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%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

David A. Breston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 35 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Jessica | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

We made the right choice to have Mr. Breston as our lawyer.

My husband was arrested in the post office on Dec. 2015 because his former employer Queen of Peace Church accused him by stealing the offering money. I know my husband did not do it, and he is innocent. We could take the free Lawyer the court offered to us, but our friends kept telling us to find a ...good lawyer because it was a felony case, so we checked online, and we found Mr. Breston because of his high rate. We confirmed his high rate is accurate. Thank God that we made the right choice to have Mr. Breston as our lawyer. It is the first time that my husband got arrested, and it is the first time that we hired a lawyer. We don't know how long the case will last, and We don't know if our lawyer will handle the case properly. What I wanted was to dismiss the case immediately because my husband is innocent! At the beginning, I kept writing to Mr. Breston asking a lot of questions about the case. For example, when will the case be dismissed? When can we see the video? Why don't they give the DA video? Do they have the Video? I suffered emotional depression badly until I saw the video eventually. The person in the video was not my husband, and they falsely accused my husband even without a decent video. My Goodness, The Queen of Peace Catholic Church father is an evil doer. How can God allow this happen? How can a father of Church give false statement to the police? How can the police arrest my husband without investigation at all? Bad people, bad cops, and bad things are real in the world. We all need professional help.I am glad that we found Mr. Breston. He saw the Video and helped to dismissed the case in the following month. He surprised us with his aggressive defense. We are so proud of him. Details of the case as belows, Two police came to my house looked for my husband. They did not know my husband was working in the post office. I asked them what happen to my husband, and they told me no problem but just wanted to ask my husband few questions. I told them to look for my husband in the post office if it is urgent. They arrested my husband in the post office later of the day. I went to bail my husband out with my 9 months son during the morning 4am. What a stress! What a blessing! Thank God help me through! The case report shows the crime happened on OCT 21, 2015 about 5pm. My husband was working for the post office on his route from 8:30am to 7:30pm on OCT 21, 2015. The Queen of Peace Church is more than 1 hour ride from the post office. It will take more than 2 hours ride going to the Queen of Peace Church and coming back to the post office. Who can be possible do that? The case report said the video showed a white guy took the money, and they all believed the white guy was my husband, so they arrested my husband. The point is the video they used to accuse my husband, so we requested the video since Dec 2015. We went through the DA did not receive the tape, and the DA received a blank Tape, and we finally had and saw the Tape on Mar 2016. The tape showed a tall skinny white young guy covering his face easily walked into the prayer room, and he skillfully took the offering money. My husband is on his middle age, and my husband is a big fat man, so their body construction is totally different. The guy in the tape is not my husband. When Mr. Breston saw the difference between the guy and my husband, he called and talked to the DA immediately to dismiss the case, but the DA insisted for further investigation. In April 12, My husband went to the court for further information about the case. Our Lawyer, Mr Breston came to my husband, and he told my husband that my husband’s case was dismissed. My husband was so happy and thankful to Mr. Breston because he never knew his case would be dismissed by that day. The case looks so easy, but I know if it is not our lawyer aggressively defense my husband, the case wont be dismissed so quickly without grand jury, and the DA did not do his investigation as we all know.

Posted by Brad | October 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome Attorney

David Breston, is the BEST lawyer in Houston. He met with me personally and was in no rush. He wanted to know all the facts & details. He believed me and more importantly believed in me. I could not get a conviction and ever plan to work in my career field again. David knew this and felt my anxi...ety over that matter specifically. He worked tirelessly towards our goal of dismissal until it was met today and I am forever grateful to David and compassionate and very efficient team members.

Posted by Arthur | March 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer and staff

I hired David to represent me in a aggravated assault with a deadly weapon case and to make a long story short he and his staff assisted in getting everything dismissed. I am thankful I made the right choice by choosing him.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Never again!!!!!

My husband made the mistake of hiring this man. From day 1 when we met him, i got nothing but bad vibes. As we sat in his office talking over misdemeanor case, all he he did was sit there on his phone and after he was done doing whatever he was doing on his phone, he just look and question us what di...d we want to do with the case. What kind of question is that?!?! He gave no recommendations because according to him we had to hire him first. Any lawyer that knows his stuff and wants to hired gives you opinions and options on what is to happen with the case. I had to step out of the room because we had our toddler with us and Mr. Breston seemed very bothered with his presence there, he did nothing but give dirty looks to my 1 year old. That's when without my knowledge he had been hired by my husband. All 3 times my husband has had court he has never been present, he sends his paralegal because misdemeanor cases & i quote "are not important to him, he only deals with the big cases" Yesterday my husband had court and called Mr. Breston office to inform he was stuck in traffic and was going to be 10 minutes late well the secretary said she would call clerks office and inform them. When my husband got to court he got arrested for being late and the paralegal did nothing knowing he was late. This has by far been the worse experience and we still have to put up this horrible lawyer and his staff. Every time we have called asking questions about the case they always give us the same answers, we need to look up your case we'll give you a call back & never get calls back after we constantly call. The only time they reach out to my husband is when they need him to pay up. Lord knows we are beyond done with these people and looking forward the end of this case. We have been through hell & don't wish this nightmare on anyone else. Look elsewhere for your own good! !

Posted by leroy | July 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

My wife was angry

My wife was angry with me. she called the police and told them that I assulted her. David was able to get the case dropped without me going on probation. I am glad that I found this lawyer.

See All Client Reviews

David A. Breston's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse David
Marc Christopher Carter headshot
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."

Albert M. Fong headshot
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."

Rand A. Mintzer headshot
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."

Jennifer Carpenter headshot
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."

Stephen Andrew Aslett headshot
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."

Lee Duane Cox headshot
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."

Damon Parrish II headshot
Damon Parrish

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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

Mary E. Conn headshot
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!"

Shahin Zamir headshot
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."

Michael R. Wadler headshot
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."

Paul Matthew Morgan headshot
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!"

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution