from there. He never took notes and therefore asked me the same questions ...over and over every time I contacted him. He talked extremely aggressively especially when I asked questions about what his plans were or anything that involved details. He would also make sure to mention how ever though I told him exactly what happened and the charges were false he somehow still made me feel like I was guilty even though he was supposed to represent me. it felt that he was interested in spending the least amount of time and effort (I prepaid him a lump sum) my best interests be damned. The absolute worst thing however is that David had me sign a protective order which has given my ex wife the power to not let m see my children for 10 months and could very possibly end up costing me custody. I'm not sure if it's incompetence, laziness or a problem with overweight people (I'm not even joking), maybe its a combination but the services rendered by David Breston have added a tremendous amount of stress to my life. Thankfully I switched attorneys who got the case dismissed (to be expunged) without any problems at all. In summary I absolute do not under any circumstances recommend this attorney.

Posted by Hannah | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You Can’t Go Wrong

I met David Breston when I was at my absolute wits end. I had spent days upon days calling and meeting with lawyers. I was exhausting myself with interviews and lawyer after lawyer turning down my husbands case. I called David’s office and was greeted by his legal team and informed David would call m...e back soon. I didn’t think anything of it until he called me 20 minutes later. After spending some time speaking with David, he agreed to take my husbands case for less than a quarter of what other lawyers had quoted me. My husband and I met with David and we were instantly assured that David would do everything he could for his case. He was always open and honest with us. He never made any unrealistic promises or gave us false hope. He was straight to the point and if he didn’t have an answer he would do everything he could to find us one. After 3 grueling years of fighting with the courts, David got our case DISMISSED. We owe our entire future to David Breston and cannot begin to thank him enough for the great kindness and exemplary legal aide he provided. He will forever be a trusted friend and someone we will instantly refer to anyone who needs his services. Finding a lawyer you can trust and one who genuinely cares is a rarity, but David is absolutely without a doubt one of the best. Thank you, David, for everything you’ve done for us. H & B

Posted by Jenn | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney!

We hired David based upon his AVOO ratings. From the first phone call, we immediately knew that we were in good hands. The court appointed attorney wanted my son to plead guilty and serve 6 months in jail, pay a fine and have his record permanently damaged for a crime that he did not commit. After sp...eaking to Mr. Breston, he told us that we should not plead guilty because there was essentially no evidence against my son. Our case dragged on for 10 months but we always felt that Mr. Breston was on top of things and was very aware of the facts of our case. He constantly reminded us that this was just going to take time but that things were going to be ok. We never felt like he was giving us false hope in anything he ever said to us. He was very personable and did not nickle and dime us to death like some attorneys are prone to do. The end result was a complete dismissal of our case. I would highly recommend David Breston to anyone seeking legal representation.

Posted by Christina | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Criminal Defense

When I hired Breston I had a very short time before my court date. His firm was not only accommodating but very quick to understand what it was I wanted from the court. Mr.Breston was candid in his assessment of my situation and very much on my side. He got me a very favorable outcome even more favor...able the he allowed me to expect. I was very happy with Mr.Breston and highly recommend his firm to anyone who needs GREAT legal representation.

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David A. Breston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marc Carter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known David for years. He is a solid, hardworking lawyer that gets great results."

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Albert Fong

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with David Breston in both Federal and State criminal cases. David is always prepared and a very skilled practitioner. You would be wise to hire him for your criminal defense."

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Rand Mintzer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a hard working attorney dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. He is not afraid to fight it out with the State as evidenced by his victories in trial and with other related motions."

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Jennifer Carpenter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with David Breston for many years. David appears on time for his clients, he knows the law, and he carries great relationships with the prosecutors and courts. I recommend David Breston as a fellow lawyer in the community."

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Stephen Aslett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with David Breston on several cases when I was a prosecutor, mainly DWI cases. He knew the law, was always exceptionally well prepared, and a great advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend David Breston to anyone who charged with a crime, particularly a DWI."

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Lee Cox

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Breston is an excellent lawyer. He works very hard for his clients to achieve the best outcome."

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Damon Parrish

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"David is a great lawyer and truly fights for his clients."

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Mary Conn

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse David as an immigration attorney and as a criminal defense attorney. I have sent him several clients who have obtained outstanding results with him. Thanks David!"

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Shahin Zamir

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a smart, strong advocate for his clients. He is extremely personable and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. I wholeheartedly endorse Davis as an excellent attorney."

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Michael Wadler

Unknown lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for many years and know him to be someone who provides excellent client representation and is extremely honorable. He is hard working and diligent. I would recommend him to anyone."

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Paul Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a great lawyer who is dedicated to his work. He fights hard for his clients and does not give up when things get tough. I would recommend David to anyone in need of an attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Law Office of David A. Breston

1996 - 1997

Intern, Law Office of Jeff Senter

Associations

2004 - 2004

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - 2020

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - 2020

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - 2020

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2025

Languages

English

Spanish

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