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 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Haley | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

David saved me from sitting in jail and got my case thrown out. HIGHLY recommend!

The first call I made to David saved me from sitting in jail when I found out I had a warrant. He is extremely well informed and his office is very responsive. His patience, clarity, and clarity kept me and my family from fear. David had my case thrown out of court within 6 months. I highly recommend... David as an attorney, especially if this is the first time you've been in this type of situation. Thank you, David!

Posted by Mariana | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I wish I could give 0 stars. Don’t believe on the 5stars review without checking the lowest ones?

SE PUDESSE, DARIA 0 ESTRELAS! FUJAM DESSA FIRMA! DO NOT BELIEVE ON THE 5 STARS REVIEW WITHOUT CHECKING THE LOWEST ONES!!! ¡NO CREAS EN LAS REVISIONES DE 5 ESTRELLAS SIN REVISAR LAS DE MENOS ESTRELLAS! Minha experiência com esse escritório de advocacia foi um desastre absoluto. Contratei essa firma e...m maio de 2024, esperando profissionalismo e comprometimento, mas recebi DESCASO, INCOMPETÊNCIA E ERROS INACREDITÁVEIS. Desde o início, cometeram falhas grotescas, como ESCREVER MEU NOME ERRADO, resultando na PERDA DE DOCUMENTOS. Enviaram FORMULÁRIOS ERRADOS E FALTANDO PÁGINAS (de acordo com os correios que recebi do USCIS), o que gerou atrasos e transtornos no meu processo de imigração. Depois de meses de erros, em novembro de 2024, David Breston assumiu o caso após reclamarmos inúmeras vezes da negligência das funcionárias dele. Achávamos que tudo ia dar certo, mas, em vez de resolver os problemas, a firma continuou sendo negligente. Finalmente, esta semana, uma das funcionárias, que já não tinha mais autorização para cuidar do meu caso, fez o DOWNLOAD DE UM DOCUMENTO ERRADO E NO CASO ERRADO TAMBEM, lembrando que isso foi feito SEM A MINHA PERMISSÃO E A DA MINHA ESPOSA PARA RESPONDER JUDICIALMENTE POR MIM. Um erro absurdo e imperdoável, já que não tem como deletar esse documento. E o pior? Quando eu e minha esposa pedimos para corrigirem o erro junto ao USCIS, David Breston simplesmente ignorou nosso pedido, no final, devolveu meu dinheiro com uma carta de abandono do caso, sem sequer consertar o estrago que a própria firma causou, deixando eu e minha esposa sem assistência. Até o último momento, ele negou qualquer erro ou responsabilidade, ignorando completamente as provas e os problemas que ele e sua equipe criaram. Se eu tivesse lido as avaliações de 1 estrela antes, teria evitado essa dor de cabeça. Pesquisem bem antes de confiar seu futuro a essa firma ou qualquer outra! Agora, meu caso está em risco e eu preciso gastar ainda mais tempo e dinheiro com outro advogado para tentar desfazer essa bagunça. Se você se importa com o seu futuro e não quer passar pelo pesadelo que eu passei, FUJA DESSA FIRMA!

Posted by Basit | May 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

One of the best lawyers in houston.

I would give 10 stars, law office of David Breston is one of the best firms out here in houston. David who actually cares about people and help them with their cases. I have personally got a case dismissed, which was not my fault I got 3 tickets. I went consulted with him told what happend and he'...s associate helped in court got my case dismissed. I am very happy didn't had to pay pay for something which was not my fault. I would highly recommend law office of David Breston to everyone who looking for a excellent lawyer.

Posted by Kaile M. P. | May 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

CASE DISMISSED

Mr. Breston is a breath of fresh air when it comes to the practice of law. He is honest, open, efficient, educated, knowledgeable and a really detail oriented person, professional and attorney. From the first meeting of my case to discuss the details to the end result of DISMISSAL and charges dropped..., he is compassionate and trustworthy. He eased all of my concerns during every step of the court process and provided me with a level of trust and assurance that I was looking for. Amongst the many reviews, I concur with the statement "He always makes sure to keep in contact and his office is very great at keeping you updated with your case every step of the way". He works for YOU as his client and is extremely knowledgeable about the court system. I would not recommend anyone else in the Houston area to represent me, and attorney "shopping" was not easy. I am blessed that I was able to have Mr. Breston representing me and continuously working for me in this regard. I will continue to use their services, processes and knowledge during the expungement and/or sealant process. Thank you. A million times, thank you.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Unpredictable

At first, he will appear to be understanding and empathetic. It is a facade. The reality of David Breston is that he is unreliable, untrustworthy, and, surprisingly, unpredictable in his attitudes and responses. Please be reminded that I am writing based on my personal experience with him and his fir...m on a first offense, Class C. With that being said, it is possible he will not hesitate to make unilateral decisions about your case without consulting you. If you are able to figure out what he has done and question him about his actions, he will possibly ignore you, lie or refuse to answer your questions. He could, also, blindside you by sending someone you have never met to your hearing without communicating this to you in advance. This individual will know nothing about your case and, as a result, place the outcome in jeopardy. In addition, he could fail to read important documents you send him. He may choose not to educate himself on your case, yet use bombastic language while promising you guaranteed results. He will, likely, provide no reasoning behind his bold assertions, but expect you to put your full trust in him. He could make your case more difficult than it has to be simply because he chooses to be unprepared. It is also possible that you will be hurt, disrespected, and mistreated by him, depending on his mood, with no accountability on his part. If you have been traumatized by your experience with the justic system, it is possible that his behavior will add to that trauma. It will be nearly impossible to predict how he will respond to things. He may be kind, he may be cruel. However he chooses to respond, it will have nothing to do with you, but you will be expected to simply accept it. It will seem that he has forgotten that he works for you, not vice versa. All in all, if he can potentially fumble a low-level, fine-only offense, as was the case with me, you could very well be gambling with your future if your offense is much greater. Ultimately, the choice to hire him is yours. I cannot and would not tell you what to do. I can only express to you possibilities and potentials based on my own experience. I hope I have been helpful.

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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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