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About Dustan

"Protecting Your Rights and Defending Your Freedom"

I am an experienced trial lawyer.  I am licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas, State of New York, and State of Illinois. I am also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, The United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.  As a former felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile prosecutor,  I learned the art of being an effective trial attorney, the proper way to present evidence that a jury can understand, and how to make an effective argument to obtain the desired outcome. 

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Practice areas

OtherDrug CrimeDUI and DWIFederal crimeCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    15 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Federal crime: 15%

  3. DUI and DWI: 15%

  4. Drug Crime: 15%

  1. White collar crime: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice 2017
Client's Choice 2016
Client's Choice 2015
Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice 2013
Top Contributor 2013
Client's Choice 2012
Top Contributor 2012
Client's Choice 2011
Client's Choice 2010

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Contact

Greco Neyland, PC - Houston Office

701 N. Post Oak Rd., Suite 425
Houston, TX, 77024

Website
http://greconeylandtx.com 

    Greco Neyland, PC - Kingwood Office

    900 Rockmead, Suite 132
    Kingwood, TX, 77339-2285

    Greco Neyland, PC - Conroe Office

    336 North Main Street
    Conroe, TX, 77301

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MAActive202103/03/2021
    ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201810/05/2021
    NYCurrently registered 201208/30/2021
    TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200711/24/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers144
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerNational Trial Lawyers2019
    Recognizing Excellence in Criminal Defense LawLawyers of Distinction2019
    Houston's Top LawyerH Texas Magazine2018
    Recognizing Excellence in Criminal Defense LawLawyers of Distinction2018
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerNational Trial Lawyers2018
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerNational Trial Lawyers2017
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerNational Trial Lawyers2016
    Top Lawyers 2015Houstonia Magazine2015
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerThe National Trial Lawyers2015
    Top Lawyers 2014Houstonia Magazine2014
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerThe National Trial Lawyers2014
    Top Lawyers 2013Houstonia Magazine2013
    Reader's Choice - Best AttorneyLiving Magazine - Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita2013
    Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyerThe National Trial Lawyers2013
    Gold Star AwardBetter Business Bureau2010
    BBB Accredited BusinessBetter Business Bureau2009
    CALI Excellence Award in Advanced Legal WritingCALI2006
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyGreco ♦ Neyland, PC2008 - Present
    Assistant District AttorneyHarris County District Attorney's Office2007 - 2008
    Oklahoma County District Attorney2006 - 2006
    Niemeyer, Alexander, Austin & Phillips P.C.2003 - 2006
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    United States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisAdmitted to Practice2019 - Present
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice2014 - Present
    United States District Court for the Western District of TexasAdmitted to Practice2013 - Present
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice2013 - Present
    United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice2013 - Present
    New York State Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice2010 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2010 - Present
    United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice2009 - Present
    Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Houston Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
    Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember2007 - Present
    Phi Alpha DeltaMember2003 - Present
    College of the State Bar of TexasMember2008 - 2010
    Robert J. Turner American Inn of CourtMember2006 - 2007
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    AVVO Legal GuideWhat to do if stopped by the police and you have drugs on you or in your car.2009
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    NHTSA/IACP - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner CourseN/A2019
    ACS - Forensic DUID Analysis CourseCertificate of Completion2015
    ACS - Forensic Drug Analysis CourseCertificate of Completion2014
    ACS - 40 Hour Forensic Chromatography CourseCertificate of Completion2013
    Oklahoma City UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2006
    University of Texas - San AntonioBBA2003
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    NE Harris County Bar AssociationDWI Investigation and Defenses2010
    Law as a CareerLaw as a Career2007
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Client Matters Are Kept Confidential

    Reviews

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    Hands down the best!

    5.0 stars

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    We consulted with so many lawyers, all of them made us feel like we had little hope and then would try to sell them selves. Dustan was not like this. He is honest, sincere and not out to get your money, he genuinely took care of us. We had all.. and I mean ALL charges dropped. We couldn’t be happier with this guy.
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    Top Notch Trial Warrior

    5.0 stars

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    I was facing 2 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a tough county with a District Attorney's office willing to do every dirty trick possible for a conviction. If convicted I was looking at doing at least 10 years prison as well as lost rights to my daughter and professional license. My case went to trial and lasted approximately 4 days. It literally stormed raining every single day during trial and Mr. Neyland was always on time. He fought extremely hard during trial against 2 prosecutors. He was very knowledgeable, professional and an extremely talented trial attorney capable of allowing the jury to see the truth. He accomplished a "Not Guilty" verdict and I was acquitted on all charges I was facing at that time. As a licensed professional myself I recommend Dustan Neyland to be your attorney because he is an absolute trial warrior in the courtroom. He is also a great person and blessed by God with his talent.
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    Best attorney ever!

    5.0 stars

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    Mr. Neyland acted quickly and got a state jail felony reduced to time served and an immediate release! Very highly recommended!
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    Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston - Honest, Trustworthy and Incredibly Knowledgeable about the Law

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Dustan Neyland has personalized license plates on his BMW – an abbreviated notation of “Not Guilty.” That is the confidence you get when you hire Dustan Neyland. Sums it all up right there. Dustan knows the law and how to protect your rights. Dustan always had time to meet with me at his office. There were several times that I was very concerned and Dustan put me at ease by inviting me to his office to discuss it. Dustan always responded to my texts and emails. Dustan is always well dressed and punctual to court. I think Dustan’s best trait is his extremely likeable personality. Dustan is the kind of guy that you want to be friends with. As far as his legal expertise, Dustan has a brilliant mind. Extremely knowledgeable about the criminal law in the State of Texas. We never went to trial. I’m super happy that Dustan got the DA’s office to dismiss the charge. A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I made a great decision hiring Dustan Neyland last April (2019) based on his AVVO reviews. I had very little time to interview multiple attorneys. My ex had filed a Class 3 Felony Child Endangerment charge against me and Precinct 4 Constables were hunting me down like I was El Chapo. I won custody of my son back in 2016. My ex claimed that I had left bruises on my son, while disciplining him with a belt. She lied to Precinct 4 constables and the DA accepted the charge. The truth is that my son fell on his mountain bike playing with two friends at the elementary school on the weekend. The boys had also been playing a game of spider. I noticed the bruises Sunday night (April 14, 2019). I disciplined my son the following Tuesday night. I dropped my son off at school on Thursday morning (before Good Friday 2019), and that night his mother sent me emails asking how my son got the horrible bruises. I explained to her 4 times that he fell on his mountain bike. The following Monday, I had a warrant out for my arrest. My ex would not return my son to me. I never thought that my ex could lie to the police to get false charges accepted against me by the DA’s office. Precinct 4 never contacted me to ask what happened. My ex kept my son away from me starting Good Friday 2019 up until July 2019. Then she filed in family court asking for sole custody of my son based on the family violence charge in criminal court. I had Dustan representing me in criminal court and 2 family attorneys representing me in family court. Dustan arranged a poly graph test and put together an excellent Grand Jury packet. The Grand Jury indicted me on the felony charge (October 2019). To quote “Bonfire of the Vanities” - "a grand jury would 'indict a ham sandwich,' if that's what you wanted." Dustan communicated with the DA on the case, who agreed to speak with the therapist, and also interview my son. We tried to schedule the interview with the child during Spring Break (March 2020) and then in April 2020. However, the pandemic hit. The DA’s offices were closed most of the summer. Dustan scheduled a zoom conference between my son and the DA on October 22nd. My ex tried to manipulate my son by telling him that he could go to Juvie if he told the truth to the DA. Dustan checked with the DA the day before the meeting, and the current DA (6th one on the case) found notes from the previous DA (5th DA on the case). The 5th DA had spoken to my son in April 2020 (on his mother’s cell phone). Dustan also sent the DA’s office the transcripts from the psychiatrist’s testimony in family court (June 2020). Dustan asked the DA to dismiss the charges based on their notes from the interview with the child or set for trial. We had a hearing on October 26th, and it was reset for Nov 12th. The DA needed time to review the case. The charge was dismissed on November 12 – “State cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt.” Thank you, Dustan Neyland (AKA the criminal defense attorney who gets “Not Guilty” verdicts).
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    From my experience

    5.0 stars

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    Dustin and his colleagues were great. They work with you and get the job done!
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    Honest, Strategic & Knowledgeable

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    From the first phone call, Dustan was highly knowledgeable and he articulated a clear strategy and approach from his vast experience base. His responsiveness and communication was stellar and he truly helped our family understand the situation and potential implications. It was not only his legal advice that impressed me but his interpretation and willingness to speak from his own sound judgment and experience. He did this with compassion and we are grateful for his support as well as the best possible outcome we received.
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    Satisfied Client

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    100% satisfied with this law firm. They helped get 2 cases dismissed for my son. From beginning to the end they put our needs in priority. Thanks for your hard work put into my sons case.
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    Hired attorney

    Great lawyer

    5.0 stars

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    After searching avvo and getting a few recommendations from friends I settled on Dustan. It was his formidable avvo review profile that caught my eye and when I contacted him he seemed very confident he could fix my situation. For a second I thought perhaps too confident but I ended up going with my gut feeling and hired him (over a handful of other lawyers recommended to me by friends of mine) and lo and behold he got both my red light and paraphernalia tickets dismissed outright. If you have any kind of criminal charges Dustan is who you need to see. Very pleased with his performance. He will be a permanent presence in my phonebook. Can not recommend him highly enough
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    Knows what he is doing

    5.0 stars

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    I recommend the law office of Dustan Neyland. He understands the intricacies of the confusing court systems (federal, Harris County, Fort Bend County) and is also very good at creating a strategy to approach both federal and state criminal charges. I thought his rate was reasonable and he did allow a payment plan.
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    The best attorney

    5.0 stars

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    Honest attorney. Fair prices and great services. Always informative and on time! If I ever get into a bind again I will be calling Dustin!
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Neal Davis III

    Neal Davis, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work. Dustan truly cares for his clients. His knowledge of the law is impeccable- his experience as a former prosecutor, and his get-tough work ethic, is invaluable. He is an excellent attorney whom I highly recommend to anyone in a mess!

    Lawyer Marcos Adolfo Adrogue

    Marcos Adrogue, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 4, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dustan is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He listens to his clients and is not afraid of taking on the State of Texas to protect his clients' interests and freedom. I recommend Dustan to anyone looking for an attorney.

    Lawyer Diana Elizabeth Sims

    Diana Sims, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 30, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Lee A. Koch

    Lee Koch, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 6, 2017
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    Having worked for Dustan, I can tell you his ability to handle multiple clients and offices with great precision and expertise leads to positive outcomes for his clients.

    Lawyer Anthony Earl Duckworth

    Anthony Duckworth, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Andreea Ionescu

    Andreea Ionescu, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kathryn Liptrap

    Kathryn Liptrap, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dustan is a great attorney. Not only does he do his best for his clients, he also supports his fellow attorneys. If I ever need something, Dustan is always there for me. I know he employs the same attitude for his clients and he'll always have your back.

    Lawyer Colin Hobbs

    Colin Hobbs, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Dustan knows his stuff and he always does well by his clients. When I was a prosecutor, you always knew you were in for a fight if Dustan was on the case.

    Lawyer Matthew Borowski

    Matthew Borowski, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Dustan is an excellent lawyer. I dealt with him on an appellate matter involving an immigration client and he deserves an enthusiastic endorsement.

    Lawyer Brian Jude Mcnamara

    Brian Mcnamara, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Dustan knowledge of criminal law seems endless. He has helped several of my family law clients, always successfully.

    Lawyer Mary Elizabeth Ramos

    Mary Ramos, Family Attorney on Jul 21, 2015
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. He was professional and easy to work with on a highly contested divorce matter.

    Lawyer Sean Reza Darvishi

    Sean Darvishi, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Nataliya I. Gavlin

    Nataliya Gavlin, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Neyland is a dedicated and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Randall Lee Kallinen

    Randall Kallinen, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dustin Neyland is a lawyer you need in your corner. His thorough knowledge and experience in criminal law make him a excellent choice when facing difficult times. If you are smart you will hire Dustin Neyland.

    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Dustan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Gilbert J. Alvarado

    Gilbert Alvarado, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dustan is a young, aggressive, smart lawyer who fights for his clients. I had a unique legal issue recently and Dustan had already researched the issue. His research was extremely helpful in my case. I am confident that Dustan will be prepared in representing any client and they will be better served for this. His prior experience as an Assistant District Attorney exposed Dustan to a lot of legal issues in a very short period of time and helped prepare him to become an effective criminal defense attorney who I certainly recommend.

    Lawyer Jonathan Blake Randolph

    Jonathan Randolph, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 22, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kevin Matthew Bennett

    Kevin Bennett, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Neyland is very skilled attorney and is extremely knowledgeable of the law. He is dedicated to his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Joseph Francis Vinas

    Joseph Vinas, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I first met Dustan at the DA's Office years ago. I've seen him in court as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. On both sides of the bar he has shown himself to be tenacious and totally invested in his cases.

    Lawyer Lucio Antonio Montes

    Lucio Montes, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Dustan was an excellent DA. He is a good attorney that is now using his skills knowledge to vigorously advocate for his clients. I highly endorse Dustan Neyland.

    Lawyer Harry Lee Laxton Jr.

    Harry Laxton, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 5, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Aaron Christopher Harper

    Aaron Harper, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He is a top notch attorney as demonstrated by his advice.

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